RODE SC9 3.5mm TRRS to TRRS Cable (4.9')

If you use a protective case on your phone, there's a good chance this won't fit unless you remove the case. The plug itself is much larger than usual and doesn't seat properly unless your case has a truly large audio port opening. Take a look at the product photo. Bad design in my opinion. Every other headphone plug fits through the hold in my case . . . but not this one. So . . . ensure compatibility but also frustration by purchasing this overpriced Rode cable, or buy something else which may not be compatible, but will fit your phone case, and cost half as much. You decide! There's no circuitry in this right? So how could another TRRS cable not be compatible unless it's mechanically defective? Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm on the fence about returning, but probably will.