Neo Hybrid or Slim Armour? - Galaxy Note 3 Accessories

I am torn between these 2 cases from Spigen
From what i have read the Slim Armour offers more protection and a bit more bulk however the Neo Hybrid is obviously slimmer and looks better, although i suppose the looks go on personal preference
Just wondering if anyone has any of these and would you recommend them?

I would recommend both cases. I prefer the slim armor though since I've dropped every phone I've ever owned multiple times. It is more protective, buttons aren't loose and the overall fit is tighter. Like a perfect glove. I still use my Neo though. I love the look and use it on quick trips to store etc.

I had a new hybrid before. And it's a nice case however, the plastic ring around the outside was pretty flexible and it eventually broke. So I ordered a UAG case for my note 3.

I also recommend both cases. I have the white slim armor and I have 2 neo hybrids. A satin silver and a champagne gold. Both are great cases but I'd trust my Slim Armor more to take a fall. The white Slim Armor is $12.99 in the US if I'm not mistaken
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xXJay_RXx said:
I also recommend both cases. I have the white slim armor and I have 2 neo hybrids. A satin silver and a champagne gold. Both are great cases but I'd trust my Slim Armor more to take a fall. The white Slim Armor is $12.99 in the US if I'm not mistaken
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Wonder if slim armor is smaller than the bounce...

I bought and received the Slim Armor case from Spigen in Slate color and man, this is a quality case. It fits snugly and perfectly. Everything is flawless. This is probably the nicest case I've ever had.
It does add some bulk to the phone but it's not a whole lot.

KOKJ said:
I bought and received the Slim Armor case from Spigen in Slate color and man, this is a quality case. It fits snugly and perfectly. Everything is flawless. This is probably the nicest case I've ever had.
It does add some bulk to the phone but it's not a whole lot.
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Does anyone know the actual thickness of the case in millimeters???

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Does anyone know the actual thickness of the case in millimeters???
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I measured mine and it was 13mm. This case definitely adds some bulk to the phone. Holding just the phone naked is ok, but it is not as comfortable with the case on for me.

Just a question : do you have some signal loss with the case put on the phone (either wifi or gsm) : how many DB (decibel) do you lose on the signal while putting it ?

My neo hybrid came in last night and boy is this case slippery.
Don't think I'm going to use this case for over a week.
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Slim armour
I would suggest the slim armour one as this is the case I have been using from last 6 months and believe me it has never showed me any signs of worries at all..It is very finely gripped on the phone...and creates no issue of the signals and works really very fine....I dont have any hard experiences with Neo hybrid...so cant say some wrong about it..but slim armour is one of my favorites and I would highly recommend this one...!!!!

From my personal experience of playing around with both cases on a friend's note 3 I'd say the slim amour is your best bet for everyday protection with no worries. ....The neo looks better but doesn't fit as snug and imo it's more of a eye candy case yea it looks great but is slippery and almost has zero lip around the screen..If you get both I'd only use the neo when at home or maybe a night out to eat ..something along those lines...Both are great but slim Armour for protection with some added bulk or neo for good looks slim feel but you sacrifice that extra piece of mind.
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I like my neo hybrid.
I took a look at the slim armour and I dont really like how it looks.
The neo hybrid is enough protection for me. It doesn't add bulk. Most importantly to me it looks like there is no case at all (in slate at least)
There is probably a 1mm lip on the screen. That might be a problem for you but I like the fact that the lip isn't too high. Just gets in the way of using the phone.
I don't find it any more slippery than no case. And my case fits pretty dam snug.

I would recommend both cases. Neo Hybrid looks better and doesn't add bulky. Slim Armor fits much better with the phone and the quality/price is better than Neo Hybrid
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I have the Spigen Slim Armor in Slate and the Neo Hybrid in Champagne. I love both the slim armor more. However I'll keep both the slim armor for best protection while looking premium and the neo for when going to office conference or something formal and extravagant because it adds more pinaché. The Neo is way slimmer than Slim. Neo barely adds and bulk to back and slight mm to side. So if you're wanting slimmer profile go neo. However beware the back holds on to your oily finger prints.
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Schwuar said:
I am torn between these 2 cases from Spigen
From what i have read the Slim Armour offers more protection and a bit more bulk however the Neo Hybrid is obviously slimmer and looks better, although i suppose the looks go on personal preference
Just wondering if anyone has any of these and would you recommend them?
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I ordered both of them and I would recommend the slim armor over the neo hybrid. They both are pleasing to the eye, granted the neo hybrid looks a bit nicer but the build quality was suspect imo. The plastic frame and super cheap buttons were a recipe for failure on a "legitimate" drop. But the slim armor has more protection a little more weight but between that and the EXCELLENT tactility of the buttons make it the ultimate case for the Note 3 imo and looks just as nice
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My caseitis kicked in again and I ordered the slim in slate. Standing by for it to get here.
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Jfree3000 said:
My caseitis kicked in again and I ordered the slim in slate. Standing by for it to get here.
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You won't regret it.
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cheers all, going to go with the Slim Armour and maybe the Neo as well, will have a think about it
has anyone had any experiences dealing with spigen straight from their website in the UK? rather than using ebay

Slim Armour with ZeroLemon!
Well I am experimenting again! Slim Armour with integrated ZeroLemon 10A battery! Watch this space!

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What case do you have?

So I'm not a big case person but I found a light slim case that you can hardly tell and I love it so much thought I'd share it . Let me know what you got or going to get!
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Otterbox Commuter -- its a thin, solid case, which I like.. and was only ~$26, which I also like.
otter box as well
I have a Incipio Feather case coming in soon. I tend to be pretty responsible (keeping my fingers crossed) with my phones and I like that the case helps avoid scratches without adding too much size.
I got the Otter Commuter as well.
Spi-Gen Sante Red
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White SGP Neo Hybrid
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I ordered a Cruzerlite bugdroid circuit for mine.
i HAAAATE cases, but alas, i must since my kids will destroy my phones.
i have Spigen S4 Case Neo Hybrid.
yyhd said:
i HAAAATE cases, but alas, i must since my kids will destroy my phones.
i have Spigen S4 Case Neo Hybrid.
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Haha yep. Same here.
Otterbox commuter. I wanted a sleek metal case but was concerned about interference.
Really pleased with the otterbox, they have made major improvements since the last time I saw one a couple years ago. Slides easily in/out of pockets.
Awesome simple case and VERY cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000SV5HGS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/179-8729360-7560856
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Man I wish I had seen that Neo Hybrid before I ordered my Cygnett UrbanShield Carbon Fiber Case.
I just ordered the Spigen Ultra Air case from Amazon. Looks very nice and not bulky.
cruizer lite here
i have three cases, all made by spgen. Neo Hybrid, Slim Armor and an Ultra Fit (got this one free).
I'll most likely go with the Neo Hybrid but we'll see how it fits and if it offers enough protection
I currently have a Rearth Ringke Slim (Black). I ordered the Aero UAG case and waiting on that. That is a cool looking case. I originally had ordered the Spigen in Slate Blue, but after seeing the UAG, I cancelled the order (about $30 with shipping from imarine.com)
That thing looks like it's made to be taken through combat... good grief. I don't want my phone to remind me of MIL-Crates though had enough of that over there...
SPG Neo Hybrid blk/yellow. Awesome little case keeps it very slim and gives good grip for such a thin phone.
Currently have the Otterbox Commuter. I normally use the Defender series but I couldn't find one local. Might get a Defender down the road. The Commuter is slim, but slick.

Spigen bounce case

Just got my bounce case from amazon for 10.00 not bad
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Looks good mines on the way right now.
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Gotta say this is the best TPU case I've ever used. Even better than Diztronic IMO. When Diztronic releases theirs in a few days I may pick one of those up as well, just for comparisons sake.
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Getting mine later today can't wait
Received mine today and it's a really nice case. It's not quite as snug as the Tudia Melody case (which is pretty nice for the price) so I suspect that one of the thicker screen protectors would like fit nicely and make the case a bit tighter.
The Bounce has a really nice feel to it, although it's quite a bit more slick than the Melody. The Melody has a more supple texture to it around the edges, making it a bit easier to grip.
As far as looks, the Bounce easily beats the Melody. It has very sleek, modern look to it.
Tudia Ultra Slim Melody case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3U7DC0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
just got mine also, Ordered on the Oct 20 from main company website (to Canada paid premium shipping to guarantee no custom charges). I got combo with glas t slim (not r) and all seems well. I was under the impression that the glas had individual cutouts for sensors and camera but it is a single opening for ear speaker and sensors. No opening for camera. I think I just got confused. Grey bounce with orange button. I really found the phone just way too slim and the beveled edges of the bounce help to fix that. Still I think a monster battery is in my future. Overall nice purchase and better/easier to grab and go. Just put the glas and protector on so haven't used it yet, but just the front lip makes it much nicer to handle. Love the side buttons.
Just got my bounce case, feel very solid and the side buttons are very smartly designed. Highly recommend, they should produce more colors to choose from.
boss336 said:
Just got my bounce case from amazon for 10.00 not bad
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Looks nice I have the spigen slim armour at the moment , by any chance could you post the sizes of the case with the phone inside? Just would like to know if its any slimmer than my slim armour ^^
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Thinnest case

I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid but I am looking for a thinner case that adds less width to the phone. Minimal protection is sufficient.
I bought a Ringke slim on ebay. Hard slim case. 9.99. I love it. Adds hardly any size to phone and its cheap
yakitori2 said:
I bought a Ringke slim on ebay. Hard slim case. 9.99. I love it. Adds hardly any size to phone and its cheap
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Does it comes with the hole for sling? I used to have one for my Note 2. Slim and light but minimal protection.
I have all the spigen cases for the note 3, i think the best one is the bounce, the crappiest one is the neo hybrid.
And yes the thinnest is the bounce, and the thickest is the slim armor
phido007 said:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid but I am looking for a thinner case that adds less width to the phone. Minimal protection is sufficient.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtdCb16SWTA
thinnest ive found. even thinner than the Spigen air and ringke slim
search ebay for "0.3mm note 3 case". It's basically a semi hard plastic wrap/case that is super thin and only provides scratch protection. They're dirt cheap too. like $1 each. I bought a dozen and can replace them at will.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-3mm-Thin-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd827a33f
widowmaker777 said:
search ebay for "0.3mm note 3 case". It's basically a semi hard plastic wrap/case that is super thin and only provides scratch protection. They're dirt cheap too. like $1 each. I bought a dozen and can replace them at will.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-3mm-Thin-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd827a33f
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I had these on my note 2 and they were great but I couldn't find them anywhere for my note 3... I like it with no case the best but we'll see how it goes with this one. Thanks for the link.
mazdamiata210 said:
I had these on my note 2 and they were great but I couldn't find them anywhere for my note 3... I like it with no case the best but we'll see how it goes with this one. Thanks for the link.
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Get the Bear Motion Bumper...
ukic said:
Get the Bear Motion Bumper...
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Too much bulk... And I've had bad experiences with bumpers messing up the signal. I don't really care about drop protection, just want to protect it from scratches and dirt.
Diztronic is the thinnest TPU I've used, it was ten bucks shipped from Amazon and fits in the holster that the Seido surface uses.
cpufrost said:
Diztronic is the thinnest TPU I've used, it was ten bucks shipped from Amazon and fits in the holster that the Seido surface uses.
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Agreed.. I've tried both caseology cases and also bear motion bumpers.. and some other ones. Diztronic by far the thinnest while still covering all sides of the phone.
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Too much bulk... And I've had bad experiences with bumpers messing up the signal. I don't really care about drop protection, just want to protect it from scratches and dirt.
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Only the corners are protected and it's actually one of the lightest cases and since it's made of rubber you wont have signal interruptions. Only metal bumpers cause those.
Do any of the suggested covers and bumpers raise the back to protect the camera?
ghostriderz85 said:
I have all the spigen cases for the note 3, i think the best one is the bounce, the crappiest one is the neo hybrid.
And yes the thinnest is the bounce, and the thickest is the slim armor
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He's spot on, have them all as well. Bounce is by far the best. The tough armor is a close second. Hybrid is absolute rubbish.
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Xerrus said:
He's spot on, have them all as well. Bounce is by far the best. The tough armor is a close second. Hybrid is absolute rubbish.
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I got my hybrid way back with my retail n3. Put it back on my dev edition and it doesnt add that much bulk. I like the protection and it works well with the mime screen protector.
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Has anyone tried the SPIGEN Ultra Fit?
I have the feather by incipio. By far the thinnest and feels really nice.
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magistrateee said:
Has anyone tried the SPIGEN Ultra Fit?
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This is by far the thinnest best case I've found for my N3 I get allot more grip and can actually use the phone one handed , i have it combined with an iloome 9h glass protector and I couldn't be more satisfied...
Save a few bucks on these cases at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-Spig..._10?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1383986824&sr=1-10
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DCIY6HA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
widowmaker777 said:
search ebay for "0.3mm note 3 case". It's basically a semi hard plastic wrap/case that is super thin and only provides scratch protection. They're dirt cheap too. like $1 each. I bought a dozen and can replace them at will.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-3mm-Thin-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd827a33f
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Just got my case today and it works great just like my Note 2 did... It's nice for scratches and covers a good part of the phone. Fits nicely and adds a nice grip to it I like better than the back.

Spigen Bounce Case

Just ordered this off Amazon for $10 and I have to say that this is an amazing case. The fit and feel is second to none and I like the angled corners of the case. It has a nice rubberized finish and fingerprints don't show. I'm getting used to the design on the back...I wasn't a fan at first. I think anyone would be happy to have this in their case line-up.
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Samsung-Galaxy-Protective-Premium/dp/B00DCIY5H6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1390177928&sr=8-6&keywords=note+3+case
I like it as well...I bought it and the Glas.TR screen protector. Thoroughly pleased with both products!
bizkitlimped said:
I like it as well...I bought it and the Glas.TR screen protector. Thoroughly pleased with both products!
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Its really lukin very impressive and nice one... you got this TR glass with the case inclusive or you bought it separately...
i also just bought it recently its probably my favorite case i dont know why. i have the slim armour and neo hybrid but i prefer this one for some odd reason.
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Its really lukin very impressive and nice one... you got this TR glass with the case inclusive or you bought it separately...
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bought both off of amazon.
I wonder which one is heavier bounce case vs ultra slim fit case ?
That looks impressive ... but not as well as NEO one (In my mind)
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I have the bounce case and its great. Its not to thick, provides enough protection and covers the volume and power buttons. Works great and with a good price.
i'm digging this case too. I only dropped this phone while I was running, it slid on the front of the phone for 5 feet and didn't get a scratch or crack.
I dropped this phone a few times with this case. No damage. The case is a typical tpu case but with a nice design and pattern.

Best case choice

I'm trying to figure out which case to buy. I bought two spegin cases. The slim armor I liked in terms of protection, but I hated the buttons on the side and how slippery it is. Also, the kickstand seemed low quality. The other one is just not offering the protection I need. I'm in a toss up between these two. Let me know what you think. I need enough protection to keep it safe, but not bulky.
http://www.amazon.com/Caseology-Non-Slip-Absorbent-Motorola-T-mobile/dp/B00OVINGTO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PBBQ3EK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418005988&sr=8-1
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If you're looking for not bulky. Look into ringke slim black or max.
Ringke slim, sf black.
It's got a great profile and full case protection against scratches. Might not be the best case to protect the phone from high drops though.
Cheap and not to bulky MOKO
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zephiK said:
If you're looking for not bulky. Look into ringke slim black or max.
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After looking online, I just bought the max.
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$1.49 from china. Super slim case. Great quality.
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Cruzerlite! Their cases are thin and offer great protection. You can YouTube videos of drop tests with the nexus 5 having the Cruzerlite case on it. It's a beast! They also feel great in hand.
Cruzerlite or TUDIA those are my two favorites , both are thin TPU cases and very durable!
Tried both the Spigen Ultra Fit and Neo Hybrid and did not like the extra bulk as its wide enough already. Bought a Dbrand skin for the back only and its perfect. Adds just enough texture so its not slippery but does not add any size to the specifically in width.
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Tried both the Spigen Ultra Fit and Neo Hybrid and did not like the extra bulk as its wide enough already. Bought a Dbrand skin for the back only and its perfect. Adds just enough texture so its not slippery but does not add any size to the specifically in width.
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agree totally with you. i ended up with just a Skinomi matte skin. if an ultra slim clear or smoke case comes out which gives some grip but keeps the looks especially the visual of the Midnight blue back and metal sides i might reconsider. until then i'll be ultra careful!
If you're looking for a case without bulk, then get the Ringke SLIM SF Black. More grip and adds no bulk.
Although, Ultra Hybrid doesn't add any bulk very minimal in my opinion.
jmcn72 said:
agree totally with you. i ended up with just a Skinomi matte skin. if an ultra slim clear or smoke case comes out which gives some grip but keeps the looks especially the visual of the Midnight blue back and metal sides i might reconsider. until then i'll be ultra careful!
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A tacky feeling, clear skin would be very nice.
I ran the Ringke Slim SF black for 2 days. Then my Spigen Slim Armor arrived. To be honest, the Spigen isn't impressing me that much. It makes the device feel bulky and it doesn't provide the grip the Ringke did. I might return it and get a different case with kickstand.
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Spigen cases have let me down, I had both the ultra hybrid and slim armor and didn't like either one. I have a ringke fusion which I like, and I have a pure gear slim on the way.
I have one of these on order......unfortunately, it won't be in stock until Dec 24th. It comes in a bunch of colors and for 10 bucks.......it's a deal!!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Caseology-Met...=1418599889&sr=1-2&keywords=caseology+nexus+6
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I've been really happy with my Supcase Hybrid...buttons and grip are much better than the Spigen slim armor.
dparrothead1 said:
I have one of these on order......unfortunately, it won't be in stock until Dec 24th. It comes in a bunch of colors and for 10 bucks.......it's a deal!!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Caseology-Met...=1418599889&sr=1-2&keywords=caseology+nexus+6
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I've got the Moko (2 of them), a Supcase on order, and just got the CF version of the Caseology off Amazon. All of them combined were still cheaper than walking into a Apple store and getting a cheap TPU case. That carbon fiber Caseology looks pretty nice in the pics.
I'm considering the Ringke Hybrid or Max, which get a lot of attention around here. The Urban Armor Gear looks good to me as well, but I haven't seen much about it. Anyone try the UAG case?
I really liked uag when I had it on my note 2. Was using their orange variant, wish that was available for the n6
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I really liked uag when I had it on my note 2. Was using their orange variant, wish that was available for the n6
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I'm hoping the clear/frosted/black will look OK with the white n6.

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