Mods, I know there's a ringke thread and a spigen thread but this is comparing them side by side. If you think this shouldn't be here fine, let me know.
I have been using a spigen ultra hybrid, ok but not great. It looks and feels cheap, the back is very slick and slippery, and overall it is only just ok. I had bought a slim armor as well and disliked that so much I sent it back immediately.
I just got the ringke fusion today and love it, much better than the spigens. First of all, it's much nicer to hold, it feels better and isn't nearly as slick. Secondly, it has dust covers but if you don't like them it's easy to cut them off and not even know they were there. Third thing is imo it just looks better than the spigen, it gives off a higher quality look.
If you haven't ordered a case yet I'd go with the fusion over any spigen at all. I'm definitely going together the max when it's available.
A thread already exists with this same exact title, http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/ringke-vs-spigen-t2953095
I'm glad that you feel that way about the case though, I made a order of the Ringke Fusion and Ringke SLIM for a total of $15. I currently am using the spigen ultra hybrid as a placeholder. My biggest grip with the Ultra Hybrid was that the volume rocker and power button was so close apart that sometimes, I'd misclick the wrong button.
For the Fusion, it separates the two but for the Spigen, I like how they offered more colors. I personally love the color of the Metal Slate. It looks and blends in nicely with Midnight Blue.
Also you forgot to mention that Ringke includes a free screen protector. Not that its tempered glass but the extra bonuses without any additional cost is always nice to have.
Just got my fusion too and I love the way the buttons feel. Best case to me so far.
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Anyone have any of the SUPCASE Cases?
I am looking at the
Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective Case (Frost Clear/Gray)
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-LG-G3...TF8&qid=1407151419&sr=8-7&keywords=lg+g3+case
Unicorn Beetle PRO Series Full-body Hybrid Protective Case
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Case-...TF8&qid=1407161034&sr=1-4&keywords=lg+g3+case
I have the Spigen Slim Armor now but its too slippery and the back scratches easily.
The bigger cut outs of the back buttons on the SUPCASE look like they would be better then how the SlimArmor is setup.
Can any provide any pictures of theres and how they like it? Or if they bought one but ended up not liking it and getting something else?
I received the first one you mention on Friday (clear/black) and I love it.
The fit is tight and the cut outs are perfect. It keeps the phone pretty slim and looks great with the clear back.
I had a similar case for my galaxy s4 from poetic and it was just a great look for me.
If you're rough with your phone and it gets banged around alot or dropped alot, then this might not be for you.
It offers average protection, which is good for me 90% of the time as I work in an office or I'm in my car.
For slightly better protection I bought the verus iron shield which I should be receiving today and am very excited about.
It also looks great and will protect my g3 a little better on the weekends.
Anyway, I do highly recommend the supcase after a few short days and the price is pretty good too.
As far as pics, the ones on amazon do it justice.
Hope this helps. There are many good cases and you won't do wrong with any of them.
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Anyone have any of the SUPCASE Cases?
I am looking at the
Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective Case (Frost Clear/Gray)
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-LG-G3...TF8&qid=1407151419&sr=8-7&keywords=lg+g3+case
Unicorn Beetle PRO Series Full-body Hybrid Protective Case
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Case-...TF8&qid=1407161034&sr=1-4&keywords=lg+g3+case
I have the Spigen Slim Armor now but its too slippery and the back scratches easily.
The bigger cut outs of the back buttons on the SUPCASE look like they would be better then how the SlimArmor is setup.
Can any provide any pictures of theres and how they like it? Or if they bought one but ended up not liking it and getting something else?
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Thanks for the input.I was looking at the Versus Thor case also but some reviews said it affects signal. And the back button cut out on is tight like on the slim armor and that kinda bothers me..The supcase button cuts are larger which i think would be better
I'll let you know about the verus as I'll have it this afternoon.
I read the same about signal but I also read in more places that it wasn't true.
The video reviews on youtube really sold it for me an hopefully I like it as much as I think I will.
Take it easy.
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Thanks for the input.I was looking at the versus also but some reviews said it affects signal. And the back button cut out on is tight like on the slim armor and that kinda bothers me
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I have the first one and agree with bkrickels.
I might prefer something a little thinner, but this certainly isn't bulky. No complaints on the back buttons with this.
Definitely no issue with signal. I can keep a call up every time driving on this one road that my GS3 dropped the call on every time.
I do hope Qi works through this case. I'll probably know that next week when my sticker comes.
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I have the first one and agree with bkrickels.
I might prefer something a little thinner, but this certainly isn't bulky. No complaints on the back buttons with this.
Definitely no issue with signal. I can keep a call up every time driving on this one road that my GS3 dropped the call on every time.
I do hope Qi works through this case. I'll probably know that next week when my sticker comes.
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Back button complaint was on the Verus Case and my slim armor..signal issues was geared towards reviews on the Verus case
I got the Unicorn Beetle and so far I like it. It has a good feel in your hands but it does add some bulk to the rear of the phone. It is a somewhat thick case and does add some mm onto the phone and weight.
I forget how much it does so until I remove the case and feel how light and thin the G3 actually is.
It does offer some great protection and this case WILL NOT bounce or fall apart during a fall or impact. The G3 fits impressively nice and snug in its case.
It is a PITA to remove the phone though, this thing is practically cemented in but once you know how to get it off, but just doesn't take as long but still is hard to do so.
It does come with a built in screen protector but I didn't need it because I had a tempered glass one installed. So I removed it and then had to spend half an hour removing all the glue that was holding it in place. The damn protector just pops out and leaves ALL its glue and adhesive on the inside of the front section of the case.
I used Goo Gone, thinner, hot water and soap and I still had to scrub it off. What a PITA...
But, I need a rough and tumble case for my job and the Unicorn does it.
Just be forewarned, it does add a bit of bulk and weight to the phone but it feels good holding it and! It has its corners notched off, giving it a Galactica prop like effect.
JustLok said:
I got the Unicorn Beetle and so far I like it. It has a good feel in your hands but it does add some bulk to the rear of the phone. It is a somewhat thick case and does add some mm onto the phone and weight.
I forget how much it does so until I remove the case and feel how light and thin the G3 actually is.
It does offer some great protection and this case WILL NOT bounce or fall apart during a fall or impact. The G3 fits impressively nice and snug in its case.
It is a PITA to remove the phone though, this thing is practically cemented in but once you know how to get it off, but just doesn't take as long but still is hard to do so.
It does come with a built in screen protector but I didn't need it because I had a tempered glass one installed. So I removed it and then had to spend half an hour removing all the glue that was holding it in place. The damn protector just pops out and leaves ALL its glue and adhesive on the inside of the front section of the case.
I used Goo Gone, thinner, hot water and soap and I still had to scrub it off. What a PITA...
But, I need a rough and tumble case for my job and the Unicorn does it.
Just be forewarned, it does add a bit of bulk and weight to the phone but it feels good holding it and! It has its corners notched off, giving it a Galactica prop like effect.
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Thanks for the info..This Unicorn Beetle PRO Serie is case I am leaning towards..On my past phones Glaxay Nexus and Note 2 i used Otterbox defender and Seidio cases. So I would assume this adds about the same bulk.
Do you have any pics of the phone in the case or side by side to how much bulk it does add?
Also curious if the back scratches easy or holds up well.
I have a glass protector also so id be removing the bultin one
Ordered the Verus Thor from Amazon and I ended up sending it back. To me, it wasn't slim. It added some bulk to it. I have the Seidio Surface and I love it. Minimal bulk and still keeps near its original form factor.
i have the one with the clear back and i had it on my m8 and it is one of the best cases out there.
I just got my G3 on Friday and the first thing I did was go on Amazon and order the Clear/Black Supcase and temepered glass screen protector. They really make the best slim TPU style case. Nice and tight fitting, never had to worry about the material stretching on your like other TPU style cases. If there is a Supcase for my device im running it plus tempered glass and im good! Can't go wrong with it.
Not concerned with the case keeping a slim design..I'd rather have protection over looks
Using a Supcase, black with black.
Slim and works fine with my tempered screen protector.
Androider4Life said:
Anyone have any of the SUPCASE Cases?
I am looking at the
Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective Case (Frost Clear/Gray)
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-LG-G3...TF8&qid=1407151419&sr=8-7&keywords=lg+g3+case
Unicorn Beetle PRO Series Full-body Hybrid Protective Case
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Case-...TF8&qid=1407161034&sr=1-4&keywords=lg+g3+case
I have the Spigen Slim Armor now but its too slippery and the back scratches easily.
The bigger cut outs of the back buttons on the SUPCASE look like they would be better then how the SlimArmor is setup.
Can any provide any pictures of theres and how they like it? Or if they bought one but ended up not liking it and getting something else?
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I'm rocking the Hybrid Case and love it. I've been an exclusive Spigen customer for years but their case had that cutout which turned me away. This Supcase has the same protection level and looks just as good. The clear back keeps the phones sharp look too. Highly recommend!
I have the first one in gray/clear on my white G3. Looks good. Good protection. Have to agree on earlier post that it is difficult to remove phone from.
Did you look ringke max case? For me is perfect one
i bought both!
i love the frost one and the bigger when when i plan to go outdoors (camping, hiking)
but the slimmer frost one is my daily.
I have one but found the straight edges make it a little uncomfortable to hold. I've gone back to the ultra slim gel case from eBay for about 2.99 feels great and noticeably lighter.
i have the slim sup case.
I like how tight fit it is, even though sides are soft, because fit is so tight, it doesn't move at all. really good case
i don't like how the back is so slippery.
try the Digtronic one too.. I'm tempted to order that one as a backup case.
I have the first case you posted in clear with Gray edges. It looks great on my white phone. My only complaint is that the cut outs on the bottom are uncomfortable. When I am playing with my phone for a while. They irritate my pinkie.
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Anybody try this case yet?
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-category/protection/slim-shell-case-for-motorola-nexus-6.html
I had a dualtek way back with my s3 so I am going to take a chance and get one of these. Ill post some pictures when i get it.
I know it's a poor picture but it's the best I could do. Got the slim today and is great. I've now had the slim armor, the ultra hybrid, the ringke fusion, and this. The pure gear is the best out of those. It's got the same grip as the fusion but fits tighter and seems slimmer than the fusion. Plus the black outline along with the dbrand carbon fiber looks great. If you've never had anything from pure gear you should try them.
I've only just started using it but it's got 3 small feet on the back that will hopefully help keep scratches down, my fusion is pretty scratched up already. The pure gear also just feels smaller. Seems like about the same protection, except the fusion has caps for the sub and headphone jack.
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I know it's a poor picture but it's the best I could do. Got the slim today and is great. I've now had the slim armor, the ultra hybrid, the ringke fusion, and this. The pure gear is the best out of those. It's got the same grip as the fusion but fits tighter and seems slimmer than the fusion. Plus the black outline along with the dbrand carbon fiber looks great. If you've never had anything from pure gear you should try them.
I've only just started using it but it's got 3 small feet on the back that will hopefully help keep scratches down, my fusion is pretty scratched up already. The pure gear also just feels smaller. Seems like about the same protection, except the fusion has caps for the sub and headphone jack.
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I'd like to see better images of this case if you are able. I'll be making a decision, soon.
Thanks.
Do you think it would be possible to cut the clear back out of it to make an edge only bumper?
Anybody have these cases and can give some pros and cons of each?
I've owned both, unfortunately my Ringke slim cracked but it was a decent case, i still have the Orzly and i love it, people usually complain about how flimsy the button area is, hasn't bugged me enough to complain, if you want something thin id give it a shot (Just dont go thinking it will protect your phone from falls, it's more like a skin), I've been using the Diztronic Full Matte Black and it seems to be my fav so far aside from the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. Only downside on the Diztronic for me, is the oem cable for turbo charging doesn't fit completely through the case. It does go through enough to charge the phone however but I am picky on things like that lol.
Ringke all the way, had it for my N4, N5 and N6 now.
Currently rocking Spigen Slim Ultra Crystal, Ringke Slim Crystal and Ringke Slim black.
i love the flexislim, will only use cases as thin as this.
but too bad my white one turned yellow.
and shipping from them is too expensive to my country......
I have the Ringke fusion and I'm happy with it. The dust covers are, useful, but impervious they are not. The screen protector that comes with it is middling at best.
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Here's another one, Sojitek. I'm currently using this one in my rotation of thin cases along with the Ringke Slim, Ringke Fusion and Spigen Hybrid.
dhruvmalik said:
Ringke all the way, had it for my N4, N5 and N6 now.
Currently rocking Spigen Slim Ultra Crystal, Ringke Slim Crystal and Ringke Slim black.
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I guess it depends on what day it is, what case you use. I'm up to about to about 8 cases now. I change often.
So I bought the Spigen slim armor with kickstand case just recently and found that it is rather a thick case and added bulk to the N6. It in turns made the N6 not be able to fit the car mount I bought. Anyone got recommendation for a good slim case?
Car mount: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRKI5V2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Ringke Slim Case.
But keep in mind. Slim cases like this offers less protection.
I really like my Diztronic case. It's thin and feels well protected. A few videos on YouTube where people do drop tests and it came out without a scratch.
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I got the spigen hybrid. Fits nice with flush buttons and see through nack. Looks great
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MrBrady said:
I really like my Diztronic case. It's thin and feels well protected. A few videos on YouTube where people do drop tests and it came out without a scratch.
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Got the diztronic... its not like its slim
The slimmest i have is ringke
Try Orzly case, it is very very thin.
The Ringke Max is actually pretty 'slim' with a lot of protection. If you want close to naked feel, then the Ringke Slim might be best, but really not that much protection.
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vboyz103 said:
So I bought the Spigen slim armor with kickstand case just recently and found that it is rather a thick case and added bulk to the N6. It in turns made the N6 not be able to fit the car mount I bought. Anyone got recommendation for a good slim case?
Car mount: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRKI5V2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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I bought the Spigen Ultra Hybrid (clear), Thin Fit (clear), Slim Armor and S Wallet. IMO the Slim Armor fit and looked the best, but FAT. The TPUs just made the phone uber FAT(er). The wallet hinge/flap/binder thing is too loose and flabby [I wanted tight form fitting].
I ordered several generic gel jelly slim TPU.
First one to arrive is one with a logo that reads INSTEN and I am very impressed by it.
It's tight (queue up Micheal Meyers), lip is thin and holds on to the frame without going over on to the glass, barely raised ever so slightly higher than the screen.
It makes the screen/viewing pop out (it might be the color I chose, yellow).
The cutouts are great, the thinly covered raised areas over the power and volume rocker are just right (if you have the slim armor you might experience what I have, where touching the buttons is just too sensitive).
Grippy and sturdy. Knocked some on the table, I'd use it to press some buttons, sure..
I might go order more colors.
Usually I like Goospery Mercury Gel TPU cases on my phones, but haven't found any made for the N6.
EDIT: easy in and out from pocket.
Thanks guys for your suggestions. I think I'm going to go with the slick wraps full body because it does not add any bulk and provide some protection.
clockcycle said:
I bought the Spigen Ultra Hybrid (clear), Thin Fit (clear), Slim Armor and S Wallet. IMO the Slim Armor fit and looked the best, but FAT. The TPUs just made the phone uber FAT(er). The wallet hinge/flap/binder thing is too loose and flabby [I wanted tight form fitting].
I ordered several generic gel jelly slim TPU.
First one to arrive is one with a logo that reads INSTEN and I am very impressed by it.
It's tight (queue up Micheal Meyers), lip is thin and holds on to the frame without going over on to the glass, barely raised ever so slightly higher than the screen.
It makes the screen/viewing pop out (it might be the color I chose, yellow).
The cutouts are great, the thinly covered raised areas over the power and volume rocker are just right (if you have the slim armor you might experience what I have, where touching the buttons is just too sensitive).
Grippy and sturdy. Knocked some on the table, I'd use it to press some buttons, sure..
I might go order more colors.
Usually I like Goospery Mercury Gel TPU cases on my phones, but haven't found any made for the N6.
EDIT: easy in and out from pocket.
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That INSTEN case is identical to the Caseology cases. Probably made in china, and companies just put their own name on it. But they look OK with medium protection.
vboyz103 said:
Thanks guys for your suggestions. I think I'm going to go with the slick wraps full body because it does not add any bulk and provide some protection.
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I'm not doubting your choice, as it's your phone. But any "protection" you get from a skin will be just to prevent scratches and no drop protection. Good luck.
wolfen69 said:
That INSTEN case is identical to the Caseology cases. Probably made in china, and companies just put their own name on it. But they look OK with medium protection..
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I dont have the caseology, but from the images I can agree, sans dimple. It's a good thing being at 1/3rd the price. I went ahead and bought green and black as well. It is so far my fave case.
I'll add, you know the form, shape that the phone has, makes it fit well in the hand and really gives it that unique feeling that it is a much smaller phone. This case INSTEN keeps that feeling intact..
MrBrady said:
I really like my Diztronic case. It's thin and feels well protected. A few videos on YouTube where people do drop tests and it came out without a scratch.
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I also really like the diztronic case. Minimal and functional.
I actually have the carved case and it's really slim and seems somewhat protective. Especially since it's made of real wood!
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SUPCASE UNICORE BEETLE is pretty sweet!
WINEMK68 said:
SUPCASE UNICORE BEETLE is pretty sweet!
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Agreed. Fairly protective without being too bulky. Good grip too.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a case that preserves the top heaviness and dramatic tapering of thickness at the bottom of the phone? Basically I'm as concerned about drop protection as preserving the original "feel" of the phone.
I'm trying to find a good case for the Nexus 6 i just bought but there are so many choices that I'm having trouble deciding. Can anyone help?
- Nothing to bulky, device is big enough as is
- Decent drop protection
- Solid colors and simple design, no "Crystal clear" cases (Unicorn beetle seems to get high ratings but it looks absolutely horrible as an example)
Any suggestions? I like the look of the Ringke SLIM cases in white and mint (as an example of the aesthetics i like) but i keep reading about them scratching the phone itself and I'm not sure it offers much drop protection.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
I was concerned about the beetle aesthetics too, but I love it once I actually saw it on my phone. I've got the red with a white nexus. I like the frosted back because you can still see the nexus logo but it hides the tiny scratches that make the crystal clear ones look terrible after a week. the feel is also very good too, I find it easier than holding the phone naked
I really like my poetic affinity case. Very slim and the corners have some extra padding. I'm using this one over the incipio dual pro which was more bulky and not nearly as good looking.
Spigen neohybrid case (about $12 online). It is thin and had decent protection. NFC and wireless Qi charging also work flawlessly.
have the ringke slim and no scratch issues. have only taken off 3 times in past 3 months for a quick cleaning. started with Orzly flexislim but it was too slick felt like i was going to drop the phone. ringke slim has more grip (though i still would prefer more)
love my diztronic case on my nexus. good looking and very slim.
Agree with kellybrf, the beetle is definitely a very good looking case for this phone. I have a carbon fiber skin and the case shows it off pretty well along with the nexus logo and the moto dimple.
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ryuben2k said:
love my diztronic case on my nexus. good looking and very slim.
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Ditto. Best low-profile, impact-protecting case out there.
Been using this brand for my N4 and N5 (and now N6), and this is the BEST low profile case out there.