Hello fellow nexus 6 enthusiasts. I would like your opinion on cases and screen protectors to find the ones that best fit my needs if you could take the time to read below:
I have already experienced the horror of breaking my baby (ie nexus 6). A couple weeks ago it slipped out of my hand onto the unforgiving pavement and the screen made a horrific snapping sound. I knew before even looking at it that it was game over for my screen.
After sending it in to motorola and receiving a replacement phone a few days later (at the cost of $175, I highly recommend this for anyone in a similar dilemma of fixing a broken nexus 6), I have finally gotten this awesome phone back up and running and I want to make sure it never gets hurt again!
I currently have: a Ringke slim nexus 6 sf black case with a standard PoS screen protector that came with the case for free.
I am looking to get a very sturdy case. Not that I am planning on launching my phone at hard surfaces anytime soon, but I am definitely looking for some of the most sturdy cases to prevent such a horrific event from ever happening again.
I loved having a battery case on my galaxy s4 from mophie and generally would only compromise the slimness and height / width of the phone for extra battery power. While I do love to keep everything slim, if a case has far superior safety results to its competitors at the cost of adding on a little bulk, I'm willing to make the compromise.
Ideally I would love to invest in a screen protector that also gives me the most protection for the least amount of bulk added on. I've been reading about curved glass plates that can be applied to iphones that are having great results but haven't found anything about there being a version for the n6 yet.
Any advice from experience or general ratings / research would be much appreciated. I have been doing my own research and reading up on my options, but with so much out there on the market I could use the help narrowing down my options.
Thanks!
As far as screen protectors go TG is very hit and miss and I wouldn't recommend messing with them in their current state. I recommend the Spigen Crystal film plastic screen protector. It provides he most coverage (for plastic) and feels the best. I've tried 10+ different screen protectors including glass and this was by far the best option.
For a case there are many OP's in this section but I know you are looking for a heavy duty case. The Trident case seems to be excellent and youcan buy it on amazon here below. I don't like bulky cases so I use TPU cases. I like my SupCase Beetle with the frosted back and the Spigen Ultra hybrid (the buttons suck in the Spigen but it looks nice). I haven't dropped my Nexus yet. (I dropped one of my ones that I had to RMA and it was fine) but I'm sure the case would protect the phone quite well.
SupCase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OHFGUDU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1421506944&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Trident:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q5A3QNC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421506907&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Spigen Crystal film:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P1...421506995&sr=8-2-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Pilz said:
As far as screen protectors go TG is very hit and miss and I wouldn't recommend messing with them in their current state. I recommend the Spigen Crystal film plastic screen protector. It provides he most coverage (for plastic) and feels the best. I've tried 10+ different screen protectors including glass and this was by far the best option.
For a case there are many OP's in this section but I know you are looking for a heavy duty case. The Trident case seems to be excellent and youcan buy it on amazon here below. I don't like bulky cases so I use TPU cases. I like my SupCase Beetle with the frosted back and the Spigen Ultra hybrid (the buttons suck in the Spigen but it looks nice). I haven't dropped my Nexus yet. (I dropped one of my ones that I had to RMA and it was fine) but I'm sure the case would protect the phone quite well.
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thanks for the input, I'll check those out. Why are tempered glass protectors hit or miss? I never used screen protectors / cases (besides battery cases) with the purpose of keeping my phone from exploding lol so I'm only recently reading up on them.
After experiencing the horror of dropping my nexus I never want that to happen again, but it's hard to figure out which cases actually make any difference in a fall. I'm betting my current case would do little to nothing since it's a flimsy piece of plastic, but all the other cases look pretty much the same lol.
screen protectors, they help protect the screen from shattering / cracking, correct? or are they just another piece of plastic that I shouldn't count on to save my phone in a potential tumble?
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screen protectors, they help protect the screen from shattering / cracking, correct? or are they just another piece of plastic that I shouldn't count on to save my phone in a potential tumble?
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They prevent scratches on the screen. If the phone falls, the screen protector is generally not going to protect the screen due to the lack of coverage to the very edges.
As for TGSP, I think the only two worth considering are the Orzly or the Jellycomb. All the others are cut too large and will not fully adhere to the screen, leaving a "halo" effect around the edges. Both of the above can be found on Amazon.
For cases you have a wide range of choices, my personal favorite after trying several is the Ringke Max. It's a solid case, IMO better than any Spigen available and will definitely protect your phone. At the same time, it's not overly bulky or large.
Another nice case that not many people talk about, maybe they don't even know it exists, is the PureGear Slim shell. Not as protective as the MAX but nicer looking IMO.
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So we all like our protective cases... and I agree I think for the average person some type of tpu case or any case that provides some drop security is good. Your basically just looking to save the body of the phone... which i would think could be achieved pretty easily without getting the bigger bulky cases.. like UAG.. Otterbox etc.. if your working 20 feet up i'd say go for it.. otherwise.. why? wouldn't say a slim armor.. or just a slimmer designed case that has a better fit in your pocket do the deed just as well from a normal head to ground drop? I wouldn't think a slimmer case could achieve this easily (I'm not saying i'm right)...
Now for the part we all love.. the screen... so many people get cases.... practically everyone.. but most people tend to not guard the screen the way we should.. I personally believe this is where the money should be spent.. getting a good iloome glass protector or another alternative that will seriously protect the screen from a head drop to concrete etc... at least up your chances substantially from the screen being destroyed....
That is my amateur stance.... now this is why i start the thread.. because the UAG looks nice and very protective... but it adds (excessive?) bulk? couldn't a slim armor or another choice (place good slim protective case here please lol) and as far as my eye can see you can get the iloome flex for a great price.. which i think is a must.. not necessarily the brand but the protector.... so maybe someone can throw something in on a case to save from drops that is quality but slim... and hopefully this thread reminds someone to get a screen protector..... I'm just wondering if these cases are a bit of overkill considering the amount of bulk... and rather if a smaller footprint could basically acheive the same protection from. your normal 7 foot and down worst case scenario... thoughts? advice?
On my razrHD I used an Otterbox defender. So i've been looking around for something similar. But as the N3 already is a huge device to fit in your pocket, i wanted something more slim. The spigen neo wasn't available so I settled for the spigen bounce. I also added a screen protector film. Actually, if your phone drops, I doubt that any screen protector will help much. For me, the screen protector is more for little scratches you get when putting the device into your pocket, bag, or whatever else.
From my expirience, I really loved the silicone of my Otterbox. I could almost put my hand more than 45degrees without the phone slipping from my flat hand. I don't dare doing this with the spigen bounces TPU. Compared to the Otterbox, it's almost slippery.
But the Otterbox made the phone also even heavier than it was already. So i have plenty of reasons not to get a tough case. Instead I ordered a bamboo aluminum bumper. I love the looks,, I think it wont't add much weight and bulk and the back of the phone offers more grip than the spigens TPU and it's also replaceable which wasn't the case on my razr HD. Actually, the only one time I dropped my razr HD was when I was at home and had taken it out of its case to admire the slimness of the phone. Bummer. And I immediately had a scratch on one corner of the kevlar back.
So to sum it up, I plan on using a bumper because the sides of the phone cannot be replaced but the back of the N3 can. The screen won't make a difference with or without protector in my opinion, so I think it's more of a preference thing. I like the thought that I can just peel off the layer of plastic in case of minor scratches. The only last concern I have with my bumper is, that the "housing" of the camera seems to be aluminum which could get scratched because the phone will rest on the housings edge when laid down. The lens won't be affected because it will be angled to any flat surface, and I don't plan on laying my new toy on rough concrete or similar.
Wow. What a long post. But from reading the OP-post, I think it's all about sharing ones thoughts and experience so others can build on it. I hope you didn't mind reading all this.
Thanks but I think your getting screen protectors mixed up from the plastic junk ones two the glass ones that can save a screen... check out YouTube tests on tech 21 or iloome
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Thanks but I think your getting screen protectors mixed up from the plastic junk ones two the glass ones that can save a screen... check out YouTube tests on tech 21 or iloome
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Possibly true, but there'll always be that one little sharp edge the screen drops on so that it gets shattered. And with a screen this big, the likelyhood it's falling "butterside down" is pretty high. Anyway, I'm ok with my screenprotector like it is and I try to be careful not to drop my phone
The most drops I heard of so far was with people who used pouches. The pouch protects as long as the phone is in, but it usually drops down when exerted from the pouch. So I think it may be the same with any other case. Like it was with my razr HD. i never dropped it while it was in the Otterbox. Just the only one time I wanted to use it without my Otterbox.
I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
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I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
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Thanks. Probably go with the uag sadly.. it seems the best all around case though sadly has designer flaws
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Thanks. Probably go with the uag sadly.. it seems the best all around case though sadly has designer flaws
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From all my research it seems the best protection for the Note 3 is:
MIME Feather Glass protector
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Polycarbonate Bumper.
What...Why?!?!
Well, first of all the Note 3 has a more sensitive active digitizer and I think the capacitive sensor's been bumped up a notch.
What that means is you can use screen protectors made of glass to give the screen the extra protection it needs.
These are usually VERY protective, and if given the right conditions should last the length of the phone's lifetime (usually 2 years).
The MIME Feather is the THINNEST glass protector available, sitting at 0.15mm its not that much thicker than plastic screen protectors.
Being the thinnest it should be the weakest of the glass protectors, but like I said since glass protectors are REALLY protective it will be more than enough.
And another point to make, this uses the best materials and machining available. Its just a step up, technologically wise, than the cheap 3mm ones.
So it can actually take a beating as much as those cheap 3.3mm glass protectors (which also tank hits, and brush off scratches as nothing).
For $32... its an expensive investment, but being a one off, its probably worth it.
Bumpers.
Is it weird that the Antenna-gate scandal left us with something genius?
Having a bumper which is scratch resistant, shock proof, temperature proof, and just hands down awesome is just... awesome.
I personally don't like bumpers because I feel like they don't protect the phone's front and back-- the truth is they do.
Having a bumper which sits mostly flush on the sides ...BUT protrudes out from the front and rear angles of the phone is magic.
It means dropping the phone will ALWAYS land on the bumper, and shock absorbed, dint free, scratch prevented.
And bumping your phone will ALMOST always ding the bumper.
What this means is a good, high quality bumper can put less "FAT" on your device and still provide the same protection.
I'm all for efficiency.
And why polycarbonate/VaporMG and not Aluminium or Metal?
It doesn't matter what type of metal you have, surrounding the perimeter of the device creates some sort of "force field" a phenomenon known as Faraday Cage.
An expensive metal bumper made by a reputable company will drop ~1 bar of signal, I'm not sure if NFC and Bluetooth are affected. On top of this, not all metals are the same.
Some are poor shock conductors, and won't really protect your phone.
While TPU can get the job done, its not 100% environment/weather proof. Something like a high quality Polycarbonate (think Nikkon DSLR camera housing) will last longer than your device's lifetime, feel great/grippy, and be as protective. Leather isn't a good choice here simply because its not very sturdy (when its just a thin bumper) and won't be able to absorb as much force as these plastics and amorphous metals. Wood seems like a good candidate... good luck in finding the right tree and the right lumberjack!
In conclusion, a very thin glass protector, and a sturdy plastic bumper.
Together they'll absorb almost all the bumps, nicks, and scratches your phone will experience in its lifetime of normal use.
To get better protection, you can always dial up to a 3mm glass protector and a full-case made of TPU/Glass-Metal/Leather, but I honestly don't think it adds as much protection as it adds bulk !
To get maximum protection for those of you who work in construction on skyscrapers... get a really expensive and thick plastic case. Probably one that has a front cover too. Something not far from Otterbox/Griffin/CaseMate/Lifeproof/Seidio/etc cases. Some of these should survive a car driving over it. Meanwhile lads, enjoy wearing a purse to carry your new blunt-force weapon.
Thank you for reading, and be careful out there : l
Kawaisa said:
I quite honestly don't ever see any hard materials landing on my screen, but I do like glass protectors due to the smooth texture and scratch resistance.
I currently use a slim armor and I wouldn't trust it as much as I would if I had an UAG on it even though the slim armor isn't actually that slim...
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Well, maybe my wording was a little off, which is why I used the "butterside down" example. I meant that if your phone drops and it drops with the screen side down, there'll always be a sharp edge close by or a stone on the ground that just sits there and waits for a phone screen to fall onto it
I also never had any sharp objects falling on my screen so far :silly:
Sorry if I expressed myself incorrectly.
Kangal said:
From all my research it seems the best protection for the Note 3 is:
MIME Feather Glass protector
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Polycarbonate Bumper.
What...Why?!?!
Well, first of all the Note 3 has a more sensitive active digitizer and I think the capacitive sensor's been bumped up a notch.
What that means is you can use screen protectors made of glass to give the screen the extra protection it needs.
These are usually VERY protective, and if given the right conditions should last the length of the phone's lifetime (usually 2 years).
The MIME Feather is the THINNEST glass protector available, sitting at 0.15mm its not that much thicker than plastic screen protectors.
Being the thinnest it should be the weakest of the glass protectors, but like I said since glass protectors are REALLY protective it will be more than enough.
And another point to make, this uses the best materials and machining available. Its just a step up, technologically wise, than the cheap 3mm ones.
So it can actually take a beating as much as those cheap 3.3mm glass protectors (which also tank hits, and brush off scratches as nothing).
For $32... its an expensive investment, but being a one off, its probably worth it.
Bumpers.
Is it weird that the Antenna-gate scandal left us with something genius?
Having a bumper which is scratch resistant, shock proof, temperature proof, and just hands down awesome is just... awesome.
I personally don't like bumpers because I feel like they don't protect the phone's front and back-- the truth is they do.
Having a bumper which sits mostly flush on the sides ...BUT protrudes out from the front and rear angles of the phone is magic.
It means dropping the phone will ALWAYS land on the bumper, and shock absorbed, dint free, scratch prevented.
And bumping your phone will ALMOST always ding the bumper.
What this means is a good, high quality bumper can put less "FAT" on your device and still provide the same protection.
I'm all for efficiency.
And why polycarbonate/VaporMG and not Aluminium or Metal?
It doesn't matter what type of metal you have, surrounding the perimeter of the device creates some sort of "force field" a phenomenon known as Faraday Cage.
An expensive metal bumper made by a reputable company will drop ~1 bar of signal, I'm not sure if NFC and Bluetooth are affected. On top of this, not all metals are the same.
Some are poor shock conductors, and won't really protect your phone.
While TPU can get the job done, its not 100% environment/weather proof. Something like a high quality Polycarbonate (think Nikkon DSLR camera housing) will last longer than your device's lifetime, feel great/grippy, and be as protective. Leather isn't a good choice here simply because its not very sturdy (when its just a thin bumper) and won't be able to absorb as much force as these plastics and amorphous metals. Wood seems like a good candidate... good luck in finding the right tree and the right lumberjack!
In conclusion, a very thin glass protector, and a sturdy plastic bumper.
Together they'll absorb almost all the bumps, nicks, and scratches your phone will experience in its lifetime of normal use.
To get better protection, you can always dial up to a 3mm glass protector and a full-case made of TPU/Glass-Metal/Leather, but I honestly don't think it adds as much protection as it adds bulk !
To get maximum protection for those of you who work in construction on skyscrapers... get a really expensive and thick plastic case. Probably one that has a front cover too. Something not far from Otterbox/Griffin/CaseMate/Lifeproof/Seidio/etc cases. Some of these should survive a car driving over it. Meanwhile lads, enjoy wearing a purse to carry your new blunt-force weapon.
Thank you for reading, and be careful out there : l[/QUOTE
This was what i was going for.. thank you for the information.. what bumper do you use if u don't mind me asking?
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This was what i was going for.. thank you for the information.. what bumper do you use if u don't mind me asking?
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For now I've got this combo:
3mm Explosion Proof Glass
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181250089468?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Black Matte Slim Bumper
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141097547867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Next combo:
MIME Feather Glass
http://mimeusa.com/product/galaxy-note-3-feather-glass-tempered-glass-screen-protector/
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Clear TPU Kickstand Case
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281194981583?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I'm not usually one to use a cases on my electronic devices. I like my phones like I like my women, naked with a nice screen protector.
But since the G3 seems to be made of some of the most slippery plastic I've ever held, I dropped it a few feet the other day and slightly nicked the corner of it. So I'm looking for a very simple case, but as I said in the title, I'm picky.
It doesn't need to protect it all that much, but one thing I can't stand is when the case comes up over the edge of the screen. I'll use an example of a case that someone posted on the "Show us your case" thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3337032&d=1432863723
See that slight "rim" around the edge of the bezel? It bothers me, which is why the two cases I've already bought are sitting at home unused. I need it to be flush, or even recessed from the front of the phone.
Does anyone know of a fairly basic case that won't have anything protruding up around the edges of the screen? I'd love one of those official replacement back cases from LG, but they're apparently extremely rare. So other options would be great.
Thanks!
If you dislike cases why not just get a full body clear skin from Skinomi or Bodyguardz? I'd recommend the LG Slim Guard Case. It has a raised lip but is super minimal, almost flush with the screen. This case unlike other thin G3 cases offers full body coverage/protection. LG also has the Slim Hard Case however this case does not offer fully cover the phone. The Ringke Slim is another good case option. It does have a small lip. Check ebay for the OEM cases if you can't find them on Expansys
First off, I have ZERO affiliation with this company - I paid full price for the case and waited 2 weeks for it to come from China (I had this case with my V20 and was happy they made it for the S8)
I have bought slim cases from Ringke, Spigen, Caseology for the S8 (all from Slickdeals $$$ off posts) and so far all of them felt a bit too slick and thick(compared to what I've experienced with other phones).
I don't know why more companies don't use the "Salient point" design (what this company calls the textured back)
Makes it extremely easy to hold the phone and a good feel in the hands.
Is it worth $10 when you have other slim case options out there for much less (with promotions)? Since I've experienced the feel of it previously I personally think it's worth it. I do wish they had US stock and didn't ahve to wait so long for it.
Now I will say this thing is THIN, like this is going to offer almost no protection from a drop thin (you get corner and back protection but that's about it). I didn't get it for that, I got it to help with holding the phone. Will a skin accomplish the same- probably and I've considered the Dbrand Dragon skin too.
I will say the case fits SNUG - I had a hard time getting it off to take some pics of it
If you're interested this is the link where I got it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
Here is the slimmest case I have ever seen:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHFYJM7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH1PWX9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and really like it. It is slim enough for me and has great phone protection.
I've ordered this one. Clear and thin.
https://www.amazon.com/Trianium-Res...d=1493470061&sr=1-1&keywords=trianium+s8+case
Got this one today and it is sweet. Super thin and I like that it covers the buttons.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232311855985
the thinnest case would be ones made out of polypropylene. some of them get as thin as PAPER. others get thicker/harder plastic feel, but no real point as any drops will crack your glass...
I always buy TPU thermo polyurethane which is very resilient and i've been surprised a few times on how it protected my phones. the thinnest TPU i found are the CIMO
https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Cimo-...011&ie=UTF8&qid=1493474636&sr=8-5&keywords=s8
I have the Spigen which is too thick, back side measuring 1.4mm on my calipers
EasyAcc TPU which i'm rocking right now which is 1.3mm
Cimo which hasn't come in yet, but... I've had them for s6 and s7 and it only measures 1mm
I like to cut a small hole and mod the TPU cases so that it works on my modded magnetic charger.
llaugerm said:
Here is the slimmest case I have ever seen:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHFYJM7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have this case. It's really nice. Fits well, and really is the thinnest possible case at just .025" thick. I must say it is a little slippery even after using it for a few days. I'll probably try and find a similar one that has a bit better grip, but I would certainly recommend it.
I'd also like to mention there is a small raised lip around the camera opening make the fingerprint reader easier to find while adding a little extra protection the camera.
llaugerm said:
Here is the slimmest case I have ever seen:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHFYJM7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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AdamIsYou said:
I have this case. It's really nice. Fits well, and really is the thinnest possible case at just .025" thick. I must say it is a little slippery even after using it for a few days. I'll probably try and find a similar one that has a bit better grip, but I would certainly recommend it.
I'd also like to mention there is a small raised lip around the camera opening make the fingerprint reader easier to find while adding a little extra protection the camera.
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I just received this case and it's super slippery.
thinking to try the one that OP bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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this eBay one http://www.ebay.com/itm/232311855985
arampapaz said:
Got this one today and it is sweet. Super thin and I like that it covers the buttons.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232311855985
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How do you like the case so far? is it slippery at all? what is it made out of?
Thanks
SptMogul said:
I just received this case and it's super slippery.
thinking to try the one that OP bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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this eBay one http://www.ebay.com/itm/232311855985
How do you like the case so far? is it slippery at all? what is it made out of?
Thanks
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Loving it so far. It is a bit slippery though, not like other TPU cases I have which provide more grip. The separation between the camera and fingerprint scanner is a nice touch too. I'm guessing it is made from some sort of TPU., it is soft and flexible but not silicone. Be aware this is very light protection. I just wanted something to prevent scratches caused by everyday use. I was going to go naked, but this is pretty close and gives some protection.
I'm loving the new spidgen neo hybrid case
Not sure what spidgen case(s) you've tried this far but I absolutely love the neo hybrid case...
Highly recommend this one...
Check this out: Spigen Neo Hybrid Galaxy S8 Case Herringbone with Flexible Inner Pr... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XP521V1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_thRbzbWYMDS0A
For under 15bux hell, I bought 2 (different colors)!
Look, this case is meant to be a minimalist case so I'm not messaging any claims about what would happen if you dropped it face (screen) first onto gravel or an uneven surface but face first on a flat surface the screen is protected and any other basic drop on a corner, back or side I'm fairly certain it would be fine... I'm even able to charge on a Samsung qi wireless charger with the case on...
The textured back is perfect for holding it and gives the phone a nice secure fit to your hand...
I'd give it a 9/10 as it could use a little motmore stand out protection at top and bottom to better protect The screen - but that said, this case is soo thin you won't even notice it on your front jeans our slacks pocket... its seriously svelte...
I picked up spidgen's screen protector 2pk and it's just ok not a fan of The clarity but it's staying put without issue in this case and will have to do until zagg remedies their issues with Their tempered glass for the s8 which is virtually useless and not very case friendly... (if anyone has found a good tempered glass protector for the s8 please tag me or pm me -ty)
Chris
ElBeaner said:
First off, I have ZERO affiliation with this company - I paid full price for the case and waited 2 weeks for it to come from China (I had this case with my V20 and was happy they made it for the S8)
I have bought slim cases from Ringke, Spigen, Caseology for the S8 (all from Slickdeals $$$ off posts) and so far all of them felt a bit too slick and thick(compared to what I've experienced with other phones).
I don't know why more companies don't use the "Salient point" design (what this company calls the textured back)
Makes it extremely easy to hold the phone and a good feel in the hands.
Is it worth $10 when you have other slim case options out there for much less (with promotions)? Since I've experienced the feel of it previously I personally think it's worth it. I do wish they had US stock and didn't ahve to wait so long for it.
Now I will say this thing is THIN, like this is going to offer almost no protection from a drop thin (you get corner and back protection but that's about it). I didn't get it for that, I got it to help with holding the phone. Will a skin accomplish the same- probably and I've considered the Dbrand Dragon skin too.
I will say the case fits SNUG - I had a hard time getting it off to take some pics of it
If you're interested this is the link where I got it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98H8C7
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I also have the Nillkin PC Ultra thin case and have also found it to be to best compromise between offering decent protection and staying pretty slim. There also a tiny lip on the screen side so that it won't rest the glass on surfaces. Looking at it from the front, you can hardly tell that the case is on. The Nature TPU case by Nillkin is also very nice, but you can only get it from China at the moment.
hejay said:
I also have the Nillkin PC Ultra thin case and have also found it to be to best compromise between offering decent protection and staying pretty slim. There also a tiny lip on the screen side so that it won't rest the glass on surfaces. Looking at it from the front, you can hardly tell that the case is on. The Nature TPU case by Nillkin is also very nice, but you can only get it from China at the moment.
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They're now available on Amazon with prime shipping
Still rocking this case and love it
kz121 said:
Not sure what spidgen case(s) you've tried this far but I absolutely love the neo hybrid case...
Highly recommend this one...
Check this out: Spigen Neo Hybrid Galaxy S8 Case Herringbone with Flexible Inner Pr... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XP521V1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_thRbzbWYMDS0A
For under 15bux hell, I bought 2 (different colors)!
Look, this case is meant to be a minimalist case so I'm not messaging any claims about what would happen if you dropped it face (screen) first onto gravel or an uneven surface but face first on a flat surface the screen is protected and any other basic drop on a corner, back or side I'm fairly certain it would be fine... I'm even able to charge on a Samsung qi wireless charger with the case on...
The textured back is perfect for holding it and gives the phone a nice secure fit to your hand...
I'd give it a 9/10 as it could use a little motmore stand out protection at top and bottom to better protect The screen - but that said, this case is soo thin you won't even notice it on your front jeans our slacks pocket... its seriously svelte...
I picked up spidgen's screen protector 2pk and it's just ok not a fan of The clarity but it's staying put without issue in this case and will have to do until zagg remedies their issues with Their tempered glass for the s8 which is virtually useless and not very case friendly... (if anyone has found a good tempered glass protector for the s8 please tag me or pm me -ty)
Chris
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Could you tell me how much it weighs? Amazon lists 1.4 ounces for both item and shipping weight. That's way to heavy for me.
ElBeaner said:
They're now available on Amazon with prime shipping
Still rocking this case and love it
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Really? The only nature cases that I've found are shipping from China on Amazon at the moment.
i bought this
https://kase.com/collections/s8
hejay said:
Really? The only nature cases that I've found are shipping from China on Amazon at the moment.
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https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-prot...TF8&qid=1493729049&sr=8-1&keywords=nillkin+s8
There is the S8 model
S8Plus model
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-prot...id=1493729085&sr=8-5&keywords=nillkin+s8+plus
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Here is the slimmest case I have ever seen:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHFYJM7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Looks nice. It has a small lip at front to protect the screen?
Vogal said:
Looks nice. It has a small lip at front to protect the screen?
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No Protection with this case. It clearly says in description only for scratch. If you want full protection I would suggest that you get this one from Samsung is very slim:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHWHYLV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bets case I ever had
Spigen Thin Fit Galaxy S8: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...54BCW&linkId=325db0677b883d6c92a8d1a83ac09792
Spigen Thin Fit Galaxy S8 Plus : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...4LGHJ&linkId=22db5b6f758a85f0a88aaa7787bd29bb
ElBeaner said:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-prot...TF8&qid=1493729049&sr=8-1&keywords=nillkin+s8
There is the S8 model
S8Plus model
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-prot...id=1493729085&sr=8-5&keywords=nillkin+s8+plus
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How is the grip
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Does the olixar flexishield actually have something special for grip? They say it's a non slip coating but is it any different than regular tpu
Supcase makes a great full protection case called Unicorn Beetle Pro. Some of you are surely familiar with it. For those not, give it a look. It offers the most protection for our phones, at a reasonable price. You can search "UB Pro OnePlus 6t" to find vendors.
Have one? Lemme know your thoughts ...
Can you take the screen protector off easy?
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I love it. It's easy to assemble and disassemble. It's looking great! It's not heavy at all! Drop it and it still not crack.
Is it waterproof?
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Can you take the screen protector off easy?
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I took the built in screen protector when I bought one for my iPhone x. Had a glass screen protector on the phone and it felt so much better. Not hard to take off just take your time going around.
FYI: The case looks like it is the exact same as Poetic Guardian, but Poetic's is cheaper.
Cant speak for poetic. But ive used unicorn beetles for years. Always top notch. Ide pay a few more bux unless i saw an awesome review on the poetic.
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Used poetic cases on essential and pix 2xl and they were about the same quality as a Spigen of the same build type.
I ordered the Poetic with the clear back while waiting for UB Pro to release. It is similar except they cut a notch where the camera is which means dust ends up behind the screen protector on the poetic also it feels looser the screen protector has some play and the back clear portion fills with pocket dust also since its not tight to the phone either. Also the UB Pro has a kickstand I would say if u dont mind dust behind the screen protector and the back get the cheaper Poetic if you want a tighter more dust resistant case with kickstand get the UB Pro
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Can you take the screen protector off easy?
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As a former user of a UB Pro on a Nexus 6P, yes. I utilized a intelliglass/intelliarmor Tempered glass screen protector after removing the built-in plastic cover.
Now, I am using the Poetic Revolution with the OP6T. I did the same thing with the built-in screen cover. Currently, have a tempered glass screen protector for it....just waiting for the plastic one to fall off/peel up.
For removing the built-in plastic (or at least what worked for me), heat up the adhesive a bit to loosen it up and then use a utility knife/blade to slide it under the plastic. Your mileage may vary, so be careful to use the knife/blade away from yourself (cut away) and the plastic case may heat up (watch out for hot surfaces with your finger tips).
For those with the UB Pro case, how is the flap covering the alert slider? On the Poetic, it can be a little bit difficult to switch the slider.
I purchased a Unicorn Beatle case for my Moto g5 Plus over a year ago. Yesterday I purchased a new OnePlus 6T from OnePlus, and after performing an extensive search over the past two weeks to discover if there have been any new rugged cases designed since then that may outperform the Unicorn Beetle Pro, I've concluded the Poetic Revolution is the only one that comes close but the Unicorn Beetle Pro still reigns as champion in my honest opinion. Why? Because it's honestly the best case for those who value the best protection for their phone.
Unicorn Beetle Pro vs. Poetic Revolution
I've never purchased a Poetic Revolution case, but I can share my experiences and knowledge of the UB Pro and the subtle differences I've recognized between the two. Although the two appear to almost identical, at first glance, there are a couple subtle differences I feel give the UB Pro an advantage over the Poetic Revolution. For example, the corner bumpers of the UB Pro are extended/larger to add additional protection, not only from corner impacts but also side impacts between the corners. Inside these corners are larger air chambers to add cushioning protection in order to absorb shock and impacts. These raised corner bumpers also provide additional side clearance that protects the buttons and the side of the device from impacts. Then there's the included holster which is an obvious advantage over the Poetic Revolution package, and it's a good holster. I've had phone holsters in the past that didn't hold up to every day impacts and rubs, and the belt clip ended up easily and unrepairably breaking off, almost effortlessly. However, the UB Pro holster has put up with a surprising amount of impacts and rubs without any issues at all.
The Unicorn Beatle body rubber is firm, yet soft enough to absorb shock and prevent damage to the device. I've had numerous accidental drops throughout the year while handling the device, even down a flight of steps, and the UB Pro has done exactly what it's suppose to do, protect my device. It's never disappointed me.
I don't know what thickness the Poetic Revolution case provides, but I measured various areas of my UB Pro case with a caliper and found the back thickness of the case to be .13" (3.302mm) thick, and it's made of a blend of rubber and polymer. The front protection for the phone screen is what makes the Unicorn Beatle stand out from most if not all of the other phone cases I've seen. Around the perimiter of the device screen is a raised lip which measures a strong .13" (3.302mm) above the device screen. This is the same clearance provided for the rear camera. Many people don't realize the huge advantage this provides toward protecting your device screen and camera lens, far and above all of the other phone cases I've tried which only measured around 0.0393701" (1mm) to 0.0590551" (1.5mm) at the most. Why is this an advantage? So glad you asked, lol. In the event your phone slips from your hand and lands face down outside, there's a good possibility Mr. or Mrs. Pebble (which ranges from 2-4mm) could be waiting in ambush for the opportunity to focus all of its attention on one tiny location on your screen with a kiss, which will more than likely shatter the phone screen. The Unicorn Beatle is the only phone case I've come across to date that provides an additional 0.0984252" (2.5mm) clearance beyond what all of the other cases provide. I believe Supcase has intentionally designed this in because they understand the importance of not only protecting the back and side of your device, but also your device screen from the kiss of disaster by Mr or Mrs Pebble.
As for the built in screen protector on the Unicorn Beatle case, meh. It will protect your device from key and coin scratches, but it allow dust and debris to get between the plastic screen protector and the phone screen (at least with the Moto G5 Plus), which in turn could damage the phone screen. Initially, I installed a tempered glass screen protector on my device screen in combination with the UB Pro plastic screen protector, however, I ultimately pulled off the plastic screen protector built into the Unicorn Beatle frame and cleaned off all of the glue. With that said, I've had no issues with the Unicorn Beatle case causing any problems with the tempered glass screen protector installed on my device.
Best wishes to you. If you choose to purchase a Unicorn Beatle case and holster package, I believe you'll be fully satisfied by the level of protection it provides.
Perhaps if someone out there has the Poetic Revolution case, they can take some measurements to show additional comparisons between the two. Or, I may order one in order to post the differences in here.
Shalom aleichem
I have a poetic case.
I left the stock screen protector on.
The dust part is annoying, I miss the LifeProof case I had on my pixel XL.
Only modification I made was the cut off the USB hinge, as I felt the hinge was putting pressure on the USB cable while plugged in, and therefore putting pressure on the USB internal connector.
So as a precaution, I trimmed it off with an exacto blade, and now it's much easier to plug in the us cable in the car especially.
I already got my unicorn beetle pro case from supcase -- amazon fulfilled the order. I bought mine for 22 bucks.
Hi all,
I have a spigen neoflex TPU protection on my s23 ultra, with a plastic spigen case.
I've bought an official Samsung leather case, and it seems really nice.
But, the neoflex is a bit to short on the sides, so that my finger feels the border of the screen protection every time I swipe left or right.
So, I would like to replace the neoflex with a tempered glass protection.
Do you know one who will fit well?
I have had a really bad experience with an Oppo find X5 pro : I've tested 5 tempered glass brands and every time my beautiful official Kevlar case unglued the tempered glass in the corners...
Thank you for your help
Whitestone dome or Spigen have been the best in my experience.
Avoid amfilm at all costs.
I have domeglass with leather samsung cover. In my opinion everything is fine. Of course glass not cover full screen and is about 1,5 mm smaller than all screen - safe "bumper" for covers.
I have too spigen optic armor and with domeglass is perfect fit, no one gap between case and glass but I seldom use this spigen.
Since S23 Ultra has a curved screen, I dont really think you should get a tempered cause either they dont cover the curved area or if they do, I dont really trust the protection they offer. For Curved Screen, I suggest getting a Screen Protector Film just to be safe. There is a Full-Body Screen Protector from Gadgetshieldz that covers the screen and other parts of the device like the sides, back and camera. Cases dont necessarily help with the scratches cause Ive seen multiple devices getting permanent marks inspite of the cases mostly due to the dust and things. So best to keep everything protected with either a Skin or a Full-Body protector. They also provide Skins if thats what you prefer.
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Cases dont necessarily help with the scratches cause Ive seen multiple devices getting permanent marks inspite of the cases mostly due to the dust and things
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Exactly, I saw too. Refers to people who don't pull off case for months to clean
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Exactly, I saw too. Refers to people who don't pull off case for months to clean
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Yaa I swear. All my previous devices had this issue. Ive used the best of the best cases and they still have these tiny scuffs which are permanent. This reduced the resale value of my devices and thats when I opted for this Full-Body Coverage cause I really dont mind spending a bit more to avoid these permanent damages. Im thinking of getting it wrapped with Skins next time.
So I am happy with still good stick fabric foil around frame .
Sometimes better use only minimalistic covers, not too bulky and happy with device than see scratches or crack after more time with angry tell "what was it for all this protections"
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So I am happy with still good stick fabric foil around frame .
Sometimes better use only minimalistic covers, not too bulky and happy with device than see scratches or crack after more time with angry tell "what was it for all this protections"
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Both screen protectors and skins they provide barely adds any bulk. they are literally as thick as a sheet of paper and I dont think you can go any thinner