Hello guys, just got a moto Z and I'm really loving it, but wanted to know how tough is it. I never really liked to use cases or screen protectors and never broke any screen like that, but the moto Z looks so thin and fragile that I'm kinda afraid to use it without a case and in a single drop crack the screen.
I came from a zenfone 3 max and Xperia t2 ultra, can I expect the same durability with the Z?
Thanks a lot
A plastic phone would be able to handle impact. A tight metal unibody phone will have a cracked screen when it falls. And if you buy a flagship phone(not a mid-range one), you should buy a tempered glass screen protector and a basic silicone case(look on Aliexpress, the Carbon fiber one is good and not too big/thick).
I, for example, bought 2 tempered glass protectors for 4$, the rugged case for 6$, 2 Dbrand skins( Dragon and Carbon fiber) for the back for 20$, Nillkin Ultra Thin for 5$ and Nillkin Frosted Shield for 5$ as well.
When I'm home, the phone is butt-naked(the skin on the back adds a lot of grip thanks to the texture). When I go out, I choose a case I feel like putting on that day.
You can do whatever you like but if you want a phone that will survive drops without a case, get a CAT smartphone, a cheap-feeling plastic smartphome phone or a NOKIA "dumbphone".
But to precisely answer: my Z fell from chest height and hit the metal chair leg(which is parallel to the floor). Not a single mark was left.
Check this out for durability:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZOfYo4JDIw
I don't how you use it, but plain Moto Z (no mods, skins, bumper ,etc..) is a bit challenging to get a good grip on, so you might be looking at more drops ...
Thanks guys, I guess i'll just get a skin for a better grip. Again, thanks a lot
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What are you guys/gals using to protect your P769?
I am looking for a Gel/TPU and/or an ultra thin snap on back, like casemate barely there or incipio feather type..
I am surprised there aren't any of the popular Korean brands..
well im using the 100% leather handmade in Korea white coloured flip case that i got free with my lg l9.( the same had cost 6-8$ and of cheap build) and it protects my phone quite well..also our phone is soo slick and backcover soo much eager to be breakable.i think its the best protection till now..
This is what i'm rocking, LG OPTIMUS L9 P769 CASE BLACK HYBRID KICKSTAND ARMOR SKIN COVER
It's a bit bulky, but hey the cells not going to mess up if you drop it. it's two parts, a gel and a hard case (the kickstand) goes over it.
Mine has been naked lately. The gel case I bought on amazon obstructed the edges of the screen making games and stuff hard.
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Tablechair said:
Mine has been naked lately. The gel case I bought on amazon obstructed the edges of the screen making games and stuff hard.
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I usually like Pleomax or Mercury Pearl Gel/candy/TPU. Lately though most of these have too much lip and cause the edges of wet application screen protectors bubble/curl and lift it..
I ordered this one yesterday; http://www.ebay.com/itm/171015823911
I am seriously looking at this and it's color variations. Love them on the AU/Sony Xperia, japanese quaility/versions.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251207382725
didnt any of u guys got the free cover...its like a hard case that fits from the back cover side( makes the phone feel like a rock) and a really high quality leather casing glued tp it from the back..which covers the 4.7 inch screen qiute well..if u want i may add photos..
I am using the kickstand as well! definitely bulky, but love the kickstand!!
Bumper Case
Anyone know if/where to get a bumper case for the LG Optimus L9 (P769)?
Thanks,
Clay
clockcycle said:
I usually like Pleomax or Mercury Pearl Gel/candy/TPU. Lately though most of these have too much lip and cause the edges of wet application screen protectors bubble/curl and lift it..
I ordered this one yesterday; http://www.ebay.com/itm/171015823911
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So I installed this one today, fits well tight, cut outs perfect.Solid feel, adds lip to screen, but isn't "really" curling my screen protector. I can compare it's stiffness and feel to a diztronic tpu.
It's slim, but still not as slim as I would like. I prefer the lip were less or it had none. It's good for people that place the phone face down I suppose. I just like the gel/candy/tpu or hard snapon back just for scratches mainly..
I will be ordering some of the other candy/gel/tpu and chiming in as I get them.
I have been using a Hybrid case since i purchased my phone (P769)
This case is different and better looking than the one mentioned earlier. (IMO)
I own both a white one and black one. It has a kickstand as well. I have dropped my phone about 3 or 4 times and my phone has not received any damage what so ever! (Twice on concrete/pavement after stepping out my car, once in the bathroom tile floor and once on wood flooring)
Black one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300882491887?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
White one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181080485491?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Bought the white one first, but started turning yellowish after about 2 months of use. (Might not happen if you are a very clean person, but just like white T-Shirts it will turn ugly white/yellowish regardless. Purchased the black one and it's my daily driver. Highly recommend the black one and it's about half the price of the white one.
Pros: Silicon inner case is great for absorbing the shock if dropped. Outer hard plastic case makes it easy to put in and pull out off your pockets. Volume/Power buttons are silicon covered and give it a fantastic feel when pressed. The silicon cut-out around the 3.5 mm headphone jack is nice and wide which allows my car stereo cable to fit without obstructing the connection. (Common problem that i had with other phone cases on other phones i have owned)
Cons: Not much of a con, but only issue i had was with the silicon being a bit tight around the charger port (Solution: Started using OEM Samsung Galaxy S2/S3 micro usb cable that is way thinner than the original micro usb cable. Fits perfect! (I blame the bulky LG micro usb cable though)
Hit thanks if this helped in making your decision on what case to get.
The Body Glove case http://www.wirelessground.com/lg-optimus-l9-body-glove-elite-stand-case-black.html is by far the best case imo. It gives great protection and give u a unrestricted view of the screen plus it has a built in kickstand that works great in portrait and landscape mode. The majority of the retailers including T-Mobile have it for $30 but wirelessground.com has it for $17.95 plus you can use the "youtube" coupon code for an extra 10% off.
Tech 21 D3O T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 Flex Protective Cover with Impactology Case D30 Ultimate impact Protection - BLACK
http://www.amazon.com/Tech-21-Protective-Impactology-Protection/dp/B00B2OUL52
D3O Technology in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4uMTZWh0Rc
Love it.
Hey folks,
what's the most sturdiest transparent case on the currently market?
I basically want to have the protection level of a Pelican Shield or Zizo Bolt (those are iPhone cases, but basically that's the "protection category" I am looking for), while still being able to enjoy the sweet twilight color on the back of my phone.
Does this exist? Any suggestions?
Also looking for the best glass screen protector to go with the case in order to eliminate the possibility of damage to the screen or phone when dropping it.
Check out the cases that UAG sell, I bought a Plyo from Amazon. I don't use a screen protector with mine. https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/p20-pro
Hello.
I went for these pair from Amazon.
Huawei P20 PRO Case, Spigen [Ultra Hybrid] Flexible TPU Hard PC Back All Round Protection Phone Case Cover
gp/product/B07BS765MR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spigen Huawei P20 Pro Screen Protector, HD Full Coverage, Edge to Edge Protection
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The case has some nice notches on the rear to keep the cameras from touching the surface, although the protector is a few mm short and there's a collection of dust between that and the case but very easy to apply.
I'd paste the full link but I can't I'm sure you know what parts missing mind....
Got the UAG Pylo. Expensive as ****, but here's hoping that it will actually provide protection if the worst should happen and the phone drops. Thanks
after much research, I got the Ringke Fusion, eBay item number 323312202335 - has camera protection on the back as the surround sits higher than the lens instead of being flush like most of the others
doesn't cling to the back of the phone too, leaving the twilight colour looking just as it should, unlike the cheap case supplied with the phone
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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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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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.
Ok guys I got the Xperia 1 iii after much thought and since I got it after getting the official Sony case and a screen protector I have been through 3 glass screen protectors in like the first couple of weeks and hadn't even droped my phone outside . I put this down to the poor protection from the official Sony case offers. So I purchased the Spigen case that offers the full bumper cover and replaced another Spigen glass screen protector for little under £15 and after putting it on my bed side cabinet last night and getting in the car this morning I noticed the screen protector is broken again .and I haven't even dropped it inside . So I'm down over £100 in the last month or so and geting fed up with trying to find a decent case and screen protector for the Xperia 1 iii
I also look for a good screen protector. Which one can I get on Amazon Italy?
I have read that it is best to avoid the spigen align master.
As a cover I feel great with the Spigen
Spigen case is great. You will not find a suitable screen protector because the edges of the screen are still "curved" thereby not allowing the protector to cover the entire screen edge-to-edge. I gave up on a screen protector for most phones lately due to this fact.
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You will not find a suitable screen protector because the edges of the screen are still "curved" thereby not allowing the protector to cover the entire screen edge-to-edge.
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I think it depends on what you mean by edge to edge protection. If you mean it covers the entire front, bezels included all the way to phone edges than no there isn't one, though those screen protectors with black borders all around get pretty close. The draw back is that depending on the manufacturer, some of them have black borders covering the edges of the screen more than others, which can be noticeable and annoying.
There are also screen protectors that go slightly beyond the edge of the screen. As in you can see the border between the screen and the bezels right beneath the glass, but that's about it. I consider that screen edge to edge and I have been using that. As you mentioned, since the screen curves ever so slightly at edges, the edge of that screen protector doesn't sit 100% flush on the screen.
Some manufacturers give a kind of transparent filler glue that you can brush in the gap along the edge to fill it up and make it looks seamless instead of a visible air gap. However because it isn't a solid surface, the glass along the edges can crack if you press your screen edge hard enough multiple times, maybe from an intense gaming session. But under normal use, so far it held up.
I don't have recommendations, as I bought them from my local e-commerce site, although they are direct from China, so I'm sure they are there somewhere on Taobao or Aliexpress. I am not sure of which ones are these if I were to search on those platforms, or on your platforms like Amazon.
I use spigen glass and except the first one that broken easily i have no issue.
I bought spigen case but trashed it after a single day..too bulky...i bought a 10 Eur in soft clear silicon off amazon.it (Elyco Cover) Not the best against yellow tint but i smoke then no case will ever be safe from yellow tint.
But this cover is really really thin and don't ruin phone appearance
The spigen cover for iphone 12 pro was good, pretty thin but protective. The one for Xperia 1 III from spigen is really really bad, it protect well but increase the size of the phone in a nasty way
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I use spigen glass and except the first one that broken easily i have no issue.
I bought spigen case but trashed it after a single day..too bulky...i bought a 10 Eur in soft clear silicon off amazon.it (Elyco Cover) Not the best against yellow tint but i smoke then no case will ever be safe from yellow tint.
But this cover is really really thin and don't ruin phone appearance
The spigen cover for iphone 12 pro was good, pretty thin but protective. The one for Xperia 1 III from spigen is really really bad, it protect well but increase the size of the phone in a nasty way
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Not sure which Spigen case you are talking about but the one I have does not add hardly anything to the feel of the phone. Oh well, to each his own!
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Not sure which Spigen case you are talking about but the one I have does not add hardly anything to the feel of the phone. Oh well, to each his own!
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The Spigen ultra hybrid (in 2021 It was the only cover for Xperia 1III fine by Spigen)
And compared to the One i use now is sensibly bigger and bulkier, also i found the hard plastic parts in the rear of the cover pretty nasty.
For example on my old Xperia 1 i have the Spigen Crystal liquid cover and if you compare that Spigen cover with the One for X1 III Is pretty clear how the new cover made the phone bulkier.
It's not much, around 1-1.5 mm thicker, but the feeling Is worst, at least for me.
https://us.amazon.com/Spigen-Rugged-Armor-Designed-Xperia/dp/B08V32DGL7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=LVB4LWO43ZWQ&keywords=spigen+rugged+armor+xperia+1+ii&qid=1647539155&sprefix=spigen+rugged+armor+xperia+1+iii%2Cspecialty-aps%2C67&sr=8-2
$12.00 can't be beat!
I really recommend the original cover with stand:
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It is made of materials that helps heat dissipation and also anti-bacterial.
Maybe it's only a cover and expensive one but I can say it is really a good quality. So I can recommend it.
Spigen cases all the way. Had them since my Nexus 6P.
If you can get up to north Wales tech base they have what they call clear shield it's like that dbrand skin I have it on my Xperia 5 ii only prob is getting there and paying 20 pound of you want I can show pictures of the front and back o also have the like crabon type back cover and also have Duc ducis flip case I alternate between the 2 and go naked sometimes
Here's what I was on about
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