Right now the only option I have seen is the Case-Mate barely there case.
What other options are out there? I want them to be as thin as possible.
I have the i9100 global version.
There's nothing thinner than diabloskinz (see demos on youtube).
It will add "some" protection, without the added bulk of a full size case.
i use cygnett form.. very slim. you can also try capdase or momax
SGP ultra thin air, for a barely there feeling
I use incipio NGP case.
Tis niceeeee
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I have a Momax ultra thin case. For this price it is really good - fits tightly and is rather grippy. If you want I can post some pictures of it on the device.
I want some pictures of momax, please buddy=]
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I want some pictures of momax, please buddy=]
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x2! would like to see pics too!
Just bought this case from ebay.
Very slim but still I prefer a little thicker case.
I have the Nillkin one. Bought from here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ult...eplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html#show
It took some time to arrive but it's pretty good.
I have the Case Mate BARELY THERE frome here :
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...te-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Barely-There-Cases.asp
It's seems the same form factor as the Nillkin.
The price is different.
The case mate is like the back of my old htc Hero, very smooth.
You have access to all the buttons and you can put any Jack 3,5mm without conflicts.
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I have the Nillkin one. Bought from here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ult...eplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html#show
It took some time to arrive but it's pretty good.
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How good it fits to the phone? Does this case scratch the phone?
Thanks!
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Had this question in my post in General and while I got some great answers to the other questions but so far nothing on this one. Figured I would make a separate topic specifically about this and see what it comes up with.
What would you all think are the top 3 case options that are available?
I personally like the SGP ultra slider for the i9000 but it fits on the vibrant. I will post pictures up tomorrow.
I'm really liking the Case-Mate Barely There. It doesn't bulk up the phone like most of the cases out there.
It all depends on what youre looking for in a case.
If its protection:
Otterbox Commuter
Case-mate Tough Case
Trident Cyclops Case
This works just great for me. Brought 5 of them for the price....just in case. Been using the the first one I put on since I got the vibe in October when it was released. At the time it was only $.98!
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-...TUTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298131944&sr=8-1
As well as these:
http://www.amazon.com/SGH-T959-Prot...uaranteed/dp/B003ZNNC8G/ref=pd_bxgy_cps_img_b
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I'm really liking the Case-Mate Barely There. It doesn't bulk up the phone like most of the cases out there.
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I second that!
Does the Barely There case come out much in the front to help protect the screen from a front face drop? It is hard to tell in the video on their site. What do you think?
Thanks.
I have the Korean anycall mesh case and I really like it. My only complaint is the"Galaxy S" on the back is gold instead of chrome to match the trim on the phone.
Since it's OEM, it fits nice and doesn't add much bulk. It also adds a nice feel with the holes and the plastic material.
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Does the Barely There case come out much in the front to help protect the screen from a front face drop? It is hard to tell in the video on their site. What do you think?
Thanks.
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Not really, if you want a good case to protect your phone from drops you want a bit bulkier case like the Trident Cyclops or the CaseMate Tough Case. I personally use the Casemate Tough Case and couldn't be happier.
+1 on the mesh case
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I think one of the most popular cases is the "hybrid tpu case". The is a larger thread about it in this section. I love the case, it provides awesome protection and a good heft to the phone.
I found a couple of cases on ebay/obostore/ioomobile that i really liked. All are hybrid(tpu sides, PC back) like the SGP neo hybrid (difference being, the Neo has PC sides and TPU back), and are way cheaper than the Neo, just 11$ on obostore. Has any1 used these and can attest to their quality?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Momax-Case-...915803?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20c179745b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yoobao-TPU-...025389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b8a40bed
Bump.any ideas?
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if you want me to comment on them, they are all TPU and one piece, it's just a two tone colour, i've seen them available in hong kong and china.
kms108 said:
if you want me to comment on them, they are all TPU and one piece, it's just a two tone colour, i've seen them available in hong kong and china.
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Well it says pc and TPU hybrid with pc back.
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The SGP Neo Hybrids look much nicer, and more high quality. I would suggest going for them, you won't be disappointed.
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Well it says pc and TPU hybrid with pc back.
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it states 2 in 1 material meanning one case 2 material, and i have seen and used these cases.
I guess you could not use the back plate and you have a bumper style case? .
Can you do that with the SGP Neo? I thinking of ordering the Momax one
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I guess you could not use the back plate and you have a bumper style case? .
Can you do that with the SGP Neo? I thinking of ordering the Momax one
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one piece two tone, you can will all tpu if you want, just cut the back off
Got the Momax case from eBay.
Fits really well with stock GSM. TPU sides provide added grip from the material and due to ergonomics.
The back plate...doesnt do much? Nice to have I guess. As mentioned above, its a once piece case. I feel as if the case will lose rigidity if I try to cut it out, so I havent tried it.
The screen protector I have not used but it doesnt seem that great. Its cloudy.
A good case overall. Lots of retailers are selling it now for about $10, search for it.
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Got the Momax case from eBay.
Fits really well with stock GSM. TPU sides provide added grip from the material and due to ergonomics.
The back plate...doesnt do much? Nice to have I guess. As mentioned above, its a once piece case. I feel as if the case will lose rigidity if I try to cut it out, so I havent tried it.
The screen protector I have not used but it doesnt seem that great. Its cloudy.
A good case overall. Lots of retailers are selling it now for about $10, search for it.
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is the momax icase pro slippery?? would like to try this one out due to availability in indonesia and also there are holes for power and volume rocker.
i bought nillkin mobile skin case clear black, it's not slippery, but too bad the power button and volume rocker are hidden, and when i tried to push power button, i often find myself accidentally push the volume rocker on the other side.
It provides more grip than no case, but less grip than silicone which personally is good. I think its perfect.
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It provides more grip than no case, but less grip than silicone which personally is good. I think its perfect.
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thanks for the information. very tempted to buy one when my 3rd galaxy nexus replacement arrive some time next week.
just bought momax icase pro black for galaxy nexus today. lol, it looks cool. i hope there's a matter version for the outside tpu soft case would make this case perfect!
it catches finger print very easily on the glossy tpu material outside, but what the hell.
update: the glossy tpu really fingerprint proof indeed. not slippery and ease of use in and out jean pocket. like it like a lot!
Wow, i really like this case, great build! Cheaper than SGP, much better than Nillkin Mobile Skin Case Clear Black.
It has thicker lips too which protect more glass surface on front, sometimes it hinders my finger to navigate the cursor to the edge of the screen when typing. Some people appreciates the thin lips on SGP Ultra Hybrid though.
The stock screenguard is a clear one, fingerprint and oil magnet for sure!
update info on momax icase pro for galaxy nexus i9250 black, i can confirm that this case is compatible with samsung official extended battery 2000mah. fits perfectly in hand, adds build quality perception 'cause of the added minimal weight on it.
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Just make sure
chrone said:
Wow, i really like this case, great build! Cheaper than SGP, much better than Nillkin Mobile Skin Case Clear Black.
It has thicker lips too which protect more glass surface on front, sometimes it hinders my finger to navigate the cursor to the edge of the screen when typing. Some people appreciates the thin lips on SGP Ultra Hybrid though.
The stock screenguard is a clear one, fingerprint and oil magnet for sure!
update info on momax icase pro for galaxy nexus i9250 black, i can confirm that this case is compatible with samsung official extended battery 2000mah. fits perfectly in hand, adds build quality perception 'cause of the added minimal weight on it.
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Dear Chrone,
I just want to make sure if this is the case you mention above :
http://shop.momax.net/?sp=&p=6&cat2=620&cat1=99&cat0=48&id=3835&cat1=99&cat0=48&new=&more=&lang=en
I'm using Galaxy Nexus with Samsung 2000mah Extended Battery with New Back Cover, so I really want to know for sure if this case is perfectly fit before buying it.
Please let me know.
Thank's.
hendrajr said:
Dear Chrone,
I just want to make sure if this is the case you mention above :
http://shop.momax.net/?sp=&p=6&cat2=620&cat1=99&cat0=48&id=3835&cat1=99&cat0=48&new=&more=&lang=en
I'm using Galaxy Nexus with Samsung 2000mah Extended Battery with New Back Cover, so I really want to know for sure if this case is perfectly fit before buying it.
Please let me know.
Thank's.
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Fits perfectly with extended battery.
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Wish I could try it, but I hate button cutouts.
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hendrajr said:
Dear Chrone,
I just want to make sure if this is the case you mention above :
http://shop.momax.net/?sp=&p=6&cat2=620&cat1=99&cat0=48&id=3835&cat1=99&cat0=48&new=&more=&lang=en
I'm using Galaxy Nexus with Samsung 2000mah Extended Battery with New Back Cover, so I really want to know for sure if this case is perfectly fit before buying it.
Please let me know.
Thank's.
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Tommy_FIN said:
Fits perfectly with extended battery.
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as Tommy_FIN said, it fits perfectly, even better compared to stock battery+body kit, adding more build quality for sure. :good:
Hi, i'm searching for a SLIM case, but unlike the Barely There from Case-mate i want it to fully cover the phone.
Is there any around them? my research got no results
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
msnglink said:
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
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It does not cover the phone
try the sgp neo hybrid, its the thinnest dual layer case ive seen. i cut out the backing now so i use it as a bumber case.
hey im like you. i love the barely there case but i also had a problem with it offering just partial protection.
i ended up with the sgp ultra hybrid case. and i couldnt be happier. very slim. very well built. the only thing it doesnt cover is the screen. doesnt add much bulk.
i also have the sgp ultra capsule.. its just too shiny looking for me.
Diztronic Matte
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
Incipio Silicrylic case ftw.
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baibye said:
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
Just got the alpine white ringke slim case. Best case I have come across. Looks amazing!
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I recommend either one of these. The Ultra Hybrid may look thick, but it's actually thinner than the Cruzer Lite one as much to my surprise.
Ultry Hybrid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjQdA1ueaY&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=1&feature=plcp
Cruzer Lite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8TPxSFt6w&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=6&feature=plcp
I like the cruzer lite, it adds a thick enough "lip" over the face of the phone that setting it down doesn't allow your screen to contact the surface you set it on. Plus it's only $9.
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
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I also have this case and I really like it. It's matte, though, so it's not exactly grippy, if you're looking for that.
thinnest and uber cheap case
Hi there,
I'm not quite sure how thin you would like your case to be, but I recently discovered a couple of cases on ebay that may fit your description.
LINK: I'm sorry, I am a relatively new user on XDA and I can't post link just yet. However, you can ebay a seller called "smokydiscount" and keywords: 0.2mm Ultra thin case for galaxy nexus prime. Otherwise, just PM me.
MY OPINION: I really like these cases and they're great for scratch protection. As for drops and bumps, these cases are negligible; your phone will probably be just as damaged as compared to without a case.
PROS:
- Incredibly thin. It's as if your phone doesn't have a case on it
- WILL protect the back from any scratches. You can leave your phone on a rough surface without any concerns
- Very cheap
CONS:
- There is no front lip, meaning if you put your phone face down on a rough surface, beware. However, the case does come with a screen protector which is fairly decent (ALMOST to the same standard as Brando screen protectors)
- For some reason it does make the phone more slippery. The plastic doesn't provide any grip
- The case is very fragile when it is not applied on your phone. I had to get a replacement sent out because the case came to my house cracked, most probably due to the postage and handling.
Despite the cons, this is definitely one of my favourite cases. Check them out.
TPU rubber case with stand on amazon only 3 bucks and it covers everything , just need a screen protector
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I just just got the Speck Pixel skin HD, and its pretty great. Thinner profile than my otter box commuter, yet it feels much better. It looks pretty good, but I don't know if it was really worth $30
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My girlfriend is about to get the Moto G and I would like to get her a decent case for her new phone, hopefully keeping it <$20.
She tends to drop and bump her phones, so something that's somewhat rugged would be good. I am not sure a standard TPU case like the Hyperion or Amzer is tough/rugged enough. I have looked at the Fosman Hybrid case, I am not sure how it holds up tho..
Your suggestions would be appreciated greatly
Thanks,
Pete
pasta1234 said:
My girlfriend is about to get the Moto G and I would like to get her a decent case for her new phone, hopefully keeping it <$20.
She tends to drop and bump her phones, so something that's somewhat rugged would be good. I am not sure a standard TPU case like the Hyperion or Amzer is tough/rugged enough. I have looked at the Fosman Hybrid case, I am not sure how it holds up tho..
Your suggestions would be appreciated greatly
Thanks,
Pete
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I'm running with a standard Motorola Grip case and a Nilkin tempered glass screen protector.
If she drops it a I definitely recommend a tempered glass protector. they are proved to protect the screen from a drop much more than a standard rubber protector would.
See my thread about the Trident case. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615270
Here is a cheaper 2 piece case. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item20e031e4a9
Thanks for everyone's suggestions
I ended up with this case,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJT0KZG/ref=cfb_at_prodpg
Which looks like some version of Wolfens link...So far so good, case is pretty sturdy, fits well and isn't overally huge !!
Pete
pasta1234 said:
Thanks for everyone's suggestions
I ended up with this case,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJT0KZG/ref=cfb_at_prodpg
Which looks like some version of Wolfens link...So far so good, case is pretty sturdy, fits well and isn't overally huge !!
Pete
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I originally bought that case, but ditched it in favor of the Trident case. The hyperion case is hard plastic inside and out, and won't provide much shock absorption if dropped. It's OK, but kind of cheaply made. Better than nothing though.
Any other rugged Moto G recommendations (lower in price than the Trident ) ? - Thanks
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Any other rugged Moto G recommendations (lower in price than the Trident ) ? - Thanks
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I also ended up with the Trident. It was pricey @ $18, but I had a $15 eBay coupon so figured why not. It definitely adds some bulk, but I think I like it overall. one side stays slick, other gets grippy.
This MYBAT Tuff hybrid case seems like it would offer very good protection for the Moto G. Add a screen protector and you're good to go.
Seem to be $7.00-10.00 at fleabay. Search around for MOTOROLA-MOTO-G-GRAY-BLACK-TUFF-SOFT-HARD-COVER-CASE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR
http://store.mybat.com/product/productsearch.aspx?kw=moto g tuff&IsPromotion=-1#aproductList1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-MOTOROL...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2c817d2e79
EDIT- I bought one of these cases. Two days after I received and installed the case (no screen protector yet), I dropped the phone out from 3 ft on pavement. It landed face down. Everything was OK !
I just received a Future Armor Hard Hybrid case yesterday and I really like it. Fit very well. Charging cable fits with case on as well as my OTG cable.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FUTURE-ARMOR-HARD-HYBRID-IMPACT-STAND-Case-COVER-FOR-Motorola-Moto-G-XT1032-/141204687936?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item20e0748c40
For 9.95 I think it's a very well made case. I especially like having the belt clip available when needed.
Hi although the official grip cover looks cool on the device and doesnt add extra thickness to the device.. I am not very confident about how well it would protect the device..hence I have been thinking about getting a Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit Case for the phone. Any of you who have been using the Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit Case kindly provide some feedback..how thick does it make the phone ? Does it really protect the phone well ?
Hi all,
Just curious to see if anybody can point me to a good quality, ultra-slim case for my new 2014 (my second one, using it mainly for play while the other is for work). I've tried the usual MoKo, iPoetic, etc. cases and while they're great and cheap, I'm looking for something even thinner that's form fitting. I've done countless searches but all I can find are essentially the rebranded types of cases that I mentioned above. Is there anything like this out there? Thanks!
I'm not sure how thin you're going for, but the Poetic Slimline adds almost nothing, fits perfectly, and it's been great for travel use.
I did a little review on a slim case that adds no measurable size over in the cases thread. I still use both of these - the slim case on all of the time and the sleeve for storage.
Note10.1Dude said:
OK, I'm back with a couple of cases I have picked up.
First, the BuiltNY Neoprene Sleeve for iPads. Once I got it, I figured it was designed for an iPAD2 with a case on it. It is a bit big, but not huge. It has a foam insert for packing, and if you leave it in, it fits the Note 10.1 well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074LEMDO/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also just got a slim case shipped from Hong Kong. It is very thin and does improve the grip of the Note. I'm not a fan of the back and sides of the Note, and this is an improvement without adding much size. It covers the buttons, but they are easily pushed through the case. It is very thin, so protection is pretty minimal, but it covers the corners. Quality isn't perfect, but it isn't bad.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYKFH0O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Why dont u use the original samsung case? A little expensive yeah.....but its great quality and very slim
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Why dont u use the original samsung case? A little expensive yeah.....but its great quality and very slim
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I agree!
Ahmedmoataz said:
Why dont u use the original samsung case? A little expensive yeah.....but its great quality and very slim
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This. It's super slim and feels nice.
Incipio has a nice shell style case, but its kind of pricey for just having a thin piece of plastic on the back of your tab. I still love mine though. The grey rubberized finish looks great on the white tablet and hides that ugly, flimsy back cover