Sturdy case? - Galaxy S III Accessories

Hi,
Has anyone found a heavy duty case for the sgs3? I've been looking at various drop tests and it seems to be faring alot worse than the sgs2 which is a little concerning considering it's supposed to have gorilla glass 2. I've used my S2 with a hard plastic case that has a removable rubber interior and it's survived alot of drops without any damage. Looking for something like that

I have used TPU gel case on my DHD which survives several scary drops (accidental). There was one time the phone slipped out of my hand and land on one of it's corner and again (on another corner) and again and again (if you get what I'm talking about). Yet still it's perfectly fine!
I shall never go back. TPU is a cheap and good solution!

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I have used TPU gel case on my DHD which survives several scary drops (accidental). There was one time the phone slipped out of my hand and land on one of it's corner and again (on another corner) and again and again (if you get what I'm talking about). Yet still it's perfectly fine!
I shall never go back. TPU is a cheap and good solution!
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HQ-Premiu...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item87106b3e06
Looked around for TPU cases and this one seems all right. Cant tell for sure if it properly covers the front to protect it from a screen first fall

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Beware: Body Glove ATT Case

I've had my captivate for 1 week and the top glossy part is covered in scratches and small spots. Guess what, it was in the Body Glove case the whole time! Dust and stuff gets trapped underneath the stupid rubber case and then is contained underneath and will happilly move around and scratch the hell out of your beloved device.
Now i'm just going naked with no case and the top of my machine is scratched. I'm pretty upset because this was an ATT case and it was expensive.
Whatever. goes to show there's no perfect case and the best is to go naked OR go with a slip case. But I just wanted to warn the rest of you the body glove case is not that great.
I can attest to your claim, as I also had the AT&T Body Glove case and noticed scratches all along the top rim of the phone. Kinda saddening, but oh well.
Let us weep together brother!
wow thanks for the heads up
I figured that was relatively all cases that formed a tight seal with the phone. I know my Amzer case is the same, as was the case I had for my iPhone. I just make sure I have a screen protector over the screen so that it "scratches" the protector intead of the screen.
Hmm, I've had mine since mid-August, and not nary a mark anywhere on my cappy.
I recently switched from the Body Glove to a TPU case and noticed scratches at the top of my phone too!!! Bummer
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I recently switched from the Body Glove to a TPU case and noticed scratches at the top of my phone too!!! Bummer
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I have had my case for 2 monts and no scratches.
i keep my phone in my pocket and work in a dusty enviromenty.
p.s. I have the body glove case
This is why I put a skin on any of my phones before putting it in a case.
I ordered one of those "free" stealth guard skins, despite their reviews, because its cheap and it covers the phone. I'm not gonna put it on 'til Otterbox comes out with their cases, and when I get mine, i'll throw the skin on and then put it in the case. Not concerned with the quality of them (stealth guard) too much especially if its just going to be inside another case. It's more there for the extra protection factor...
I currently don't have anything on the phone at all right now, and have been lucky that there's no scratches or marks *yet* on it...hopefully Obox will get their act together and get the cases out soon, 'cause I can't wait!
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I've had my captivate for 1 week and the top glossy part is covered in scratches and small spots. Guess what, it was in the Body Glove case the whole time! Dust and stuff gets trapped underneath the stupid rubber case and then is contained underneath and will happilly move around and scratch the hell out of your beloved device.
Now i'm just going naked with no case and the top of my machine is scratched. I'm pretty upset because this was an ATT case and it was expensive.
Whatever. goes to show there's no perfect case and the best is to go naked OR go with a slip case. But I just wanted to warn the rest of you the body glove case is not that great.
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The AT&T rep at the store I went to said the cases had a 30 day return policy. I liked my body glove - so I didn't return it.
cellgeek said:
The AT&T rep at the store I went to said the cases had a 30 day return policy. I liked my body glove - so I didn't return it.
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I bought mine and had it shipped to the UK so not an option.
I had a completely differenet issue with the Body Glove case. When I had it on my captivate it would interfere with my touch inputs. This would only start after having the case on the phone for a few days and then all of a sudden I couldn't type anything and my touch inputs were completely off. As soon as I took the case off it worked like normal again, put the case back on and it still worked normal for a few days again. I just stopped using the case and am waiting for my Zagg total protection
I've got the Ghost Armor skin and it's pretty decent however the corners are peeling away, I've just been lazy and don't want to go back to the mall store to get new corner pieces put on.
Add to that the Verizon Droid X leather case and it's not too bad overall. You can even put the phone back into the droid X case with headphones plugged in.
I've had my Captivate and the Body Glove case from the AT&T store for the last 2-3 days now, no scratches, everything fits perfectly, and no issues at all. I love this case..
oh wow...
i just took off my body glove and the top and bottom of hte phone are scratched up pretty badly
Every few days I take the case off, clean the interior with screen cleaner spray and a lint free cloth. Then I clean the Captivate with a fresh cloth and put it back in the case.
So far no scratches at all.
I don't think this is a case you can just put on and forget about. It fits too tight and sooner or later dirt and grit will get inside and wear away at the phones finish, especially if you put the phone directly in your pocket.
Just clean the interior of the case every few days however and the case works fine.
Ive had the bodyglove case on for well over a month with no issues. I wonder if they recently changed the design or materials they use to manufacture it.
I have no scratches or input issues.
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I have scratches on mine too, oh well, it covers it up so I don't really care.
I've had mine on over a month and mine is great w/o any scratches. I've had to take it off a couple times to flash sre. Only problem is that it's a little looser than it was before. Just ordered more tpu cases on ebay.
Mine is too the body glove sucks.
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Good all round case

Hey people.
I know this question has come up time and time again but I am just overwhelmed with different cases. I must have spent over an hour looking at all different ones.
I am getting a SGSII in a few days and currently using a Wildfire S with a simple blue silicone case on it.
Now I want something which will give it as much protection as possible without adding too much bulk. Ideally one which will cover all the phone except the screen of course.
I have looked at ones like SGP and case-mate but there are so many different ones I dunno what to choose. I just want one which will not take away any of the looks of the phone.
How about the Incipio NGP case (black)?
I'm looking at the SGP neo hybrid but I have seen people complain about the back sagging which makes me a bit skeptical about buying it.
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I'm looking at the SGP neo hybrid but I have seen people complain about the back sagging which makes me a bit skeptical about buying it.
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All Silicone sgp cases tend to sag within 2 months. I'd personally go for a barely there case, in my experiences the Galaxy is sturdy enough. You only need something to protect it from scratching. I've been using it for some months without case now and have dropped it from a bunk bed and catapulted it across the room (no questions) and the only damage is some scratches. A screen protector is a must though, my previous gorrila glass display proved not to be scratch resistant at all.
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All Silicone sgp cases tend to sag within 2 months. I'd personally go for a barely there case, in my experiences the Galaxy is sturdy enough. You only need something to protect it from scratching. I've been using it for some months without case now and have dropped it from a bunk bed and catapulted it across the room (no questions) and the only damage is some scratches. A screen protector is a must though, my previous gorrila glass display proved not to be scratch resistant at all.
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A case is a must for me really. Especially when I am out getting drunk. I usually tend to drop my phone onto concrete while stumbling about haha. I think I will get the barely there one as I have seen a lot of good reviews.
Also how well does it protect the top & bottom because from the pictures the top and bottom aren't protected. Does this hinder the protection in any way?
Recommendation for Capdase Xpose. Awesome high-quality case.
Of the cases I have, I'd opt for the Barely There, or the Incipio. Slim, some protection, don't sag as quickly/easily as the Neo Hybrid. I was able to make the Incipio very, very slightly loose at the back after 4 hours of gaming the other day, but it bounced back, the same can't be said for the Neo Hybrid which gets worse with each heat cycle.
I like the Otterbox Commuter as well, but it's much bigger than the others, I'll use it, but only when travelling in rough places.
One I'm very curious about, but it's a pain for me to actually get is the Walnutt bumper.

Avoid cheap TPU cases - can scratch your HTC One!!

When i bought my HTC One Stealth Black, i made sure that i got a perfect model (no defects). I took about an hour in the shop examining all the black HTC One's (they agreed to open 3 boxes for me) before i finally made up my mind. I paid for my phone off-contract and went home perfectly happy with a 801e model (it also has a sticker on the side of the phone that says UKR and on the box as well, so i guess it's from Ukraine and i got a 3-pin power adapter in the box together with the standard 2-pin charger plug) and also got a free TPU case with screen protector, as gift from the shop. Well, i put my phone in the TPU case as soon as i got home for fear of any drops/bumps/scratches, put it in my jeans pocket and went through the rest of my day moving around. Later that afternoon, i pulled the phone out of its case to touch the cold aluminium back and to my horror, i found a scratch (there were no scratches whatsoever before) that matched the contour of the TPU case around the camera. The scratch is around the flash.
Conclusion: The cheap unbranded TPU case seemed to fit the phone snugly but apparently not, as the constant movement and rubbing of the phone within the TPU case from inside my jeans pocket had caused the sharp edge of the TPU case to slowly erode the paint coating. It's a good thing that i noticed it after only one day usage or the etching would have definitely gone deeper, possibly even exposing the aluminium colour after a couple of days. It says "nothing but the best" on the packaging of the unbranded case, which is ironic.
So, my advice (and the reason for my endless rant in this post): stay away from cheap TPU cases, even if it says TPU, which might be true about the material itself but the fact of the matter - without a tight fit of the phone inside the casing, the resulting inside friction between the phone and its casing will damage your phone, causing the paint to wear off. This is probably not applicable to those of you who chose/use the Glacial Silver HTC One, since any scratch will probably not show up. But with time, the constant friction might cause the scratch to become visible. I've attached pictures so you can understand why i'm *****ing about my One By the way, i apologize for my dirty camera lens.
Lesson learnt - i've already ordered 3 casings (the best i could find after hours of searching, for cases that offer a balance between compactness v/s protection); Cimo Grip Back Case Flexible TPU Black, Otterbox Commuter Black and UAG Aero. I wouldn't bother with any other cases, unless you want even more protection, then you should be satisfied with the Otterbox Defender case.
My friend .. ANY case you put on the phone has the potential to scratch the aluminum on the edges. It is simple physics: if you get some dust/sand in between the case and the aluminum (where in other locations can the dust/sand/lint settle ?) any slight pressure or movement of the case will cause a small surface defect. You can not hide from that and you can not prevent that.
Live with it ! It is called reality.
electronical said:
When i bought my HTC One Stealth Black, i made sure that i got a perfect model (no defects). I took about an hour in the shop examining all the black HTC One's (they agreed to open 3 boxes for me) before i finally made up my mind. I paid for my phone off-contract and went home perfectly happy with a 801e model (it also has a sticker on the side of the phone that says UKR and on the box as well, so i guess it's from Ukraine and i got a 3-pin power adapter in the box together with the standard 2-pin charger plug) and also got a free TPU case with screen protector, as gift from the shop. Well, i put my phone in the TPU case as soon as i got home for fear of any drops/bumps/scratches, put it in my jeans pocket and went through the rest of my day moving around. Later that afternoon, i pulled the phone out of its case to touch the cold aluminium back and to my horror, i found a scratch (there were no scratches whatsoever before) that matched the contour of the TPU case around the camera. The scratch is around the flash.
Conclusion: The cheap unbranded TPU case seemed to fit the phone snugly but apparently not, as the constant movement and rubbing of the phone within the TPU case from inside my jeans pocket had caused the sharp edge of the TPU case to slowly erode the paint coating. It's a good thing that i noticed it after only one day usage or the etching would have definitely gone deeper, possibly even exposing the aluminium colour after a couple of days. It says "nothing but the best" on the packaging of the unbranded case, which is ironic.
So, my advice (and the reason for my endless rant in this post): stay away from cheap TPU cases, even if it says TPU, which might be true about the material itself but the fact of the matter - without a tight fit of the phone inside the casing, the resulting inside friction between the phone and its casing will damage your phone, causing the paint to wear off. This is probably not applicable to those of you who chose/use the Glacial Silver HTC One, since any scratch will probably not show up. But with time, the constant friction might cause the scratch to become visible. I've attached pictures so you can understand why i'm *****ing about my One By the way, i apologize for my dirty camera lens.
Lesson learnt - i've already ordered 3 casings (the best i could find after hours of searching, for cases that offer a balance between compactness v/s protection); Cimo Grip Back Case Flexible TPU Black, Otterbox Commuter Black and UAG Aero. I wouldn't bother with any other cases, unless you want even more protection, then you should be satisfied with the Otterbox Defender case.
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I had the black for a while. I think that it is prone to anything. Apart from light scratches sustained by using the double dip case, the camera cut out of an incipio case left a watermark on it as well. Now using a silver one and not a single scratch. Rotating between three cases.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't anodized AL WAY harder than TPU?
If it is, then isn't it PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE for the case itself to scratch the phone?
Either a) there was dust/dirt in the case or
b) it's not a scratch, try wiping it with mild soap, water and a soft cloth.
Interesting thread...you were writing this 3 years ago, I just picked up two pristine condition used m7s, both with nearly all day batteries. Yesterday I got two cases of the first type described below.
I just love these phones so much. They are such a huge upgrade from any phone I have had since I had a droid 2 from motorola before knowing anything at all about these nifty little computers.
I just came in here to say that I will be getting the hard glass protection from now on for every phone I get. Would also recommend to anyone as it is far superior to foils.
Also three good types of cases:
- the hardened shell with no button coverage, and brushed metal exterior
- the clear plastic back, black bumpered semi hard with plugs and accurately designed button enhancers (distinguished by black surface lines on the back coming in from upper and lower edges about a cm each, towards the antennas)
-and believe it or not I really liked the ordinary rubber sort of cases with wavy line down the back and dual texture... as long as they have button covers. But those wouldnt be good for people who have a hard time with the buttons already.
Just picking up these phones starting in June 2016...has made my android experience so much more enjoyable...now being able to play top 3d heavy performance requiring games...and so much different development for the phones.
here's a couple pics of my phone cases I was describing. no scratches whatsoever on the two used like new phones, although its a used case on goldy. the other phones are for family and such, but also loving the cases on them. red looks good in red but it obscures the back... so take clear
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here's a couple pics of my phone cases I was describing. no scratches whatsoever on the two used like new phones, although its a used case on goldy. the other phones are for family and such, but also loving the cases on them. red looks good in red but it obscures the back... so take clear
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Any Cases that Cover the entire frame?

Hi
I bought a oneplus one about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it however I dropped it a while ago and everything is fine but the frame area to the left of the charging port is completely jacked up :/ chunks of it are missing too...
I'm currently using the oneplus flip cover however it doesn't cover it up, so my question is: is there any light tpu/hard shell case that covers up the entire silver bezel, or at least the bottom of the phone so I don't have to look at this anymore xD. All cases I've seen so far leave a bit of the bottom frame exposed just enough so you can see the damage :'(
Anyone know any case that can cover it up?
Thanks!
I advise you to look for the "Diztronic" TPU case, covers completely the silver frame, following the contour of the screen. There's just a 1 cm spot where the frame is visible, at the bottom of the cover, near the hole for the USB cable, but in normal use is not visible. It's 6 months that I'm using this cover in combination with a tempered glass and I'm really satisfied.
Guess it all depends on what kind of protection you want. If you just want mild protection and to just cover the sides, then go with the tpu case. If you want heavy protection, I would suggest the Tudia Omnix Hybrid, http://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00SO4XYHA . I have the Tudia case and it has taken a beating and protected the phone very well, even from some pretty high falls. Only con about the Tudia case, is that the front covers the sides of the screen a bit and prevents touch at the the very edges of screen. This can be a bit bothersome if using apps in full screen/landscape when you have to swipe down to exit full screen.
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Anyone know any case that can cover it up?
Thanks!
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I would suggest the Tudia Omnix Hybrid
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I too have a Tudia--Slim-fit Cygen.
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Bino92 said:
I advise you to look for the "Diztronic" TPU case, covers completely the silver frame, following the contour of the screen. There's just a 1 cm spot where the frame is visible, at the bottom of the cover, near the hole for the USB cable, but in normal use is not visible. It's 6 months that I'm using this cover in combination with a tempered glass and I'm really satisfied.
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I totally agree, couldn't have said it better. Here are some visuals for you. I got the Diztronic case when I bought the phone, it has protected it from falling out a car, off the desk, and off a moderately high shelf. You can get a tempered glass screen protector off eBay, have to search a bit (TechArmor don't have one). I got one from user dreamlight2004 for around 5 dollars. I made the mistake of getting the OPO screen protector when i first got my phone and it went bad a month ago, a hard scratch from a key. Tempered glass protector looks so much better. Just loaded COS13, it should keep me busy until the OP3 gets announced - so far it's looking to be a really good phone (boo on the OP2 and OPX)
Case view
Phone view
I agree, Diztronic bumpers are terrific.
I'm using this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rearth-Case-OnePlus-One-Folie-Ringke-Fusion-Schutzhulle-Cover-Tasche-klar-/121715293296?hash=item1c56cbfc70:g:gAUAAOSwT6pVt5tV And it is awesome. You can also print your designs for this case!
Ringke Fusion for me is great. It covers the OPO completly.
DO NOT BUY THE TUDIA CASE.
I bought it because I thought it looked pretty sweet. It's the worst case I have ever owned, and I have owned a few. Half the case is slippery nonsense plastic. You grab your phone "wrong" (by this I do not mean insecurely, but simply you happen to not have your fingers on enough of the case's rubber outline), it's like holding an eel.
The clips covering the audio jack and usb port are an absolute NIGHTMARE to open, and plugging in your charger for the night would realistically take three hands with 17 fingers each to manage in a reasonable timeframe. Good thing my audio jack's clip, after having been used exactly twice without even the slightest bit of the abuse it deserved, now no longer clips into it's crevice, and is permanently hanging out at a 30 degree angle. The pop-out clip on the back is nail ruining torture to get out, as is the rubber outline holding the front of the case, should you want to get this garbage off to see how far you can launch it through the air in rage.
I wouldn't use this piece of junk if they paid me.
I am using the TUDIA Dual-Layer case+a glass screen protector, which turned my One to a tank
I drop it way too often, but it still works flawlessly, so I can recommend this case. It also coverers the aluminum frame
I can rep the Poetic Case found here:
I took out the screen protector but I have been rocking the case for more than a year. It is kinda bulky but I have no worries about dropping it or tossing my phone on my desk. Also, It is kinda water resistant (with the screen protector). I have dropped like a glass of water on it and quickly cleaned it up with no harm

Google Fabric Cases

Just wondering if anyone has any feedback on the fabric cases available on the google store ? Do they collect lint or dust ? unlike a plastic case do they grip to your pockets when reaching for your phone ?
The fabric cases have a little bit of friction but not enough that it catches or makes it difficult to slide in/out of pockets. When you look at the oils and fingerprints on other cases just remember that your fabric case is actually absorbing most of that. Just because you can't see oil, dust, and dirt that it doesn't mean it's not there. I'd recommend that once a week you do the following:
Take the case off the phone (this should be assumed, but I don't know you)
Run the case under a warm water faucet until it looks and feels like it's saturated
Lather up some hand soap on your hands and then rub into the case for about a minute
Wash off the case (and your hands) for another minute rubbing on the case to make sure you're pushing the soap out
Let the case air dry for a few hours or use the low setting on a hair dryer (your hands are ok to dry using a towel or paper towel)
Is protection any good (edges, corners and front lip)? I always had SPECK cases but this year, they do not seem to come up with any Pixel 5 cases. I need a case that both looks good and adds some reasons protection against drops without adding too much bulk like the UA cases do.
Also, I am a little concerned that the fabric cases will stand the test of time. Any experiences?
I read that the case comes with a raised front "lip" to protect the display and IIRC, fabric cases for older models did not have this. Was the built updated?
I got a Google fabric case for my 3xl. Phone falls and hits right on the bottom edge where there is no protection.!
Screen cracks right at that spot. No problem, call Google - they denied my claim for a new screen! Said the case wasn't designed to protect the phone!
Screw Google and thier cases. I've dropped my 4XL many times with the UAG and or Spigen clear case on it and never had any damage!
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I got a Google fabric case for my 3xl. Phone falls and hits right on the bottom edge where there is no protection.!
Screen cracks right at that spot. No problem, call Google - they denied my claim for a new screen! Said the case wasn't designed to protect the phone!
Screw Google and thier cases. I've dropped my 4XL many times with the UAG and or Spigen clear case on it and never had any damage!
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This is why I always try to go with the most grippy case.
The fabric case is one of the most slippery cases with dry hands. You just open you hand and your phone slips off like a flying bomb.
I've been using Spigen Thin Fit in black colour and it's a bit more grippy than a classic TPU.
However mate silicone rubber cases are probably even more grippy.
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I bought one of these for my 3xl, it broke the first time my phone fell from my desk.
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ademmer said:
Is protection any good (edges, corners and front lip)? I always had SPECK cases but this year, they do not seem to come up with any Pixel 5 cases. I need a case that both looks good and adds some reasons protection against drops without adding too much bulk like the UA cases do.
Also, I am a little concerned that the fabric cases will stand the test of time. Any experiences?
I read that the case comes with a raised front "lip" to protect the display and IIRC, fabric cases for older models did not have this. Was the built updated?
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The protection is NOT very good and as someone else noted here, even google seems unwilling to honor claims if you have the device in the case and it falls and breaks.
I've had this case for two days. My first Google fabric case. I don't find it slippery and yes, it's easy to put in pocket and take out. I am concerned about the exposed bottom though. It would really have to land in a weird way to hit it though. I'm ordering a cheap tpu case as well however.
It does look real good. I have the blue version.
I got the case 3 days ago, so far I like it, like already mentioned the bottom being open is a worry but the case is very nice. I had a Spigen thin clear one for 5 days but it was a bit too bulky.
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The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
The case doesn't allow for the phone to sit nicely on the Pixel stand (wireless charger). THIS is a shame, you have to balance the case/phone for it to stand straight
This is not my experience at all. The case is very tight and very secure. It is the first case that won't even allow a skin underneath it without tearing it up because it is so snug and the case wraps around to the front catching the edge of any skin. It doesnt cover the bottom of the phone which could be a negative for some.
I also have the lightest 'static grey' colour. I used the case every day with dark coloured and unwashed denim. It picked up a little oil on the outer edges from pocket friction after a month. Quick wash under the tap and it was back to brand new.
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The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
The case doesn't allow for the phone to sit nicely on the Pixel stand (wireless charger). THIS is a shame, you have to balance the case/phone for it to stand straight
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This is not my experience at all. The case is very tight and very secure. It is the first case that won't even allow a skin underneath it without tearing it up because it is so snug and the case wraps around to the front catching the edge of any skin. It doesnt cover the bottom of the phone which could be a negative for some.
I also have the lightest 'static grey' colour. I used the case every day with dark coloured and unwashed denim. It picked up a little oil on the outer edges from pocket friction after a month. Quick wash under the tap and it was back to brand new.
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I agree, I've had this case for over a month now and it doesn't feel like it will come off the phone at all. Haven't dropped the phone yet to test it out though. Also while I use the phone a ton, I haven't felt a need to wash mine yet, but of course YMMV depending upon your environment, if you use the phone while you eat, etc...
I just got the Speck grip case too only because I was worried about the open part of Fabric case on the bottom, but nothing else. I really dig the way the Fabric case looks much more. The orange button and orange google logo on the back make it easier to find in darkness too.
tlxxxsracer said:
The fabric WILL get dirty and discolor in a few weeks. It looks good initially but wont when the fabric darkens from oils.
The case doesn't feel the most secure on the phone, like if it's dropped I feel the phone would pop out of the case. The case doesnt "snap" onto the phone with a lip around the front class.
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This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
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This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
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My experience has bee the same as yours. Love the case.
p0izn said:
This is not true. Do you really own this case or just posting your thoughts?
1. It won't get dirty in regular conditions for 99% of the ppl, of course if you work at oil refinery it would. It's easy to wash it with a soft sponge and dish washing liquid - takes 5mins. I owned two fabric cases for p3xl for 2years, now I have it for p5, and it's not dirty at all after 1.5mo. No signs of discolor, do not wash with bleaching substances and do not put in contact with aggressive chemicals. That's it.
2. It doesn't pop out when the phone falls - checked by myself unintentionally. It has a quite good leap from 3 sides, so the phone screen is quite protected. Of course it's not an Otterbox case, but I prefer good aesthetic over bulkiness with a grenade-blast-protection.
My only concern would be that the G logo has peeled off a little - p3xl cases were definitely better with that. But I fixed it with glue and a pin in 5mins
Sorry for my bad English.
Cheers
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I do own and use this case.. I also owned it for each pixel model I've owned.
After a few weeks it showed discoloration from oils/grease on my hands and dirt from surfaces. I have cleaned the orange case before but the color never truly returns to that from when its brand new.
Plus in a time right now, this sort of case is a nesting ground for germs and not as easily cleanable
I use Google's green chameleon fabric case for my Pixel 5 sorta sage and I'm satisfied. Non slippery at all. The only problem is that if you put tempered glass the lips of the case is on the same height with the glass. Also using Spigen's Ultra hybrid. Very nice one too!
On my Pixel 4XL I have all the fabric cases except the blueish one. I like them so much.
tlxxxsracer said:
I do own and use this case.. I also owned it for each pixel model I've owned.
After a few weeks it showed discoloration from oils/grease on my hands and dirt from surfaces. I have cleaned the orange case before but the color never truly returns to that from when its brand new.
Plus in a time right now, this sort of case is a nesting ground for germs and not as easily cleanable
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Covid can't live on a porous surface like this. Most viruses can't. Non-issue.
I love the fabric cases.
Hey guys, Target has a $31 sale on some cases.
and B&HPhotos is having a bigger one, 21 for one color
I decided to get a google fabric case, and found a brand new one on ebay for £15 which i thought was a bargain, was the slate grey version. Have to say i love it, definetly feels premium and its been the best case i have bought.
Looks great, feels great. Recommend it.

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