I'm switching my gears a little bit to step down from all the premium cases I have reviewed so far and to focus on a handful of budget cases from www.tvc-mall.com where you can get each one for a few bucks. Those are typically even cheaper than ebay, but you do have to pay shipping. Lately I didn't have much luck with ebay where either they ship a wrong stuff, or description is different from pictures, and there is a hassle to exchange or refund the money. I have purchased from case-parts/tvc-mall (the same place) many times in the past and always been happy with their products and customer support.
First one is a hybrid TPU case with a very unique design of molded flexible hard plastic bumper and soft tpu textured back. The hard plastic bumper grips phone very securely around the edges and provides a nice corner protection. Although slim, it offers a raised lip to keep the display away from the surface, and also provides a nice friction for the front and the back of the phone so it will lay flat and won't slide. All the cutouts are perfect, power/volume buttons are covered and not hard to push, and it even offers a bonus of two small corner holes to attach lanyard. The 3D cube texture on the back is really cool too. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Coo...alaxy-S-4-IV-i9500-i9505-Black-MHC-I9500-08A/
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The next case is something for the ladies with it's shiny electroplating finish and rubbery diamond cut back pattern with rhinestones. Although having a fancy sparkling finish, this case is very slim and lightweight. Buttons are open for direct access of power/volume, and top bottom are exposed as well. You still have a side lip to keep the phone off the surface if placed down. This case is obviously more for the looks rather than protection. But I have to tell you it does look very fancy and sparkly, and stones are actually recessed. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Ele...alaxy-S-4-IV-i9500-i9505-Black-MHC-I9500-30A/
If you want to have the slimmest and the most minimalistic protection for your S4, you have to check out this hybrid tpu/plastic bumper case. Since this is a bumper, you don't have the back cover. But the bumper is nicely wraps around the phone, raising front and the back from touching the surface. Bumper is made out of clear flexible plastic material with a molded tpu rubber edge. Buttons are covered, flexible, and easy to push. All the port openings are perfectly aligned. This one gives your S4 a bumper/corner basic protection without adding any bulk. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/TPU...S-4-IV-i9500-Transparent-Black-MHC-I9500-01A/
Next Folio leather case was definitely a pleasant surprise. You don't expect much for $3.60 case until you open it up. This is a very nicely crafted wallet folio case with a magnetic latch. The wallet part of it has 3 slots for credit cards and drivers license with an additional wide slot for some cash. On the other side of the wallet you have a slim plastic shell/case to hold the phone. The phone goes in very secure, definitely will not fall out of it even if you drop it. You get cutouts for power/volume for direct access, and also cutouts for camera/flash and speaker. This way if you want to take pictures, you don't have to take the phone out of the case, just open the flap. The top and the bottom of the case are open so you can connect headphones and use charging cables without taking phone out. Also, it's very nicely padded to give you a decent drop protection while magnetic latch/flap will keep it closed if you drop it. As a bonus, you can open and prop the case in landscape mode to watch movies. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Fol...laxy-S4-S-IV-i9500-i9505-White-MLC-I9500-35B/
Last one is an armband case to keep your S4 securely next to you while exercising, running, biking, etc. It's made out of quality neoprene material with adjustable velcro band. The front of the case has a soft pu leather material and a reflective strip around the display window. The transparent rubber/vinyl window allows you to control touch screen for basic functions. You can also push on Home button through the case, but obviously you don't have access to back and menu buttons. The top of the case flap has a cutout for headphones. Also, there is a little side pocket for a key. Overall a very functioning armband to keep your phone attached securely to your arm through any physical activity. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Spo...alaxy-S-4-IV-i9500-i9505-Black-MSP-I9500-01A/
Just have to make a quick update. Since I mentioned Case-parts.com and tvc-mall.com are the same sites, I realized that tvc-mall.com is the only one where you can use paypal in addition to other payment methods. So, I have updated all the links above to point to tvc-mall page (it appears they have an identical database anyway).
And just as a general comment, you guys can check out my signature link where I have reviewed multiple dozens of cases in the last few months. I know these above cost a dollar plus change, but I was honestly impressed with a quality for that price.
Have you reviewed any cases that are ultra low-profile? I know the lip around the screen will protect the screen when face down, but i feel that this raised edge gets in my way.
Any recommendations for bumpers or super slim cases that barely stick up above the glass?
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Have you reviewed any cases that are ultra low-profile? I know the lip around the screen will protect the screen when face down, but i feel that this raised edge gets in my way.
Any recommendations for bumpers or super slim cases that barely stick up above the glass?
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All the Spigen stuff I reviewed is low profile, too low for my personal taste. Why would you want to put your $650 phone into a case with a low profile without a bumper protection for corner or screen lip or back protection (since camera on S4 is protruding)? Gorilla glass 3 will only give you a false sense of security. It might be able to withstand some minor scratches, but it will scratch. And if you drop your phone - your glass will shatter and will cost you $200 (either through replacement, or insurance deductive, or all the insurance monthly premium you are paying). You can call me paranoid but between XDA and AndroidForums I have read a ton of horror stories of people dropping their phone to see a few seconds later a spider web crack from the corner of the screen. I would never carry my phone naked.
As you can see from dozens of my case reviews, I typically focus on brand names, stuff that goes for $30, $40, $50 and higher. But if you are on a budget or just have an addiction to get different cases for everyday of these week, you always have an alternative above to buy for $1.50 or $2.30
If you are seriously looking for the most minimalistic case/bumper to improve the grip, not to obstruct with any colors, you can choose that clear bumper above with a white rim (if you have white S4) or use with black rim (for back S4). That will be a really good solution.
Btw, if links above are not working, just change "tvc-mall" to "case-parts" with everything else remaining. I have no idea why sometime it works and sometime it doesn't... Will have to email these guys to tell them about their webpage problem...
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All the Spigen stuff I reviewed is low profile, too low for my personal taste. Why would you want to put your $650 phone into a case with a low profile without a bumper protection for corner or screen lip or back protection (since camera on S4 is protruding)? Gorilla glass 3 will only give you a false sense of security. It might be able to withstand some minor scratches, but it will scratch. And if you drop your phone - your glass will shatter and will cost you $200 (either through replacement, or insurance deductive, or all the insurance monthly premium you are paying). You can call me paranoid but between XDA and AndroidForums I have read a ton of horror stories of people dropping their phone to see a few seconds later a spider web crack from the corner of the screen. I would never carry my phone naked.
As you can see from dozens of my case reviews, I typically focus on brand names, stuff that goes for $30, $40, $50 and higher. But if you are on a budget or just have an addiction to get different cases for everyday of these week, you always have an alternative above to buy for $1.50 or $2.30
If you are seriously looking for the most minimalistic case/bumper to improve the grip, not to obstruct with any colors, you can choose that clear bumper above with a white rim (if you have white S4) or use with black rim (for back S4). That will be a really good solution.
Btw, if links above are not working, just change "tvc-mall" to "case-parts" with everything else remaining. I have no idea why sometime it works and sometime it doesn't... Will have to email these guys to tell them about their webpage problem...
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Thanks for the reply. I have never used a case and never had a problem. My gear sells for like new with no scratches. But I did recently scratch one phone by carrying two together with screens touching, so i am debating a case or not.. But I am not in favor of them.
In the palm/ppc days I bought cases - expensive ones. In my opinion the cheap ones suit me fine. I think expensive cases are a waste of money, but that is my opinion.
That's for the suggestions though.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Sams...ccessories&hash=item564b61dbc4#ht_3764wt_1396
Packaging:
Nothing special, plastic box shipped inside a plastic bagvelope (bag/envelope) The box it comes in is much easier to open from the bottom than the top, learn from my mistake. No fancy packaging here, the case slides around inside the box a bit. Nothing inside the box but the case...no screen protector, no cleaning cloth, no fancy color brochure showing other products the company makes, nothing. In my opinion, $30 is a steep price to pay for a case so to see the case flopping around in it's box and no extras at all included with the case was kind of a let down.
Fit and finish:
When I first grabbed the case out of the box my very first thought was "oh boy, feels kinda slippery." I got the Garnet Red version, planned on getting the limited edition Gloss White when it becomes available...more on that later. The case is lined with a black felt material on the inside part of the back wall to protect the battery cover from getting scratched during installation/removal, might even add a little shock protection as well. Sliding the case on to the phone one thing I noticed is that the front edges do infact put a little pressure on the sides of the face of the phone, this is notable because those of you who have a wet application screen protector or other full face protection like the Moshi iVisor or any one of the curved full face protectors may have a little problem getting this care to play nicely with it. I think a wet application would be fine so long as it's fully cured before you go putting this case on and as long as you are careful when installing it...making sure it's not pulling up the protector as you go. The case slides on and locks in place to itself thanks to a little tab built in on it's inner wall on the back. Getting it off can be tricky, especially if you have an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover on like I found out. I highly advise not using the case with anything other than the stock battery cover. I had my white carbon fiber cover on which seemingly added no extra bulk but apparently the tiny little bit it did add made it next to impossible to remove the case. I ended up using brute strength to get it apart and luckily avoided causing any damage to it or it's locking mechanism. Putting the stock battery cover on made things much easier. Helpful hint, when trying to remove it, press down on the raised part in the back when squeezing the top part of the case on the sides.
With the case installed I noticed that the fit was so snug that there was no daylight at all between the face of the phone and the edge of the case, a good thing. The cutouts are all spot on but the bottom mic opening wasn't quite centered. There are no overlays over the buttons so they are easily accessible and engaged. Those openings are beveled/tapered to allow unobstructed access to the buttons...no need to tactically attempt to press the buttons, you just press them as you would normally as the case does not get in the way. The color I chose, Garnet Red, has a metallic sheen to it and is very easy on the eyes however it lacks grip. Holding the phone, it's not as bulky as I thought it would be, but it's not as easy to hold on to either. The finish is very slippery so make sure you have a firm grip on it. This is the first case I've had on this phone that requires you to stick your pinky out while you're holding the phone to ensure it doesn't slide down. Very disappointed. The design of the case does provide a front side lip, allowing you to set the phone face down with no worry of causing damage to the screen.
Final thought:
While the case looks nice, fits like a glove and allows easy access to all ports and buttons, it is very slippery to hold and can be a problem depending on what type of screen protector you're using. The locking mechanism is a nice touch but be aware if using an aftermarket, non-stock battery cover as it can make the case nearly impossible to remove. Am I going to order the limited edition Gloss White when it comes out? It'll surely have better grip but i'm not that in love with this case to say for sure.
I have the Seidio surface in blue and I do not find the case to be slippery it has a lot more grip than the stock battery door. The finish is a soft touch finish that does not show fingerprints.
Here are some photos and I have a full review up to.
from my AOKP galaxy s3
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III
Gadgetz said:
Grip is not a strong point of this case by any stretch of the imagination. It's coming off as soon as my TPU bumper arrives. The finish on this case is pretty much identical to that on the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro, the difference being the silicone sleeve which gives you the good grip. I like everything about this case except for the lack of grip and how it limits what screen protectors you can use with it.
via Galaxy S III
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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You've amassed quite the S3 case collection. Post a pic of it later.
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Just trying to find "the one". The SGP Neo Hybrid is on my radar. Not really sure there's any others I really want to try out right now.
I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the by bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
Does nfc work?
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I have the platinum series which is pretty much this case with the holster. I have had it for my past three phones but am on the bubble with this one. I have to agree that this case is more slippery then I remember my past cases to be. Because of that (and the fact that I dropped my OG Evo with his case on and the Efren shattered ) I am looking for another case. Thinking of getting an otterbox. Need something with good screen protection and a holster.
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I was pretty disappointed with how slippery this thing is but i'm leaving it on until my TPU bumper and igadgitz clear tpu case show up...only other case I could see myself buying after this is the SGP Neo Hybrid.
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Does nfc work?
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Yes sir
Alright guys, today was my first day out in the wild with this case and I have discovered something......moist hands = good grip with this case! Normally my hands are dry, no sweaty palms for me....but its pretty warm out today and I wear nitrile gloves alot during the day which cause my hands to sweat badly. So after removing my gloves and patting them dry I picked up my phone to take a few pics and I noticed it wasnt sliding in my hand. Figuring it was the moist hand I was holding it with I turned on the AC to dry my hand completely and sure enough, the slipperyness was back.
So those of you with sweaty palms, this is your case!
via Galaxy S III
This is a review of Seidio DILEX (formerly known as ACTIVE) case for Nexus 7 HD with multi-purpose cover. http://www.seidioonline.com/asus-google-nexus-7-2013-dilex-case-cover-black-p/bd2-csk3asn72-bk.htm
I have been using and reviewed Seidio cases for a lot of smartphones and tablets, and I'm sure a lot of you familiar with their high quality products, including their line of Platinum cases sold exclusively at Best Buy. Formerly know as ACTIVE, Seidio changed the name to DILEX which sometime creates confusion for their die-hard fans, but make no mistake - it's only a name change with a design staying the same. As a matter of fact, I have exactly the same case for my original 2012 Nexus 7, and it's always our go-to case whenever we take it outdoors on a trip. What makes this particular design stand out is Multi-Purpose cover which is a MUST HAVE companion if you are deciding to get DILEX by itself without a cover.
To start off, the case itself features their dual-layered protection with inner soft silicone (shock/impact absorbing polymer layer) and exterior skeleton polycarbonate casing for extra corner/side protection and to hold inner layer from pulling off. Though design looks the same across their smartphone and tablets, I find that with every new release Seidio fine-tunes the fitment. The only thing remaining the same, the dust magnet of the inner layer I definitely found the fitment of the inner silicone layer to be snugger in comparison to previous designs. As a matter of fact, it could almost be used by itself without exoskeleton But I wouldn't recommend that because strength and flexibility of that external PC layer provides excellent corner protection. Surprisingly with both layer on, the case still looks slim. With a case assembled, you will appreciate precise alignment of all the ports, camera, extra grips with finger grooves along the side of inner layer, and volume/power buttons being completely covered to prevent any specks of dust while still providing tactile response when pushing buttons. You also get an acceptable lip protection around the screen when tablet is placed face down. But just like with 2012 version of Nexus 7, I think the multi-purpose cover is the star of this package.
First of all, this cover is designed to give you an ultimate screen protection, even if you drop it on a concrete from a shoulder height (just saying, so don't try it at home!!!). It also reinforces the corners and side protection, and securely latches to the DILEX case by means of little corner dimples. Its secure enough that cover will not come loose even if you drop it. The cover goes on the top, and when not in use can be placed on the back in exactly the same latching manner. For those who are familiar with Seidio cases, they always have a signature kickstand. Here, the adjustable stand is built into this cover and could be set to 10 different angles. When not in use, the stand folds flat and has a layer of felt finish so it doesn't scratch the tablet's screen. Once you prop it up, you can place Nexus 7 or any other smartphone or a small tablet in either landscape or portrait orientation. The bottom of this multi-purpose cover has non-slip pads to add a decent friction so it will not move anywhere even on a slippery glass table top surface.
Overall, this case has a fantastic design and an excellent built quality, all of which will give you a peace of mind when using/carrying your Nexus 7 HD. Yes, it comes at a premium price, but it definitely worth every penny considering you are getting a rugged case, a rugged unique cover, and a unique built-in kickstand.
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Holy crap. Thank you for this review. New to Android anything, still have a dumb phone. Got a Nexus 7 and am loving it, but it's still running around naked, wallowing in its own feces. Agonizing over a cover for it. I'm not a big fan of the screen protector on my mp3 player, so I was eyeing folio-type cases that cover the screen and had it narrowed down to the Moko Slim-Fit, Ultra-Slim, or Poetic Slim-Line. The Devicewear Ridge was on the list too, but constantly seeing "Vegan Leather" gets my hackles up and has kinda soured me toward that case. It's like saying Consensual Rape. Or Non-lethal Murder. Maybe if it was made of real vegans... And wasn't $10 more than the others mentioned.
Anyway, this has thrown a wrench into my going-with-a-folio-case thing.
1. All of these cases cover the screen.
2. All of them look like they have good low angle stand viewing. I've been propping my Nexus up in front of my numberpad and treating it as a second monitor/search tool when the PC is occupied or it keeps me from alt tabbing.
The Seidio does give up any sleep/wake ability, makes the Nexus a lot thicker, and seems like it would add a few seconds to quick access and maybe require two hands.
How much does the Seidio weigh? Any advice on my choice between them? And again, thanks for the review. That looks like one heck of a case.
The weight is on par or maybe even lighter than folio cases, but this one has a different purpose. Btw, I have reviewed in details MoKo cases you mentioned above as well here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583631
From what you have described, sounds like Moko Slim-Fit probably going to be a better solution for you. Seidio is more for a rugged application, especially outdoors. Get that N7 dresses ASAP, you don't want to drop it and shatter the display.
Dang it after I just ordered this devicewear case. I will be ordering one of these soon. Thanks for the great pics.
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I've been using this case for a while now and couldn't be happier. It really is fantastic for me because I am on and off trains and busses all day and rely on the protection.
Also charges with my wireless charger still.
Highly recommended.
I had one of these on my 2012 Nexus 7 great protection. The silicone had a horrible smell never went away. I'm considering getting this case soon, Does the silicone smell?
Thanks
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I wish the hard piece on the back didn't have the circular cutout in the middle! Makes it look VERY similar to ipad cases, as they have that cutout to show the Apple logo on the tablet. Other than that (and the silicone being a lint magnet!), it looks like a great case.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
Thanks for the pics, just bought one! I really like how Seidio implement their kickstands. I have a similar case for my Note 3, and the kickstand is the best feature about it. It's costly, but worth every dollar!
No smell. ☺
^Mine did have a pretty strong smell initially. I kind of liked it, like the new car smell. Completely gone after a week.
This is the best case imo.
Good case, but I hate covers that collect dust.
so far so good with this case, it works great...even though it does attract some lint it comes off pretty easy. I had no smell from this case, so I can't comment on that. I will say that it's very very soft to the touch so it doesn't feel "grippy" when I hold it. If I attach the front cover to the back then it's got more grip to it. I wonder if it will because rougher with use and thus feel more grip when I hold it.
To throw a vote in here, I've had this case since January and I'm really happy with it, definitely worth the price. It looks beautiful in red (garnet or something like that?), IMO the black version looks a little too industrial.
I've dropped it a few times on concrete from waist height and made a few smallish scratches on the hard plastic outer, but overall it still looks great and the device is, of couse, fine
Incipio NGP case for the Moto G
Cost: $19.95 ($16.95 with a coupon for me) free shipping from the Incipio website.
Description: Incipio's version of TPU, it's a case that covers the sides & back of the Moto G along with a small lip on the front of the phone to elevate the screen if faced downward. A nice feature of this particular TPU case is that the buttons (power & volume keys) are also covered with minimal interference from the TPU material.
My thoughts: For a $20 case, which is approaching the price of the likes of more robust hybrid (polycarbonate/silicone or PC/TPU) cases like the Otterbox, as well as equaling the cost of Moto's own Grip Shell accessory, I was expecting a lot out of this case.
I got the black color TPU case for two reasons: I prefer neutral colors for my cases, and secondly, TPU has a notorious reputation for yellowing as it ages. I'm hoping that this case, which is still slightly translucent, will conceal the yellowing process more since it's a dark neutral color. We'll see how it holds up -- normally when I have a TPU case, I don't mind replacing it every 5-6 months or so since they're usually so cheap ($5-10) but this one is at a higher price point than other TPU cases so I want it to hold up longer.
In terms of fit, there's nothing to complain about. The TPU is very flexible (a little less stiff than I'd like to see, but doesn't have the "rubbery" feel of cheaper TPU or silicone cases) and everything aligns perfectly with no gaps. The "NGP" material itself which Incipio claims is better than your average TPU has a very nice texture and premium feel. It's a very subtle "grainy" feel when you run your fingers over the surface --- smooth and hard but not slippery as you'd think of a TPU case because of the subtle grain. I don't know if the sparkly mica-like particles in the NGP material are what gives it that texture, but it definitely gives the case a more solid grip than what I'm used to in other TPU cases.
Neither the headphone port nor the microUSB port are covered --- the cutaways in the case do not interfere with cables. There is a decent distance in case thickness for the back camera/speaker/flash to be protected from any table debris, and similarly the lip of the front of the case gives the screen clearance. The case lip fits snugly around the front of the case without any gapping.
Now, normally with a cheap TPU case I would not complain about manufacturing quality beyond any fit issues. However, for a premium TPU case, I'm disappointed to find very obvious seam lines all around the case. You will notice them in the closeup photos below of the ports (lines in the center part of the case as well as some flash (leftover seams/bits from manufacturing process)) around the ports. That's a bit sloppy for a case that is marketed as a step up from your normal ebay TPU case from overseas. It's more of an aesthetic issue than anything else, but like I said my expectation of this case is higher due to its bigger price.
The thickness of the TPU seems adequate for decent protection, i.e. dropping short distances on softer surfaces like carpet, etc. If you want maximum drop protection for your case, you would probably want to look at a Trident or Otterbox especially since they really aren't that much more expensive.
Conclusion:
I would say that it's a OK purchase but I'm not super thrilled about it --- I think the Fosmon Hybo Snap was a better deal at less than half the cost and you'd probably be just as happy with a Cruzerlite TPU case ($10-12) as this one, unless you dislike the smoother feel of those cases. Unless, of course, you must have button covers in which case this is one of the few TPU cases where the covered buttons are actually the same or slightly less sensitive than without the cover --- it's my favorite feature of the case.
I do like the feel of the NGP material and so far it seems to collect less dust than most TPU or silicone cases, I'm just not sure it's worth the extra cost.
If you want a case with minimal bulk but still protect the corners of the case, this will do for you. However, you may want to consider other similar TPU cases that are half or less of the cost of this one.
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^ That's not dust, that's the sparkly bits in the NGP material. It looks pretty nice in the light, sort of like the mica/metallic paint jobs some cars have.
^ Note the presence of very obvious seam lines (that you can also feel when touching it) :|
How's the Fosmon one? Does it come with a built in Screen protector and is it TPU on the bottom? Thinking of getting it.
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If you want a case with minimal bulk but still protect the corners of the case, this will do for you. However, you may want to consider other similar TPU cases that are half or less of the cost of this one.
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I agree. I'd rather get one of the Cruzerlite cases for less money. But then again, I'm a fan of 2 piece cases that offer more protection. Btw, great review.
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How's the Fosmon one? Does it come with a built in Screen protector and is it TPU on the bottom? Thinking of getting it.
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I like the Fosmon case especially at the price point (under $10). It's the case I use most frequently when I go out. It does come with a built-in protector that was OK --- I already have a screen protector on my phone which I didn't want to remove since I swap out cases so often, so some of the edge sensitivity issues I was seeing may not be an issue for you. I felt that the built-in protector was a bit cheap.. it's thick but I could see faint scratches in it from being cleaned (when tilted in the light, not obvious whilst using the phone). I'm used to the more responsive wet-apply / static-apply on-screen protectors, but if you prefer built-in protectors you may be satisfied with this one's responsiveness.
It's an inner ring of TPU (sort of like the Moto Grip Shell "rubber ring", except thicker & imho more protection) that snaps onto a polycarbonate back similar to the original Moto back. The corners (so top, sides, bottom of phone) are half thick TPU and half thinner TPU covered by the polycarbonate back. The back of the phone case is only polycarbonate.
The Incipio I'm using mostly at home since I still want drop protection / be able to have it sitting on surfaces without getting the camera or screen scratched --- since I use wired headphones for calls at home it's the more convenient case for this situation over the Fosmon since I don't have to flip back a headphone cover to use it.
I did a review on the Fosmon case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643755
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I like the Fosmon case especially at the price point (under $10). It's the case I use most frequently when I go out. It does come with a built-in protector that was OK --- I already have a screen protector on my phone which I didn't want to remove since I swap out cases so often, so some of the edge sensitivity issues I was seeing may not be an issue for you. I felt that the built-in protector was a bit cheap.. it's thick but I could see faint scratches in it from being cleaned (when tilted in the light, not obvious whilst using the phone). I'm used to the more responsive wet-apply / static-apply on-screen protectors, but if you prefer built-in protectors you may be satisfied with this one's responsiveness.
It's an inner ring of TPU (sort of like the Moto Grip Shell "rubber ring", except thicker & imho more protection) that snaps onto a polycarbonate back similar to the original Moto back. The corners (so top, sides, bottom of phone) are half thick TPU and half thinner TPU covered by the polycarbonate back. The back of the phone case is only polycarbonate.
The Incipio I'm using mostly at home since I still want drop protection / be able to have it sitting on surfaces without getting the camera or screen scratched --- since I use wired headphones for calls at home it's the more convenient case for this situation over the Fosmon since I don't have to flip back a headphone cover to use it.
I did a review on the Fosmon case here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643755
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Eh, it looks pretty good, but i went ahead with the Fosmon DURA-FROST Series Flexible TPU. Would have been better if the back was TPU instead of the back. btw Nice review
I've been on the hunt for a decent case for this phone since I got it on its release date and it's been greuling. It's almost as if this phone doesn't exist, in the Americas anyway, a lot of cases I've come across are nameless and generic, worst of all, poorly designed with a big theme being the inclusion of the battery door button cutout.
Here's a few companies and cases I've found to be actually designing a case for this phone:
VRS Design, some simple designs that work, nothing too fancy but that's just what some of us want:
https://vrsdesign.com/collections/lg-v20
Noreve, these are some impressive wallet style cases and the quality seems unprecedented, great for a gift or for those of us who want a nice leather flip case, definitely not within most budgets with certain customization options but worth keeping in mind:
http://www.noreve.com/en/1303-v20
J&D Slim Case, a simple case from Amazon for cheap, does the job but features the aforementioned battery button cutout and a less precise design than the rest on this list, I found it to be the more acceptable of the budget cases I've come across because of its simple design, small form factor, and the 4 color options:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNQ4SH6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_ONQGybGDMFMHS
Seidio, skeptical at first but glad this is a case I bought, a random brand that popped up in my search a few times. They seem to have one of the few 2 layer cases that don't have a battery button cut out and that also doesn't add much heft to the phone, all with adding a kickstand as well. Another great thing I love about the case is that it's inner layer can function as a standalone super slim rubber case, the fit is perfect and there are no quality issues as far as the precision and design is concerned (will post pics eventually):
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/lg-v20-surface-case/
Incipio, a popular brand making decent cases for more than just Samsung and Apple phones? WHAT?! I was surprised to see the selection Incipio has for the V20 and they look very promising. Starting from $20 you can get a case that fits well, looks nice, is from a trustworthy brand and best of all, doesn't have a battery button cutout! I took a liking to the Dualpro, NGP, and Octane models, they seem to provide good protection without adding a ton of bulk and offer some options for color:
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...lg-v20-cases/incipio-dualpro-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...0-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart.../lg-v20-cases/incipio-octane-lg-v20-case.html
I hope this helps some people out there hunting for cases, I was sure in need of this research and thought I'd share.
these are some cool cases. Thanks.
I have the High Pro Shield VRS (also had it on Note 7). Fit and feel is perfect,however.... The kickstand pivot seems to be positioned a hair too low. The phone tends to wanna fall over at the slightest bump. The Note 7 didn't suffer from this (same model case). Its like the center of gravity is a lil higher, still a great case and is not a deal breaker.
Oh hey, I've wanted Incipio to make cases for this phone. It's my lucky day. Now to convince myself 19.99 is worth it...
Have you actually tried them all? If not which one did you end up going with? I may go with the Incipio for $19.99. It's definitely worth it because I don't have phone protection. You think I'd learn my lesson after dropping a Nexus 6P and cracking the screen. Nope. I'll try to be careful.
UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.
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Slickwrap and under a poetic atmosphere case....I see no other case/skin setup I rather have. Feels good and I love the way it looks (get compliments all the time on it). Not the best picture (looks better in person)
Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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Exactly the problem I have with the Obliq. Nice case but the Sennheiser hd650 cable struggles to make the fit.
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Spigen Rugged Armor black is very nice, thin, fits prefectly, improves grip and audio jack cutout is large enough to use Professional Headphoes such as DT990 or HD500 and such... and it also is very very light
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By far my favorite case so far. I have 3 other cases and I haven't used any of them since I picked up the Spigen. Can't say enough good things about it.
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UAG
It's a bit bulky and the cam is recessed (good).
However, when you insert the case, make sure the button (left) side inserted first.
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2nded.
My big thing has been keeping screen recessed since my Evo 4g took a 2 ft fall getting out of a car & hit perfectly on a rock to shatter the screen.
I always used OtterBox defender after that. But phones kept getting larger. When I got Note 7, tried UAG and loved it when I switched to V20 got UAG again. Much less bulk, but feels just as safe. Phone has dropped multiple times with zero issues.
I bought this one in navy for 11$ on Ebay sale. Gorgeous looks with solid quality, great feel in hand (not slippery at all), not bulky and totally protected with Spigen tgsp! #stronglyrecommend https://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/lg-smartphone-cases/lg-v20-cases/incipio-ngp-advanced-lg-v20-case.html
How good are the Ghostek cases? They look pretty cool.
https://www.amazon.com/Ghostek-Premium-Protective-Explosion-Proof-Protector/dp/B01N52ENP5/
But mostly i'll be going for the UAG case. Sucks that its not available here in India. Have to wait for someone to drop by from the USA
Currently rocking this one , the only case minimal enough with a good grip and a very classy back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ7W06J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw
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i found the poetic revolution to be the best case . My phone has fell so much in the street and also i accidentally threw it to a wall. LOL everything looking good so far. I have had it since november. It has flaps for dust proofing and whole for every mic and the IR . It has a screen protector that if it gets scratched or you dont like it, well, you can always remove it and use your temper glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V20-...hash=item1c734fc168:m:mPdtEZsVXyX2QYszMOeYMbw
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How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.
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How well does it slide in and out of your pocket? My biggest beef is when a case is too "rubbery" and gets hung up.
Also how is the built in screen protector? I've been thru a ton of glass protectors now, none seem to suit me.
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It slides very nice in and out of pocket. Lol
The built om screen protector is quite good. I didnt remove the one that came with the and yet it adhered very well to it. Up until now it has just one small scratch on it.
Over the time, the cover start getting some external sign of use that looks like sctatch but is more caused by all the time thr phone has felt on the street and other places. Lol nevertheless it still feels as if thr cover were brand new.
The only downside is that if you put it in a diagonal surface, it will slide easily. Unless you put it upside down
Picked up the Poetic Revolution case but removed the screen protector. In hindsight, that might not have been the best idea because of the double-sided take they use on the top and bottom of the front piece that holds the protector.
Let's just say I'm almost worried about removing the front now as I can see the adhesive trying to stick to the phone. ....... (Wait, Devhux! You mean to say you didn't think of that BEFORE putting on the front piece????? Hahahahaha!)
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Been using Ringke Onyx, it is well made although a bit slippery. Good price as well.
I bought this as I needed one in a hurry. Works great though
Caseology Parallex
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N4MB2VY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice texture. Just enough grip
Disclaimer: This review was neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any personal discounts. My personal opinion about this product is unbiased.
Pricing
dbrand lists the case with a skin for 39.90 USD. I applied a newsletter subsription and paid 35.91 USD. No shipping fees were charged.
Delivery
The case was shipped from Canada to Germany in about 12 days and a tracking code. Although I thought that sales taxes would apply and be collected by the customs, the package had a "customs free" sticker on it and no taxes were charged. I dunno why but I do not complain.
Pictures
Retail box
The retail box is a gem. I took some shots of it so you see what I mean. It contributes nicely to the product and makes you feel having purchased something precious. Nicely done, robots!
Assembly
If you purchased a skin with the case, you have to bring it up to the case first. If you watch and follow the video guide, this is fairly easy and led to a perfect result for me.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
For my last 5 phones, I used SPECK cases and therefore was used to bulky cases. In comparison, this case feels lighter and even slim. It sure is a good amount bulkier than typical "slim case" but it comes with a decent amount of drop protection. Thanks to the Pixel 5 being a compact phone, it still can be held with one hand in a comfortable manner when wearing the case.
The edges feature a slighly nobby texture that feels just great and should also prevent accidential slips. The texture of the Matrix skin looks dope.
All in all, this case looks high-class and also provides nice haptics. In my eys, it is worth the money.
Protection
The case feels sturdy and protective. I am confident that my Pixel 5 will survive some serious drops with it.
The lip on the frontside has the signature curve: Thick at top and bottom, flush at the sides. This makes the back-swipe gesture a breeze while still preventing screen contact when placed on flat surfaces. I am a bit unsure wether this will lead to trouble with face-down falls on uneven surfaces, but I assume that a evenly formed lid might not perform much better in this scenario.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
The case fits like a glove. The buttons are super clicky and it's a joy to use them. The cutouts are precise and the port cutout should be big enough to provide space for most cables.
Unfortunately, the fingerprint cutout is rather small. This makes the "swipe down for notifications" gesture definitely harder to use although it still works. For me, this is not a show stopper but it might be for people with fat huge fingers. I just wish that dbrand would have made the cutout a little bit bigger since this is my only point of criticism with this case.
Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
Verdict
I highly recommend the drand Grip case for the Google Pixel 5: It looks and feels great, provides good protection without adding too much bulk. The customizablity with new skins is unique and might tempt you to spend more money. This being said: If you have huge fingers, the fingerprint cutout might be too small for you. I am confident that this case will not fall apart (or dbrand being obliging if it does).
Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?
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does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?
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Yes, I use an Anker PowerWave Alloy and wireless quick charging works flawlessly.
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Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
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its a good grippy case.. I love mine.
you gotta be out of your damn mind to pay for this...Ringke case, 12 bucks, owned, tested (not intentional) and it even got a cool Lanyard loop.
I have a new one for sale - has a sage skin on back - never used it - $20 delivered - PM me or email me at [email protected]
One of long term video reviews showed edges warping near cutout and buttons. How is it holding up so far? Price gives me a reason to pause even with the super 'grip" edges.
After using it every day, it is still in mint condition.
Thanks for the really good review. Just one point to clarify: can you please confirm that the back of the base (not just the side bumper) also has a grippy texture? If you put it on your pant leg when sitting, for example, will it slide off easily?
I love my Dbrand Grip with the red dragon skin and its super grippy texture.
If you're looking at phone cases to protect your phone's screen, you need to check out one of the screen guards. Screen protectors are becoming more advanced as the years go by. Some are built right in, some you have to put on separately. Either way, these are the best ways to make sure that your screen is safe. How can I make my phone case grippier?
You should also make sure that the cases you're looking at are anti-skid. This means that the case doesn't just slip over the phone, but stays put instead. If your phone slips out of the case, it will stop the phone from sliding all over the place. How can I make my phone case grippier? Start looking for cases with anti-skid features!
Another question you may be asking yourself is how can I make my phone case grippy if the material is hard and doesn't let the phone slide all over? Well, this is another problem that many phone cases have. So many cases are made of extremely hard materials that it's nearly impossible to slide your phone in and out. But luckily, there are some great soft cases available that are great at preventing your phone from sliding around.
I've been rocking this phone case for over a year. Just ordered the Leather skin insert from D Brand drop and a matte black skin as well. I've had the tear down on it for the year. The case is quite nice and offers good protection. The cut outs make it easy to use gesture controls.
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Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
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After over a year of frequent use, I switched to an Google Pixel 6 Pro and therefore also sent this case to rest. Time for a wrap up on durability!
Unlike older generations, my case stood the test of time. The rubber did not separate from the plastic and even after some serious drops on concrete, the case is still in mint condition.
Only the skin foil started to get loose around the fingerprint scanner which led to strange haptics when you remove the finger from the scanner (since the foil will move a millimeter with with your finger). A new skin will surely fix this and so would some glue.
Guess what? I already pre-ordered this case for my new Pixel 6 Pro!