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So.. I have tried my very best to search if anyone is talking about this in any other thread but can't find nothing on it.
I have the Nexus 4 version of the case and it has done me very well! Although about 10 days ago I broke it cause I always pop it on and off while bored.
The only other case that can compete with this (slimness wise) is the Slim SPIGEN Case.
I don't understand how there isnt a thread on this case nor is there any discussion on it! What gives?
What's your opinions on it? Which one would you choose out the two?
$5.99 RINGKE: http://www.amazon.com/RELEASE-PERFE...qid=1383319011&sr=1-2&keywords=ringke+nexus+5
$ 9.99 SPIGEN: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Personally I'm going towards the Ringke case... its cheaper, thinner and looks a little better.
Maybe I'll be swayed towards the Spegen case from you guys!
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Finally got both cases and two phones to compare the two side by side.
After using both of them for a little bit I have decided the Ringke is the better case.
Reasons: Slimmer, covers the phone more, does not have an air gap on the back (you can press the SPIGEN on the back and it will move)
I had to sand both of them down to get rid of the ruff parts.
These super thin cases are way less popular (especially with the younger crowd) than the flashy "hybrid-like" cases that offer more protection and bling. This was the case with the GS4 as well (take a look at those forums).
I personally love the uber thin cases that offer only scratch resistance (and maybe a little drop-proof-ability) but are like having nothing on the phone and not adding to it's bulk. I have the Ringke slim for my GS4 and on the delivery truck a Ringke slim in transit for my N5.
I was very disappointed with the Spigen neo-hybrid for the GS4 and sold it immediately.
The Ringke slim on the other hand is super solid and more professional looking (if you want to call it that ).
I'm sure the Spigen Ultra Fit (Slim) would be very comparable to the Ringke, it looks almost identical in pics and specs
Glad someone brought this up too. I was looking at these two as well and this is something funny i noticed.
the size comparisons between the two are not consistent. SPIGEN reports a .3mm thicker phone but otherwise its the same size.
I'm leaning toward the RINGKE as well. cheaper if i ordered two of those with shipping than to order 2 of the Spigen and get something else for 1.02$ to hit the free shipping mark at 25.
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These super thin cases are way less popular (especially with the younger crowd) than the flashy "hybrid-like" cases that offer more protection and bling. This was the case with the GS4 as well (take a look at those forums).
I personally love the uber thin cases that offer only scratch resistance (and maybe a little drop-proof-ability) but are like having nothing on the phone and not adding to it's bulk. I have the Ringke slim for my GS4 and on the delivery truck a Ringke slim in transit for my N5.
I was very disappointed with the Spigen neo-hybrid for the GS4 and sold it immediately.
The Ringke slim on the other hand is super solid and more professional looking (if you want to call it that ).
I'm sure the Spigen Ultra Fit (Slim) would be very comparable to the Ringke, it looks almost identical in pics and specs
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Why exactly were you disappointed with the Neo Hybrid for S4? I had my eyes on the Champagne Gold Neo Hybrid for N5.
I'm personally not a fan of the Slim series as it doesn't offer protection for the top and bottom of the device. Whereas, the Galaxy Nexus Slim it covered the whole phone 360 and kept its slim factor.
zephiK said:
Why exactly were you disappointed with the Neo Hybrid for S4? I had my eyes on the Champagne Gold Neo Hybrid for N5.
I'm personally not a fan of the Slim series as it doesn't offer protection for the top and bottom of the device. Whereas, the Galaxy Nexus Slim it covered the whole phone 360 and kept its slim factor.
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I totally understand about the protection the slim series cases don't offer. It's all about preference indeed.
That said, I didn't like the neo-hybrid because it felt like a gimmick (if that makes sense). In other words it felt and looked like they made a case to just look "cool" rather than making a case to form fit a phone. It does offer more protection than the slim fit cases though. It was also too "square" looking for me once on the phone. Made the GS4 look iPhone-ish to my eyes.
Funny thing though....I sold it to my 17 yr old nephew (well it was free but he paid shipping) and he thought it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. :good:
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I totally understand about the protection the slim series cases don't offer. It's all about preference indeed.
That said, I didn't like the neo-hybrid because it felt like a gimmick (if that makes sense). In other words it felt and looked like they made a case to just look "cool" rather than making a case to form fit a phone. It does offer more protection than the slim fit cases though. It was also too "square" looking for me once on the phone. Made the GS4 look iPhone-ish to my eyes.
Funny thing though....I sold it to my 17 yr old nephew (well it was free but he paid shipping) and he thought it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. :good:
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I like the slimness but the top/bottom exposed is a no-no for me. I really wonder why they decided to go with that design. This is the Galaxy Nexus Slim I was referring to http://www.rearthusa.com/sprint_verizon_galaxy_nexus_slim.html slim factor and top/bottom protected.
Hmm, I guess that is true with the Champagne Gold. I just like the mixture between the two colors. So more or less its just aesthetics/appearances on your part but nothing of the case. I was just reading that the older versions of it have had peoples' outer part of the case to crack. Which was the same case for me when I had the official LG bumper for N4 so that was definitely worrisome.
Haha, I think its a pretty neat case too. Looks nice.
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I like the slimness but the top/bottom exposed is a no-no for me. I really wonder why they decided to go with that design. This is the Galaxy Nexus Slim I was referring to http://www.rearthusa.com/sprint_verizon_galaxy_nexus_slim.html slim factor and top/bottom protected.
Hmm, I guess that is true with the Champagne Gold. I just like the mixture between the two colors. So more or less its just aesthetics/appearances on your part but nothing of the case. I was just reading that the older versions of it have had peoples' outer part of the case to crack. Which was the same case for me when I had the official LG bumper for N4 so that was definitely worrisome.
Haha, I think its a pretty neat case too. Looks nice.
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Yup, ya never know when the N5 might take a tumble to the pavement and land on the top/bottom or the screen (ouch)!
Oh I think the neo-hybrid looks great in a picture that's why I ordered it. On my GS4 was a different story. The plastic piece on mine felt like it would break very easily, but I don't know which version I had.
Go for it get what ya want. You can always return it and they're so cheap nowadays you don't really miss out on much by doing so
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Yup, ya never know when the N5 might take a tumble to the pavement and land on the top/bottom or the screen (ouch)!
Oh I think the neo-hybrid looks great in a picture that's why I ordered it. On my GS4 was a different story. The plastic piece on mine felt like it would break very easily, but I don't know which version I had.
Go for it get what ya want. You can always return it and they're so cheap nowadays you don't really miss out on much by doing so
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They're so cheap that its not even worth sending it back with the shipping fee.. plus I'm lazy Neo Hybrid is actually ~$19.99 as of right now.
Can't wait for the accessory party to finally begin and a bunch of nexus 5 videos of accessory unboxing/reviews to appear. It will make our jobs a lot easier.
Its kind of funny seeing Rearth and Spigen practically offer the same case and design and names. Slim/Hybrid, what is up with that anyway?
zephiK said:
They're so cheap that its not even worth sending it back with the shipping fee.. plus I'm lazy Neo Hybrid is actually ~$19.99 as of right now.
Can't wait for the accessory party to finally begin and a bunch of nexus 5 videos of accessory unboxing/reviews to appear. It will make our jobs a lot easier.
Its kind of funny seeing Rearth and Spigen practically offer the same case and design and names. Slim/Hybrid, what is up with that anyway?
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lol very true!
idk maybe they're owned by a same parent company?
Only problem I have with these cases is that when I always use one I notice that they tend to scratch your phone with the way they snap on.
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Alaris said:
Only problem I have with these cases is that when I always use one I notice that they tend to scratch your phone with the way they snap on.
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I thought about that too when I first ordered the Ringke slim. To my delight there is not one scratch on my GS4 (had since launch) caused from the case and I've taken it on and off over a dozen times.
Edit: I will say however, that the case is tough to get off! It's snaps on easily and extremely secure
I like to wash them every week
Yeah I had one on my N4 and went to take it off (like to get the lint off every once and a while) and it scuffed one of the corners. Most people wouldn't notice but it threw my ocd into over drive aft err that lol.
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zephiK said:
They're so cheap that its not even worth sending it back with the shipping fee.. plus I'm lazy Neo Hybrid is actually ~$19.99 as of right now.
Can't wait for the accessory party to finally begin and a bunch of nexus 5 videos of accessory unboxing/reviews to appear. It will make our jobs a lot easier.
Its kind of funny seeing Rearth and Spigen practically offer the same case and design and names. Slim/Hybrid, what is up with that anyway?
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Wait for the party to begin? I've already ordered 8 cases! Lol
I'll post up a comparison of the rearthe and the spigen when I get them.
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Alaris said:
Only problem I have with these cases is that when I always use one I notice that they tend to scratch your phone with the way they snap on.
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Yeah exactly why I stopped using cases. I never liked cases, prefer naked. But got the slim ringke for my gnex a couple years ago. Loved the slimness but ended up scratching my phone.
I pop my case on and off all the time and it has never scratched my N4. Maybe its just the N4 that doesn't scratch.
The reason I like these slim cases is because it does add much bulk and it keeps the design of the phone some what. I'm the kind of person that has never dropped their phone on a hard surface. Worst surface iv dropped it on is carpet which was from my lap.
I'm thinking of buying both now cause I can't make my mind up at all!
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spicydicy said:
Wait for the party to begin? I've already ordered 8 cases! Lol
I'll post up a comparison of the rearthe and the spigen when I get them.
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Lol I was a accessory crazy guy in N4. Trying to make my first purchase the most satisfied one and stick with it im leaning towards the Neo Hybrid
Had a ringke slim on both my s3 and s4. Have one on order for the n5 as well.
Really like the s4 case but certainly not for someone that drops their phone all the time.
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just ordered the spigen ultra fit soft matte white for my black nexus 5
i hate cases. so much attention and value is dedicated to the aesthetics and build quality of a phone only to be covered up by an uglier case. my gf has an iphone, a really beautiful phone, and she covers it up with the most hideous otterbox. in her case it is warranted because she is a clutz, but it bothers me every time i see it. i liken it to buying a really nice sports car and then covering it up in foam to drive around.
BUT... i've had my current phone for 1.5 years and i remember the feeling when i dropped it the first day i bought it... it felt bad. only a small scratch but i swear i stared at that scratch and rubbed my finger over it so many times the first week in regret. hopefully this case will be minimal enough and good feeling enough so that i will keep it on my phone. but i'm predicting i'll keep it on for about 2 weeks before i decide i just want my phone beautiful and nude.
why spigen over ringke? well first off i wanted matte and second off ringke advertises "world's thinnest case" and then proves it with a picture of a nexus 5 with the wrong thickness measurement. so i had to dock them for semi false advertising.
the spigen and ringke were both $10 for me with shipping and handling included.
Has anyone bought a Ringke Slim case from Rearth and actually recieved their Nexus 5 yet?
How does it fit? Any comments/reviews would be fun to hear. I'm still waiting for both to arrive.
Just wondering if anyone out there has seen or heard of a true bumper case available or at least on the horizon for the Nexus 5?
To be clear, not talking about the official "bumper" case from the play store (not sure why they call it a bumper at all, as the back is completely covered.) I am talking about something that simply hugs the edges to give the screen and lens a bit of offset without hiding the beautiful texture and design of the back of the handset.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508083
Sucks that LG isn't making one as the N4 bumper is my favorite for that device.
So we're left with 3rd party solutions like Poetic, iBlason, and Abacus. None look that good to me but at least they're cheap.
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Also waiting for a real bumper!!
The feeling of the back is too sexy !
An original bumper from LG for this device... <- here, please!
Apart from a wireless charger this was one of the most anticipated accessories (at least for me)...
I'd also like a real bumper because I think the back of the Phone is solid, I'm not scared to break it so I don't understand why on other bumpers there is this film protector... Totally useless to me !
Where i can look for a bumper "just around", without non back protection? I'm from Italy... thanks a lot.
These are the only two bumpers that you are currently able to purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-Bu...4044939&sr=8-3&keywords=nexus+5+bumper+abacus
And
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Border...4044958&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+bumper+poetic
scandalousk said:
These are the only two bumpers that you are currently able to purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-Bu...4044939&sr=8-3&keywords=nexus+5+bumper+abacus
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Border...4044958&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+bumper+poetic
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Only one is a true bumper ...I think the OP is asking for real bumper cases only.
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been looking for one for weeks! i dont' think they make this yet, no idea why they didn't keep that n4 bumper style
I'd like a super slim bumper as well.
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These 2 look ok but I would love a premium slim bumper...
Upset the Google "bumper" is just a case this year! Love the phone grip and I wouldn't want to cover the back.... Someone please release a premium bumper!
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I'm considering this one:
amazon (dot) com/i-Blason-Google-Verizon-T-Mobile-Carriers/dp/B00FPUFVUE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1384057558&sr=8-11&keywords=nexus+5+bumper
i-blason (dot) com/bumper-case-for-google-nexus-5-by-lg.html
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I'm considering this one:
amazon (dot) com/i-Blason-Google-Verizon-T-Mobile-Carriers/dp/B00FPUFVUE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1384057558&sr=8-11&keywords=nexus+5+bumper
i-blason (dot) com/bumper-case-for-google-nexus-5-by-lg.html
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nice! that looks slimmer then that abacus version
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Google-Verizon-T-Mobile-Carriers/dp/B00FPUFVUE
not sure why u put dot com in url lol
too bad no red or white colors
I can't post urls yet. =p
My concern on bumpers is that I don't know if the protect as much as a TPU case.
Jess813 said:
Only one is a true bumper ...I think the OP is asking for real bumper cases only.
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They are both true bumpers.The poetic one is just a bad render.
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I can't post urls yet. =p
My concern on bumpers is that I don't know if the protect as much as a TPU case.
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It's a shame, phone is so new that few vendors have actual pics with the device.
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I ordered the i-blason one from amazon. If you go to their website the pictures of the white one on the phone look pretty good. And reviews are pretty decent for their iPhone bumper. I've had the Poetic one for my Galaxy Nexus and it was a piece of crap. I got the official nexus 5 gray "bumper" and I don't like it at all
Not to be an ***, but:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508083
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514463
Sadly, all three of the available bumpers on Amazon (iBlason, Abacus, Poetic) look like junk to me. But they are cheap in price at least. I would not buy the Poetic one based on the terrible build quality of their N4 bumper last year.
Hopefully the cut-outs are good for these N5 bumpers, especially for the speaker/mic on the bottom...Since the N4 speaker was on the back last time, so we didn't have to worry about the bumper cutout for that.
I wish someone from China just made a replica Nexus 4 bumper fitted for the taller Nexus 5. I put my Nexus 4 bumper on top of the Nexus 5 and it definitely still adds to the sexy-factor.
The best combination for protection and looks to me would be a front + back screen protector & bumper like I had my N4 equipped. The problem with the N5 is that I am not sure a back screen protector would look good on it or even be advisable. LG doesn't even ship the matte soft-touch back with a protector on it, unlike the glass N4.
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Not to be an ***, but:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508083
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514463
Sadly, all three of the available bumpers on Amazon (iBlason, Abacus, Poetic) look like junk to me. But they are cheap in price at least. I would not buy the Poetic one based on the terrible build quality of their N4 bumper last year.
Hopefully the cut-outs are good for these N5 bumpers, especially for the speaker/mic on the bottom...Since the N4 speaker was on the back last time, so we didn't have to worry about the bumper cutout for that.
I wish someone from China just made a replica Nexus 4 bumper fitted for the taller Nexus 5. I put my Nexus 4 bumper on top of the Nexus 5 and it definitely still adds to the sexy-factor.
The best combination for protection and looks to me would be a front + back screen protector & bumper like I had my N4 equipped. The problem with the N5 is that I am not sure a back screen protector would look good on it or even be advisable. LG doesn't even ship the matte soft-touch back with a protector on it, unlike the glass N4.
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have you tried these bumpers here?
http://www.i-blason.com/bumper-case-for-google-nexus-5-by-lg.html
i got the white , im going bareback and no screen protector
I loved the official N4 edge bumper I had for my N4. You could see the cool glass back.
While the N5 doesn't have the cool glass back, I'd still like to show off the Nexus logo. I know there are some clear cases, but I would assume they end up scratching and look crappy after a while.
Are there any edge bumper cases like Google made for the Nexus 4?
Like this? I hope that's what it is. It's been a few weeks since I bought it. Should be here any day.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331080107101
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508083
Reviews and discussions of bumpers.
Got an S4 for the wife and she drops phones so she needs a good case. Going through the S4 forum many people liked UAG and from the pics I hated it, but it had a lot of good reviews and many liked it better than the OB Commuter (which she has on her SII).
So I bit the bullet and ordered it from Amazon with Prime shipping, got it yesterday and I am amazed on how it looks and feels. Very jealous that she has this case on her phone now because it really does just fit perfect.
I also ordered a Spigen slim armor for my N5 at the same time and I have it on my phone for a day, it is ok but nothing special. I have been using the official Google case and LG flip case for a while but returned them for quality reasons. The Spigen is not much smaller than how the official Google case fits, I was expecting it to feel slightly smaller. I really cannot find the right case for my N5, I suspect it is because of the shape of our phone.
If UAG makes a case for any other phone you use, I recommend trying them out.
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-G...ie=UTF8&qid=1389380668&sr=8-1&keywords=uag+s4
Nexus 5 Accessories
Hello is Nexus 5 black casing available in my market?? at what price
Had UAG on my HTC One and iPhone 5S and it's the best case I've ever used hands down. I'm the guy that gets a new case has it on for a week and takes it off because I can't stand the feel of a case. I had the UAG on my phones for the entire time I had the phones. EXCELLENT quality case.
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How much battery time with two hour video shot done
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Dude what are you talking about?
Brutus2TheMax said:
Had UAG on my HTC One and iPhone 5S and it's the best case I've ever used hands down. I'm the guy that gets a new case has it on for a week and takes it off because I can't stand the feel of a case. I had the UAG on my phones for the entire time I had the phones. EXCELLENT quality case.
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I have to say that this is how I feel right now with her S4 and the UAG case, the thought had crossed my mind to give her my N5 and I will keep the S4... lol
But seriously, the UAG is freaking awesome, they really got it right with their cases.
Maybe, just maybe they will make one for the N5... (crosses fingers)
Wergin said:
My friends want to buy new Galaxy S5(32gB), i suggest him to buy Nexus 5, What edge Nexus 5 over Galaxy S5???
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quite spamming to get your post count. GTFO
Wergin said:
My friends want to buy new Galaxy S5(32gB), i suggest him to buy Nexus 5, What edge Nexus 5 over Galaxy S5???
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The Nexus 5 exists.
Aside from that, focus on talking about the UAG case and not hijacking it!
The UAG looks sweet!
I completely agree, I had a UAG case for my Note 2 and I loved it. I'd get one for the N5 in a heartbeat if it was available.
I either emailed them or used a contact form on their site, can't remember which, a while ago and got no response.
I have to agree. I had it on my s4 and it was the best case I ever used. Stylish yet very sturdy and protective.
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UAG makes hands down the best cases. I had one for my iPhone 5 and for my HTC One. I also bought one for every one of my coworkers last year. I wrote a review of the case for the One back before they were so popular and they still have it on the main page of their site. Pretty neat, IMO. I've been nagging them regularly to make a case for both the Moto X and the Nexus 5. Nothing would make me happier to have a UAG for at least one of my phones.
Yeah I agree. I bought the UAG casing for my HTC One and it's hands down the best phone casing that I have used yet. Hope that they release a N5 version too.
I prefer the toughcase, better grip and protection, slightly less bulk. Agree that either is better than the Otterbox, frankly I think Otterbox is getting out Otterboxed by several competitors nowadays. People who like the UAG cases might do well to check out the Dilex, not as good as either in my opinion but pretty close and probably the best case of the type out now. And another that is better than a commuter IMO.