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Pierre Cardin Leather Case Review!

**NOTE** This review is pretty much identical to my Note 4 Pierre Cardin review! Same basic case, same fitment. Different color.
So I wanted to get my mom a nice leather case for her Note 5, and I found this Pierre Cardin case. I decided to go with the red leather for her, and she really likes it a lot!
They say it's genuine leather; it feels really good in the hand. It's not too slippery, and it's not to stiff. Protection wise, it's nothing special because it's one of those cases you just slip the phone into that doesn't have top/bottom protection. This case is thick enough and covers the corners enough that I'm sure if it dropped, it would still be ok. All access to the ports/s-pen work fine.
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The stitching on the back looks cool; it's red to match the red leather that runs up and down the back, and around the camera. The brand name Pierre Cardin is punched into the back at the bottom, along with a logo.
There is a nice small lip that runs around the bezel so that you can easily put the phone face down without having to worry.
The cutouts on the side for power and volume are shaped well and easily accessible.
All in all, this is a really cool case. It feels nice, it fits the phone nice! This seems to be an UPDATED version of this case that fits better than the original, and I can report that there are NO fitment issues with this one as opposed to the older reviews of it.
check it out on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
all high res pics of above are located here:
http://imgur.com/a/S4cNm

jayochs said:
**NOTE** This review is pretty much identical to my Note 4 Pierre Cardin review! Same basic case, same fitment. Different color.
So I wanted to get my mom a nice leather case for her Note 5, and I found this Pierre Cardin case. I decided to go with the red leather for her, and she really likes it a lot!
They say it's genuine leather; it feels really good in the hand. It's not too slippery, and it's not to stiff. Protection wise, it's nothing special because it's one of those cases you just slip the phone into that doesn't have top/bottom protection. This case is thick enough and covers the corners enough that I'm sure if it dropped, it would still be ok. All access to the ports/s-pen work fine.
The stitching on the back looks cool; it's red to match the red leather that runs up and down the back, and around the camera. The brand name Pierre Cardin is punched into the back at the bottom, along with a logo.
There is a nice small lip that runs around the bezel so that you can easily put the phone face down without having to worry.
The cutouts on the side for power and volume are shaped well and easily accessible.
All in all, this is a really cool case. It feels nice, it fits the phone nice! This seems to be an UPDATED version of this case that fits better than the original, and I can report that there are NO fitment issues with this one as opposed to the older reviews of it.
check it out on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
all high res pics of above are located here:
http://imgur.com/a/S4cNm
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Where did you get the tempered glass?

haha i don't even know what brand. my old boss runs a verizon store and he gave me one when I bought the phone.
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ndasarathy said:
Where did you get the tempered glass?
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you can get tempered glass for note 5 in stores

Cases that are supposed to protect the camera

This is important because the camera is raised and might be easily scratched.
Please add links in replies (and if you have received the case, a review)
Cimo heavy duty, Amazon ("Raised bezels protect screen and camera from surface contact")
Nillken TPU case, ebay looks like raised circle around camera

amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LEQTIOM/ref=pe_1909131_77697121_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_2 I received this case a few days ago, it has the all important raised ring around the camera, feels pretty durable without adding much bulk, certainly better than the 99p eBay cases I've bought for phone's in the past. It fits very tightly too which I'm happy with but could prove a bit annoying if you're planning to be removing it a lot to use Moto mods. It also has a cutout where the pins are for the Moto mods although I'm not sure what the point in this is seeing as they don't fit on top of it, all in all though I'm very happy with it, I got it in gold to match the metal sides and I don't think it looks too tacky either.

The bump was little big than the normal. Does the case helps to protect the bump??

Nillikin case has a hump to cover the camera completely

nuserame said:
Nillken TPU case, ebay looks like raised circle around camera
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I like the look of this case! may be the one i get.. anyone else have it and can review it?
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Thanks!

I got this a few days ago. Fits well, and has a little bump for the camera to keep it elevated slightly. Working great so far.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LDI6DXU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jaws4God said:
I like the look of this case! may be the one i get.. anyone else have it and can review it?
Thanks!
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Hi there, I'm currently using one on my Moto Z. Check out the link below for the review.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/accessories/review-nillkin-frosted-shield-t3488773

To add to this, I've got a IVSO slim hard shell case (which I think is the same as the Nillken) that fits very well, is nice and grippy and has a raised lip to protect the camera
Button cutouts are fine too
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I got a bumper with aluminium and sliding back case it gives strong hold for the phone. It is stylish and have protection to phone.

Case from Incipio covers camera nicely

kskkumar said:
I got a bumper with aluminium and sliding back case it gives strong hold for the phone. It is stylish and have protection to phone.
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Can you tell me if the bumper is compatible with Moto Mods? Thanks!

aberst said:
Can you tell me if the bumper is compatible with Moto Mods? Thanks!
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Back side is a slide. You can remove and attach mods. I have style mod that fits with bumper.

kskkumar said:
I got a bumper with aluminium and sliding back case it gives strong hold for the phone. It is stylish and have protection to phone.
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Looks nice but unless I'm wrong that doesn't protect the camera at all.

I'm extremely surprised and pleased with the quality and presentation of this case. Plus it comes with 2. Highly recommended!
https://www.amazon.com/SPARIN-Light...31-20&linkId=cb074f6069fbc2f6071e6dc9318837ac

Tech21 Cases

Tech21 doesn't seem to get a lot of attention in this group. I'm just wondering what everyone thinks. I have an Evo Check for my phone and it is a great case. Fits well and seems like it would protect the phone. Still, I also want a folio type case, to protect the screen. Tech21 has this case: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-wallet-galaxy-note8-black
Does anyone have any experience with it that would tell me whether it would be a good or bad purchase?

Their cases are too slippery and they make so few cases for the Note 8 I over look them. Quality is crap for how much they cost
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Yes, they are quite expensive.

usmaak said:
Tech21 doesn't seem to get a lot of attention in this group. I'm just wondering what everyone thinks. I have an Evo Check for my phone and it is a great case. Fits well and seems like it would protect the phone. Still, I also want a folio type case, to protect the screen. Tech21 has this case: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-wallet-galaxy-note8-black
Does anyone have any experience with it that would tell me whether it would be a good or bad purchase?
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I hope this information helps. I also wanted a folio type case to protect the cover as all the screen protectors seem to be pretty lacking. I went with my wife to the T-Mobile store where she wanted to get an S8 Plus and this case that you picked out was close to what she got. Was given a drop test by the cashier using his own phone. The packaging was pretty plain and I wasn't that impressed but wanted to get in and out and we got it. After checking it out after she had it a few weeks I went ahead and ordered the one that you pasted a link for above. Honestly I recommend it. Pretty sturdy and thin but protects the phone quite nicely. has a clip clasp and obviously covers the front. Not bulky but not skimpy either... My fourth case for the note lol and this one is a keeper.. Go for it.
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I use the Tech21 EVO as it fits with the Dome Glass protector I have. This is my first Tech21 case but the version I got is not slippery at all due to the back.
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Looked into that. Its a nice case, but that clasp needs to be magnetic or something, I found the plastic push-in clasp to be cumbersome to open and close quickly.

jaredtritsch said:
Looked into that. Its a nice case, but that clasp needs to be magnetic or something, I found the plastic push-in clasp to be cumbersome to open and close quickly.
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I understand that but sometimes magnetics can mess with the S pen
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My s5 it has a tech 21 case has 3 years old and it fel so many times. It is an impressive piece of engenering, just the sound it makes when it its the floor...it sounds muted like it is made from ruber.
Off course i would get a tech 21 for my note 8, choose the evo wallet because ...such a big screen ...
It is very expensive.
they are not slepery unless one has spider hands!
I wish they made a case that completly isolates the phone, and another one so that i can put the phone on my bikes like rokform does.
I am very happy with my evo!
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Q: Tech21 Evo check case

Was wondering if the above mentioned case has a slight sticky tacky feel to it which I like.?
I remember the Tech21 Mesh series ones on older Samsung devices had a wonderful slight tacky sticky feel to thier edges of the cases. Thanks.
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It does slightly but if you have greasy fingers stay away
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browniegirl said:
It does slightly but if you have greasy fingers stay away
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Cheers. Was looking for something with a slightly sticky tackey edges.
I think it was the Mesh series Tech21 I had for the S7 , edges were orange colored and had a slight sticky tacky feel to it.
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I've been using this case since day one. I tried a few others, but keep coming back to it. It's a great case. I'm not sure about tacky, but it is not slick. I've never even come close to dropping my phone.
Just one word of warning. My wife got the white Evo Check, and the white yellowed pretty quickly. We just threw it away and got a cheap case on Amazon for her. My black case is still in perfect shape.

usmaak said:
I've been using this case since day one. I tried a few others, but keep coming back to it. It's a great case. I'm not sure about tacky, but it is not slick. I've never even come close to dropping my phone.
Just one word of warning. My wife got the white Evo Check, and the white yellowed pretty quickly. We just threw it away and got a cheap case on Amazon for her. My black case is still in perfect shape.
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I primarily use a leather type folding case on the N8, but have tried a few regular cases which I find in all honesty uncomfortable to hold for long.
I find the edge tpu plastic or whatever it is hard to the touch. Was hoping to find a case that has soft compressible sides. The skins are soft and pliable but the edges are too thin for protection.
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Note8 Tech21 evo check users, can help see if your case inside edge facing screen near top of power button is there a small extra protruding bit? Wondering if mine is defective. Thanks. Mine is black case, also tell me if yours is black or white.
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I find the plastic injection faulty in these cases, UAG cases are by far, better built

winol said:
I find the plastic injection faulty in these cases, UAG cases are by far, better built
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I found the s pen and USB port protection is little or inadequate. It's exposed.

Case

I know it comes with a tpu case but is anyone buying a stronger one?

I've ordered quite a few, from Mofi and other brands.

I ordered two from AliExpress
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What's the name of that case?

I've bought this two from AliExpress - I've got them for my other smartphones and they both have a sandstone finish so they are grippy like abrasive paper.

pntba said:
What's the name of that case?
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http://s.aliexpress.com/qMjiYFVN
http://s.aliexpress.com/ymqUJNNf

i ordered this one
Xiaomi Mi8 Tempered Glass Case For xiaomi mi 8 Silicone Shock Proof Glass Case Cover for Xiaomi 8 Mi8 Phone Shell
http://s.aliexpress.com/aMFbIRRB?fromSns=Kopiér til udklipsholder

I got this from Ali:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tor...791.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.138d4c4dvlwbf8
it has the built in magnetic ring in the back but doesn't pop out too much. pretty happy with it so far.

Can recommend MOFI-cases, top quality. Bought a few from AliExpress.

Got this MOFI one. It's elegant, and comes with screenprotectors (full ones) if you want. Cheap but awesome.

I just bought the spigen rugged armor and it's really nice. Bought it from Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B9RLYNL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_xs_HrLyBbKWAGMM9

unrated87 said:
I just bought the spigen rugged armor and it's really nice. Bought it from Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B9RLYNL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_xs_HrLyBbKWAGMM9
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I got that one too. Hate how the back feels :/
Planning to get a magnetic "slap on" through eBay...

I am currently using the Nillkin Carbon style case, it is really nice, quite slim an fits super well, but not oversnug, though it offers nearly no brim to protect the front.
I also ordered one of the Spigen style cases, but the fit is too loose and it also barely sticks out in front...
I would really like to know about something like the Tudia Slim Fit cases, that also protect the front a bit

I had a good experience with X-Level leather case on my HTC 10 ordered one for the mi8.

DooMMeeR said:
I am currently using the Nillkin Carbon style case, it is really nice, quite slim an fits super well, but not oversnug, though it offers nearly no brim to protect the front.
I also ordered one of the Spigen style cases, but the fit is too loose and it also barely sticks out in front...
I would really like to know about something like the Tudia Slim Fit cases, that also protect the front a bit
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I am using the Nillikin synthetic fibre one too! Quality is really good

GearBest and AliExpress already have several options for the device.

achickennugget said:
I am using the Nillikin synthetic fibre one too! Quality is really good
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And it has a metal plate in the center which makes it compatible with a lot of 'magnetic' car holder/adapter which I only recently noticed

DooMMeeR said:
And it has a metal plate in the center which makes it compatible with a lot of 'magnetic' car holder/adapter which I only recently noticed
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Oh wow i never knew, no wonder it has a little heft to it