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Design, anyone?

So I was really impressed by the Galaxy Nexus' design, the curved screen, it looks and feels great in the hand, unlike any other, I tell you. But I had to give up on it because I couldn't live with the purple tint issue (and several other issues). Now that the Nexus 4 is here, only time will tell if it also has some of those weird issues ready to greet you as soon as you open the box. But even if it is perfect in every way, there's one aspect of it that no one has talked about... The Design.
You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4? Like it in terms of design? Disappointed? Yes, I'm comparing it to the GNex, because it's a successor to that. What about you?

Funny, I see most people talking about how crappy the GNex looked, and how beautiful they think the Nexus4 looks. Personally, I think it looks amazing (albeit the glass back worries me a bit)

iPhoneNexus said:
So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4?
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The GNexus looked like #%$! with the curved screen and hump on the back. An OCD'ers worst nightmare!
The Nexus 4 is a slice of heaven compared to the GNexus.

The Nexus 4 still has a curved screen, just in a different, far better, way

iPhoneNexus said:
You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
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what are you talking about GNex and N4 have rhe same front (nearly) xD
and please tell me which part looks like an iPhone?
Softwsre buttons? curved design? bigger size? or the different ratio?
imo it is a desinging MASTERPIECE by Matias , including the back and front
at 299 dollar im not overlooking the poor design, im getting a desing MUCH better than any phone ever

Thanks for the replies. Like I said, I have only seen the pictures (well there's your problem!), and I'm comparing it to the GNex (ha, another problem!). But it seems most (if not all) of you fine folks really like the design. Guess I'd like it too, but only after I'll see the phone in person.

iPhoneNexus said:
The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone...
It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me...
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When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
As the author of this ^ article puts it right, "Well the Gnex looks like it just walked out of a garbage heap when compared to the N4." Just look at the two side by side.
I feel in love with it in the first sight. Been researching WP8 for the last 4 months. But just one look was enough to tell me, this is it. Mind you, at that time, I didn't even know about the specs..the looks plainly just did it for me..

dc211 said:
When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......
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what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?

Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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barmanham said:
Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.

circleofomega said:
exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.
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samsung has nice designs/styling with AMAZING marketing. samsung is the apple of the android world
people who know nothing about phones will run around saying the s3 is the best phone ever, without even knowing the spec differences between the s3, one x, nexus 4, etc

Lol when I first saw the video by verge, matias duarte takes the nexus 4 out from the cover and I swear the god my eyes went like (0.0)
This is the device I was looking for now shut up and take my money
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Not to mention Samsung gimped all the nexus they had its part googles fault but I think mostly Samsung all were worst spec then there counterpart
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Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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I always thought the GNex looked like butt. I think the N4 looks sexxy though.

Ngo93 said:
Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
Sent from my One X

enviii said:
No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
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Well each have their preference. iPhone4 isn't comfortable to hold. I also throw up at any iPhone I see, so there you go.

enviii said:
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
Sent from my One X
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Nexus 4 didnt take any pointers from iCrap...
the edges of N4 are curved outwards to not bear the brunt on glass...
also, iPhone isnt the only phone with glass/aluminium on its back there are alot more phones out there! don tell me apple even patented glass technology
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Jamal Ahmed said:
what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?
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They are then just black slabs with a little bit of color around them.

New Batch Of LG Nexus 4 Loses Its Glittery Back?

http://www.autoomobile.com/news/lg-nexus-4-no-glitter/10010798/
The LG Nexus 4 has something special that we haven’t seen on other Android smartphones in a while now – great build quality.
New LG Nexus 4 sports a new rear case?
Ever since it was released, we’ve praised the pure Google phone for its exceptional build quality and styling that even rivals the likes of the iPhone 5. However we did have some complaints about rear glass that seem to be more fragile than we hoped.
Well there may be some bad news today disguised as something good. We’ve been informed by many readers who recently received their LG Nexus 4 that the smartphone looks a little different than what we saw last month. Supposedly, LG may have modified the rear crystal glass case of the Nexus 4 to make it less susceptible to cracking.
On a sad note, the LG Nexus 4 now doesn’t seem to glitter like the earlier batch. No matter what angle you hold it at or lighting conditions. it seems to have lost the glitter effect.
At this time this remains unconfirmed but give that we’ve had a dozen readers complain to us about their findings already, there may be something different about the newest batch ship from the Google Play Store.
We’ve contacted LG about this and will update this story once we get a reply on what is possibly a new LG Nexus 4.
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Sorry if already posted!

ill take the less susceptible to cracking over glitter effect ALL DAY!
although I dont see why we cant have both

My 8gb doesn't have the glitter either.
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mk92595 said:
My 8gb doesn't have the glitter either.
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What is your hardware version?
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adulel08 said:
ill take the less susceptible to cracking over glitter effect ALL DAY!
although I dont see why we cant have both
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Yea, I'd rather have this one

My 2nd nexus 4 looks exactly like the first. The first was from the original batch, and the second was received yesterday.
Original was hw rev 10, new one is rev 11.
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Great. A plain black glass cover with a shiny logo...Apple now has a reason to ban the device
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I'm sure we'll get 3rd party back replacements. But still, this would suck huge monkey balls. I love the glass back.

excellent news. instead of a sparkly fragile discoball glass back we can have a sleek, plain black, more solid glass back
win-win in my book

I actually liked their original idea with the glittery back. But oh well if they did the back side more cracking safe then it should be OK.

if that makes them produce more quickly and fix the glitches then am for it

I ordered mine when they still had the glittery back, it looks very nice but I'd rather have a durable backing to my device.
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the glitter may seem nice but in my situation i will never see it with this phone case,
i dont care what the back looks like since i dont look at it when in use
would rather a tougher back so it won't look bad when its all scratched but shinny disco ball it is.

How does removing the glittery pattern make the glass more durable on the back? If I recall, the pattern is under the glass. So if they just removed what was under the glass, isn't it still the same glass?
Btw, if anyone has gotten one without the design, Id like to see some pics please. Just curious, want more than the one in the OP
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gagdude said:
How does removing the glittery pattern make the glass more durable on the back? If I recall, the pattern is under the glass. So if they just removed what was under the glass, isn't it still the same glass?
Btw, if anyone has gotten one without the design, Id like to see some pics please. Just curious, want more than the one in the OP
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No space in between the back and the glass. So I presume that the plastic can sit flushed against the back glass pane to provide more strength?

I placed my order about a month ago and should hopefully get it in the next few weeks.
From the devices I have seen, personally, I love the original back and would almost rather not have one if it did not have the back.
Call me crazy but from the first time I saw it, I wanted nothing more than to have the phone in a bumper case and show it off with pride.
I guess I will just wait to see what style of back others get that ordered the same time I did and decide if I want to sell it.

ctowne said:
What is your hardware version?
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I don't know. The phone arrived yesterday though.
Mine has the design but it doesn't sparkle.

how much less susceptible to cracking? it's still glass so i don't think it would be by much. i like the sparkly effect, this is sad news.

So glad I got mine from day one
Sent from my blazing fast nexus 4 o yeah baby this phone is awesome

Some of you ppl make the dumbest leaps I have ever read.....Sparkle gone = stronger glass....just retarded.

[Q] Tips for going Caseless?

Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.

My tip is don't !
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yohaq said:
Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.
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If you want to go caseless, your best bet is to install something like the Skinomi full body shield. It should provide protection against scratch on the body.

get a clear case/bumper
I tried going caseless for sgs3, n2, and nexus 4.
Random scratches here and there. Not worth it!

So what If it scratches. You won't notice them when the screen is on anyway.

a pouch
I'm with you in that it seems a dreadful shame to cover up such a beautiful piece of design.
Personally my solution is to use a leather pouch - protected when I'm not using it and all it's caseless glory when I am
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MohJee said:
So what If it scratches. You won't notice them when the screen is on anyway.
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its annoying when the screen is off.
your losing resale value of the device

Same here, hate using cases for my phones. Went caseless with One X, then S3 then Note 2, Xperia Sola, then 4s, then Nexus 4, then back to One X (I know, I change phones a lot and now I'm planning to get the One ). What I did was buy those full body screen protectors, I used Zagg for the rear and sides, but used the Spigen ones on the screen so that I wouldn't even feel or see any screen protector on the screen.
I sold all my other phones (except N4 and Sola) near the real value I bought it because it still looks and feels so brand new and until now, none of my buyers have complained (I give them an opportunity to test the phones for a week first, if they need help with something, I help them to the best I can, and if they don't like the phone, I give them a full refund, but I ask for a free snack)
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I've been fortunate enough to have not dropped my last 3 phones while caseless.
It used to happen when I would get out of the car, so now the phone is either in my pocket or in my hand when I get in/out of the car.
I always have a back screen protector so that the back won't scratch when it lays on the table.
Keys and change in right pocket, phone in left.
Other than that, keep a tight grip!

yohaq said:
Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.
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yes buy a pouch
when its tucked away its protected, when you use it, its naked
best of both worlds

hamdir said:
yes buy a pouch
when its tucked away its protected, when you use it, its naked
best of both worlds
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It's lovely naked, it's really is, people should have to pay to see it, it's like a peep show!
I'll be getting a pouch very, very soon... until then, I'm holding it like a baby!

This is the million dollar dilemma every time!
I HATE cases, the phone is designed to be held and felt as it is, not with a case that makes it twice the size (some don't I know...)
A pouch kind of helps here, but then if you are using the device and you drop it, I have yet to see a pouch that spots it has been dropped and quickly attaches itself to avoid damage

expertzero1 said:
get a clear case/bumper
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any recommandation on that?

Everyone saying use a pouch for when the phone is not in use lol. U do know the most damage done to a phone is from dropping it right? You can't drop a phone thats putaway. You can when you are holding it. So pouch doesnt actually make a difference.

expertzero1 said:
its annoying when the screen is off.
your losing resale value of the device
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It's scratch proof. I have a 1-year-old One X and it has maybe 2 micro scratches on the screen. Almost immaculate and the same as an Xperia on the second day. lol
Edit: Also not sure how could you dent/scratch a phone in your pocket?!

m00moo said:
Everyone saying use a pouch for when the phone is not in use lol. U do know the most damage done to a phone is from dropping it right? You can't drop a phone thats putaway. You can when you are holding it. So pouch doesnt actually make a difference.
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thats only semi true when you are carrying around taking it out from your pocket etc its always in the pouch
but if you drop while using it yes its true
so a pouch is kinda of half protection and protects against the element in pocket/ bag etc

I have one instance though a sharp object went inside the pouch I put my phone on... I'm not sure how many days it has been on the pouch but it scratched my phone like hell. I thought it was dust or something on my hands when it's dirty until I felt it when I was holding the pouch and meh! A little stone made it inside.

I recommend these. They aren't out yet for the One but should be soon. I used them on my One X for nine months and never had an issue. They are wet apply and shrink when dry so tightly that you can feel the raised lettering in the Beats logo. Their shiny though which may not appeal to every one.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/android-products/htc-products?dir=asc&limit=25&order=name&p=1
Here's a One X with them on...
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Otterbox for work, thin light bumper for play
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A lanyard would be good for preventing drops. Unfortunately, there is no obvious attachment point.

Chrome paint of bezel will wear off in time

S3 and S4 users have suffered this issue. The cheap chrome bezel chipping after having the device for some time.
S5 has this ugly chrome bezel around and it seems it's similar to the ones from S3 and S4.
In time the paint will scratch and wear off and your new S5 will look terrible, unless you use a case always.
What do you guys think? Samsung should have not repeated the cheap chrome bezel.

Sensamic said:
S3 and S4 users have suffered this issue. The cheap chrome bezel chipping after having the device for some time.
S5 has this ugly chrome bezel around and it seems it's similar to the ones from S3 and S4.
In time the paint will scratch and wear off and your new S5 will look terrible, unless you use a case always.
What do you guys think? Samsung should have not repeated the cheap chrome bezel.
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+1, Not everyone want to buy a phone with a case, they simply just love how it looks.
Unless we boycott SamSung phone, they will have to produce sth better to gain our trust.
I'm feeling like SamSung doesn't take care enough their value customers. They only care about how to maximize the profit. That sucks!

My s5 is worse than my old s4. I have a corner that flaked off.

It depends on the colour on the plastic under the chrome. I had a white s2 which had the chrome flaking off, I just scraped the whole lot off and because the plastic underneath was black it actually looked really nice. If it's black I'd have no problems doing that again. Do we know what colour it actually is?
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Ohhh common, stop whining. You all now that this is going the happen, sooner or later with a case. So why did you bought an S5 knowing that this will happen? This is a stupid thread.

hmmm I don't think this will be too much of a problem

I have the white phone and prepared for the worst, I have a new OEM gold frame to change into. might not even have the chance to change it, as all my phone usually last over a year and not a scratch.
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Is it good practice that everyone should put the phone screen upside down on flat surface? I usually put my phone back cover on table , guess it might affect the camera

Not everyone changes phone every year.
For those that stick with the phone longer this will be a problem.
We're talking about a product that costs 600€.
Would you find this acceptable on a 600€ TV, laptop, etc?
Those who say this isn't a big deal must be rich.

kms108 said:
I have the white phone and prepared for the worst, I have a new OEM gold frame to change into. might not even have the chance to change it, as all my phone usually last over a year and not a scratch.
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Was disassembling the phone easy as the Galaxy S4(If you had one)?

Sensamic said:
Not everyone changes phone every year.
For those that stick with the phone longer this will be a problem.
We're talking about a product that costs 600€.
Would you find this acceptable on a 600€ TV, laptop, etc?
Those who say this isn't a big deal must be rich.
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No, this is not acceptable but consider that from the S1 to S4 all had this problem, it is almost certain that the S5 would have this problem. It also depends on usage. If you keep your phone in the pocket with keys it will definitely scratch.
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Aradfan said:
No, this is not acceptable but consider that from the S1 to S4 all had this problem, it is almost certain that the S5 would have this problem. It also depends on usage. If you keep your phone in the pocket with keys it will definitely scratch.
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How about sweaty palm [emoji16]

Noob-xda said:
Was disassembling the phone easy as the Galaxy S4(If you had one)?
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A friend of mine says it's easy if you have a heat gun, and a few guitar pick.

It's what most annoying me about Samsung building, I don't want or at least don't care if my phone is build in glass or aluminum, I really don't care about the device, but painting the bezels the same way by 5 generations just look stupid, I would rather they've made it like nexus 5: make it plastic but don't paint it. I had the S1 S3 and S4, and all had the same problem.
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babygau said:
+1, Not everyone want to buy a phone with a case, they simply just love how it looks.
Unless we boycott SamSung phone, they will have to produce sth better to gain our trust.
I'm feeling like SamSung doesn't take care enough their value customers. They only care about how to maximize the profit. That sucks!
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sucks indeed [emoji17]
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Aradfan said:
No, this is not acceptable but consider that from the S1 to S4 all had this problem, it is almost certain that the S5 would have this problem. It also depends on usage. If you keep your phone in the pocket with keys it will definitely scratch.
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$600 you better have a case Otterbox to be exact[emoji844]
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Aradfan said:
No, this is not acceptable but consider that from the S1 to S4 all had this problem, it is almost certain that the S5 would have this problem. It also depends on usage. If you keep your phone in the pocket with keys it will definitely scratch.
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of course it will scratch, are you actually complaining about this phones inability to be kept in a small area with sharp metal objects?
(btw thats a question not a *****, im actually asking if ur complainign or pointing out that itll scratch

I'm not complaining, I'm saying that this is normal. What is not normal is that people ***** around that the bezel will scratch but from the S1 to S4 this seems to be inherited. Also, if they now that the bezel will scratch, why buy the phone?? Noo, they complain after buying it. People do your research before buying one
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bazglen said:
It depends on the colour on the plastic under the chrome. I had a white s2 which had the chrome flaking off, I just scraped the whole lot off and because the plastic underneath was black it actually looked really nice. If it's black I'd have no problems doing that again. Do we know what colour it actually is?
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Mine has a little chip in the lower left corner and the plastic seems to be white under the chrome on my G900R6.

Morinzo said:
Mine has a little chip in the lower left corner and the plastic seems to be white under the chrome on mine G900R6.
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That's a bit of a pig then tbh, if it had been black it would have been ideal.
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kms108 said:
A friend of mine says it's easy if you have a heat gun, and a few guitar pick.
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It's a little more complicated than that... The AMOLED panel is held down with adhesive just like all their other phones, but for the S5 the only way into the device is through the screen. 9 times out of 10, you end up separating the display from the glass and cracking the display. To get it off without breaking it is insanely difficult, and that's coming from someone who does this for a living.
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This badass bumper looks really cool on the Honor 8 Pro. It has port caps to keep dust out of your charge port and headphone jack. It's only $11.99 on Amazon and qualifies for one-day shipping for Prime members.
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StilGut Genuine Leather Case
Looking for something a little higher end? This genuine leather case should compliment the premium build of your Honor 8 Pro. $39.99 is the price you'll pay for this accessory when you buy it on Amazon.
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GKK Double Dip
This is a really unique hybrid case that has a super slim profile. You'll barely know that this thing is on. You can get this one for only $7.99.
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Bear Motion Cover
This is just a simple but reliable case that's only $7.99. It comes is light grey, dark grey and black. It's got good reviews on Amazon, so this is a pretty safe bet.
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I have one of the Ringke. It is actually Ringke Fusion. ? I need to tell it is OK but not so good as my other R. Fusion Cases (LG G4, S7 Edge)

You give us a good choise here but as much as I can see no pull bag
That was in the first place the first kind of cases as much I remember and
later came the flip cases and other bags for phones...
I usually use for case always a bit bigger pull bag.. couse I always put the phone in a siple transparent case and then again in the
pull bag ( pouch bag ) and of course the screen protect is also on my phones...
So big securty for me.. but sometimes I just go and put everything of the phone just to
get the feeling for the phone.. couse we all trade the feeling how the phone feels in the hand ''naked'' for some
kind of cases and other stuff..

thefiqs said:
I have one of the Ringke. It is actually Ringke Fusion. I need to tell it is OK but not so good as my other R. Fusion Cases (LG G4, S7 Edge)
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I also have the Rinke Fusion, and it does feel very sturdy and snug. Maybe just not the most pretty, but it will offer good protection, especially when the sides are quite a bit above the screen.

I've sent back my H8P. So have one case used, ok condition (used for 2 weeks) giving away and post free to the first sending me a PM. Cheers
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thefiqs said:
I've sent back my H8P. So have one case used, ok condition (used for 2 weeks) giving away and post free to the first sending me a PM. Cheers
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hiya... any reason for sending back the H8P? or you just decided to stick to OnePlus 5 instead?

mydragoon said:
hiya... any reason for sending back the H8P? or you just decided to stick to OnePlus 5 instead?
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I really needed mobile banking. And Barclays in the UK doesn't work on some Nougat device and so on the H8P. And I wasn't really satisfied with the camera for a £475 phone. I will miss the features tho.
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thefiqs said:
I really needed mobile banking. And Barclays in the UK doesn't work on some Nougat device and so on the H8P. And I wasn't really satisfied with the camera for a £475 phone. I will miss the features tho.
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if you dun mind me asking, how was the camera "not satisfying"...? compared to...?

mydragoon said:
if you dun mind me asking, how was the camera "not satisfying"...? compared to...?
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P9, S7E but maybe it was just me. Main problem was the banking, really. And one more thing I really miss. The 6.5 SoT on a 2K screen. [emoji40] [emoji24]
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Just got an extra case:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06Y41RSV1/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item#immersive-view_1499101015123
Soo much more slimmer then the Rinke, and the blue looks sweet

MrHuman said:
Just got an extra case:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06Y41RSV1/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item#immersive-view_1499101015123
Soo much more slimmer then the Rinke, and the blue looks sweet
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it looks nice and simple. for the front part, does it have a "lip" protruding out a bit -- i mean, when you place the phone screen down, it will be slightly higher up so the screen don't get scratched... sorry, don't know how to explain it.
but sadly, no transparent/ clear colour... i prefer that to show off the honor8pro's design...

mydragoon said:
it looks nice and simple. for the front part, does it have a "lip" protruding out a bit -- i mean, when you place the phone screen down, it will be slightly higher up so the screen don't get scratched... sorry, don't know how to explain it.
but sadly, no transparent/ clear colour... i prefer that to show off the honor8pro's design...
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It is pretty snugg with the glass, maybe half a mm petruding lip, wouldn't call it a lip. I actually like it, this way then a lip, though I am a cautious guy and appreciate protection when it comes to phones, rarely drop em etc. and this just highlights the thin profile of this beauty more then most cases.

i think this one is the best , it features tough TPU Bumper, with tough PC back , i can save your device from fall,
link --> https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Absor...31-20&linkId=a0872766879ea7f456fd69ad64a5ecb7

venugopalu007 said:
i think this one is the best , it features tough TPU Bumper, with tough PC back , i can save your device from fall,
link --> https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Absor...31-20&linkId=a0872766879ea7f456fd69ad64a5ecb7
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I have a case with dust cap in my Honor 8. The caps were good in the beginning, but over time, the rubber is not gripping the holes anymore, so they got useless.
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adriansticoid said:
I have a case with dust cap in my Honor 8. The caps were good in the beginning, but over time, the rubber is not gripping the holes anymore, so they got useless.
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Time to buy new one :good: the above case is best in all

venugopalu007 said:
Time to buy new one :good: the above case is best in all
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I will think of it. But I was gonna sell my Honor 8.
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adriansticoid said:
I will think of it. But I was gonna sell my Honor 8.
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:crying: oh good , I want to sell this mobile too but I am a student ,:silly:

venugopalu007 said:
:crying: oh good , I want to sell this mobile too but I am a student ,:silly:
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I'm also a student.
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MegeByte said:
Just got my StilGut leather case for my Honor 8 Pro. Fits perfectly. High quality. Very nicely made.
Available on Amazon website: https://www.amazon.com/StilGut-Genu...te-20&linkId=174daad8a3aa5c9c292f1c2d00f58edd
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A bit expensive. But looks really beautiful.