Hey XDA, I've used this case for a few days and here is my review:
The Packaging:
The case comes packaged in a clear plastic bag for simple presentation. While nothing fancy, it does the job and keeps the case more affordable. Poetic also gives a 3 year warranty now. I think that's cool!
The Look & Feel:
This is a very nice looking clear case. The black lines on the back of the case aren't just for looks, they also serve a purpose. Not only do they add nicely to the aesthetics, they also are rubberized so they add grip. Grip for both while you are holding the phone and while it sits on a desk to prevent sliding. Those lines extend out to each corner of the case and there is an indention in the black rubberized plastic. Along the right and left side of the case, there are slanted lines that protrude from the black plastic. I wanted to point out that the plastic on the sides is black and not clear like on previous Affinity cases that I've had. I think it's a very nice touch as it plays into the stealth them of my black S7 Edge. To finish things off, there is company branding. There is the Poetic brand "P" logo on the back center of the case, and the "Poetic" brand name on the bottom back side on the black rubberized plastic material. All of them aren't very intrusive at all. What's even better is Poetic ditched the "Affinity" etching on the side of the case that showed up on previous Affinity models. I really like the decision as it keeps the case cleaner looking.
As far as feel goes, this case with the phone in it feels great to hold in the hand. The slanted protruded lines and rubberized plastic keep it feeling nice and grippy in the hand. The only knock I have on the feel are the buttons. They are a little hard to press and don't have a lot of feedback. Definitely not a deal breaker and it has become easier as the case is breaking in.
The Protection:
On the protection front, I would say it is medium duty grade. It is thin enough to not get in the way and look nice, but has the corner protection and slightly rugged feel to offer protection to everyday knocks and small drops. While it's definitely not in the heavy duty protection category, I feel safe with this case on. I never test drop protection in my reviews because my phones are personal phones paid for with my own money, so I can't take that risk. The hard polycarbonate plastic on the back and the solid construction definitely make this case a heavy hitter in the medium duty grade tier of cases.
The Build:
To keep this pretty simple, this is a well made case with a small hiccup as I mentioned earlier. The case feels good and substantial enough to be completely confident in it. The small hiccup that I've noticed are that the buttons aren't the easiest things in the world to press. It's not terrible, but it will take a little bit of force to generate the press. Overall, not a deal breaker by any means, but I wanted to mention it. And as I said earlier, they seemed to have loosened up a bit with more usage.
What I Like:
The build quality
The looks
The protection from everyday life
The price
What I Don't Like:
The buttons
The Verdict:
Overall, this case is a win. It is well made, should protect a decent amount, and has the looks to match. And all at a reasonable price. Other than a minor issue, I have no problem recommending this case to anyone in the market for a thin protective case that will protect your expensive phone.
The Score:
9/10
Where to Buy:
http://www.amazon.com/Affinity-Premium-Protection-Material-Protective/dp/B019WUS98S?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
How screen protector friendly would you say this case is?
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I am returning mine it is unusable the buttons are about impossible to press. My Supcase Beetle is far nicer and cheaper.
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LinS123 said:
How screen protector friendly would you say this case is?
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I don't use a screen protector, so I'm not 100% positive. But just by looking at it, it seems pretty friendly. It doesn't come over the edges a ton. But as I said, I can't tell you for sure.
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I am returning mine it is unusable the buttons are about impossible to press. My Supcase Beetle is far nicer and cheaper.
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Yeah, the buttons are pretty much my only knock on it. I wouldn't call mine impossible, but you have to put a decent amount of pressure. They have seemed to loosen over time however.
WizeGuyDezignz said:
I don't use a screen protector, so I'm not 100% positive. But just by looking at it, it seems pretty friendly. It doesn't come over the edges a ton. But as I said, I can't tell you for sure.
Yeah, the buttons are pretty much my only knock on it. I wouldn't call mine impossible, but you have to put a decent amount of pressure. They have seemed to loosen over time however.
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Why don't you use a screen protector? I am just asking since I am having a hard time finding a decent screen protector for the S7 Edge, it seems like the edge really make sit difficult for these companies. I am wondering if Gorilla Glass is strong enough to withstand daily use
not screen protector friendly, mainly near the power button, and it may be because of the stiffness of the power button area.
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How screen protector friendly would you say this case is?
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its not screen protector friendly. Love the case but I put the Armorsuit screen protector on my S7 edge and the corners of the film cant get under the lip of the case and from normal use the case pushes the film up by the home button
I was able to get this case for like $4 on ebay now its just under $7 if people were looking for it even cheaper
Affinity clear case
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Just thought I'd give my 2 cents on these.. I just applied the Ultra Crystal Spigen screen protector and yes they are ultra clear.. other than barely being able to see the edges around the perimeter they are undetectable. Exactly what I was looking for.. I stopped using screen protectors because they always compromised in some way the quality of the screen and I've tried a few of the most popular.. these are fantastic.. 2 for $13 and pretty darn easy to apply. The only down side from the reviews I had watched was they are harder to clean off fingerprints than the glass.
Also I received the Diztronic matte finish super thin case.. it's slightly soft and has the matte finish. I believe this is the thinnest best case that will give a decent amount of drop protection.. definitely not the greatest protection but way better than a naked phone. $9 on amazon. It seems really good quality .. the cutouts are bevelled smooth . I really like the feel of it and it barely wraps around the bezel.. so it doesn't mess with the screen protector.. which I was slightly worried about.
i concur with your feedback on the Diztronic case... i will always use a case and this one has the right balance of protection, thinness and coverage.
Just uploaded a video of a kickstand I added to the case.. it's pretty cool and cheap.. and somewhat ghetto but very functional.
>>>>>>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUyy8_mOA0
I have had a diztronic case of the same type on my Galaxy Nexus for the past year and a half and I love it. I'm dying here waiting for the Verizon G2 version to release.
I have the same brand on my current phone and love it.
I'm considering this case but I'm a bit skeptical. It appears to have a thicker area around the edges... Kinda like a bumper. Is this true? Does the front of the case cover any of the screen?
As far as the back.. It looks like the buttons are a bit deeper down because of the case. Does this make the buttons any harder to push while holding with 1 hand?
Thanks for posting this BTW
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o0adam0o said:
I have the same brand on my current phone and love it.
I'm considering this case but I'm a bit skeptical. It appears to have a thicker area around the edges... Kinda like a bumper. Is this true? Does the front of the case cover any of the screen?
As far as the back.. It looks like the buttons are a bit deeper down because of the case. Does this make the buttons any harder to push while holding with 1 hand?
Thanks for posting this BTW
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nope.. the lip where it comes over the front of the screen doesn't cover any of the screen.. it only covers the very tiny bezel surrounding the screen. As far as the buttons on the back.. they are a bit deeper down because of the case but it actually makes it easier to find them.. your fingers just drop right down in where they are and it doesn't effect pushing them at all that I've noticed. After a couple days with the phone and a day with case and screen protector I'm feeling pretty darn good about the whole deal... like I'm done. Well.. till the lg g3 comes out :good:
will this fit the AT&T version of the LG G2? mine is in the mail right now.
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will this fit the AT&T version of the LG G2? mine is in the mail right now.
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I believe this is different. AT&T has a microphone near the camera and this case doesn't have the cut out. I believe they are making one for AT&T.
Semantics said:
I believe this is different. AT&T has a microphone near the camera and this case doesn't have the cut out. I believe they are making one for AT&T.
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Yeah you can see from the OP's pics that it doesn't have a cutout of the tiny mic hole on the rear casing of the AT&T version. This case is definitely on my watch list, although I have a Poetic Palette on it right now and really appreciate the minimal bulk it adds while offering basic scratch/ding protection and a better grip. So right now it's either keep the Poetic, an Incipio Feather once they're available, or this case once it's available for AT&T. That's where my thoughts are right now anyways.
Hey Guys,
Introduction - Let me start by saying that I DO NOT like cases. They are almost always either cheap, bulky, flimsy, or just nasty in the way they take away from a Phone's beauty. However, My HTC One M8 being brand new and me being super paranoid about damage on new phones, I decided to pick up a new case today. I ended up choosing the Speck Candyshell Grip case because it provides decent drop protection and excellent grip. I do not plan on this being an every day case. It will be used as a "when I need it" kind of case.
First Impressions Review - Speck has gotten a reputation for making high quality cases. They're Candyshell Grip series for the M8 is no exception. I provides just the right amount of protection without adding unnecessary bulk like some other Heavy Duty cases. The build quality is very good overall. Some parts, like around the ports and buttons, lack and plastic to support the TPU and seem a little flimsy. I can only think that Speck did this because any case they made with plastic support in those areas always ends up cracked or broken off. Whether this is an improvement on design or not is yet to be determined. Only time will tell. I honestly do not have much to say about the case at this point. It a well designed well built semi-rugged case. I cannot find any flaws... yet. I will come back and add a more in depth review after spending some time with the case. For now, I just have some pics to share...
Review (after spending some time with case) - After spending several days using this case, i can say that it performs extremely well. I have not dropped it once, so obviously the "grip" feature works well. It also makes using the phone with one hand extremely easy. Doesn't feel like it'll slip out of your hand when trying to reach the opposite side of the screen. Not many cases offer such grip. I really like the case. Only drawback I can see is once the weather gets chilly in 6 months, using this case with jeans could be very problematic. I am extremely impressed with every part of this case and I highly recommend it.
Oh and BTW I don't have any noticeable scratching on the back. This has been a long time problem with speck and I'm glad to say this case doesn't suffer form that drawback.
Link to case - Speck CandyShell Grip
It seems like a nice case but people say the back scratches way too easily. Is that true?
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It seems like a nice case but people say the back scratches way too easily. Is that true?
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Yeah that back did scratch fairly easy. That's the way it's always been with speck. But honestly what's worse, $30 caae or $750 phone??
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otariq said:
It seems like a nice case but people say the back scratches way too easily. Is that true?
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So after using the case for several days. No major scratching. Only a few micro scratches that you can only see at just the right angle in full lighting.
The grip won't scratch nearly as bad because the grippy "fins" keep the glossy surface which scratches easily, off the table, etc.
It's a good case but not something you want to use if you plan on keeping the phone in your pocket. It's very hard to remove from a pants pocket while sitting down!
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The grip won't scratch nearly as bad because the grippy "fins" keep the glossy surface which scratches easily, off the table, etc.
It's a good case but not something you want to use if you plan on keeping the phone in your pocket. It's very hard to remove from a pants pocket while sitting down!
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Lol, try impossible. You gotta like straighten yourself and then you do and end up lookin all down syndrome and ish
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Pure+ said:
Yeah that back did scratch fairly easy. That's the way it's always been with speck. But honestly what's worse, $30 case or $750 phone??
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but honestly there are similar case providing similar protection (maybe except the grip part) and cost <<$25 and definitely dont scratch that easily.
(http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-slim-armor.html)
which is better <<25$ or 30$ case which scratches preety darn easily?
i wont recommend this case to anyone.
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but honestly there are similar case providing similar protection (maybe except the grip part) and cost <<$25 and definitely dont scratch that easily.
(http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-slim-armor.html)
which is better <<25$ or 30$ case which scratches preety darn easily?
i wont recommend this case to anyone.
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If you had cared to finish reading you would've seen the multiple places in the thread that clearly state the fact that the case didn't scratch easily. On fact mine don't scratch aft at all other than the most minor of microscratches.
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I've got one. Like it a lot. Everything you've read is true. I could care less about the scratches, and haven't even looked as the case is dark, but that what a case if for, scratches. And each scratch is a reminder of the wonderful investment you made. And I've also got a wireless receiver comfortably in there.
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I had a Candyshell Grip on my M7 (and have one on my iPad Mini). I currently have a Spigen Slim Armor on my M8. Looking at your pics, the Candyshell Grip looks to be considerably thinner than the Slim Armor. Kind of makes me want one.
I have dropped my M8 with my Slim Armor. More like, threw it at the concrete, actually. I was pulling it from my pocket at the gas pump, bobbled it, and ended up whipping it at the ground in my attempt to save it. The case took some roadrash to the front lip, but I'm happy to say that it totally saved my phone. And the roadrash has actually become less noticeable over time.
I wonder how well the Speck would have done. I don't mean that to be condescending or to hijack your thread; I legitimately am curious.
That brings me to my next question.
Every, and I mean every, regular Candyshell I've owned has ended up doing the "pencil eraser" effect with the rubber. These weren't bootlegs, unless Speck themselves were selling bootlegs. My two Grip cases haven't seemed to have done this. Can you tell if yours is or is not doing this? The quick way to tell is to rub your finger along the lip. If it rubs off or even feels like a typical pencil eraser, it's gonna rub off.
Thanks!
I've just received this case and tbh I'm very happy with it. It feels just fantastic.
To answer the above question, I rubbed my nail along the rubber grips and there s no sign of chaffing whatsoever.
I also have the Spigen slim armor gunmetal (which I love), case mate tough naked and a few more cheap eBay knock ofs.
The Grip is by far my favourite. It's slimmer than the slim armor but not as slim as the naked tough.
If it helps anyone, lying face down on the front face, lip it's 13.2mm thick at the highest point of the grip case.
I just received this case in the mail and I'm already loving it. The case design is really nice. I have the black sapphire phone and received the frosted clear case. It matches really well, but it would probably have matched with the black much better. The clear case shows off the sexiness of the note 5. The branding on the case isn't too overwhelming. There's a P in the middle that is right between the words Samsung and Galaxy Note 5. It kind of looks perfect sitting there. It's also branded with Poetic near the bottom of the case. I kind of wish it wasn't there. Rather it had been clear instead. The name of the case, Affinity, is on the side of the case. The case is nice and grippy and it doesn't hurt the hands at all. The back X design looks like a normal design but it serves a purpose. The corners of the X are used for bumper protection and the lines running up and down the case is used to raise the phone from a flat surface a bit. Most of the cut outs are aligned pretty accurately, with the exception of the bottom speaker. The holes are not quite aligned. I don't think it will take away any sound quality but I'm a stickler for perfection sometimes and it bothered me a little. The frost on the sides of the case kind of takes away the silver metal trimming of the phone, but overall it's still a very nice case. I have had Poetic cases before and have never been disappointed. I can highly recommend them.
Mods please merge these threads.
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Mods please merge these threads.
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Do you find a need to ask to merge thread in every review?.. Everyone has the right to create their review and thread. Is not against xda rules if it bothers you keep scrolling...
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Do you find a need to ask to merge thread in every review?.. Everyone has the right to create their review and thread. Is not against xda rules if it bothers you keep scrolling...
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Even the manufacturers of some of these cases that everyone is reviewing here have asked to keep the reviews all in one thread. Just a thought to keep the clutter at a minimum. Also it makes it easier for people who are looking for a review of a case to read through one thread rather than 4 or 5 or 6 or more....
No one said you aren't entitled to your own review. Just don't know why you need your own thread to do so. [emoji53]
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I received mine as well and I like the build quality of this device. I will say that I recieved this case for free, but I will try to be as objective as I can about the case.
Protection:
Its a step above a TPU only plastic case, with clear material on this less likely contact areas to show off the phone, and black "rubberized" bumper integrated to give more structural protection. Where you might crack the corners on a tpu case, the bumper will protect the phone, offer better shock protection and most likely allow the case to survive some impacts. The bumper also crosses along the back of the case and is raised up a little so that the clear plastic doesnt touch the surface, reducing scratches. The bumper around the screen is raised above the device about 1mm or so, which will provide some additional screen protection. The buttons are sealed inside the bumper case, which is nice to prevent dust build up and also protect the switches from impact.
Look:
I got the black and clear. The clear plastic lets me see the good looks of the phone, and the bumper material gives the case a tougher look.
Function:
Buttons work normally, with no weirdness. The cutouts for the speakers dont seem to be ligned up with the holes on the speaker, but I cant tell if there really is any reduction in sound quality. The cut out for the stylus is open enough to not make it a pain to get the pen, without sacrificing protection, as far as I can tell. mini usb and headphones jacks are also easily reached.
The sides of the case along the sides has textured slashes that greatly improve the grip, which I really like. What I dont like is that compared to a slim case, you are adding some size to the width of the phone, but its definatly a trade off given the step up on protection vs a thinner plastic case, or none at all.
Last, wireless charging worked as normal. Reception for wifi and cell service was unaffected.
Whats good:
Step up in protection from a thin plain plastic case, build quality is great.
Whats not:
Makes the phone larger than naked or with a thin case. A tad heavier than one as well.
I would use this case mostly if I know the device is going to be in harsher conditions than day to day. I use a thin case for work, and I use no case at home.
Here's my review to keep things together and in one place
First off the case itself looks fantastic, perhaps a little light on my black phone but that is personal preference, because it is actually protective and not just a thing clean skin it does show and lightens the color overall. That said the design is good and actually looks nice, it has raised edges that are opaque that will help prevent the rest of the case from scratching and keep its looks.
I actually spent a good five days with the case before writing my review to see how it held up and I am very happy with it so far, I am likely going to keep it on for at least another week and then update this review, of course it may stay on longer than that but I often switch up cases so we will see. The ease of pushing buttons even compared to my Tech 21 case is very impressive.
Pros:
The buttons are very responsive, much more so than the other cases I have tried.
The amount of grip the case adds is great, yet it still slide in and out of my pocket easily.
It will draw looks, the phone already does on its own and this case mostly highlights its features.
Cons:
It would look better on a white note than a black one.
Nothing else I have found so far.
Yeah, received mine yesterday so opinion may change, but here it goes for my initial review.
So far this is one of my top favorite cases that I have. Not nearly as slippery as the Obliq Case that I ordered. The only thing I miss, and this is personal opinion, is a built in kickstand, but I also realize that can add a little on the cost. Either way though the flow and the grip of the case work fairly well.
Pros:
Less slick than the clear Obliq case which is nice considering the other one would just slide right on out of your pocket.
Has nice grip on the sides and the buttons work nicely as well.
Like the clear case with black
Cutouts are where they should be and work just fine
Cons:
None really, maybe a slight concern on being able to see any and all scratches the case gets, but that is what cases are for
One of the best
Here is my review of this case as well copied from Amazon after using the case for the past week.
This is one of the best cases I have used so far for the Note 5, and I have tried/used a lot of them.
Pros:
1. Protective without adding much bulk
2. Cut out for S Pen is perfect
3. Adds much needed grip to a slippery phone
4. Lets the beauty of the phone show through
Cons:
1. Hole cutouts for the speaker holes don't line up perfectly
This case really is a nice one, and for the price, you are getting a great case. I have the clear/black case, and really like the style that it adds to the phone. I have a slickwraps skin on the back of the phone, and it shows through nicely thanks to this design. I absolutely love the little grip edges that they put on this case. It maintains comfort in the hand, while adding some much needed grip. The cut out for the S-pen is ample and makes it very easy to press the clicking mechanism to get the pen out. What makes this case protective is what Poetic has done here with the corners of the case. The corners are nicely reinforced, and should provide some nice shock protection to the phone if it is ever dropped (I hope mine never is, but it is nice to have the protection.) The only real con I could find with this case is that for some reason, Poetic decided to make individual hole cutouts for the speaker section of the phone. For whatever reason though, those holes in the case do not line up with the speaker holes themselves and are off set from each other. Maybe Poetic should have just had one large cutout here for the speaker. Despite that mis-alignment however, the case does not seem to impede the sound at all.
Overall this case is a big win and I highly recommend it.
Disclaimer: I was provided this case by the manufacturer for review at no cost. However, this has not influenced my review in the slightest, and I do still highly recommend it.
How much actual width does it add to the device? I'm looking to get a Qi cradle for my car and need to know if it will work with this case on.
Someone give it a quick measure for me, please? Thanks in advance!
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I sent mine back, scratches just looking at the thing. Really a shame because I actually liked the case.
I don't know if this case has been reviewed yet or not but I just got it today. I had to find a case quick and it needed to be cheap since I don't know if I'll be getting the HTC 10 or LG G5. It also needed to be available for same day Amazon shipping since I couldn't go another day without a case. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to use this phone without a case but it's design makes it a little difficult for me. My palm is always touching the screen which causes some minor issues but my biggest complaint is while playing a game such as Trials Frontier. When playing a game like this, it starts to become uncomfortable after just 5 minutes of play. It's most likely due to the phones thin edges which are rounded but still sharp when holding it horizontally.
Anyway, this case fixed all of my issues. It still keeps the phone very thing but it provides just enough thickness to the edges to make the phone feel more comfortable when using. The case itself feels well made but I suppose there isn't much to screw up with a TPU case. All of the cutouts match up and the buttons stay very crisp. The case provides a nice grip without providing to much grip to where it becomes an issue sliding your phone in and out of your pockets. The actual fit of the case is very snug but it's still easy to remove. I suppose if you keep on removing it and installing it, there is a possibility it could become loose.
In regards to protection it's not going to work any miracles but I'm sure it would provide some kind of protection during drops. It's a super thin case that has the corners slightly raised. They are raised just enough to keep the display off of a hard surface if the phone falls face down or if you like keeping your phone face down on the table. These raised corners however only slightly sit above the front glass so dropping it on an uneven surface such as asphalt could have dire consequences. The back is no problem at all as the raised corners give the back glass more clearance.
If you're looking for a crystal clear super thin case that offers nice grip, decent protection and allows you to showcase this nice looking phone then you might be interested in it. If you care more about protection than the way your phone looks and feels then this probably isn't the case for you.
You can pick it up on Amazon for $12.99 (PRIME Eligible.)
Side Note: The Edge display keeps full functionality if that's important to you.
Where are all the "Real" pictures?
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Where are all the "Real" pictures?
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I did this late last night. I'll take some pictures today and add them.
i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.
Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007
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Does the back have texture? Does part of the phones glass back stick to it at all?
Also btw the sale on these cases (including the normal clear one) are still going on with the code SLICK007
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Yes. The back sides are textured. I also just removed it to see if it stuck and no it doesn't.
I don't know what kind of deal that coupon code gets you but it its $10 or less then I'd definitely get one. I needed the case same day shipped through Amazon Prime so I just paid full price.
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I also got one as well during the SD promo as well, Posted some pictures of it bellow and sorry if the quality is not up to par.
Just wanted to help out on the real pictures. It's fine I've been using the Spigen Tough Armor for now. Just wanted a clear one for home or if show of how nice the phone looks while still on case.
Thanks from the real pictures. I knew I was forgetting something today. My wife had me running around like a chicken with my head cut off today since we are having family over our house for Easter tomorrow.
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cmart4 said:
i bought 4 luvvitt cases when they were like $4-5 on slickdeals including this one. haven't opened this one yet, but will. thanks for the review.
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can you detail your opinions about the build and pros cons of the Luvvitt cases.
Bought sleek armor and aside from the lack of lip it seems like a nice low profile case with some protection. Just dont like the fact that the phone when face down with the case does not have enough lip to protect the screen.
The home button rest directly on the surface.Testing this out I caused micro scratches on the home button which is naturally a bit raised.
Would love pics and opinions on what yours are like...
Does anyone have this case? Please share photos or comments. I want to know if it is bulky and if the camera cutout scratches the back of the phone?
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Does anyone have this case? Please share photos or comments. I want to know if it is bulky and if the camera cutout scratches the back of the phone?
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I ran past this thread, and saw the case and thought it looked similar! I own one lol.
I have it sitting on my desk collecting dust, it definitely makes the phone thicker, but I guess that what the case is supposed to do. Camera cutout doesn't scratch, it's flush against the phone. My biggest pain with that case was the buttons, they weren't tacticle, the power button didn't click, it'd just rub and I wouldn't be able to tell if I had pressed it or not, etc. I wish they would have smoothed out the edges near the usb-c, kind of scrapes my pinkies when I text All 1st world problems for me!
Hope this helps!:good::highfive:
Hope this helps!
Yes very much! All my questions have been answered. The non tactile buttons are a big problem though! Thanks for the response!
Beard805 said:
I ran past this thread, and saw the case and thought it looked similar! I own one lol.
I have it sitting on my desk collecting dust, it definitely makes the phone thicker, but I guess that what the case is supposed to do. Camera cutout doesn't scratch, it's flush against the phone. My biggest pain with that case was the buttons, they weren't tacticle, the power button didn't click, it'd just rub and I wouldn't be able to tell if I had pressed it or not, etc. I wish they would have smoothed out the edges near the usb-c, kind of scrapes my pinkies when I text All 1st world problems for me!
Hope this helps!:good::highfive:
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do you think it's a better case than the rhino bump guard? I have the 5x with the rhino and it makes it a little wider but it offers good protection. but I wish it was a little bit slimer.
sah0724 said:
do you think it's a better case than the rhino bump guard? I have the 5x with the rhino and it makes it a little wider but it offers good protection. but I wish it was a little bit slimer.
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Believe it or not, I actually think the rhino looks a little thicker. I personally have never been a true believer of the bumper cases because of my own experiences; but I do think I'd take the supcase over the rhino. As much negative connotation I put on it, it's one of the better cases available for the Nexus 5X, in my opinion. If I were you and I had the option to use Supcase or Rhino? I'd choose the Supcase 10 out of 10 times, because it saved my phone numerous times.
Just my 2 cents!
thanks I held back on the ringke because the camera bump isn't out far enough to protect it from drops, while the rhino has its flaws its very strudy and strong and protects the phone well just the design and the bulk is a bit annoying, something slimer would be nice.
sah0724 said:
thanks I held back on the ringke because the camera bump isn't out far enough to protect it from drops, while the rhino has its flaws its very strudy and strong and protects the phone well just the design and the bulk is a bit annoying, something slimer would be nice.
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That's a good point, it's funny how they wouldn't make the bump higher considering that's one of the more important things to be protected
Beard805 said:
...My biggest pain with that case was the buttons, they weren't tacticle, the power button didn't click, it'd just rub and I wouldn't be able to tell if I had pressed it or not, etc.
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I had the same problem but what the guy does to a different case in this video made them much better but not perfect. Slit the sides of each button right in the seam but leave the top and bottom still attached.
I have this case too.. and yes the buttons!! I'm not quite sure what it does.. but if you just brush against the buttons while this case is on they'll activate whatever button it is. The main reason I use a case is because of the camera. I'm always afraid the lens will scratch but that could be an irrational fear.
Accidentally put the steam iron on top of my phone, thank God for the Supcase Unicorn Beetle! No harm to the phone!
I use it too. It's a very good case, with a good-looking skin and a high capacity of protection : I droped sometimes my phone and it has never been breaked.
Only bad thing is that tempered glass protectors don't fit with it. At least the ones that i tested.
MaxDim said:
Only bad thing is that tempered glass protectors don't fit with it. At least the ones that i tested.
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Mine fit really good. It's a Spiegen tempered glass protection
Atok_fr said:
Mine fit really good. It's a Spiegen tempered glass protection
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Unfortunately for me the delivery costs more than the protectors, unless i find some local retailer selling spigen stuff
I have been using this case since I got my 5x about a year ago, and I love it. I haven't had any issues with the button sensitivity, and it works great.
The case is a bit scratched up now, as I'm pretty heavy user with my phone (running cabling thru ceilings & using it as a flashlight etc), but the camera is scratch free, and so is the screen. I use it without a screen protector, as the only time I've had screen cracks with other phones have always been sideways impact, which this case protects against.
My Fiance also has a Supcase on her LG G3, and it looks a little different that this one, but protects it great. I would def buy these again.