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Case that fits, adds protection and doesn't look too bad?

Sent in my phone because the charging port stopped working, and I'd like to buy a new case for my m8.
I am looking for something that looks decent and adds protection, with support for a tempered glass screen protectors.
I had a spigen case before this for a few months and the back is already scratched and looks very unappealing now.
Does anybody have recommendations?

I've always been a fan of UAG cases aka urban armor gear http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/.
Every so often they have specials going on as well.

I've been very happy with my Trident Aegis case. $20 on Amazon and offers excellent protection. I've dropped my phone several times and the case has held up well. I've had it nearly a year now with no issues.

Excessiveidling said:
I've always been a fan of UAG cases aka urban armor gear http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/.
Every so often they have specials going on as well.
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This, I love my UAG case.

I have a ringke slim case black matte one from amazon... Been using it for a few months and works amazing! Catches mad oil though but one wipe and its clean

Otterbox symmetry
Check out the Amazon reviews.

I bought and reviewed 3 cases here in my post. I've since then ditched the dilex as it seems a bit bulky and have switched over to a black supcase unicorn beetle with a red body since i was replacing the usb/3.5mm board on my phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2728080 I hope that might be some help to you.

spigen hybrid. transparent, great materials, very strong

Yup, i think UAG has one of the nicest looking tough case out there.

Any cases like this

I had this case on my s6 edge (caseology waterfall) but they don't offer this case on the note 5
http://imgur.com/mS7xC3x
http://imgur.com/ISJsSzf
http://imgur.com/zel80Qc
I want something protective for a drop that's not too thick and either has a clear back or nice design
I've liked these cases but If any of you have reviews on them
Ghostek cloak
Ulak nutcandy
obliq naked shield
Tech21 evo check
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0145...+ballistic&dpPl=1&dpID=41DYKqJC1nL&ref=plSrch

GreeleyXda said:
I had this case on my s6 edge (caseology waterfall) but they don't offer this case on the note 5
http://imgur.com/mS7xC3x
http://imgur.com/ISJsSzf
http://imgur.com/zel80Qc
I want something protective for a drop that's not too thick and either has a clear back or nice design
I've liked these cases but If any of you have reviews on them
Ghostek cloak
Ulak nutcandy
obliq naked shield
Tech21 evo check
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0145...+ballistic&dpPl=1&dpID=41DYKqJC1nL&ref=plSrch
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You are looking for this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...neo+hybrid+crystal&sprefix=note+5+neo,aps,134

Lancerz said:
You are looking for this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...neo+hybrid+crystal&sprefix=note+5+neo,aps,134
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Just received this one from Amazon today. It's pretty good, but it would be better with a black TPU instead of clear TPU. The clear TPU means you can see the actual buttons on the phone under the metal buttons of the case. It looks really weird and clumsy.
Other than that, it's a pretty solid case. I really wanted a Neo Hybrid EX, but Spigen told me they weren't making one.

KWoods41 said:
Just received this one from Amazon today. It's pretty good, but it would be better with a black TPU instead of clear TPU. The clear TPU means you can see the actual buttons on the phone under the metal buttons of the case. It looks really weird and clumsy.
Other than that, it's a pretty solid case. I really wanted a Neo Hybrid EX, but Spigen told me they weren't making one.
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Yeah I ordered the neo hybrid carbon fiber one myself
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I don't like spigen quality

I picked this one up and so far have been pretty happy with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013D247KU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
GreeleyXda said:
I had this case on my s6 edge (caseology waterfall) but they don't offer this case on the note 5
http://imgur.com/mS7xC3x
http://imgur.com/ISJsSzf
http://imgur.com/zel80Qc
I want something protective for a drop that's not too thick and either has a clear back or nice design
I've liked these cases but If any of you have reviews on them
Ghostek cloak
Ulak nutcandy
obliq naked shield
Tech21 evo check
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0145...+ballistic&dpPl=1&dpID=41DYKqJC1nL&ref=plSrch
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GreeleyXda said:
I had this case on my s6 edge (caseology waterfall) but they don't offer this case on the note 5
http://imgur.com/mS7xC3x
http://imgur.com/ISJsSzf
http://imgur.com/zel80Qc
I want something protective for a drop that's not too thick and either has a clear back or nice design
I've liked these cases but If any of you have reviews on them
Ghostek cloak
Ulak nutcandy
obliq naked shield
Tech21 evo check
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0145...+ballistic&dpPl=1&dpID=41DYKqJC1nL&ref=plSrch
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Thank your sharing. It's not a good price for a phone case, but it looks high quality and protective. I'll give a shot only if it gets good reviews.

I am currently attracted by phone cases made by the company call Design Skin. You can search it on Amazon. They have really nice cases. I saw lots of thin cases with great protection functions. Hope this helped~!

What cases are you guys using for soft gold op3?

Just ordered mine. I suck at visualizing so idk what case to order. What cases are you guys using? Pictures would be helpful

I didn't order yet.
But I could imagine the golf Nillkin case would look nice. (if the gold color is a good one)
http://www.oneplus-shop.de/nillkin-frosted-shield-gold-oneplus-3.html

Oneplus Bamboo Case will fit it very well,
Here's mine :

Spigen Neo Hybrid and Rugged Armor cases, I'm constantly switching between the two from week to week. I think I like the Neo Hybrid a bit better, it seems that the plastic bumper 'ring' would give a bit more protection than just the Rugged Armor case alone, I think the cases are otherwise about the same in terms of material.

i bought the Poetic Affinity case Clear/Clear, so the phone has protection and show off the gold and beauty of the phone at the same time. it looks great, i don't have a picture of my phone by there are some on Amazon.
OnePlus 3 Case, POETIC Affinity Series Premium Thin/No Bulk/Clear/Dual material Protective Bumper Case for OnePlus 3 (2016) Clear/Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H63QGQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uYBXxb43VG6KX

golden Nillkin case
Polarfuchs said:
I didn't order yet.
But I could imagine the golf Nillkin case would look nice. (if the gold color is a good one)
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I have this one you posted and to me it looks right. It's a good match to our golden beauty.

Nillkin nature case

Polarfuchs said:
I didn't order yet.
But I could imagine the golf Nillkin case would look nice. (if the gold color is a good one)
http://www.oneplus-shop.de/nillkin-frosted-shield-gold-oneplus-3.html
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I bought that one too from china.. I already have the black and red one... pretty nice cases. Very good Quality and feels really really good

I'm using the Clear/Black Poetic Affinity Case which I got from Amazon UK. Fits very well and has excellent grip at the sides. Looks good as well.
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Best Thin Cases

Has anyone tried some new thin cases? The Note 8 is a slim sexy phone. It sucks to put it in a thick bulky case. Show us what y'all have in thin cases.

I bought these 3
The first one was from Best Buy and I like it alot and its the one I use the most. Nothing fancy just a thin case TPU soft in the hands.
The second one I got off of eBay it's blue with a clear acrylic back. Don't get that one the cut out for the finger print scanner is to small. I cut it out some more to make it work. It's a ok case if you don't mind cutting it yourself.
The third one is from Ghostek it's 40 dollars it has a aluminum frame and a acrylic clear back. It's still a little thick for me but a damn well built case. I did not even use it I am going to sell this one.

Spigen Rugged Armor Galaxy Note 8 Case with Resilient Shock Absorption and Carbon Fiber Design for Galaxy Note 8 (2017) - Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RWJ6Z7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RbMWzbVF122YH
I've used this on my s7e & Axon 7 and loved it. Bought it for my note 8. Should receive today. It is a thin case. I've dropped my s7e many times on concrete and it survived.

tolymatev said:
Spigen Rugged Armor Galaxy Note 8 Case with Resilient Shock Absorption and Carbon Fiber Design for Galaxy Note 8 (2017) - Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073RWJ6Z7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RbMWzbVF122YH
I've used this on my s7e & Axon 7 and loved it. Bought it for my note 8. Should receive today. It is a thin case. I've dropped my s7e many times on concrete and it survived.
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Yeah I had one of these on my V20.

I've bought a few cases across the last week.
I personally prefer the thin fit from spigen
It has a nice slightly rubberised hard finish and the case itself keeps the phone feeling nice and thin
Supports spigen screen protector and the awful glass one I've tried... I'm going to plunge and buy the dome glass protector so here's hoping that fits too

Ry2mkk said:
I've bought a few cases across the last week.
I personally prefer the thin fit from spigen
It has a nice slightly rubberised hard finish and the case itself keeps the phone feeling nice and thin
Supports spigen screen protector and the awful glass one I've tried... I'm going to plunge and buy the dome glass protector so here's hoping that fits too
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I was looking at that Spigen but I did not like the corners. How they have a crack in them. I thought more dust would get in and not as good drop protection.

jason504 said:
I was looking at that Spigen but I did not like the corners. How they have a crack in them. I thought more dust would get in and not as good drop protection.
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It wouldn't be as good as the bigger cases but I don't think it would do that badly... Spigen make good cases.
Yeah the sides I don't really notice.. Its probably one of only types of case out currently like this, the rest are a little bigger and bulky

Ry2mkk said:
It wouldn't be as good as the bigger cases but I don't think it would do that badly... Spigen make good cases.
Yeah the sides I don't really notice.. Its probably one of only types of case out currently like this, the rest are a little bigger and bulky
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I might get on and check it out. Thanks

I have that spigen
case in black I love it I have used that style case on every phone I've had in the last 4 years never had a problem with it
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I have the Spigen Liquid Crystal case and it is pretty good.
However the Samsung Clear Cover Case is far superior and you don't even notice it is there

Something about clear cases that I don't like. On the sides it looks weird. I have a clear one but it's just clear on the back the sides are colored.

Ry2mkk said:
I've bought a few cases across the last week.
I personally prefer the thin fit from spigen
It has a nice slightly rubberised hard finish and the case itself keeps the phone feeling nice and thin
Supports spigen screen protector and the awful glass one I've tried... I'm going to plunge and buy the dome glass protector so here's hoping that fits too
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It fits with dome glass. Just got done installing mine. Lots of room.

I just bought like 3 more cases. When they get in I will tell yall about them. I have never bought as many cases for a phone in my life. I have been using my phone today without a case. Man it feels good to use this phone without a case. But I know one drop its gone. Also if you keep putting it down the back will get scratched up.

jason504 said:
Has anyone tried some new thin cases? The Note 8 is a slim sexy phone. It sucks to put it in a thick bulky case. Show us what y'all have in thin cases.
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I have mine in the Samsung view case, pretty cool
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Otterbox symmetry. The best and slim.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Ok here is two more that came in today. Both are so so.
The first on I got off of ebay. They made it sound like the end caps were metal. Which they are not they are cheap looking plastic. But it's ok
The second one I got from Amazon. I like it but don't think it has much drop protection. Thin thin thin.

I got the Spigen Neo Hybrid, I am very happy with it so far. The tpu layer is stiffer than most tpu layers I've used before, which feels nice, and the metal trim, while thin and a bit more pliant than I would prefer, looks great. Fortunately I haven't dropped it, but it feels like it would survive most reasonable falls. It's much thinner than my wife's otter box commuter and only $15 on amazon.

I got the Spigen ultra hybrid crystal clear case, and I live it. Have bought these before, they don't yellow and last a long time. Great for letting my dbrand Dragon skin show !!
Sent from my Galaxy Note8 using XDA Labs

I have this one as my daily car and I love it.
MYRIANN ZY9143 Case, Ultra Clear Scratch Resistant, Drop Protection Premium Thin and Lightweight with Air Hybrid TPU Bumper Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WTL83W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Pr.Xzb1M7P8ET

ShrekOpher said:
I have this one as my daily car and I love it.
MYRIANN ZY9143 Case, Ultra Clear Scratch Resistant, Drop Protection Premium Thin and Lightweight with Air Hybrid TPU Bumper Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WTL83W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Pr.Xzb1M7P8ET
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I have that one does your finger print scaner work with that case? I had to cut mine out a little.

Accessories Cases - Which One?

I normally buy an OEM case for my phones but so far I am not over taken by the offerings on the Google store.
So do you normally get a case for your phone? If so which one?
Or do you not bother with a case and just go "vanilla"?
Let me know your thoughts and if you can lets see some pictures of your case if you have one.

I usually just get the google case. Don't go "vanilla". If you drop it you'll probably have to pay more than triple of what the case just cost from the beginning.

pixelguy5555 said:
I usually just get the google case. Don't go "vanilla". If you drop it you'll probably have to pay more than triple of what the case just cost from the beginning.
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I normally go for a OEM case (Google one) but they do not seem to have anything that appeals to me this year.
I will not being vanilla though and will get case eventually.

I went with this case: Here
and these screen protectors: Here

rossbeck said:
I went with this case: Here
and these screen protectors: Here
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You case link just give a big long search list.

I got a Caseology https://www.caseologycases.com/products/nano-pop-4 and a screen protector for the front and back camera from Amazon

Keith W said:
You case link just give a big long search list.
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Not sure what to tell you... works for me. Its a Caseology Athlex.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z5SZDF4

I see what you did there

Is there any chance you guys can post the weight of your cases? This is the one I ordered. I'll post its weight when it arrives. Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B94CXSQM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3NV7HCBX4ZLVT&psc=1

I ordered these two on Friday. The thin one for everyday use, and thick one for when I'm going to be out doing something hardy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZY9G76M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFQH2F34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Spigen Liquid Air now and probably will buy a Matte Black dbrand Grip later. I bought a black leather skin with my Pixel 6 Grip case, but the skin it's so thin and isn't very durable. The Grip case itself is great.

I went with the Caseology Athlex. I am a bit hard on phones, so I will probably get a UAG case as well if/when they come out with some more selection than the Scout. They always have my favorite cases as they offer good protection with a slim profile.
Edit: I cancelled my order and ordered the UAG Scout...
Amazon.com
and these screen protectors....
Amazon.com
I don't like the notch for the camera, but it has the oleo-phobic coating.

I have been really happy with the "Poetic" cases from Amazon. They started copying the Supcase Unicorn Beetle's and now design their own. Excellent protection. I also had an issue with one and they sent me 2 for free with no hassle.
Poetic Revolution Series Case for Google Pixel 7 5G, Built-in Screen Protector Work with Fingerprint ID, Full Body Rugged Shockproof Protective Cover Case with Kickstand, Black https://a.co/d/4q5QpbR

gorilla p said:
I have been really happy with the "Poetic" cases from Amazon. They started copying the Supcase Unicorn Beetle's and now design their own. Excellent protection. I also had an issue with one and they sent me 2 for free with no hassle.
Poetic Revolution Series Case for Google Pixel 7 5G, Built-in Screen Protector Work with Fingerprint ID, Full Body Rugged Shockproof Protective Cover Case with Kickstand, Black https://a.co/d/4q5QpbR
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How much thickness does the case and screen add on?

Quite a bit. That model is not petite.

Are there any cases with inbuilt stands besides Spigen and the cheap aliexpress options?
I'm unfamiliar with the 'Poetic Revolution' cases - are they as durable as Spigen?

I'm getting a Gadgetsdhieldz screen guard and Spigen Thin Fit Case! Hope this will be a good fit...

Caseology Parallax looks and feels great on this device, if anyone is curious about one. I've always been a Spigen user, but the grip and colorway on this case have won me over.

Ordered the Spigen rugged case and glass protector off Amazon.

I got a Spigen Thin Fit Case in black for now.
The case may well change in the coming weeks.