I've been thinking about the Unicorn Beetle Pro or the I Blason Magma case which are both the same company.
So which one is better? I've had Beetles before but this Magma series is new.
The Magma looks to offer beefer protection.
Also, how is the built in screen protector? I had the supcase before, but I know the curved glass they use a different type of plastic.
I've read about some of the Defender problems with drops with the Note 8 and screen shattering. That is what I currently use.
I can't do any sort of comparison to the i-Blaison case since I have no experience with it, but I've been using the Unicorn Beetle Pro since I picked my Note 8 up on Monday and I love everything about it except the built-in screen protector.
The grip is nice, the case distributes the bulk right where I'd most want it (top and bottom lips, padded corners, etc.) /keeps the right areas slim, and I've grown to kind of like it looks-wise.
The built-in protector has been a mixed bag to put it mildly. I've had instances where you can tell it was adhering nicely to the screen and touch sensitivity felt good (I've yet to use the phone sans case so I, probably thankfully; don't have the feel of that as a point of comparison either) but for the most part I've had tons of response issues and I have to apply pressure a lot/swipe a finger along the screen to get the two surfaces closer. I'll be buying a separate screen protector and popping this one out within the next couple of days, no question.
The included belt clip doesn't turn into a kickstand unfortunately but I am able to rotate it and use it like one on flat surfaces. Been doing it all week at work and it's good enough for me.
Gordonson said:
I can't do any sort of comparison to the i-Blaison case since I have no experience with it, but I've been using the Unicorn Beetle Pro since I picked my Note 8 up on Monday and I love everything about it except the built-in screen protector.
The grip is nice, the case distributes the bulk right where I'd most want it (top and bottom lips, padded corners, etc.) /keeps the right areas slim, and I've grown to kind of like it looks-wise.
The built-in protector has been a mixed bag to put it mildly. I've had instances where you can tell it was adhering nicely to the screen and touch sensitivity felt good (I've yet to use the phone sans case so I, probably thankfully; don't have the feel of that as a point of comparison either) but for the most part I've had tons of response issues and I have to apply pressure a lot/swipe a finger along the screen to get the two surfaces closer. I'll be buying a separate screen protector and popping this one out within the next couple of days, no question.
The included belt clip doesn't turn into a kickstand unfortunately but I am able to rotate it and use it like one on flat surfaces. Been doing it all week at work and it's good enough for me.
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It sounds similar to the issues with the s7 edge Defender case I had. Due to the curved glass they used a different material. It was a tight fir to the glass and didn't allow any dirt in. However, it had response issues when typing that drove me nuts.
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Hi All,
Received my Note 5 today along with the Spigen Thin Fit case. It's $14.99 on their website but $10.99 on their eBay store and you get a free 3-pack of Crystal screen protectors.
I used this case with the iPhone 6+ and wanted to point out a few similarities and few differences. Obviously this kind of case is designed to provide minimal protection. If anything, it's more to just protect the back from scratches. It's a soft-feel matte finish that's cool to the touch and comfortable to hold. Unlike the iPhone version of this case (that protected the sides and left the top / bottom completely exposed) this has the top and bottom covered with cutouts for ports, pen, etc.
The case is thick enough that it protects the camera bulge from touching a surface and if you lay it face down, there's just barely enough clearance so the screen doesn't touch. If you were to get a glass screen protector, me thinks it would touch the screen. But I'm not a fan of laying my phone face down. There are some curiously placed cutouts at the four corners of the phone. I'm assuming it's so the case can flex a little and let the phone slip inside. I will point out that it makes the S-Pen pretty difficult to get out. There's enough room to click so it pops out, but still difficult unless you have long fingernails. Worth mentioning.
If anyone wants pictures, let me know. Don't work for Spigen just like their products and thought I'd share.
thanks. good info about the sPen. that would bother me.
Got mine too, this case is a fingerprint/smudge/oil magnet. However the soft touch feels nice and grippy.
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No matter how hard I look for covers, I just can't find any cover to adequately protect both the phone and it's screen sides.
The cases I found so far seems to either adequately protect the phone (Samsung's Protective Stand Cover is the best I found so far but won't adequately protect the sides, what if the surface is not flat?) or questionably adequately protect the screen (wallet type covers like Spigen Wallet S, Samsung official LED Cover and more).
Is there any case that would adequately protect both the phone and its sides?
If not, what would protect it the best?
Maybe I am wrong but I don't think I can rely on screen protectors, they've failed me in the past.
Thanks!
I am doing a search for cases with raised edges. The only decent one I have found so far is Encased Rebel. Don't listen to excuses like "raised edges would decrease edge function". Ask for proof that case edges are indeed raised. The Rebel has edges raised like half a milimeter above the screen. Not much but it is the most I found so far. With a glass screen protector (Whitestone) it is not raised anymore but almost level with the "screen". All the rest I tried leave edges exposed.
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I am doing a search for cases with raised edges. The only decent one I have found so far is Encased Rebel. Don't listen to excuses like "raised edges would decrease edge function". Ask for proof that case edges are indeed raised. The Rebel has edges raised like half a milimeter above the screen. Not much but it is the most I found so far. With a glass screen protector (Whitestone) it is not raised anymore but almost level with the "screen". All the rest I tried leave edges exposed.
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This is the first case I saw with raised lips on all edges, It doesn't really look good, is there any other option?
Do you think that wallet cases may do the job?
EDIT: btw, the buttons of the Encased Rebel case aren't good at all.
I haven't found another option yet. Waiting for another case, then I will give up and let the perfect one find me. To me it looks good enough and I don't mind the buttons too much.
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No matter how hard I look for covers, I just can't find any cover to adequately protect both the phone and it's screen sides.
The cases I found so far seems to either adequately protect the phone (Samsung's Protective Stand Cover is the best I found so far but won't adequately protect the sides, what if the surface is not flat?) or questionably adequately protect the screen (wallet type covers like Spigen Wallet S, Samsung official LED Cover and more).
Is there any case that would adequately protect both the phone and its sides?
If not, what would protect it the best?
Maybe I am wrong but I don't think I can rely on screen protectors, they've failed me in the past.
Thanks!
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This: https://www.spigen.com/collections/galaxy-note-8/products/galaxy-note-8-case-rugged-crystal
i just want to stay in this thread. i would happily give up edge functions to have a lip that protects the screen along the sides. i just wish there was an option that was also considered "slim" not a fan of bulky cases, let alone bulky cases on a phone this large.
I did you guys a favor and ordered every note 8 case I could find that: *did* look like it might protect the edges and *did not* make me cover the glass or various ports.
I tried:
Spigen Tough Armor
Encased Rebel
TILL Knight Armor
WallSkiN Turtle
Zizo Static
Zizo Bolt
- The Encased Rebel is the only one that truly comes up above the edges at all.
- I had read that some of these tougher cases can break the phone just putting them on, so I was SUPER careful applying each of them... and I could see that if one were not careful, some of them would put a LOT of pressure on the phone during installation. Because of the way the hard shell part of this case comes in two pieces, it did not scare me putting the thing on - yet the hard part does stay well attached to the rubbery bit once you have it on right the first time.
- I don't have a problem with the buttons on mine, but I am careful to make sure the case's button bits are properly seated over the actual phone buttons. If you just slap that baby on, you may have a problem.
- The case isn't bulky
- Cordless charging works fine with this case
Last week I dropped my newly "encased" phone hard while running and while the corner of the hardcase broke, the phone was fine... I called that a win for now and just ordered another one.
AS for how it looks - I love purple EXCEPT for this particular color of purple. I tried to order the navy one but it is sold out. I can imagine that either the navy or black would look pretty good, but my husband has the same phone in a black case so ... I'm sticking with the somewhat lame purple for now - in order to keep peace in our little cellular community.
I figure in a few months I'll do another search to see if a different manufacturer has served this obvious need.
Thank you to @notefreak for your recommendation.
Got the N8 last week. I'm still looking for a good case that would give decent protection - not a fan of the tank cases. From the reads so far - the Patchworks have done a good job wrt to the N8.
Get Rhino shield. I have dropped a couple of times and it really protects my phone from all sides.
Search for venoro rugged note 8 case on amazon. This case definitely protects the sides of the note 8 but it makes it bigger. It doesn't go above the screen but it is quite a bit wider at the sides. It is a bit slippery on the back also. When you get it, it seems pretty cheap and seems like it would not go together correctly. When you snap it together with the phone in it is when it feels sturdier. Cheap.
Just take care of your phone and don't user it like a hook for climbing. I recommend the one provided when you buy the phone.
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Get Rhino shield. I have dropped a couple of times and it really protects my phone from all sides.
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Having to. Dropped it one time, device is fine. What i don't like is how the buttons feel and work. Could be better.
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Ghostek ultrafit 2. I have had Ghostek for my Note 7, S7 Edge and now my Note 8. They are the only case I could find that actually has the sides that come up higher than the display. Buttons and everything works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Ghostek-Covert-Samsung-Galaxy-Military/dp/B0753N93M1/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522688607&sr=8-4&keywords=ghostek+note+8
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Any users of this case in this forum? Would you recommend it? Is there a lip above the screen and around the camera for protection?
I use this case with my old Mi5 and have no complaints, fits perfectly, the material is sturdy and feel good in the hands and after 2 years of use it looks like new.
I am considering buying one for my Poco but I think MOFI's case with fabric cover looks better.
Weak Protection.
Thanks for the feedback! Though, no one seems to have answered my question regarding the lip.
If u are talking about this case (https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32919923124.html) then I have used it for 6 months its well built but exposes the top and bottom of the phone, I usually handle my phone pretty well and dont drop it but once I dropped it from approx 3-4ft on marble floor nothing happened to the case or the phone. Talking about the lip there is none, while resting the phone on the table the screen touches the table and there is no gap so my advice is to use a tempered glass along with this case.
I just bought the black one and I'm pretty satisfied. Quality is what you'd expect from Nillkin, top notch. Protection is weak though, and I'm worried if I drop the phone with this case on compared to if I was using the Spigen Rugged Armor. Nevertheless, it is really slim. The Spigen one was so damn bulky and heavy it was painful to use for extended periods of time. There is a bump around the camera module, though no lip in front of the display. Still, can recommend this one to anyone looking for a minimalist and slim case.
It seems everybody is looking for that perfect case for their device. Well, I am one of them and unfortunately the tab S6 doesn't have many options right now, but it doesn't matter because I found the best.
Spigen Rugged Armor is much better than the flip case I had from before, which was just like the samsung flip cover. The way the Spigen holds the pen is in my opinion better. It basically grips the pen just enough it wont easily fall off, so it isnt reliant 100% on the magnet to stay attached to the tablet. The way to remove the pen is to slide it in and out which honestly feels way more natural than opening and closing, while trying to alight the pen into the cutout for it, in the Samsung flip case.
Another thing that is better is that when using it in hand the tablet no longer has that flap for the stand of the flip cover cases, which gets annoying when holding and less comfortable. With this case you have a much more comfortable and solid grip on the device. It has a smooth matte feel, which is nice to hold.
Another plus for this case is the fitment is spot on. There is literally zero play in the case it feels like a hard rubber skin on the phone because it fits so well.
Here it is on amazon. I am not affiliated with the company in anyway, just thought I would give a shoutout to a well made product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z8J8444/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks great; no magnets, very grippy.
Thanks!
This one looks good but I gotta have a kickstand. I went with this one from poetic and it's almost flawless. I removed the built in screen protector and went with a glass one instead. Looks very good too. Guy at work the other day asked me about it and said "I didn't know they have LifeProof cases fort the tab 6 yet?!"
https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Full-Body-Shockproof-Protective-Revolution/dp/B07XB3NL36
Shoot guys, actually after using this case for a few days now I noticed a critical flaw. Since the pen holder on this case protrudes so much, when I am writing/drawing on the tablet in portrait mode, while resting my right forearm on the bottom of the tablet, it literally lifts the tablet in the air since it is not perfectly flat. My flip cover case does not have this issue probably because the cover behind it offsets the difference enough to not wobble.
I have the Spigen rugged armour case for Oneplus 5 previously, and this case felt more premium and more sturdy right out of the box. It feels denser as well but it is still TPU so it's still flexible; the design/aesthetics are more refined than the liquid air cases from previous years, offering the same minimalist low profile stealth look. I have to add that the case does add a little more heft to the phone overall, but does not add much bulk.
I've always liked the feel of the Apple silicone cases on my friends' Iphones, and the patterned back on this case feels like a close second. It feels smooth and sleek but does not help in adding friction/grip when holding it on the palm. Rather, the bulk of the gripiness of the case rests on the newly designed grooved sides, which allows more purchase on the fingers/palm.
Camera and screen lip protection is functionally minimal, ensuring that the camera and screen not touch the surface of the table when placed down and not interfere with daily usage such as swiping in from the side of the screen for back gesturing on the new Android 10. I find the corners and edges of this case to be soft and rounded, making it a rather comfortable experience holding the phone at all angles, even against the ear for phone calls.
Now the rest of the details can be expected of Spigen cases like the clicky buttons, easy access to the alert slider and accurate cut outs for the ports and microphones.
To sum up, if you are looking for a case that promises to provide both drop protection, adds little bulk in the process, and fits your 7T like a glove, I can recommend this case. Will update this review later if I find anything noteworthy to add.
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I like the look of this one the most among the Spigen lineup.
Do you have the official screen protector? The other Spigens were confirmed to be not compatible
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I like the look of this one the most among the Spigen lineup.
Do you have the official screen protector? The other Spigens were confirmed to be not compatible
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Yeah you're right to ask, the official tgsp is not compatible with the liquid air and rugged armor cases.
Case looks very minimal and sleek liked it.
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Not sure why Spigen puts out case after case after case that is not compatible with most screen protectors. My first OP phone was the OP5, and this goes back at least that far. I really liked Spigen cases when I was rocking a Google Nexus, but alas I have passed on them for as long as I have been a OP owner. Really disappointing cause others seem capable of designing correctly for this phone.
Using this case since day one with that phone and the original OnePlus screenprotector installed as delivered and got no problems in any way. So many reports claiming about the compatibility, but tried it because of the slim and sleek design and many good experiences with Spigen in the past. Got no regrets till now. It's just a bit more slippery to me as others. Using it for 3.5 months 24/7 and dropped it hard twice with no damages.
has anyone found any glass that works with this case, it even pushed up the corner of the stock tpu protector
Skinpipe said:
has anyone found any glass that works with this case, it even pushed up the corner of the stock tpu protector
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Same question, any help? Thanks!
Skinpipe said:
has anyone found any glass that works with this case, it even pushed up the corner of the stock tpu protector
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Same question, any help? Thanks!
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Nillkin CP+ Pro (with covered selfie lens) is the only one that fits because the corners have the wrong radius.