So I got the Nillkin Frosted case and XD CP+ Max screen protector, here is the review.
The case color is nice, similar to the blue that is on the phone, so it fits well. Case is thin, textured on the back and side which makes it very comfortable on the hand, it's lightweight as well which is good. As with you expect from a thin lightweight case like this, protection won't be much, it'll save you from a short fall but nothing Mil grade protection here, no complaints.
The camera protection clearance is actually quite good, considerably more than the plastic one that comes with the phone, very happy with this.
The only Con is that when used with the same brand tempered glass, the lip sits lower than the screen protector which means don't lay the phone face down on scratching surfaces.
Now on to the screen protector. Very nicely made, heavy, good touch experience, no problem with fingerprints(you will have to re-enroll prints for best exp).
The application is a breeze, just lay it down, don't even have to apply any pressure and the adhesive will stick, removing bubbles is easy too. I left 1 small dust particle somehow and now it's visible on the screen, don't know if that will annoy me or not, might have to reapply it or use the 2nd one that I bought. This is totally my fault though. The edges of the screen will be covered just a little bit, but I don't see any problems with that, everything displays fine in full, the tiny edges covered don't make any difference once you got used to it.
So to sum up. Happy with the case. Very happy with the protector.
I'll probably wait for a nice sturdy case from some US brand to replace this one though, lip protection isn't enough.
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Great review, one thing I was wondering, any chance of weighing the case? I was considering the official oneplus Karbon case, that weighs only 13 grams, but costs a lot more, I know that Niikin cases are good quality at the right price...
Do you know how much the case weighs?
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Great review, one thing I was wondering, any chance of weighing the case? I was considering the official oneplus Karbon case, that weighs only 13 grams, but costs a lot more, I know that Niikin cases are good quality at the right price...
Do you know how much the case weighs?
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no. I don't have that kind of scale to weight it properly. It's real light, it's equal to the clear case that comes with the phone at best, if not lighter.
And seeing pictures on the Karbon case I don't think they differ much in terms of protection, this one got more grip for sure. Also in the blue color very closely matched with the phone color if you have the glacier blue
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no. I don't have that kind of scale to weight it properly. It's real light, it's equal to the clear case that comes with the phone at best, if not lighter.
And seeing pictures on the Karbon case I don't think they differ much in terms of protection, this one got more grip for sure. Also in the blue color very closely matched with the phone color if you have the glacier blue
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I have the same colour of 7t , I must admit I tend to like black cases, they Karbon case is only 13grams, which is very light, I did ask on Amazon with regards to the case the weight of the Nillkin frosted case and the seller said it weighed 21gram....still nice and light, but I find the 7t a tad heavy with my current case on which is nice and protective, but weighs 32grams, I like my case etc, but the weight is kinda heavy in the hand.
I have ordered the Nillkin case from eBay from a Chinese supplier, so bit of a waiting time, but great value at only £5.40 delivered.
I am a bit unsure about spending £27.95 on the official Karbon case for the 7t, but I do know they are quiality feel in the hand.
I have had Nillkin cases in the past and I have always found them to be good quality, I shall confirm the cases weight once it arrives.
I just got this case from AliExpress for 3.5$, it's a beautiful case. Fits the 7T perfectly and cutouts are perfect too.
Does the tempered glass border cover portion of the screen?
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Does the tempered glass border cover portion of the screen?
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yes it does. And more than the official glass. If you can get it and can afford it I'd still recommend official. But this one does a fine job
This is the case that was super, super slippery when I tried it. Damn near dropped my phone because of it. Sent it back.
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This is the case that was super, super slippery when I tried it. Damn near dropped my phone because of it. Sent it back.
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really? Defo not to me, it has textured surface on the whole back and also on the sides, no way it's slippery. Maybe you got a different version, check my pictures
Can you add a picture of the camera bump with the case on? I use it on my Pocophone and love it, but I already ordered the 7T and want to see If i order one for it.
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yes it does. And more than the official glass. If you can get it and can afford it I'd still recommend official. But this one does a fine job
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Why can't they make a completely transparent one without black borders? All screen guards these days come with those ugly borders.
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Why can't they make a completely transparent one without black borders? All screen guards these days come with those ugly borders.
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Because they actually don't stick to the edges. The shape of the screen makes it impossible for the protector to stick correctly and it makes appear some areas which are not in contact to the screen. The black parts are actually not sticking.
What I am waiting for from Nillkin is the Nature case. Because of the Gray variant. I have the Frosted Silver variant. Even though I liked the free case inside the box... it makes the phone a lot more frosted white. Especially on the sides. If only OnePlus provided the smoke gray color just like on OnePlus 6T, It would've been perfect.
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Just got my Rearth Ringke case for the Nexus S.
Aqua Black in color which is transparent.
Background: I purchased the Best Buy Platinum Series Combo Case (rebranded Seidio Innocase Surface) when I first bought my Nexus S on release date Dec. 16, 2010.
Unfortunately because of the curvature of the Nexus S, this case isn't as high quality as Seidio's previous Innocases for other phones. I've stopped using it and only use the Sprint-Clip Holster along with other cases. Here is my post (just pictures) about the Platinum/Seidio case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875231
In looking for other cases, I purchased a really cheap TPU style case on eBay, and have been using it. I'm ok with it, but there are some issues that I do not like (volume/power buttons are flush and hard to push/find).
Review: Received the Rearth Ringke case today for my Nexus s.
Packaging was great. Sturdy box, mailed from Louisiana. The actual packaging for the case is nice too.
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I'm not sure if it's because of the transparent color/material, but it's very silicone like, and very squishy. The eBay TPU case I have was very hard.
It's easy to put the phone in the case, but because of how "squishy" it is, once you get the phone in, it is not perfecly in. You'll need to move it around and adjust the case and line up the camera/flash/speaker holes. My eBay TPU case, once I put the phone in, it fits perfectly in and no adjustments needed. I've only had this Ringke case today, so I will see how it lasts for the next few days and see if in the normal use of my phone if the case will move around and misalign.
So how does it feel? To me it feels pretty good. It's very thin and has some kind of texture in it. I've read others saying it's slippery and offers no grip. I disagree. There is a matte sort of feeling and it's not slippery at all.
You can see in some of the pictures, the Ringke logo is on top of the Samsung logo, visible in the transparent Black Ash colored case. This doesn't matter in the solid non transparent colors, but in this particular case, I would have prefered if they moved the Ringke logo up a bit as to not block the Samsung logo.
I noticed on the power button, there is a picture of a power icon. Nice touch but not sure if it's necessary since it's almost impossible to see. (The actual Nexus S does have a power icon on the power button, that's probably why they did it).
A huge plus with this case vs other TPU cases, the Power button/Volume control actually works! They stick out a bit and you can actually feel the buttons and press it with a nice feel and the buttons work!
I like the little indentation above the speaker hole, the raised edges around the camera hole, and the little notches above the FFC and Light Sensors. You can tell they did some design work on the case to make it a little different.
Also, the phone with the Ringke Case fits my Platinum Series Spring Clip Holster. That is a major plus.
All in all, this is a very nice case. Steps above cheap HK eBay cases. The price is line with similar style (non eBay) cases.
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Does the case feel like it will start rubbing off? Like rubber cases that if you slide in and out of jeans pockets will start to peel and whatnot.
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wyaeiga said:
Does the case feel like it will start rubbing off? Like rubber cases that if you slide in and out of jeans pockets will start to peel and whatnot.
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Nah. It's not coated in rubber, no it doesn't feel/look like it'll wear off.
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Very Happy with this case, good texture, very good fit. It protects enough for the everyday normal usage and very occasional drops (don't tell me you never drop things...). I got the black one.
I ordered a tougher one for when I do all my crazy cycling, climbing, travelling, running, hiking, etc... so it can safely take a few more higher&tougher impacts.
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Nah. It's not coated in rubber, no it doesn't feel/look like it'll wear off.
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The matte texture is actually rubbing off for me around the edges. Makes it a bit shinnier and stickier around the edges.
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I got this case pretty neat will review soon
Can you tell me if the case can be bought in stores in the US?
My brother is currently in the US and I'd ask him to bring me one along ...
I have both ...both great case minimal bulk added and love the back finish doesn't collect sweat/.fingerprints
the plus on the Rearth Ringke is the buttons they seem to stick out so easier to find were the case on the right they dont.
And the cut outs are slightly better
But the case on the right has a glossy finish on the front and IMO looks better like the phone has no case on
Both are great cases TPU is much better than silicone cases that get sweaty and lose shape after a while
here is a vid review also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo9swPPpDVU
Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.
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Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.
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I had wanted a black, but settled for an aqua black just a couple weeks ago from their website. Seems all they have left are colors other than black:
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-Nexus-S-4G_p_160.html
I was able to find one or two other retailers via Google Shopping, but their price was the best (with free shipping). I was impressed. It was basically next day from LA to CA (although YMMV).
Also, I wanted to add, I have a Casemate Pop, Seido Active X, and this case. The Ringke is my favorite out of all of them thus far.
As far as the feel of it is, I liken it to the feel of the Nexus One's Teflon exterior.
I just bought two of these for my girlfriend and myself (i9020T) and we're both very happy with it. Sticks well to the phone, not too heavy/bulky and looks good. My only gripe with it is that the Black is not really that black in person like it is in the promo pictures
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I just bought two of these for my girlfriend and myself (i9020T) and we're both very happy with it. Sticks well to the phone, not too heavy/bulky and looks good. My only gripe with it is that the Black is not really that black in person like it is in the promo pictures
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Did you get black or aqua black? Black has been out of stock which might explain the discrepancy you're seeing
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Any hints on where to get it?
All usable colors seem to be out of stock on their website.
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um.. no they aren't?
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-Nexus-S-4G_p_160.html
Man the case look to bulky for my taste, is there a superthin case anywhere?
Or am i stuck with my pouch?
Linus82 said:
Man the case look to bulky for my taste, is there a superthin case anywhere?
Or am i stuck with my pouch?
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Only thing thinner is the Incipio Feather case. But it's not going to offer the same degree of protection.
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i wish they came with a clear case!. i bought a white nexus s, and would love to see the white beneath the case lol. the clear cases i've found look cheap and bulky. but i did find a really good case, i am rockin Proporta's Mizu Shell in charcoal. Has a great feel and fit to it but again, i wish it was clear, as it only comes in charcoal. anyone know a good clear and slim case?
Thanks for the review! Once I had found out OtterBox wasn't releasing one for the Nexus S I couldn't decide between this and the Ultra Silke. I Ordered the Rearth one after reading this review. Only wish they had Black in stock, and quicker shipping to Canada..
Does this case make it hard for you to access the phone in your pockets? I bought a silicone one it was really hard to put it in and take it out of the pockets.
I usually wear jeans...
This looks like exactly what I want. Thanks for the thorough review.
Man these look beautiful. Can't wait to see how Spigen One Ups them with their hybrid cases.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-All-...=UTF8&qid=1395846448&sr=8-24&keywords=HTC+m8
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This one looks like a UAG type case but it covers the front and that ugly HTC black bar.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-All-N...=UTF8&qid=1395846604&sr=8-21&keywords=HTC+m8
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the second one has a plastic screen protector built in...that sucks. otherwise the design looks cool, just too bulky. I have a nillkin tempered glass on my m8 and my nillikin case should be here soon!
these look great! thanks for the heads up
Wow, that second one looks amazing, do you know the price maybe ? And how do you mean built in screen protector
Razer9 said:
Wow, that second one looks amazing, do you know the price maybe ? And how do you mean built in screen protector
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i get my supcase in today. i'll post shots
IR Question
Do you just cut off the rubber over the power button for IR control?
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Do you just cut off the rubber over the power button for IR control?
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Just got mine. There's a cut out for the power button/ir transmitter. Its slightly loose on the extreme top.
And the supcase logo on the back isn't centered and its a bit crooked. Other than that its fine for a 10$ case
sheek360 said:
Just got mine. There's a cut out for the power button/ir transmitter. Its slightly loose on the extreme top.
And the supcase logo on the back isn't centered and its a bit crooked. Other than that its fine for a 10$ case
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Awesome, in for one then!
If anyone has one of these, can you describe the quality of the built in screen protector?
Does it feel like cheap plastic or glass? Does dust get trapped under there easily?
Would really appreciate it, that Supcase full body unicorn beetle looks awesome in my opinion!
I bought this Supcase.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00IJ0R1XW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
Quality seems good. The clear power button is not loose at all. Lovely design, plenty of room around the camera and flash. Plenty of room around the headphone socket. No sharp edges that I find on some ~£10 cases.
Only problem is I ordered blue, and they sent me black...
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I have both the Hybrid and the Unicorn Beetle... Didn't like the Hybrid at all. The fit on it is not that good, the top and bottom lips are a bit loose and saggy. Because of that, a lot dust and lint collects through there and into the case. I took it off after a week and also noticed some scratching on the clear glossy back. I don't recommend it at all, I think after some time, this case could possibly do more harm than good to your phone.
However, I also got the Unicorn Beetle and love the case! It's as if it was made by a different manufacturer, lol. The case fits perfect, good and snug, but not too tight. I wasn't crazy about the matte plastic bumper at first, it felt kind of slippery, but after a few days it seems to have broken in and feels good, nice grip. Highly recommend the Beetle over the Hybrid, totally worth the extra $4 or so.
i'm interested in the supcase white/clear but can anyone confirm if the white yellows? thanks.
which one?
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I have both the Hybrid and the Unicorn Beetle... Didn't like the Hybrid at all. The fit on it is not that good, the top and bottom lips are a bit loose and saggy. Because of that, a lot dust and lint collects through there and into the case. I took it off after a week and also noticed some scratching on the clear glossy back. I don't recommend it at all, I think after some time, this case could possibly do more harm than good to your phone.
However, I also got the Unicorn Beetle and love the case! It's as if it was made by a different manufacturer, lol. The case fits perfect, good and snug, but not too tight. I wasn't crazy about the matte plastic bumper at first, it felt kind of slippery, but after a few days it seems to have broken in and feels good, nice grip. Highly recommend the Beetle over the Hybrid, totally worth the extra $4 or so.
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Would you be kind enough to link me to the Beetle over the hybrid please? All my searches come up the same =[
Vicsec said:
Would you be kind enough to link me to the Beetle over the hybrid please? All my searches come up the same =[
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amazon [dot] com/gp/product/B00IJ0R02Y/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That is the case that I ordered. Reasonable build quality, the rubber on the sides is pretty firm, and a little bit more grip-y than the naked phone.
I like the frosted back, as it feels resiliant enough to withstand an impact, but still shows off the brushed aluminum on the back of the phone.
Ive noticed a little bit of glare in photos with the flash enabled, I noticed that the edge surrounding the camera lens what polished so I lightly sanded it which noticeably decreased the problem.
The cutouts for the power and audio connections were a little sharp for me so I beveled them off with an exacto.
All in all, great quality case for what you are paying, and it makes me more confident in my grip on the phone!
I cant link because im to new a member apparently..
I've wandered around for selecting my beautiful phone, and now I need a protective case. Thinking about Spigen's cases but I dont know which one to choose- Slim Armor or Ultra Hybrid? Or another case? Thanks for your time.
Best to go with SGP Slimarmor
Been using it for a few month and hav dropped my phone like a lot of tmes....) still in a good shape=)
Tempered glass + SGP slimarmor is best choise to go=)
Okay and which tempered glass would you recommend?
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Okay and which tempered glass would you recommend?
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i think nilkin or zagg glass protectors are raging the market now lol.
also you can try Urban armor gear cases. been using one for months without any problems
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i think nilkin or zagg glass protectors are raging the market now lol.
also you can try Urban armor gear cases. been using one for months without any problems
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Got the ballistic urbanite and it's been great.
Not really fond of the backside that is glossy but it offers great protection against 6ft drop & good edge cover.
Also protects the screen AND has a cuttout for the IR Blaster!
https://www.goballisticcase.com/shop/htc/one-m8/urbanite/#.VkakGfkveUk
Unicorn Beetle Heavy Duty Is the best one rn.
None, the HTC M8 has an aluminium body, it doesn't need a case only a proper screen protector and you're set to go. A replacement body costs $35 US from China, with free shipping, that's the price of a case.
AliExpress.com carries several colours as well, red, blue, black ...etc. And opening the M8 is probably one of the easiest things to do, two adhesive tabs and 4 screws.
This phone is very solid, I've dropped it several times, it has some scuffs but like I said, a very solid built phone.
The screen protector is key and if it wasn't for that I would have scratched my screen a couple times when I dropped it.
Pure Gear is the way to go for screen protectors.
I'm using Case-Mate
there're sale off at http://www.case-mate.com/collections/htc-one-m8-cases
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Case mate
Case mate are the best my one is perfect
I have spigen slim armor, and some 7eur tempered glass from ebay.......more then satisfied with it.
Once my phone fell on the concrete from like 5m (i was on a ledder), and the phone didn't suffer any damage at all, beside few scratches on the spigen case.
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Unicorn Beetle Heavy Duty Is the best one rn.
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I have to second the Unicorn Beetle case. Mine is about a year and a half old, but I'm thinking of replacing it with a cleaner one instead of cleaning the one I have.
Slim armor is great but slippery for some. I have grey one, i think they now have black one in mate. I dropped my phone several times and nothing happened. Some drops were bad. I do however prefer UAG case
I have a Otterbox defender and can't go wrong with it.
I'm using the Dot View case, I haven't dropped it on pavement but it seems to do pretty well on carpeted office floors. Also, it's cool as hell.
SGP is good enough to protect M8. I use it and drop my phone 2 times
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None, the HTC M8 has an aluminium body, it doesn't need a case only a proper screen protector and you're set to go. A replacement body costs $35 US from China, with free shipping, that's the price of a case.
AliExpress.com carries several colours as well, red, blue, black ...etc. And opening the M8 is probably one of the easiest things to do, two adhesive tabs and 4 screws.
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one of the easiest? M8 is one of the worst phones to take apart. an old galaxy and most non-unibody phones have a removable back panel to access the sim/sd/battery and require no tools and no time to replace.
i like the spigens personally for aesthetics and protection.
agreed on the screen protector unless you like to spend a couple hrs taking the entire phone apart. only other android phone i know of thats worse is a M7
Third vote for Unicorn Beetle. Less bulky than the Otterboxes, and has built in screen protector. Mine is also kind of dirty after 18 months of use, but photos are still good and there's no funny bubbles or anything between the screen and protector.
I'd honestly recommend a simple see-through gel or snap-on case. This phone has a beautiful design, and having a case like that will keep it slim, yet still show the elegant design while keeping it safe from dings and scratches. Pair that with a tempered glass screen protector and you're set.
Slim armour is a good case. Like someone said above the coloured ones are slippery but the black one is matte finish that looks and feels quite nice. They do add a bit of bulk but I have small girly hands.
I am currently using the Case-mate tough (http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-Tough-Case-HTC-One/dp/B00IZFYGO8) which I seem to go back to most of the time. I find it a bit less bulky than the Slim armour.
I have also used the Case mate naked tough (http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-Nak...1-1&keywords=htc+one+m8+case+mate+tough+naked) which I liked but it kept getting bits behind the case which detracted from the look for me.
Used both the white and black Case mate barley there which I used on my old HTC desire, but I find now that it doesn't really provide the protection I want.
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I searched and did not find a thread on this. I was originally going to opt in to buy the Nillkin slim case but it did not cover the bottom and top parts of the phone.... but this one does! So in case anyone is looking for a slim case, with a great feel to it that adds a bit of grip (due to the sandstone feel), this is the case for you. I have it paired with a BestSkinsEver screen protector and I have no issues with it.
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Can be bought here. Alternatively, I have seen it for sale on AliExpress as well.
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I searched and did not find a thread on this. I was originally going to opt in to buy the Nillkin slim case but it did not cover the bottom and top parts of the phone.... but this one does! So in case anyone is looking for a slim case, with a great feel to it that adds a bit of grip (due to the sandstone feel), this is the case for you. I have it paired with a BestSkinsEver screen protector and I have no issues with it.
Can be bought here. Alternatively, I have seen it for sale on AliExpress as well.
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Does it have a lip to protect the front screen?
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Does it have a lip to protect the front screen?
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There is, but it's minimal. Can still feel the "groove" when I run my fingers over the edges and onto the screen itself w/ my screen protector on.
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There is, but it's minimal. Can still feel the "groove" when I run my fingers over the edges and onto the screen itself w/ my screen protector on.
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I own this case and I've dropped my phone twice on a hard surface and all was well, got an orzly v2 also, I will buy another when it's a bit more worn
Is it better than Spigen ?
@mzkaye729
Can I request that you post some more close up shots of the front of the phone with the case on? I'm particularly interested in how much the lip covers the screen.
I wanted the sandstone case but couldn't justify the price that OnePlus was selling theirs for.
Thanks
Had that cover, its ok, but the only problem I had with it, when removing from pocket, it pulls my pocket out, because it sticks with it.
geekmax said:
Is it better than Spigen ?
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1) The material is different (TPU vs. hard case).
2) The slim factor is different (the Spigen case is thicker, longer, and wider).
3) The Spigen case will most likely protect more than this Pelosi case.
So if you're going for slim factor, get this case but if you want protection for your phone, I believe you're better off with the Spigen case.
simplyazn04 said:
@mzkaye729
Can I request that you post some more close up shots of the front of the phone with the case on? I'm particularly interested in how much the lip covers the screen.
I wanted the sandstone case but couldn't justify the price that OnePlus was selling theirs for.
Thanks
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I'll try and take some pictures tonight and upload them so you can see (unless someone gets to do this first before I can).
What is your opinion on the BestSkinsEver screen protector? Is it similar to a regular PET screen protector? How good is the oleophobic coating on it and the translucency of it compared to the stock or third-party screen protectors?
simplyazn04 said:
@mzkaye729
Can I request that you post some more close up shots of the front of the phone with the case on? I'm particularly interested in how much the lip covers the screen.
I wanted the sandstone case but couldn't justify the price that OnePlus was selling theirs for.
Thanks
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Here you go.
EVR_PR said:
What is your opinion on the BestSkinsEver screen protector? Is it similar to a regular PET screen protector? How good is the oleophobic coating on it and the translucency of it compared to the stock or third-party screen protectors?
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I am a little biased because I have installed BSE protectors on electronics/phones I have owned, as long as BSE offers the option to as I think it is a fantastic product (good value for the money, shipping is extremely cheap to Toronto, Canada). It's not the same as a regular PET screen protector. I think you're talking about those plastic protectors but I find those scratch easily, and also, the application is different. I have yet to put a deep or noticeable scratch on a BSE skin but again, this depends on how you handle the phones/electronics. I even have this BSE skin on my Pebble watch and that thing takes a beating. Still no scratches visible on the screen protector itself on the watch.
I don't believe there's any oleophobic coating at all on the BSE skin, and if there is, super minimal that I don't even notice it ? With that said, I don't think it's fair for me to comment on the "oleophobic coating" (or maybe lack thereof) because I don't typically handle my phone if I have handled (oily) food. With regular use, I don't notice much fingerprints so it's not something that has jumped out at me.
I have had no issues with yellowing, and the "orange peel" look is VERY VERY minimal compared to something like XtremeGuard (the yellowing issue/orange peel was horrible on that). I had this BSE on my Note 4; had no issue with the S-pen gliding on it. The glossy screen protector from BSE won't cut into the clarity of the phone's display so that's not something to worry about. I have tried glass screen protectors and OK, maybe you can tell side-by-side the difference in clarity by a little bit, but typically, the glass protectors are used for drop protection. I prefer the BSE because the fingerprints on the glass bother me, and my main concern are scratches on the screen, not a shattered screen *knock on wood*.
mzkaye729 said:
Here you go.
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Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to post this.
Looks like it offers very little protection on the front side though so I will be sticking with my Spigen Rugged. If only this phone was more popular, manufacturers would make more cases. I get jealous of iPhones for having all the cool phone cases.
Thanks again!
I just received the case pictured below. Seems like a pretty solid case. The usb slot has a flap over it. The speakers are covered but ported out the front of the case. The same with the microphone. Seems to pick up audio fine. Case looks like it's uniform for both the 4/4x (I have the 4x snapdragon and ordered as such but it also has a hole in the middle of the top that would work for the 4). All ports are available on the top of the phone. 2 pieces one rubber inner and one plastic outer. I like it. The standard full screen tempered glass fits the window perfectly. I would recommend putting the case on first then the tempered glass to get a perfect fit.
There are many dealers on Aliexpress with this case. Several colors. I got the red one and another black one.
The only thing I don't like is because of the way the buttons are you lose the tactile click when you press them. It's just the rubber is thick enough that you can't feel it. The buttons are responsive, they just don't have that clicky feel.
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I have the screen protector that has the flexible edges on my phone right now. So the main viewing area is tempered glass and the edges are a soft plastic material. The backside of the glass is completely covered with adhesive so it's good in that aspect. However the case as it comes seems to cause the edges to lift up. I used my Dremel Rotary tool to trim the inside rim of the case and now it looks perfect. I'd say doing that now I'm 90 percent happy with the case and screen protector combination.
Thanks @prisoner1969 for the post.
I had ordered this case from eBay just before your review was posted - still waiting for it to arrive, but hopefully it will be good for me too.
Which screen protector are you referring to - is there a link you are able to post or search term that I could use please? I have a tempered glass protector intended for the Note 4X, but it does not go to the edges of the screen.
Christos said:
Thanks @prisoner1969 for the post.
I had ordered this case from eBay just before your review was posted - still waiting for it to arrive, but hopefully it will be good for me too.
Which screen protector are you referring to - is there a link you are able to post or search term that I could use please? I have a tempered glass protector intended for the Note 4X, but it does not go to the edges of the screen.
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I have it reviewed in the "tempered glass" thread. Again without modifying the case the edge of the protector might lift up. So far it's the best tempered glass solution I've found. I have about 10 pieces of glass total from different vendors and this style is great. The only problem is you can't see the buttons on the bottom if you use this one. However I don't find that a big deal since we all know where our buttons are
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Red...2776331144.html?spm=2114.01010208.8.55.DLhuOj
And what's the link to this tough case here?
Case
This case is really good.
Its have a metal frame and protect the phone.
Really good looking.
But i need one like you.
Its a metal but make the phone little heavy.
One like you must i have.
But black
Sectorian said:
This case is really good.
Its have a metal frame and protect the phone.
Really good looking.
But i need one like you.
Its a metal but make the phone little heavy.
One like you must i have.
But black
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I liked the look of the case you posted. So I bought one today. I ordered the black one with the red trim. I don't mind if it's a little heavy. I'm just looking for a good case that works well with the screen protector that I have.
pls giv link
prisoner1969 said:
I liked the look of the case you posted. So I bought one today. I ordered the black one with the red trim. I don't mind if it's a little heavy. I'm just looking for a good case that works well with the screen protector that I have.
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Okay this case works perfectly with the hybrid tempered glass with the soft edges that claim to be carbon fiber. So far the best combo for glass and case that I've found
prisoner1969 said:
Okay this case works perfectly with the hybrid tempered glass with the soft edges that claim to be carbon fiber. So far the best combo for glass and case that I've found
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Then post real images of how it looks? Im curious
PriPhaze said:
Then post real images of how it looks? Im curious
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Kind of hard when my only camera is my phone
prisoner1969 said:
Kind of hard when my only camera is my phone
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Use mirror brooooo. We want to see
prisoner1969 said:
I just received the case pictured below. Seems like a pretty solid case. The usb slot has a flap over it. The speakers are covered but ported out the front of the case. The same with the microphone. Seems to pick up audio fine. Case looks like it's uniform for both the 4/4x (I have the 4x snapdragon and ordered as such but it also has a hole in the middle of the top that would work for the 4). All ports are available on the top of the phone. 2 pieces one rubber inner and one plastic outer. I like it. The standard full screen tempered glass fits the window perfectly. I would recommend putting the case on first then the tempered glass to get a perfect fit.
There are many dealers on Aliexpress with this case. Several colors. I got the red one and another black one.
The only thing I don't like is because of the way the buttons are you lose the tactile click when you press them. It's just the rubber is thick enough that you can't feel it. The buttons are responsive, they just don't have that clicky feel.
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Link please
I'm waiting for the same case to arrive for my phone! Is the case hard to put on and take off?
anyone know of a case with a cover for cards and such?
calm_depression said:
anyone know of a case with a cover for cards and such?
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gearbest(DOT)com/cases-leather/pp_621834.html
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Do you have experience with that one? Have any reviews? It looks like it has poor quality