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
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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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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.
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Purchased this case, just got it today (2 weeks shipping to me).
I am not affiliated with the seller in any way, this is simply me documenting my experience with the case so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMAK-D802-2...DA_Cases&var=570205273984&hash=item3f2b1f8de1
I was looking for something light, cheap, snug fitting, and stylish, this case definitely fits the bill.
Lets start with the Negatives:
- the case is clear polycarbonate and is VERY prone to scratching in its current state (in my case I plan on giving it a frosted finish anyway so this doesn't really apply to my case)
- the corners of the phone are still partially exposed with this style of case in the event of drops (again I don't plan on dropping the phone )
Now The Pluses:
- Sturdy, the polycarbonate does not feel fragile or brittle at all and has some flex
- It feels a bit grippier in the hand than the stock back does
- the case edges are raised by 0.5 mm when you lay your phone face down so the screen doesn't touch the surface.
- Cheap under $6 gets the job done for me
- Light, feels alot lighter/more agile in the hand compared to the rubber case I had on it before (doesn't feel like I actually have a case on the phone now).
- Very snug fit; there is no way it is coming off the phone, you have to pry it off.
- See pics below (excuse the iphone pics..):
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How do you feel this would compare to some of the more expensive cases in the market (incipio dual pro, spigen) in terms of actual drop protection?
Also, what screen protector are you using? Is that one of those tempered glass screens?
Edited. In terms of drop protection vs. incipio dual pro and spigen, the latters would be better protection, but they will also be bulkier, that is the trade off.
I have a rubber case that is more drop resistant than the IMAK case, but the IMAK is is much lighter/less bulky by comparison.
Also, what screen protector are you using? Is that one of those tempered glass screens?
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That is the stock screen protector that ships with the phone.
sil0 said:
In terms of drop protection vs. incipio dual pro, incipio would be better protection, but it will also be bulkier than this one for sure, that is the trade off, i have a rubber case that is more drop resistant but this one is much lighter/less bulky by comparison.
That is the stock screen protector that ships with the phone.
Please edit your post and delete the quotes please, since you are first poster in the thread, thanks!
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Edited. I had the quotes in there so you get a notification that you've received a reply.
I wanted to confirm that you really meant to say that the Incipio would have better drop protection than the Spigen and not the other way around (since you later went on to say "but" re bulk), thanks!
Are the exposed rubber portions of the Dual Pro susceptible to major lint/dust attraction? If so, is it easy to clean (I was thinking of getting the white Dual Pro to match a white G2).
Do you think there's enough room on the sides of the case to have a tempered screen protector?
Didn't realize the phone came with a well-fitting screen protector from day 1. That's pretty cool!
I have never used the Spigen or Incipio but I think its fairly safe to say all 3 cases will have enough room for current slim tempered glass screen protectors once companies figure out the curved glass edges which are currently giving screen protector manufacturers a headache.
The stock screen protector is definitely a nice touch in the interim.
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Edited. I had the quotes in there so you get a notification that you've received a reply.
I wanted to confirm that you really meant to say that the Incipio would have better drop protection than the Spigen and not the other way around (since you later went on to say "but" re bulk), thanks!
Are the exposed rubber portions of the Dual Pro susceptible to major lint/dust attraction? If so, is it easy to clean (I was thinking of getting the white Dual Pro to match a white G2).
Do you think there's enough room on the sides of the case to have a tempered screen protector?
Didn't realize the phone came with a well-fitting screen protector from day 1. That's pretty cool!
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No experience with the DualPro, but they list the material as silicone.
My experience with silicone is it's a grippy material and does a good job attracting dust and having it stick to the surface. Cleaning is generally impossible unless you rinse it through some warm tap water.
I left the stock screen protector on my phone as well.
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I have never used the Spigen or Incipio but I think its fairly safe to say all 3 cases will have enough room for current slim tempered glass screen protectors once companies figure out the curved glass edges which are currently giving screen protector manufacturers a headache.
The stock screen protector is definitely a nice touch in the interim.
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Definitely. My G2 is going to be coming in after black friday (at this point, there's no point in ordering now at full price) so hopefully the extra few weeks gives manufacturers some extra time to get the fit right.
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No experience with the DualPro, but they list the material as silicone.
My experience with silicone is it's a grippy material and does a good job attracting dust and having it stick to the surface. Cleaning is generally impossible unless you rinse it through some warm tap water.
I left the stock screen protector on my phone as well.
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Darn, I literally *just* placed an order for the white case. There was another poster in the forum that said that their DualPro was easy to clean by just wiping the dust/lint away. Now you're making me worry!
I have the Sprint version of the LG G2.
Currently I am using a cheap generic case which I bought to just have one on the release date.
Now I want to get a better case like the Poetic Palette or the Diztronic.
Both cases seem great, but I haven't found any reviews comparing the cases.
Poetic Palette VS. Diztronic Matte TPU
Looking for:
Lip over the screen.
Little bulk as possible.
Non-slippery material.
Playing nicely with a screen protector.
Proper cutouts for all ports.
Some protection.
Staying attached to the phone.
etc!
Does anyone have any opinions on which case is superior to the other? and why?
Thank you.
i know this wasn't in your battle, but the Incipio Brig is an AWESOME TPU case. i can't say that enough. Of course, if you want something flat black, it's not right for you (it has a checkerboard pattern, which i actually think looks GREAT). But it is a high quality, STURDY TPU case.
But in response to your original battle, i prefer cases that cover the entire phone (like the brig and diztronic). The pallette is open on the top and bottom. not saying that's bad protection (it could be... not sure), it's just personal preference.
The Poetic doesn't provide any top, bottom or glass protection. The Diztronic(or any case with bezel lips) doesn't play too nicely with a full cut screen protector on this phone since the glass is bezelless. I've got a Diztronic and a Zagg HD screen protector that is cut to be "case-friendly", I couldn't be happier with my Diztronic.
What I have noticed is that all the cases for this phone don't play super nice with headphone cords, really cheap or bigger cords generally don't work that great. Other than that which is far more of an issue with the profile of the device, the Diztronic is flawless.
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i know this wasn't in your battle, but the Incipio Brig is an AWESOME TPU case. i can't say that enough. Of course, if you want something flat black, it's not right for you (it has a checkerboard pattern, which i actually think looks GREAT). But it is a high quality, STURDY TPU case.
But in response to your original battle, i prefer cases that cover the entire phone (like the brig and diztronic). The pallette is open on the top and bottom. not saying that's bad protection (it could be... not sure), it's just personal preference.
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Wow, I have not seen any of the Incipio cases yet.
The Brig looks interesting, but the DualPro looks like another option.
I should have put a price range in the OP, the 2 I was looking at are about $10-$11.
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The Poetic doesn't provide any top, bottom or glass protection. The Diztronic(or any case with bezel lips) doesn't play too nicely with a full cut screen protector on this phone since the glass is bezelless. I've got a Diztronic and a Zagg HD screen protector that is cut to be "case-friendly", I couldn't be happier with my Diztronic.
What I have noticed is that all the cases for this phone don't play super nice with headphone cords, really cheap or bigger cords generally don't work that great. Other than that which is far more of an issue with the profile of the device, the Diztronic is flawless.
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Thank you both for pointing out the lack of protection on the top and bottom, I didn't notice that.
The poetic case doesn't seem to offer anything other than a $10 piece of plastic that makes the phone thicker.
I might just go for the DualPro one for $7 or $8 more but still pick up a Diztronic for a backup.
Thank you both for saving me from making the mistake of purchasing the poetic.
I voted for Poetic.
Just received the new Poetic (VZW), so now I have both to compare.
I just need something to cover up the slippery back (fingerprint magnet & accident-prone) and provide some
protection against scratches. Both are nice for $9. The poetic doesn't have protection on top & bottom, but
I think that makes it looks better ---> I voted for it.
I'm waiting for the Spigen Amour VZW to come out.
My own naked (10-day old) G2 glided off the table (damn slippery back) and dropped 3 feet onto the tile floor (face up)... lucky me, not a single scratch. I feel a little better now with the case on.
xNotta said:
I have the Sprint version of the LG G2.
Currently I am using a cheap generic case which I bought to just have one on the release date.
Now I want to get a better case like the Poetic Palette or the Diztronic.
Both cases seem great, but I haven't found any reviews comparing the cases.
Poetic Palette VS. Diztronic Matte TPU
Looking for:
Lip over the screen.
Little bulk as possible.
Non-slippery material.
Playing nicely with a screen protector.
Proper cutouts for all ports.
Some protection.
Staying attached to the phone.
etc!
Does anyone have any opinions on which case is superior to the other? and why?
Thank you.
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Have been using a Poetic for a month, couldn't be happier. Great finish, clean lines, tight fit. I'm careful with my phones so the top/bottom protection wasn't as big a concern as the feel of the phone, the fingerprints on back, and being able to set down on back without worrying about lens. The Poetic answered all those needs.
I voted for the Diztronic even though I prefer the look of the Poetic more because it offers more protection.
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The Poetic doesn't provide any top, bottom or glass protection. The Diztronic(or any case with bezel lips) doesn't play too nicely with a full cut screen protector on this phone since the glass is bezelless. I've got a Diztronic and a Zagg HD screen protector that is cut to be "case-friendly", I couldn't be happier with my Diztronic.
...the Diztronic is flawless.
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Great to hear that it's a good case, just ordered it myself.
However, I am concerned about cutting the protector. I guess I will go with normal size first, since it comes with 3 protectors, I will give it a try first. How far did you have to cut the protector? Do you have any pictures? I ordered the Pure Crystal Obliq protector.
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Wow, I have not seen any of the Incipio cases yet.
Thank you both for pointing out the lack of protection on the top and bottom, I didn't notice that.
The poetic case doesn't seem to offer anything other than a $10 piece of plastic that makes the phone thicker.
I might just go for the DualPro one for $7 or $8 more but still pick up a Diztronic for a backup.
Thank you both for saving me from making the mistake of purchasing the poetic.
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I am glad someone pointed it out. See this: http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-g2/325377-best-slim-high-quality-case-3.html#post3261980
Did you also check out D3O cases? T-Mobile now is the exclusive seller I believe, I don't know if you have AT&T or VZ, but I assume T-Mo cases should be compatible with AT&T except you may want to check to make sure there is 3rd mic hole on the back for AT&T.
There are two of them:
htt://www.t-mobile.com/accessories/lg-g2-d3o-impact-snap-case-with-cover-black.html
http://www.t-mobile.com/accessories/lg-g2-d3o-impact-shell-smoke.html
I am sure you are familiar with D3O? It's a gel that hardens upon impact.
The only thing bothered me was that visible orange strip. Why couldn't they make it all black...
I have the black 5x and I am curious to hear peoples thoughts on ADOPTED Protective Case for Nexus 5X? Has anyone ordered the Clear case for the black phone? Does the case feel like it has good grip or is it slippery? Any thoughts or pics would be appreciated!
Thanks
mbanken
I have it. Black phone and black case. It's very rubberlike. Good grip, moreso on the sides, the back is smoother but not slippery. It's very thin but somewhat heavy. I like it.
I have the clear case on an Ice phone. It is very nice, grippy but smooth and doesn't add too much bulk.
I have the black case and I love how it feels. And not much bulk either.
Is the clear case completely clear all around?
I just wish it said Nexus across the back instead of Adopted.
Anyone got the Adopted folio/flip case? I'm about to order a 5X but am stalling while I decide on a case.
For me the case has to cover the screen, so the adopted folio seems like an ideal option, but my concern is if it folds round enough to go in a phone holder in the car. My phone holder in the car has quite an enthusiastic grip and I don't want to squash or bend the screen cover portion. Anyone got any idea?
I'm used to pull tab pouches, but I like the idea of the convenience of the folio case.
Thanks,
Patrick
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Is the clear case completely clear all around?
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Yes.
I bought the frost one and absolutely hated it. Way too thick and made the phone look nasty. Arranged a return with Google. I have yet to find my ideal case - it should be very thin and not detract from the look of the phone at the very least.
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I have the clear case on an Ice phone. It is very nice, grippy but smooth and doesn't add too much bulk.
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Would you be able to add photos of it? I'm curious what it will look like.
I've ordered it for the carbon phone... I'm afraid it's going to look weird.
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I also ordered the frosted adopted for my carbon 5X, I don't like how it looks. Case feels great but it is a little too bulky for my liking, it is fairly thick and this makes the phone even taller than it already is. Plus the frost color brings more attention to the high of the phone.
Went with the Ringke slim and very happy, not a lot of cushioning but much better feeling in my hand.
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I bought the frost one and absolutely hated it. Way too thick and made the phone look nasty. Arranged a return with Google. I have yet to find my ideal case - it should be very thin and not detract from the look of the phone at the very least.
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Check out my review of the Ringke Fusion Case. I'm pretty much the same way when it comes to phone cases. So far I'm pretty happy with mine, with few, very minor gripes.
I and someone else posted more pictures of the Adopted cases here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/adopted-protective-case-t3242186
I have this case and like it pretty well except for one thing: the part that wraps around to the front is too wide. I find it difficult to swipe from the edges successfully without pushing it out slightly with my thumb. Very annoying. I've currently got two other cases on their way and hopefully I'll like one of them better. I've never had this issue with any other case on any other phone, and when I look at the design of my old cases, I see that they all have a beveled edge on the front and they keep it as thin as possible, unlike the Adopted case.
Totally like mine. Grippy. Got mine for $10 for ordering 5X early. Not sure if I'd pay full price ($20) though.
Got my frost case for my carbon 5X this morning, I was hoping it'd be more see through than it is but its still not bad fits ok (a bit low on the fingerprint hole). Will keep it but wish id ordered the material backed black instead.
The Adopted TPU case is by far the best TPU case I've ever had. I'm formerly a big supporter of anything from Diztronic but they were out of stock when I needed a case (I think there was a quality problem and they got pulled from Amazon). Despite the obnoxious pricetag I bought the plain black Adopted TPU case from the google store. The Diztronic cases always provided great protection against the casual drop without a lot of added bulk. The Adopted case gives me all that along with an uncanny resistance to oil build-up. I wouldn't call myself an oily person (I have kids so I wash my hand a lot) but I always seemed to be cleaning fingerprints off the matte finish of the Diztronic case (typically w/ alcohol). The Adopted on the other hand must use a slightly different formulation of PU to give it its resistance to oil-build up. It's softer than the diztronic, but not soft in a way that I think it would compromise its protective qualities. It's smooth on the back with a texturized perimeter to enhance its grippiness where it needs it most. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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The Adopted TPU case is by far the best TPU case I've ever had. I'm formerly a big supporter of anything from Diztronic but they were out of stock when I needed a case (I think there was a quality problem and they got pulled from Amazon). Despite the obnoxious pricetag I bought the plain black Adopted TPU case from the google store. The Diztronic cases always provided great protection against the casual drop without a lot of added bulk. The Adopted case gives me all that along with an uncanny resistance to oil build-up. I wouldn't call myself an oily person (I have kids so I wash my hand a lot) but I always seemed to be cleaning fingerprints off the matte finish of the Diztronic case (typically w/ alcohol). The Adopted on the other hand must use a slightly different formulation of PU to give it its resistance to oil-build up. It's softer than the diztronic, but not soft in a way that I think it would compromise its protective qualities. It's smooth on the back with a texturized perimeter to enhance its grippiness where it needs it most. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Do you find it difficult to swipe from the edges because of the wide front edge? I do!
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waldox said:
I have this case and like it pretty well except for one thing: the part that wraps around to the front is too wide. I find it difficult to swipe from the edges successfully without pushing it out slightly with my thumb. Very annoying. I've currently got two other cases on their way and hopefully I'll like one of them better. I've never had this issue with any other case on any other phone, and when I look at the design of my old cases, I see that they all have a beveled edge on the front and they keep it as thin as possible, unlike the Adopted case.
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UPDATE: I just received my two new cases.
1. Nexus 5X Case, Diztronic Full Matte Slim-Fit Flexible TPU Case (Revision 2)
The Diztronic has the same exact problem as the Adopted with it's wide edges. I can't swipe from the edges consistantly.
And 2: Nexus 5X Case, Ringke SLIM **Essential Ultra Thin**[FREE Screen Protector][SF Black] Perfect Fit & Ultra Slim Scratch-Resistant Protective Hard Case
The Ringke has very small edges and does not inhibit swiping at all, but it's rigid plastic and leaves me wondering if it really offers any protection.
Any thoughts on that anyone?
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Do you find it difficult to swipe from the edges because of the wide front edge? I do!
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UPDATE: I just received my two new cases.
1. Nexus 5X Case, Diztronic Full Matte Slim-Fit Flexible TPU Case (Revision 2)
The Diztronic has the same exact problem as the Adopted with it's wide edges. I can't swipe from the edges consistantly.
And 2: Nexus 5X Case, Ringke SLIM **Essential Ultra Thin**[FREE Screen Protector][SF Black] Perfect Fit & Ultra Slim Scratch-Resistant Protective Hard Case
The Ringke has very small edges and does not inhibit swiping at all, but it's rigid plastic and leaves me wondering if it really offers any protection.
Any thoughts on that anyone?
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My wife had a Ringke on her S6. It's super thin but she dropped it and the screen shattered. No telling if a TPU case would have fared better but I always thought those hard shell cases were better for scratch protection than impact.
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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.