So I went Amazon shopping and wanted to give some feedback on what I found to be good, bad and indifferent.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R96NWF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 POETIC GREEN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08S7SMQZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 UAG BLUE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SHN8SSD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ANEMAT BLUE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QQTX6K9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ARMADILLOTEK ORANGE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RZ93LST/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 RINGKE CAMO
The Samsung silver case is from my pre order credit and came from Samsung.com.
My initial response, you kinda get what you pay for.
My favorite among all them is the UAG case and that is what I am using as my daily case.
I chose this because it was smaller than any of the other cases which gave what I consider 'great' protection both on the sides and front and back.
The Ringke comes in second as the best value.
The Poetic is just too large, you will see in the photos it is the largest of them all, but it is the only one that comes with a screen protector which was kinda nice.
The Armadillotek is a great option, but since the phone is already so large in my hand - the UAG was a tad smaller and felt more comfortable.
The Samsung case lacks the raised edges I would like to see in drop protection on the front.
The Anemat also lacked raised edges for safety.
Lined them up on edge to show heigh of all units, the Poetic and Armidillo are the tallest.
Side grips are nice, the phone is large and anything to keep in settled in my hand was a bonus.
I guess for a 1300 phone I had to bite the bullet and get a 50 dollar case, vs the 10 and 20 dollar options.
I did like the ArmidilloTek for the few days I used it, but the UAG just ended up being more comfortable for me personally.
Not sure this will help anyone, but it does, I hope I saved you having to return stuff back to Amazon
I plan to put on the gel UV glass screen protector sometime next week, I just left the stock protector on for the time being.
Love the phone though and the promo with TMO really made it a no brainer.
I also settled for the UAG Monarch, it's a premium but it's better than the imitators.
I choose ArmadilloTek because of the front cover.
I like the paint on Monarch tho
Nice, thanks for this review.
the orange case looks neat
I'm currently switching between UAG Monarch (same color as OP) and Samsung's Black Leather Cover, and I'm glad about my choices. Sometimes if I want that my S21U should feel more bulky I go with UAG, other time if I want to have more elegant and slick cover I'm using the leather one.
BaltazarIX said:
I'm currently switching between UAG Monarch (same color as OP) and Samsung's Black Leather Cover, and I'm glad about my choices. Sometimes if I want that my S21U should feel more bulky I go with UAG, other time if I want to have more elegant and slick cover I'm using the leather one.
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Love the UAG case
BaltazarIX said:
I'm currently switching between UAG Monarch (same color as OP) and Samsung's Black Leather Cover, and I'm glad about my choices. Sometimes if I want that my S21U should feel more bulky I go with UAG, other time if I want to have more elegant and slick cover I'm using the leather one.
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Love my UAG, but the tpu detached from PC on my case
Pitaka > all
i've got the otterbox... very good!
lambik333 said:
i've got the otterbox... very good!
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too pricy here in TX
I just ordered a UAG Monarch tonight as I've just gotten my phone today. Verizon wants $70,so I got it directly from UAG for under $35. Tried it and it feels really good in the hand. Bought the S21U with a techarmor case and there is barely any protection for rear camera. Pelican also feels really good in the hand but also no real camera protection
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I see a lot of people talking about the Spigen cases for the Edge, and while they are nice, I actually liked the OBLIQ [Slim Meta] Ultra Slim Fit [All Around Protection] after trying 4 different cases. You can read my review on Amazon. I didn't get it free or discounted and am not associated with the company in any way. I just like the case.
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The other 3 cases I tried and will be returning:
Spigen [AIR CUSHION] Bumper [Ultra Hybrid]: http://amzn.com/B00SV63SAY
Spigen [RESILIENT] Impact Protection [Capsule Ultra Rugged]: http://amzn.com/B00SVCITW0
TUDIA Ultra Slim LITE TPU Bumper Protective Case: http://amzn.com/B00UM254V6
Quick question. How does the heart rate sensor work with this case? Is it still easy to activate and record the heart rate? Or do you have to put your finger in at an odd angle? I would be using this feature a lot during runs and workouts so this is important to me. It looks like the Spigen case has a different cutout for the rear.
Do you have any recommendations on an actual screen protector? I'm not looking for a tempered glass one as I'd rather just have an anti-glare one that protects it from scratches rather then a fall (since I have the case for that)
Can you elaborate as to why you didnt like Spigen [AIR CUSHION] Bumper [Ultra Hybrid] ?
They seem to be out of stock of your suggested case until april 9th.
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Can you elaborate as to why you didnt like Spigen [AIR CUSHION] Bumper [Ultra Hybrid] ?
They seem to be out of stock of your suggested case until april 9th.
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My guess for the Spigen is that it's not very good at protecting the device.
I'm waiting to get my edge on Wednesday to put this bad boy on it!
Hope the OP is correct.
Returning a spigen case...the protection and feel was poor.
I am currently using a verus case. Protection and feel are great...but for some reason it doesn't work well with wireless charging.
Just ordered this one. If it doesn't work, Ill try Urban Armor gear I guess.
I have both the Obliq and Spigen Thin fit cases and I agree with the OP. The Spigen case doesn't grip the sides of the phone so the only points holding it in place are at the top and bottom. Because of this, it feels like there's a little bit of flex in the midpoint that pulls the case away from the phone.
The Obliq, on the other hand, rises up higher along the sides and feels better in the hand.
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Can you elaborate as to why you didnt like Spigen [AIR CUSHION] Bumper [Ultra Hybrid] ?
They seem to be out of stock of your suggested case until april 9th.
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FYI, I ordered my Obliq on Amazon with the out of stock message you saw. It shipped out the very next day, which was weird.
I ordered this case last week in White with the brushed looking back and I cant wait until Friday to try in on my new White Edge! Will post a few pictures with it on when I get the phone Friday
Haven't tried the case OP vouched but totally agree with him on the Spigen case. TBH, I'm still searching for the perfect case for the S6 edge. I'm gonna try what OP suggested and will follow through and give update as soon as I have it
This is my everyday case for now! I also bought 2 of the Verus card slot cases but will only use those when I'm on a trip or going out of town. This case looks and feels great. It maintains the thinness and doesn't add any bulk.
I tried a few cases as well but like the Ringke SLIM case the best. The gold one is well polished and feels premium.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJ3DK9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
hey mate thanks heaps for this post and the review, this is just the case i was looking for. i spent ages trying to find something decent. this is great also because they ship to australia from amazon. i was almost going to spend $70 on a bloody Samsung case at the Telstra store!
Hi everyone, anyone whi tried both cases?
I have the google one in tpu (adopted) and I want to try another one.
Wich is the best? Look very similar.
I've ordered the spigen one this morning, then I saw the Ringke.
Maybe I could cancel the order and take the ringke,
if it is better.
I had the Spigen on a Nexus 5 for 2 years. The only issue I found was when I held the phone in one hand I rested it on my little finger, which after a while was a little uncomfortable due to the sharp bottom edge of the case.
I ordered one for my 5X but with the phone being that bit heavier? it was too uncomfortable, so I got a Ringke fusion which I'm really happy with.
The Ringke slim covers the whole bottom edge? so shouldn't have that particular problem
I was torn between these 2 cases as well...ultimately I went with the ringke because it covers the whole bezel as apposed to the spigen which does not cover the top and bottom. I do have the case however I won't have the phone until Monday to put it in. I may get a spigen latter on as they have a white option and ringke does not and I wanted my black 5x to have a white case with the black finger print scanner.
Spigen
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djwyman said:
I was torn between these 2 cases as well...ultimately I went with the ringke because it covers the whole bezel as apposed to the spigen which does not cover the top and bottom. I do have the case however I won't have the phone until Monday to put it in. I may get a spigen latter on as they have a white option and ringke does not and I wanted my black 5x to have a white case with the black finger print scanner.
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Same here - went for the Ringke for the all round protection which is missing from the Spigen.
I just got my Ringke Slim to replace my Spigen Thin Fit. The material feels exactly like the Spigen which is great. The Ringke feels slightly "slimmer", on the sides and on the back, the camera bump protection is still there but slightly less pronounced, you have to look real hard. I like this case a lot, and it wraps around the whole phone now. No more sore pinky finger I hope. If you are looking at both of these cases, I think the Ringke is a better all round choice.
Ringke Slim. No question. It's the perfect case, in my opinion. It has full protection, unlike the Spigen option, and the form fit/cut-outs are absolutely perfect.
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(ignore my obnoxiously thick tempered glass screen protector. Replacing it with a thinner one soon.)
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Ringke Slim. No question. It's the perfect case, in my opinion. It has full protection, unlike the Spigen option, and the form fit/cut-outs are absolutely perfect.
(ignore my obnoxiously thick tempered glass screen protector. Replacing it with a thinner one soon.)
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I just wish the Ringke had a space between the sensor and the camera and didn't have an open area then. Other than that, love it. The cover for the headphone jack was a bonus!
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Hi everyone, anyone whi tried both cases?
I have the google one in tpu (adopted) and I want to try another one.
Wich is the best? Look very similar.
I've ordered the spigen one this morning, then I saw the Ringke.
Maybe I could cancel the order and take the ringke,
if it is better.
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I don't use cases for all device.But I prefer Spigen Brand.
**NOTE** This review is pretty much identical to my Note 4 Pierre Cardin review! Same basic case, same fitment. Different color.
So I wanted to get my mom a nice leather case for her Note 5, and I found this Pierre Cardin case. I decided to go with the red leather for her, and she really likes it a lot!
They say it's genuine leather; it feels really good in the hand. It's not too slippery, and it's not to stiff. Protection wise, it's nothing special because it's one of those cases you just slip the phone into that doesn't have top/bottom protection. This case is thick enough and covers the corners enough that I'm sure if it dropped, it would still be ok. All access to the ports/s-pen work fine.
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The stitching on the back looks cool; it's red to match the red leather that runs up and down the back, and around the camera. The brand name Pierre Cardin is punched into the back at the bottom, along with a logo.
There is a nice small lip that runs around the bezel so that you can easily put the phone face down without having to worry.
The cutouts on the side for power and volume are shaped well and easily accessible.
All in all, this is a really cool case. It feels nice, it fits the phone nice! This seems to be an UPDATED version of this case that fits better than the original, and I can report that there are NO fitment issues with this one as opposed to the older reviews of it.
check it out on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
all high res pics of above are located here:
http://imgur.com/a/S4cNm
jayochs said:
**NOTE** This review is pretty much identical to my Note 4 Pierre Cardin review! Same basic case, same fitment. Different color.
So I wanted to get my mom a nice leather case for her Note 5, and I found this Pierre Cardin case. I decided to go with the red leather for her, and she really likes it a lot!
They say it's genuine leather; it feels really good in the hand. It's not too slippery, and it's not to stiff. Protection wise, it's nothing special because it's one of those cases you just slip the phone into that doesn't have top/bottom protection. This case is thick enough and covers the corners enough that I'm sure if it dropped, it would still be ok. All access to the ports/s-pen work fine.
The stitching on the back looks cool; it's red to match the red leather that runs up and down the back, and around the camera. The brand name Pierre Cardin is punched into the back at the bottom, along with a logo.
There is a nice small lip that runs around the bezel so that you can easily put the phone face down without having to worry.
The cutouts on the side for power and volume are shaped well and easily accessible.
All in all, this is a really cool case. It feels nice, it fits the phone nice! This seems to be an UPDATED version of this case that fits better than the original, and I can report that there are NO fitment issues with this one as opposed to the older reviews of it.
check it out on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pierre-Cardin...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
all high res pics of above are located here:
http://imgur.com/a/S4cNm
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Where did you get the tempered glass?
haha i don't even know what brand. my old boss runs a verizon store and he gave me one when I bought the phone.
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Where did you get the tempered glass?
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you can get tempered glass for note 5 in stores
I know it comes with a tpu case but is anyone buying a stronger one?
I've ordered quite a few, from Mofi and other brands.
I ordered two from AliExpress
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What's the name of that case?
I've bought this two from AliExpress - I've got them for my other smartphones and they both have a sandstone finish so they are grippy like abrasive paper.
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What's the name of that case?
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http://s.aliexpress.com/qMjiYFVN
http://s.aliexpress.com/ymqUJNNf
i ordered this one
Xiaomi Mi8 Tempered Glass Case For xiaomi mi 8 Silicone Shock Proof Glass Case Cover for Xiaomi 8 Mi8 Phone Shell
http://s.aliexpress.com/aMFbIRRB?fromSns=Kopiér til udklipsholder
I got this from Ali:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tor...791.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.138d4c4dvlwbf8
it has the built in magnetic ring in the back but doesn't pop out too much. pretty happy with it so far.
Can recommend MOFI-cases, top quality. Bought a few from AliExpress.
Got this MOFI one. It's elegant, and comes with screenprotectors (full ones) if you want. Cheap but awesome.
I just bought the spigen rugged armor and it's really nice. Bought it from Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B9RLYNL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_xs_HrLyBbKWAGMM9
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I just bought the spigen rugged armor and it's really nice. Bought it from Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B9RLYNL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_xs_HrLyBbKWAGMM9
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I got that one too. Hate how the back feels :/
Planning to get a magnetic "slap on" through eBay...
I am currently using the Nillkin Carbon style case, it is really nice, quite slim an fits super well, but not oversnug, though it offers nearly no brim to protect the front.
I also ordered one of the Spigen style cases, but the fit is too loose and it also barely sticks out in front...
I would really like to know about something like the Tudia Slim Fit cases, that also protect the front a bit
I had a good experience with X-Level leather case on my HTC 10 ordered one for the mi8.
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I am currently using the Nillkin Carbon style case, it is really nice, quite slim an fits super well, but not oversnug, though it offers nearly no brim to protect the front.
I also ordered one of the Spigen style cases, but the fit is too loose and it also barely sticks out in front...
I would really like to know about something like the Tudia Slim Fit cases, that also protect the front a bit
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I am using the Nillikin synthetic fibre one too! Quality is really good
GearBest and AliExpress already have several options for the device.
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I am using the Nillikin synthetic fibre one too! Quality is really good
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And it has a metal plate in the center which makes it compatible with a lot of 'magnetic' car holder/adapter which I only recently noticed
DooMMeeR said:
And it has a metal plate in the center which makes it compatible with a lot of 'magnetic' car holder/adapter which I only recently noticed
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Oh wow i never knew, no wonder it has a little heft to it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QQK4F1Q
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QQK4F1Q
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I receive ArmadilloTek series case for free to provide my feedback.
This is such a great case and I'm happy I gave it a chance. If you're looking for a rugged case, no need to spend twice as much or more for the bigger name brand. This one arrived nicely packaged with a "handwritten" note from the owners of the company. The case itself is 2 pieces and fits my S21 Ultra perfectly. I even have a LOCA glue glass screen protector and the case works great with it. The stand seems durable and works in both portrait or landscape for hands free viewing. The sides of the case are nice and grippy. The case overall is very well made and feels good in the hand. In the house I keep my phone in a minimalist case, but this one will no doubt be the case I slip my expensive phone into when I'm out and about.
Pros
1. Package and material
- Very well package and premium material
2. Design and fit
- I like the design. It is rugged case but not to bulky . The most important thing is the case feel very comfortable when i am holding it.
- Case fit perfectly with the phone. All cutout are precise , well design .
- Kickstand in the back very helpful. i can use the phone in both landscape and portrait mode.
- Volume and power buttons are on point. They are protrude out just enough to provide you a good feedback when you press them.
- The edge along the screen and around camera are raised off enough to protect the phone .
Cons
It does add some bulk, guess it is the paid price.
I recommend this case for people with kids, people work in construction and who workout outdoor a lot.
When it comes to protection, I always buy Otterbox cases, here. They are expensive, but the protection will always be flawless, it'll last you a lifetime (i still have my HTC HD2 with an otterbox case in perfect shape)
I've been using the Zizo Bolt for 10+ for over a year. Easy to hold, clean, slender, with 2/3 layered protection and it can take a hard drop onto concrete.
It's done an excellent job and shows no wear. The catch for the kick stand broke after about 6 months but I use it a lot. I get a new case anyway after a couple hard corner hits to be on the safe side; to guard against unseen material fatigue.
$20 a pop is chump change... the 10+ is not.
On the 10+ it has a much more raised cam guard and no tempered glass screen protector. Not sure on the new model if that will be an issue or not. Using the screen protector is probably optional though.
ZIZO BOLT Series Galaxy S21 5G Case
Engineered to protect against the unexpected. The ZIZO BOLT Series for Galaxy S21 is specifically constructed to withstand the most intense drops while keeping your device safe and secure. With countless hours of development and rigorous lab testing, the BOLT has surpassed the industry standards...
www.zizowireless.com
Oh, same here. It's a great case. I think it keeps up with the big bois like Otterbox. Definitely recommend.
This is a great case.
I've been with them for a while, and the owner Karl is amazing
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Oh, same here. It's a great case. I think it keeps up with the big bois like Otterbox. Definitely recommend.
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We are better lol
mchief298 said:
Oh, same here. It's a great case. I think it keeps up with the big bois like Otterbox. Definitely recommend.
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Lol, it protected mine from the roof when I was hanging Christmas lights
Does it work with wireless charger?
SUPCASE - the only one with s-pen slot - I bought it from Amazon.de :
1)
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/aw/d/B09CD89L5G?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
2)
https://www.amazon.de/SUPCASE-Outdoor-Samsung-Protective-Protector-black/dp/B09CD89L5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3896O035APDMC&keywords=supcase%2Boutdoor%2Bh%C3%BClle%2Bf%C3%BCr%2Bsamsung%2Bgalaxy%2Bs21%2Bultra%2Bmit%2Bs%2Bpen&qid=1657142581&sprefix=supcase%2Boutdoor%2Bh%C3%BClle%2Bf%C3%BCr%2Bsamsung%2Bgalaxy%2Bs21%2Bultra%2Bmit%2Bs%2Bpen%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1