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Which case is better? I'm looking for one that doesn't scratch the phone.
uwbadgers16 said:
Which case is better? I'm looking for one that doesn't scratch the phone.
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Otterbox makes some good cases. My dad has an Evo with the otterbox case for it. It feels pretty damn sturdy.
I, however, have the Speck Pixelskin case for my HD7. Feels just as sturdy and IMO looks better (not to mention 2x cheaper). Doesn't scratch the phone either. I've never had any hands on experience with the Otterbox case for the HD7 but all of their commuter cases have the same or close to the same build quality.
Here are some videos on the two (if you haven't looked them up already). You decide.
Speck:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8Viefam9ho
Otterbox (Couldn't find an english review but you can still judge by seeing it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYt9AvvgfLk
I've also heard that the Speck Pixelskin HD lifts the edges of screen protectors. And I'll definitely be getting a Zagg screen protector, and I'd date for it to come off because of the case. Is that the case with your Pixelskin?
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I've also heard that the Speck Pixelskin HD lifts the edges of screen protectors. And I'll definitely be getting a Zagg screen protector, and I'd date for it to come off because of the case. Is that the case with your Pixelskin?
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Hmm I never heard that. I wish I could tell you but I never install screen protectors on any of my phones so I really don't know. In my mind it wouldn't really make sense because the case wraps around and overlaps the screen by a tiny tiny bit. Ill see if can attach an image of what I mean. Also, those Zaggs stick on pretty strong. Don't know if the case would effect it...
Sorry for the bad pics, but you can see how the edges overlap a little.
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Your speck pixel case looks much nicer than mine ^
Mine makes my camera button press down WAY too easy. i have a new unit of the HD7 after everyone complained about the bottons being hard to press and it stick out more so they press down too easily with the case on lol. If you want to spend the extra money definitly go for the otterbox since it has its own screen protector and covers all ports so your phone will be much more protected.
The commuter comes with a screen protector you apply it is nothing like the defendor with a plastic Sheila molded to case. I found the screen protector you get with otterbox was pretty much the same as I bought on eBay 5xprotector for a buck.
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Not a fan of the otterbox cases, too bulky and just look ugly, i use the speck candyshell, looks sexy fits nicely, got it from amazon for 25 shipped.
Otterbox Commuter FTW!! Love mine. I had a defender on my 3GS it was pretty bulky. My girlfriend has the defender on her iPhone4 left it on the car, flew off her car going 60 on the freeway phone survived. No shattered front or back. I think Otterbox cases protect more than the others.
if you want bomb proof than otterbox hands down, they look great in a bulky military style device way. If you want sleek and looks then speck.
My Gf has an otterbox and has dropped it many times lol it really is indestructible.
Loving my Speck case!
One of the other posters commented on how the case makes the (camera) buttons more easy to press.
That is one of the reasons why I like the Speck case - it makes manipulating the power/sleep button much, much easier. And, unfortunately, since there exists no reminder apps for missed calls/SMS/etc., one must manipulate the phone quite a bit if you don't keep it nearby (AND you're an I.T. guy often on call!).
To combat the problem of the volume controls being pushed too easily, I just shaved, with a razor, the hard rubber of the button to a protrusion of my liking.
The face of the case seems to have been intentionally designed to keep the glass off surfaces when the phone is placed face-down. If the phone were worn in tight pants/pockets, I could see where the case might be pushed back by the "lips" of the case, thus exposing an edge or two of the screen protector, OR snagging an edge as the side of the case returns to its designed fit. I've worn the phone in my pockets quite a lot in the past 14 months and have not had an issue with the screen protector.
Still, LOVE the case. I've only seriously dropped the phone once (in a parking lot), but the case protected it nicely.
Im getting tired of taking my otterbox defender apart every week or so to clean the dust out from the screen. Is the griffin survivor case any better? Ive heard its good, from some ios friends, also does amazon sell it? Thanks.
ghostcamed302 said:
Im getting tired of taking my otterbox defender apart every week or so to clean the dust out from the screen. Is the griffin survivor case any better? Ive heard its good, from some ios friends, also does amazon sell it? Thanks.
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Griffin doesn't make a Survivor case for the Note 2. There's a chinese knock off that many of us have. I'm not in a position to compare it to an Otterbox. You may want to ask on Vectron's review thread.
As drnihili-zztop (man, that is one cool beard!!!) correctly pointed out, some Chinese manufacturer took S3 design of Survivor and scaled it up for Note 2. The fitment is OK, but the screen quality of the plastic screen protector is cheap. My kids had Survivor for their iPod touch, and I can tell you with certainty it's not the same. It is usable though, and has a great drop protection.
Now, here is a bigger question, why do you even need to use built-in screen protector on your Defender? Otterbox screwed up the design of this case for Note 2. Every comment you read in this forum or any other forum or even Amazon reviews talk about the same thing - awful screen protector. It's not flush with a display, but rather slightly concave up. When you push on the screen protector it sucks in the air/dust from the opening of home button. That's how you get specks of dust and moisture in there. I would say most everybody remove that plastic protector as soon as they get the case (use hair dryer to soften the glue and push it out). Get yourself a decent screen protector like iSmooth or Spigen, and you are in business!
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As drnihili-zztop (man, that is one cool beard!!!) correctly pointed out, some Chinese manufacturer took S3 design of Survivor and scaled it up for Note 2. The fitment is OK, but the screen quality of the plastic screen protector is cheap. My kids had Survivor for their iPod touch, and I can tell you with certainty it's not the same. It is usable though, and has a great drop protection.
Now, here is a bigger question, why do you even need to use built-in screen protector on your Defender? Otterbox screwed up the design of this case for Note 2. Every comment you read in this forum or any other forum or even Amazon reviews talk about the same thing - awful screen protector. It's not flush with a display, but rather slightly concave up. When you push on the screen protector it sucks in the air/dust from the opening of home button. That's how you get specks of dust and moisture in there. I would say most everybody remove that plastic protector as soon as they get the case (use hair dryer to soften the glue and push it out). Get yourself a decent screen protector like iSmooth or Spigen, and you are in business!
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I love the otterbox itself but the screen protector is horrible and yes i have thought about taking it out and getting a zagg but i've read that if i use the s pen it can leave the some indents, then i heard about tempered glass screen protectors. I was very interested in the MIME glass screen protector, but i just don't want to spend the $40 on it if it wouldn't work good with the otterbox defender. Also i heard somewhere elses(i think android central forums) that otterbox was going to revise the defender, i've been waiting on it but i'm tired of waiting. If you can suggest a decent tempered glass screen protector that works with the defender i might give it a chance, or if griffen comes out with a survivor for the Note 2.
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I love the otterbox itself but the screen protector is horrible and yes i have thought about taking it out and getting a zagg but i've read that if i use the s pen it can leave the some indents, then i heard about tempered glass screen protectors. I was very interested in the MIME glass screen protector, but i just don't want to spend the $40 on it if it wouldn't work good with the otterbox defender. Also i heard somewhere elses(i think android central forums) that otterbox was going to revise the defender, i've been waiting on it but i'm tired of waiting. If you can suggest a decent tempered glass screen protector that works with the defender i might give it a chance, or if griffen comes out with a survivor for the Note 2.
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If you read MIME review on this forum, everybody had an issue of edges not sticking. Even so it's discounted at 1/2 off, I don't think anybody paid $40, but rather $20(?) I wouldn't recommend it. I'm using VITREO from Seidio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210365 and absolutely love it. Yes, its expensive and it's narrow so you don't have any non-sticking edge issues (N2 glass is curved toward the edge), but it also bullet proof. With Defender, I was a little anxious when I placed my Note 2 in it when I had plastic screen protector in, but once plastic screen protector was removed - it was perfect. Keep in mind, I wasn't using real Defender, but rather HK knock off which is 1:1 copy of it (in both quality, fitment, and dimensions). I had original Defender 3-4 months ago, and returned it back after a few days of use; couldn't stand that awful screen protector and the whole bulk wasn't justifiable. Been rocking UAG with VITREO until now when I just switched to ZL 9300 mAh battery and ZL tpu case. But still going back and forth between UAG and stock battery, and ZL setup.
Yep. The one real complaint I have about the fake Survivor is that the screen protector marks up pretty easily. They are still decent cases though and can be had pretty cheap.
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Just got the Supcase today. It comes with 3 interchangeable back plates. The case looks like a cross between an Otterbox Defender and a Spigen Slim Armor. It comes with a built-in screen protector, but I removed the portion covering the display since I already had a screen protector installed. The top portion of the protector around the front facing camera is still present. It also has plastic protectors over the rear camera, laser auto-focus, and led flash. Similar to the front protector, they're likely easy to remove, but I chose to leave them on.
I mainly got it for the port covers since the G4 will be in dusty environments. The port covers appear to be staying in place fine. However, some people on Amazon have reported that the port covers don't stay in place with their leather-backed G4. The case has a layer of black mesh over both mics and the IR blaster. The earpiece and back speaker are also covered. Audio still comes through fine. In addition, the back buttons are covered, but they remain easy to press. Not easy enough though where you have to worry about accidental presses while in the pocket.
Keep in mind that water resistance is not the same as water proof. This case is not made to be in water. I attached some pics to this post, but more can be seen at the imgur link below.
LG G4 Supcase
Extra Info: This case does seem to work fine with a tempered glass screen protector. Without actually installing the tempered glass and just laying it over the display, the case was able to close fine.
Nice one. Tnx
How is the side grip and do you find the case significantly thicker than other cases? Thanks for the great pictures!
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How is the side grip and do you find the case significantly thicker than other cases? Thanks for the great pictures!
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I would say the side grip is pretty good. The tpu section along the sides has a matte finish.
At the moment, I only have two other cases for the G4. One is the Neo Hybrid and another is a thin clear tpu case. It is definitely thicker than the Neo Hybrid, but I wouldn't consider it too bulky of a case. I can still use the phone fine one-handed with the Supcase installed. I attached a pic below comparing it to the Spigen case.
That looks just like a Otterbox Denfender with some extra features. The back cover's I don't care for changing out but I can see it's a nice added feature to some. I like on the back how it covers up everything nice and close compared to the Denfender like the Camera and everything that is nice. I also see it has like a mesh those parts I might try to do something with my Otterbox like that also seen it on the bottom mic. I work in construction and just hate to to get the G4 trashed, I was able to keep my Note 2 for over 2 years in perfect condition with an Otterbox Defender but did require me cleaning it 1x a week to get the dust build up out around open inputs. I was going to keep my Note 2 and just change Sims in the morning from phone to phone but that's a PIA the Defender Note 2 case is really hard to get off compared to the G4.
Does this case come with or can you buy Belt Clip Holster for it ? I'm waiting on what Zero Lemon Releases for the G4 hopefully sooner than later since I will most likely just get that since it's mostly a Otterbox with extended battery and belt clip.
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That looks just like a Otterbox Denfender with some extra features. The back cover's I don't care for changing out but I can see it's a nice added feature to some. I like on the back how it covers up everything nice and close compared to the Denfender like the Camera and everything that is nice. I also see it has like a mesh those parts I might try to do something with my Otterbox like that also seen it on the bottom mic. I work in construction and just hate to to get the G4 trashed, I was able to keep my Note 2 for over 2 years in perfect condition with an Otterbox Defender but did require me cleaning it 1x a week to get the dust build up out around open inputs. I was going to keep my Note 2 and just change Sims in the morning from phone to phone but that's a PIA the Defender Note 2 case is really hard to get off compared to the G4.
Does this case come with or can you buy Belt Clip Holster for it ? I'm waiting on what Zero Lemon Releases for the G4 hopefully sooner than later since I will most likely just get that since it's mostly a Otterbox with extended battery and belt clip.
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Check out my thread on the unicorn beetle supcase. Comes with a holster. May be more inline with what you're looking for.
BDestroyer8418 said:
Does this case come with or can you buy Belt Clip Holster for it ? I'm waiting on what Zero Lemon Releases for the G4 hopefully sooner than later since I will most likely just get that since it's mostly a Otterbox with extended battery and belt clip.
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It doesn't come with a belt clip holster and I'm not sure about compatibility with other holsters. The other Supcase Mike mentions does come with a belt clip so you could check that one out. It may not provide as good protection from dust as the case I reviewed, but it's still certainly rugged.
I contacted them they said they don't sell the Holster on it own and the holster is just for the Beetle case.
BrunoSlivar said:
Nice one. Tnx
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Here it is with the tempered glass fully installed. Case still closes fine :good:
Just wanted to say I picked this case up along with the Beetle Case that has the belt clip. The Water Resistant Case does indeed work the the Beetle belt clip it is a snug fit but it does lock down with the screen side facing in just like the Beetle. It also locks in good with the Otterbox Defender belt clip when the screen is facing in. It will not lock down with screen out on the Otterbox clip but it would be fine if you were just using the belt clip with the kickstand on a table.
Between the 2 Supcase's not sure which one I liked better will do some testing but at first I would say the Water Resistant Case I could really do without the removable back covers and rather just have something like the Beetle and that would be great. I also see on the Leather back it left 4 little marks on the bottom of the leather back. I would have to take pictures to really show what and why it caused it but it's not a big issue to me you could barley see it and I'm sure a small file would fix the issue. At first the button port cover's did not close all the way too fix that just pull on them a little and they lock in fine. I could see this becoming my daily case for work or atleast when we work outside or in really dusty conditions which is often.
Compared to the Defender it's hard to tell since I've had the Defender since Week 1 and these cases for 1 hour. Hands down the G4 Defender is the best Otterbox case I've had or seen in person. Most my friends don't use cases or they just use a slim case so I'm comparing it to my Note 2 and past phones. The fit and everything for the G4 Defender is good. The Belt clip adds a little more bulk to the overall size compared to the Beetle or Water Resistant case with the belt clips that's because the Otterbox is designed to lock the phone in both ways Face in and Face out. I never really use the belt clip with Face out unless I am using the kickstand to watch a video and 90% or more of the time I'll just hold it or lay it some other way since it's usually to vertical with the clip.
The Beetle is nice as well but I'm not sure if it just my case or if it's from the Leather back but I find the rubber shell not locking in really tight on the right side if I were to just run my finger off the side of the case it would come undone like you were trying to remove the case. Also it doesn't have that little cutout on the bottom right corner like the Water R case I found that a nice feature to remove the case. I will try again without the back to see if it helps at all. I still haven't removed the Plastic Screen protectors on these 2 cases so that might help since I already have a temper glass one on.
If I was looking right now and didn't already have the Defender then both of the Supcase's are great for similar feature's and slightly less bulk if you use a belt clip . I always use the belt clip to help protect the screen I just clip it on my pocket of my pants. Since you can get both of them for cheaper then just the Defender case it wouldn't be bad idea to get both. I also seen a few eBay sellers that had the Water R case with Free ship for about $12 were I got mine alot better than Amazon price.
I will for sure keep the Water R case but will have to decide on the Beetle in a few days. If anything I will be keeping it just for the Belt clip if I don't really like it unless Supcase will sell one or fine one for cheap but hate to keep it for the belt clip only when I bought it for $19 and the Water R case only for $12.50 even together less than $32 is not a bad deal at all. Just hate having collection of case's sitting around since I will most likely be getting a Extended Battery to use at times as well.
fast update - the beetle does fit the correct way without the leather back I will try some more with the leather back to see if it might just stretch a little over time.
Also Wireless charging working fine with all 3 case's.
Although this looks so tempting, unfortunately I am too worried to use such cases. Especially after my Water resistant Z1 got water damage! and that phone was sealed!
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Although this looks so tempting, unfortunately I am too worried to use such cases. Especially after my Water resistant Z1 got water damage! and that phone was sealed!
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Not sure about that phone but this case is really just meant for splashes of water. Basically any case that cover's the port's would be the same but this one covers up your camera lens so should help to take a little more water than other Water R case's but they should never be submerged in water .
I did find 1 issue with the case on taking pictures with a flash atleast Indoor's in low light haven't tried it elsewhere. If taking a picture in landscape with the top of the phone on left hand the bottom left corner and top right a little has a shadow to the picture's like the flash doesn't get all the way through or something hard to explain. In portrait it I did not see it happening. Also with No flash it did not happened in either mode.
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Here it is with the tempered glass fully installed. Case still closes fine :good:
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Can you please tell me which tempered glass screen cover you have on your LG G4? Thank you.
emiratesson said:
Although this looks so tempting, unfortunately I am too worried to use such cases. Especially after my Water resistant Z1 got water damage! and that phone was sealed!
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As I mentioned in the OP, water resistant is not the same was a water proof case. This case is not meant to be in water. As mentioned by @BDestroyer8418, this case just protects from splashes.
dgator said:
Can you please tell me which tempered glass screen cover you have on your LG G4? Thank you.
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It's the Yootech tempered glass
il buono said:
As I mentioned in the OP, water resistant is not the same was a water proof case. This case is not meant to be in water. As mentioned by @BDestroyer8418, this case just protects from splashes.
It's the Yootech tempered glass
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are you a reviewer that have the right to have thing to review for free ?
I have this case and the other supacase with the holster this case also fits the holster as well and clips in securely.
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Someone use some waterproof case with this case?
My G4 powered by Supcase with Nillkin tempered glass
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Miketoberfest said:
Check out my thread on the unicorn beetle supcase. Comes with a holster. May be more inline with what you're looking for.
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I have both cases and can confirm it small snugly into the holster it's a perfect fit
BDestroyer8418 said:
That looks just like a Otterbox Denfender with some extra features. The back cover's I don't care for changing out but I can see it's a nice added feature to some. I like on the back how it covers up everything nice and close compared to the Denfender like the Camera and everything that is nice. I also see it has like a mesh those parts I might try to do something with my Otterbox like that also seen it on the bottom mic. I work in construction and just hate to to get the G4 trashed, I was able to keep my Note 2 for over 2 years in perfect condition with an Otterbox Defender but did require me cleaning it 1x a week to get the dust build up out around open inputs. I was going to keep my Note 2 and just change Sims in the morning from phone to phone but that's a PIA the Defender Note 2 case is really hard to get off compared to the G4.
Does this case come with or can you buy Belt Clip Holster for it ? I'm waiting on what Zero Lemon Releases for the G4 hopefully sooner than later since I will most likely just get that since it's mostly a Otterbox with extended battery and belt clip.
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If i take the screen protector will it lessen thw case's watsr resistance?
Hello. I am looking for full body case for S7 EDGE. On my iphone 6 I'm using this case:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPhone-6-...215370?hash=item1ead0b434a:g:LeIAAOSwu1VW5rU1
Which gives me dust and shock protection. Also is cheap. Do You know similar case for s7 edge?
Since your link was for the UK eBay, I'm linking an Amazon UK
Supcase S7 Edge Full Case
Enjoy!
I've used Unicorn Beetle cases on my last 3 phones and won't use anything else now
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Re...139723&sr=8-1&keywords=s7+edge+unicorn+beetle
Survived 3 drops now including a face down on a stone covered carpark
jester350 said:
I've used Unicorn Beetle cases on my last 3 phones and won't use anything else now
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Re...139723&sr=8-1&keywords=s7+edge+unicorn+beetle
Survived 3 drops now including a face down on a stone covered carpark
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Is there screen shield on the front panel?
How about Otterbox Defender?
I am looking for case with front panel shield, not back only.
https://www.punkcase.com/collection...water-shock-dirt-snow-proof-lifetime-warranty Ordered it & awaiting its arrival.
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https://www.punkcase.com/collection...water-shock-dirt-snow-proof-lifetime-warranty Ordered it & awaiting its arrival.
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Woow looks very good, but a bit expensive
troxter said:
Woow looks very good, but a bit expensive
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Looks good?
I'm sure it's very effective though.
troxter said:
Is there screen shield on the front panel?
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nope you'll need to buy that separately if you want one
Just received the Ghostek Atomic 2.0 Case. Even though Screen is not glass does not feel that back. No stickiness like plastic films. But for now just had it on for some hours so can't really say for long run yet.
It is a bit wider like a little over 1/4" more than the UAG case. Which adds to black borders on the front as seen on the pictures. So if you already had trouble using it with one hand, this would cause a bit more trouble.
The thickness is about the same as the UAG case when both are facing screen down.
This case advertises Waterproof but has 2 openings for the speaker grill on top and the home button on bottom. I would expect water could get in through those openings. Screen is dot matrix.
The look of the case for me is nice and does not make it look ugly in my perspective. As because the screen guard as they call it make it look like the screen is showing more than some cases that adds front black plastic borders on top and bottom.
The one thing is you might want to use wireless charging more due to having to open up ports more often if using a usb charger.
Here are some pictures I took. Sorry about quality. The best Camera I have is the GS7 edge. lol.
http://imgur.com/a/osNxm
Right now I'm using it with the TANAAB Screen protector.
I'll post more about it. But first reactions seems to be a good case but would depend on how you would see it and if the 1/4" width bigger than a UAG case would be a drawback or not.
It Seems that Ghostek send several out to Mobilefun or Uviyo in batches but haven't shipped through their main site.
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Update about the openings mentioned above. The waterproof works and does not get inside case if there's nothing that raises the area where the openings are. I had the TANAAB TGSP that doesn't go full length of the phone let water in but when removed and tested no water went in. So waiting to test it with a similar TGSP like GPEL2 that fully extends the the phone and see how that works.
When With TANAAB. Sensitivity didn't change and could provide good protection if needed as the outside screen is just a thin plastic film.
Just wanted to point this out.
I am upgrading from the Note 9 with the leather case, which ended up showing a lot of wear. I do like the pocket inside the front cover to carry my license. I see that Samsung is going to offer an S-view cover and a wallet case. Any thoughts on which would be best for the Note 20 Ultra?
this one
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this one
https://www.schnailcase.com/collect...an-series-designed-for-samsung-galaxy-note-21
With the extra $50 credit for accessories I ended up getting the Wallet case from Samsung for under $10. Reviews on the same version for the S20 Ultra were mixed, but the price was right for me.
For the past 3 or 4 years I have bought the official Samsung LED Case cover and quite honestly they have been brilliant. The one I have been using on my current phone (Note 10+) still looks as good as new after 12 months. The LED notifications are also really useful and make the case stand out (but not in a tacky blingy way)
They may not offer really robust protection, but I have dropped my phone a couple of times and not even the case got damaged. So as long as you aren't working on a building site or doing some kind of extreme activity I think you'll be just fine.
The only issue is they are crazy expensive.
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I ended up using the $200 accessory benefit for the LED Wallet case along with the Beans. It arrives today so I'll be able to get a sense of the size of the phone in my hand. I had used that model case on my Note 8 and thought it worked well.
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I ended up using the $200 accessory benefit for the LED Wallet case along with the Beans. It arrives today so I'll be able to get a sense of the size of the phone in my hand. I had used that model case on my Note 8 and thought it worked well.
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Just a hair taller then note 10 plus but not much at all!
The LED wallet case came today. Same width as the Note 9 Samsung leather wallet case and less than 1/4 inch taller. Could be just a little thinner than the Note 9 case. When I had the Samsung LED case on my note 8 I opened the phone far fewer times since I could see who was calling on the front of the case.
I always get the black Samsung Rugged cases. Note 10+ version had some paint scuffing issues on the kickstand but I love those cases, and it appears that the camera will be flush with the back from looking at it. I guess I'll have to see for sure when I get the phone. I don't want a case with the camera bulging out of the back.
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I am upgrading from the Note 9 with the leather case, which ended up showing a lot of wear. I do like the pocket inside the front cover to carry my license. I see that Samsung is going to offer an S-view cover and a wallet case. Any thoughts on which would be best for the Note 20 Ultra?
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I bought the silicone case from Samsung
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I'm digging this one
I have ordered the clear kickstand case
craigels said:
I have ordered the clear kickstand case
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Did you receive the Case yet? Are you happy with it ?
I ordered one yesterday as well, waiting on delivery...
I've used the OEM LED Wallet case for a week now and am pleased with the protection. While it is expensive, consider that since the front flap protects the screen, you can go with just a film screen protector instead of a substantially more expensive glass protector. I never had a cracked screen when using past Sammy wallet cases on my Note 8 or Note 9. I tend to carry my phones in a holster attached to my belt, so it is going in and out of the holster many times a day.
Rugged case
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apprentice said:
For the past 3 or 4 years I have bought the official Samsung LED Case cover and quite honestly they have been brilliant. The one I have been using on my current phone (Note 10+) still looks as good as new after 12 months. The LED notifications are also really useful and make the case stand out (but not in a tacky blingy way)
They may not offer really robust protection, but I have dropped my phone a couple of times and not even the case got damaged. So as long as you aren't working on a building site or doing some kind of extreme activity I think you'll be just fine.
The only issue is they are crazy expensive.
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I would like to use more cover cases because I like the idea of having the display covered when not in use but I keep thinking about the awkward use whilst trying to take pictures or record videos and having that flap just hanging like that.
I wonder if anyone's made a cover case with a camera cutout for this phone? This way you can fold the cover all the way over and still have the camera cleared to shoot? I wouldn't mind having that area for the camera open on the front for the display. I'd still have most of the front display covered.
I don't know.
Im torn between the flatbackness and kickstand features of the rugged case versus the leather case, which screams class
JJNUSA leather case
https://www.amazon.com/JJNUSA-Handma...ef_=ast_sto_dp
you know i never thought trying to find a case was going to leave me so hard pressed. note i do not mind the camera bump one bit. but they could have rounded out the camera hump a bit more. not the corners, but where the surface meets the edges and also they could have slanted the sides a bit more angled. who knows they did pull it off pretty good.
still on the camera bump.
note: with JJNUSA leather case you will be covering the mic on the camera bump. if that is a problem for you look elsewhere for a case.
i have received 200 in incentives to order goodies when i got my phone pre ordered and used it to order a few cases.
cases i ordered:
samsung rugged: bulky, heavy, don't like the texture on the back and flimsy kickstands that shoot off when used
samsung leather case: upgrade from last years, 2g lighter. seamless, but warps at the bottom. good cam protection.
samsun silicon: unsure if food grade safe. and slippery as glass
-other cases-
spigen Rugged Armor: oddly best all tpu case with carbon fiber accents. the back is slippery if trying to reach across the screen. side bumpers have one way slip grip and flimsy. camera is well protected. pen cut out too deep corner exposed but covered. top /bottom bumper good but top may block ear piece. 2g heavier then jjnusa leather
...now my official review of the JJNUSA Handmade Leather Case...
NOTE i used amazon prime
don't let the first pic they have on amazon throw you off, but what bothers me is the video they added to the product and it is of the s20 ultra; the camera lens is so scratched. i am still baffled how they did that. then again we will see in due time, because i can not stand the samsung leather case(which got me hooked on leather cases oddly) it is too slippery. the jjnusa case has tpu sides and saddle leather on back with plastic on the inside that the phone rests on. but i will say the leather on the back is so soft i think it sorta makes up for the lack of suede like the official samsung case has. then again the leather is so thick its' edges pop out the mold a teensy-weensy bit, but i doubt with proper use and not picking at it it will survive for a long time. with the 5% off coupon i also got another 1 usd off(who knows if it was the amazon prime). so for 19.95 it is a steal. most other leather cases are $30+. a steal; why may you say? hold on let me get to the rest of it. if we all remember the lg g4 leather back it was a looker. that was it, because it scratched easily and punctured easily. then we go onto the samsung leather case that scratches easily with minimal show. further more i can not say what that will mean over long term usage with this case from jjnusa. treat it lightly and it should be fine. now back to the leather on the jjnusa case. the leather reminds me of the type you get on a saddle and does not separate from itself. that is a plus. but a minus if the antiquing they use comes off very very easily?, and it does(con or not?) i had a cane that had antiquing and it turned my hands black, but after it leveled out it was fine. you know they always slap so much on to fill in the design that almost certainly more then half they put on will rub off. i have rubbed off some already. hence it would not rub off like wow, i had to use my nail. no way does it show like scratches on the samsung leather case. either way the extra antiquing will no matter what fade away over time and settle down to where it should be. i still think it will look good. at the same time the leather is much more scratch resistant then the latter. and the design and the look really grew on me. now on to the sides. the power button and volume are labeled with symbols and i like it even though i will never look at it. what else i like is that they are tpu like the rest of the sides. the tactile of the buttons are sturdy then again not too stiff not too mushy. then there is a bonus or an achilles heal; you move down the same side as the buttons and find a wrist strap punch out so you can add a wrist strap. have not tested it, seems like it should be worthy of use and not fearing. the bonus is removing the phone from the case, it does not shoot out like it does with the samsung leather case does. still it holds it in better. this is where i tell you that the jjnusa case has way better screen protection that leaves a better feel in the hand. the samsung leather case has a squidgy spongy top and bottom. the bottom is already warped and i never used it; i just put it on a few times and took it off. also a fail for the bottom bumper is the difficulty to remove the spen without nails. the jjnusa case is cut out just right and since it is thinner and more stiffer in a good way you can press your thumb or finger and hear that satisfying click to eject it. with that said the top and bottom bumper are raised higher then the samsung to protect the screen. the samsung case is more flush and flimsy.
i am a happy camper and if it fairs well i will update to 5 stars from 4, but i am really thinking at the price to slap down for another. as we all know leather cases do not last as long as other types
the reason i gave it 4 stars is i never really heard of JJNUSA till i saw them on etsy.com and since they where based in china i thought meh. then i thought to ebay's third party cases and said but leather? does not smell much like leather, oddly that is how saddles with the same type of leather smells. or it could be the antiquing they used and the shipping package. it was not shipped in a box or cheap plastic, it was in a cloth sleeve in a sealed padded envelope. JJNUSA do claim Oregon origins... yeah right etsy.com says ships from china.
i have played around with plenty of cases and phones in cases so it's not like i only have really had the note 20 ultra... just do not get one of them ultra thin all tpu cases. i have one for my lg g4 and only really protects the sides and back. busted the screen.
ca12bon said:
Im torn between the flatbackness and kickstand features of the rugged case versus the leather case, which screams class
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I just bought the official Samsung leather case, it looks classy, it's well made and smells amazing too! I went for the black one for my mystic bronze phone as I really didn't like the tan coloured one. It's lightweight, feels lovely to hold and does not make the phone bulky. Obviously protection is quite limited, I tend to use this case at home and transfer to a flip case when I am out and about.
The rugged one is quite the opposite, it's heavy, bulky and not very attractive but it will offer the best protection.
So depending on your usage you will have to make a decision based on looks vs protection.
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apprentice said:
I just bought the official Samsung leather case, it looks classy, it's well made and smells amazing too! I went for the black one for my mystic bronze phone as I really didn't like the tan coloured one. It's lightweight, feels lovely to hold and does not make the phone bulky. Obviously protection is quite limited, I tend to use this case at home and transfer to a flip case when I am out and about.
The rugged one is quite the opposite, it's heavy, bulky and not very attractive but it will offer the best protection.
So depending on your usage you will have to make a decision based on looks vs protection.
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i got the https://www.amazon.com/JJNUSA-Handmade-Leather-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B08DXWJSQ1?ref_=ast_sto_dp
does not warp like the samsung and looks great
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ca12bon said:
Im torn between the flatbackness and kickstand features of the rugged case versus the leather case, which screams class
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https://www.amazon.com/JJNUSA-Handmade-Leather-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B08DXWJSQ1?ref_=ast_sto_dp
is the case i got my review is in this forum right below one of your posts
gloege said:
i got the https://www.amazon.com/JJNUSA-Handmade-Leather-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B08DXWJSQ1?ref_=ast_sto_dp
does not warp like the samsung and looks great
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I was a bit concerned by your comment, when you said the Samsung ones warp? I did a quick check online and didn't see any reports of this. What was your experience with this?
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