I currently have the Ringke Slim case, but I am a bit upset that the edges of the case come up higher than the bottom of the curved edge.
Are there any slim cases out there that do not obstruct the curvature of the phone's edge?
Thanks.
You can try Spigens slim case, or Nillkin.
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I currently have the Ringke Slim case, but I am a bit upset that the edges of the case come up higher than the bottom of the curved edge.
Are there any slim cases out there that do not obstruct the curvature of the phone's edge?
Thanks.
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I have the Spigen Ultra Slim case, and the sides still come up higher than the curved edge. But it still does "show" the curved edge, you just can't feel it. I think cases are made like that so that when you face them down on the surface, they provide a little bit of clearance for the screen to not touch the surface (and holds the case intact to the phone). So yeah, I doubt there's a case that is gonna serve your needs.
I am using the i-Blason Slim Fit S Line Flexible TPU Case and am happy with it; am not sure precisely how it differs from the Ringke Slim case, but I can say that none of the phone's functionality is compromised. It does give a firmer 'grip' feel, and appears to provide protection for the phone.
You could actually make the case come up and hug the top and bottom of the phone to clear the screen from touching the surface while keeping the sides uncovered, but no manufacturers seem to want to make one. I've been keeping an eye on this since forever and so far nothing.
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Let me start by saying the Diztronic TPU is amazing and absolutely perfect in every way, except one. The top and bottom chrome bezel are getting scratched by the sharp edges of the case. It's not from dirt and dust or just rubber marks, they're actual little scratches. I'm looking to buy one of the "S-Line" cases (on amazon because I have gift card credit). Others have mentioned that the edge is not as sharp on these and I do not mind the buttons being harder to press. Are the i-Blason and Cimo brands essentially the same or what? The i-Blason looks a little more refined and is rated better. Thanks!
edit: forgot, I have an Ionic guardian and it's great as well, but just too pocket sticky for me. Definitely is great protection though.
The bezel is so weak it even scratches by sliding the phone in and out of your pocket. So, not a big deal imho!
My Diztronic case hasn't scratched my bezel? lol
FatalityBoyZahy said:
My Diztronic case hasn't scratched my bezel? lol
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I've read threads of many other people complaining about the same issue. Even the Diztronic store on amazon has complaints of it. I remember having this issue with their cases on my Galaxy Nexus as well.
If your bezel isn't scratched yet, consider yourself lucky.
However, aside from that the Diztronic is the most solid TPU case you will find.
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Let me start by saying the Diztronic TPU is amazing and absolutely perfect in every way, except one. The top and bottom chrome bezel are getting scratched by the sharp edges of the case. It's not from dirt and dust or just rubber marks, they're actual little scratches. I'm looking to buy one of the "S-Line" cases (on amazon because I have gift card credit). Others have mentioned that the edge is not as sharp on these and I do not mind the buttons being harder to press. Are the i-Blason and Cimo brands essentially the same or what? The i-Blason looks a little more refined and is rated better. Thanks!
edit: forgot, I have an Ionic guardian and it's great as well, but just too pocket sticky for me. Definitely is great protection though.
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This case will not actually scratch the phone, but dirt and dust will.
BravoMotorola said:
This case will not actually scratch the phone, but dirt and dust will.
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I disagree, my phone simply does not get exposed to dirt or sand that would scratch. Take of the case and rub your finger just inside the top and bottom inside edge of it. It's fairly sharp for TPU
TPU is just plastic, it won't scratch other plastic. That would be a horrible feature for a case lol.
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I disagree, my phone simply does not get exposed to dirt or sand that would scratch. Take of the case and rub your finger just inside the top and bottom inside edge of it. It's fairly sharp for TPU
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Feels like any other case? lol
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i have both diztronic and i-blason.
i like the diztronic better. the i-blason is softer but it fits loose. diztronic fits like a glove. you will get more dirt/grit/crap between your phone and the i-blason case due to its fitment.
from all the phones ive owned with a shiney bezel, they all get micro scratches on them. theres no avoiding it unless you get a full body cover like xoskin/xtremeguard/bodyarmors/etc that covers the bezel. just use your phone as intended. any cases will get crap trap between your phone and case. just be sure to take it off regularly to clean it out.
I have the diztronic case on my n4 and the quality and fit is outstanding. I bought it off eBay and had it shipped to the UK from the States and it was still cheaper by a long shot than anything available here in the UK.
I use it with an invisible shield front and back protector and although it was fiddly getting it on and making sure the screen protector didn't lift, its now on and I have no lift at all.
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I can too say that diztronic is the best tpu out there.
Because different types of plastic can't have different levels of hardness and different surface finishes (like polished chrome plastic) aren't more vulnerable to scuffing. Yes, they're really small fine scratches but they're there and I wasn't expecting them.
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I have a Diztronic case and the fit is prefect. No scratching at all. The only issue I have is the screen protector lifts when the case goes on or off. The film is centered well just for some reason always snags a bit on the bottom corners.
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is there really a difference between a 1$ TPU case and all the other ones ? I thought they were all made in the same factory...
I was wondering how the UAG cases and the Samsung Protective Cover compare in protecting the device. Which offers more protection from drops?
I really like how slim the Samsung Protective Cover is so I was wondering, how slim is the UAG compared to the Samsung?
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Not sure if you are talking about the Samsung flip cover or not. If you are, I would say there is about zero drop protection from it. It is really nothing more than a replacement back attached to some hardened cloth type fabric. I have the note 4 edge, the cover does not want to stay closed at all which is driving me nuts.
I find the functionality of a flip cover overrated, and will be returning it.
I have both, uag is much thicker the Samsung protective case is one I always go back to it is slim and very protective. I dropped my phone onto a concrete drive way with gravel from head height the phone landed on a corner then onto it's screen no marks anywhere on the case or the phone! I don't even use a screen protector I would say the Samsung case feels more premium on the phone and is very comfortable to hold and the buttons work perfectly! Uag is good but the Samsung is better I have the red and black case hope this helps
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I have both cases, and even though the UAG is a great case, the Samsung wins. I carry my phone in my front pocket, so the UAG is a bit bulky. Of course the UAG is going to offer better drop protection, but the Samsung wins due to its smaller profile, as well as being more comfortable to hold.
Are they any Cases for Note 7 that goes over the Edges,to protect the Curved Edges ?
why would you want a case that covers part of the screen? just get a screen protector and a regular case. problem solved.
probablecauzdnb said:
why would you want a case that covers part of the screen? just get a screen protector and a regular case. problem solved.
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So the edge is protected. IMO the edge is a stupid design. Does it look cool? Yes, but I see a lot of broken screens from a bump to the edge. We need a flat n7.
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So the edge is protected. IMO the edge is a stupid design. Does it look cool? Yes, but I see a lot of broken screens from a bump to the edge. We need a flat n7.
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the edge is part of the viewable screen. so a case that covers that covers part of the screen. there are plenty of screen protectors that cover the edges just fine. most cases cover the rest of the phone from being damaged. i was not a huge fan of the edge when they first started using it. but it looks like that is the direction samsung has gone. probably shouldn't have gotten a note 7 if you don't like the edges
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Are they any Cases for Note 7 that goes over the Edges,to protect the Curved Edges ?
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Best buy platinum case does
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probablecauzdnb said:
the edge is part of the viewable screen. so a case that covers that covers part of the screen. there are plenty of screen protectors that cover the edges just fine. most cases cover the rest of the phone from being damaged. i was not a huge fan of the edge when they first started using it. but it looks like that is the direction samsung has gone. probably shouldn't have gotten a note 7 if you don't like the edges
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We didn't have a choice. You can't have a note now without the stupid edge screen. Like he said. Looks neat. Then it's just annoying. My wife had an S6 Edge Plus and returned it after a couple days for the flat screen version. She hated it too. Unintentional screen taps, no tempered glass screen protectors that don't suck. I'm putting up with it because I have to and love everything else about the Note 7 but this edge screen is just lipstick..... all show and no go and unnecessary.
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I am also interested in a good protective case, it doesn't neccessarily have to cover the edge screen like Platinum (that case is expencive and ugly in my opinion), but I do wish the lips on edges would be well above the actual screen. I hope I wrote that clearly.
I am also shocked it is so hard to combine the screen protector and a a case.
Spigen neo hybrid is the case I'm using and it sinks into the edges just enough so it doesn't cover any of the display
I don't think that is what the author is asking about though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01INA04A4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought the one in the link above. The edges come up higher than the display, they don't really "cover" the edges much if at all, but are above the curved edges so that they help protect from drops. This is exactly what I was looking for. This is my case I use when I may be in a situation that the phone is more likely to be dropped or something similar. I don't use the edge feature anyway, but you still could if you really wanted with this case, just not as easily. I doesn't make the display size smaller by covering it up so IMO this is the best option if someone wants to protect the edges more without them actually being covered.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01INA04A4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought the one in the link above. The edges come up higher than the display, they don't really "cover" the edges much if at all, but are above the curved edges so that they help protect from drops. This is exactly what I was looking for. This is my case I use when I may be in a situation that the phone is more likely to be dropped or something similar. I don't use the edge feature anyway, but you still could if you really wanted with this case, just not as easily. I doesn't make the display size smaller by covering it up so IMO this is the best option if someone wants to protect the edges more without them actually being covered.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought the one in the link above. The edges come up higher than the display, they don't really "cover" the edges much if at all, but are above the curved edges so that they help protect from drops. This is exactly what I was looking for. This is my case I use when I may be in a situation that the phone is more likely to be dropped or something similar. I don't use the edge feature anyway, but you still could if you really wanted with this case, just not as easily. I doesn't make the display size smaller by covering it up so IMO this is the best option if someone wants to protect the edges more without them actually being covered.
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That is strange because on the pictures the case edge doesn't look raised at all.
I am all for using the edges but they should be protected. Most cases look like too small bras in my opinion. I was under the impression Speck could offer a case we are looking for but we won't know before someone posts a review with an actual phone it the case.
notefreak said:
That is strange because on the pictures the case edge doesn't look raised at all.
I am all for using the edges but they should be protected. Most cases look like too small bras in my opinion. I was under the impression Speck could offer a case we are looking for but we won't know before someone posts a review with an actual phone it the case.
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If you look close at the pictures you can see more plastic above where the buttons on the side are located. This was my clue that the case had raised edges on the side too. I have the case and can verify that the sides of the case are higher than the display, even with a tempered screen protector on. The case does as a little more bulk than I like mostly from the thicker corners they built into the case to take the shock of a fall better, but it still isn't a bulky case. Just bigger than my Ringke slim case I also have.
Tech 21 was expensive in the Att store but it raises around the edge slightly to make it slightly raised when face down...its a decent case but I'm still paranoid of glass shatter if it falls face down but I would feel that way with any case.
I recommend the otterbox commuter. The screen has totally protection and you have access to the curved edges..
Also the nice thing about it us the hard plastic backing reinforces the sidewalls so they cant flex during a drop.
Alot of cases i tried were very flimsy mid screen along the sides, this one is firm
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What Tech21 model is that?
nygrik said:
Tech 21 was expensive in the Att store but it raises around the edge slightly to make it slightly raised when face down...its a decent case but I'm still paranoid of glass shatter if it falls face down but I would feel that way with any case.
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Can you specify the exact model and how much is "slightly"?
dermotti said:
I recommend the otterbox commuter. The screen has totally protection and you have access to the curved edges..
Also the nice thing about it us the hard plastic backing reinforces the sidewalls so they cant flex during a drop.
Alot of cases i tried were very flimsy mid screen along the sides, this one is firm
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Before I buy a pink case (ughm, where is the blue guys), how raised is the case along the edges?
i believe this is the case you're looking for....
it makes your note7 look like it has a flat screen, covers up the edges, and all that jazz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjszkH8tHV0
I doubt people want a case that makes their screen look smaller.
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I doubt people want a case that makes their screen look smaller.
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The case I linked in a post above does not make the viewable part of the screen smaller. The edges of the case go straight up, not overlapping the curved edges, just higher than them and higher than the display, even a display with a tempered screen protector. I have been using this case for a week now and can highly recommend so far. Here is the link again if you want to look at it for yourself:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01INA04A4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The case I linked in a post above does not make the viewable part of the screen smaller. The edges of the case go straight up, not overlapping the curved edges, just higher than them and higher than the display, even a display with a tempered screen protector. I have been using this case for a week now and can highly recommend so far. Here is the link again if you want to look at it for yourself:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Your link doesn't work for me.
Direct link: https://youtu.be/HhxKC9InIk4
This is my unboxing and review of the Ringke Fusion for the Pixel XL. Some comparisons between it and the Spigen Slim Armor also.
The video is a tad long but here are some key points.
Pros:
-It offers a slim design that fits right in between the super thin shells and most cases.
-Clear polycarbonate back lets you see the phone, a key feature of the product
-Buttons are very 'clicky'. You can clearly hear them being pressed.
-The case is also just thick enough to make me feel confident that a drop will not cause any major damage.
-Light weight. I notice a significant weight difference between the Ringke and Spigen
Cons:
-Bezel is not pure black
-Bezel is not offered in the soft touch TPU that is had in previous years
-Feels a tad 'rubbery'
I had one of these cases for my N5X and loved it. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one for my Pixel XL but I'm concerned about the added bulk. I'm currently running the Google branded grey polycarb/silicone case and while the size is nice the silicone is too sticky. Inserting it and removing it from my jeans pockets is a pain in the ass as it gets stuck to the pocket material. This also results in a fair amount of lint stuck to the case.
Are you able to comment on the amount of added bulk, specifically, the sides of the phone? This phone is just about at the limit of what I can use one handed.
Well, the RIngke Fusion is slimmer than the Spigen Slim armor. And is thinner than the ones make for the N4 and N5. Not sure about the N5X. And this one hasn't gotten stuck in my pocket yet, slides in and out easily. Hope that helps a bit.
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Well, the RIngke Fusion is slimmer than the Spigen Slim armor. And is thinner than the ones make for the N4 and N5. Not sure about the N5X. And this one hasn't gotten stuck in my pocket yet, slides in and out easily. Hope that helps a bit.
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Picked it up and installed it today. Perfect. Slim, slides right out of my pocket and really shows off the back of my phone. Ringke might be my goto case manufacturer for now on.
Thinking of picking one up. How is the case holding so far? Any discolouration? Is there "oily" parts on the upper half of the rear of the phone?
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Thinking of picking one up. How is the case holding so far? Any discolouration? Is there "oily" parts on the upper half of the rear of the phone?
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No oily parts, no discoloration, no scratches or scuffs and I've dropped it several times already. The clear back will pick up some finger prints if you're chowing down on some french fries or something but nothing crazy and they wipe right off. I had this case on my last phone for about a year and they hold up great.
How big is the lip around the front? If I was planning on using a tempered glass screen protector with this case, would the TGSP touch the ground when I lay the phone face down?
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How big is the lip around the front? If I was planning on using a tempered glass screen protector with this case, would the TGSP touch the ground when I lay the phone face down?
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The front lip nearly lays flush with my Zagg screen protector on the left and right side of the phone. However, along the top and bottom, the lip sticks out a bit further, maybe 2-3mm. This way, if you put your phone face down on a flat surface, like a table or desk, the glass won't make contact with it.
The military standard is 6.6 foot drop protection.
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The military standard is 6.6 foot drop protection.
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Ahh thanks!
Has anyone made a custom template for this case yet? I know they come with a cutout
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Has anyone made a custom template for this case yet? I know they come with a cutout
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I don't know if you ever got an answer, but here is the one I made, including some images (yes, big Star Wars fan). It's a simple Word document with the template and a couple of pics. Enjoy!
I bought the Ghostek Atomic Slim for the Note 9. I was thinking this and Spigen tough Armor or I_blason and Spigen tough Armor but with I-blason I had to remove Screen and wasn't sure if it will fit on the encased Holster due to the corners. So I went with the Ghostek, the case is nice and feels good, it does have bigger screen lip in front which Covers more Than other cases which should protect it more.
Design is good, it is Hard plastic with aluminum frame with Clear Polycarbonate hard back. The aluminum and plastic extends out of the Polycarbonate to give it extra protection. The extra lip around the screen does not protrude into the use of the phone and you barely realize. Grip jo a not bad and has some ridges but aluminum makes it a bit slippery.
The issue I see for the case is that the openning for the Spen is bigger then I would like and the aluminum and plastic is not reassuring as they are separate pieces.
Before the note 9 I had the S8 plus and Spigen tough Armor and protected phone quite well, I've dropped it a bit accidentally and nothing happened except tempered glass Cracking a bit on corner.
I did get a Spigen tough Armor for the Note 9. But was looking for a protector that was close to same protection but could see the blue Color and design. The Ghostek fit the Criteria and reading the reviews on the note8 seemed good, the difference is that the Note 8 had more protection where the Spen was but harder to remove but Note 9 is less protection on Spen with easier removal.
The 2nd issue is that the volume buttons are hard to press and make it difficult to use if need to lower or raise volume.
Without those issues I think it would have been great daily driver and no need for screen removal or flaps on charging port from other cases.
Not sure if any of you guys have used it or bought it for Note 9 get.
so I'm hesitant go use it regularly and just use it on weekends.
This is my thoughts on this case not sure if you have Opinions if I'm just paranoid on the spen Corner. Attached are pictures of it
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Forgot to mention it does work with Whitestone Dome Glass.
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I bought the Ghostek Atomic Slim for the Note 9. I was thinking this and Spigen tough Armor or I_blason and Spigen tough Armor but with I-blason I had to remove Screen and wasn't sure if it will fit on the encased Holster due to the corners. So I went with the Ghostek, the case is nice and feels good, it does have bigger screen lip in front which Covers more Than other cases which should protect it more.
Design is good, it is Hard plastic with aluminum frame with Clear Polycarbonate hard back. The aluminum and plastic extends out of the Polycarbonate to give it extra protection. The extra lip around the screen does not protrude into the use of the phone and you barely realize. Grip jo a not bad and has some ridges but aluminum makes it a bit slippery.
The issue I see for the case is that the openning for the Spen is bigger then I would like and the aluminum and plastic is not reassuring as they are separate pieces.
Before the note 9 I had the S8 plus and Spigen tough Armor and protected phone quite well, I've dropped it a bit accidentally and nothing happened except tempered glass Cracking a bit on corner.
I did get a Spigen tough Armor for the Note 9. But was looking for a protector that was close to same protection but could see the blue Color and design. The Ghostek fit the Criteria and reading the reviews on the note8 seemed good, the difference is that the Note 8 had more protection where the Spen was but harder to remove but Note 9 is less protection on Spen with easier removal.
The 2nd issue is that the volume buttons are hard to press and make it difficult to use if need to lower or raise volume.
Without those issues I think it would have been great daily driver and no need for screen removal or flaps on charging port from other cases.
Not sure if any of you guys have used it or bought it for Note 9 get.
so I'm hesitant go use it regularly and just use it on weekends.
This is my thoughts on this case not sure if you have Opinions if I'm just paranoid on the spen Corner. Attached are pictures of it
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A very fair review, thanks. I love it when folks add negatives to items they review. Makes it sound more real.
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