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[Reviews] Nexus 4 Accessories (Cases,Chargers) [Detailed Pictures]

I decided to gather up some different types of accessories for this phone, varying from cases, pouches, and even chargers. Detailed photos as well as a small written review will be provided for each accessory. I hope this will give you some informed decisions on purchasing these products. I would also take any constructive criticism to improve these reviews for future use..
Diztronic TPU Case
Review​
Diztronic did a great job designing this TPU case. As you can see, this case provides great coverage in protecting the phone. With a lip covering the sides of the screen, the phone can be set face downward without the screen touching the surface. The buttons are great and have a nice feeling when pushed. Like other TPU cases pressing down on the buttons seems like such a hassle, but not with this case. The matte black finish provides a non-glossy surface that also makes it harder to see visible scratches or marks on the back of the case. All the ports (headphone jack, USB, speaker) are easily accesible thanks to the specific cutouts it provides. Overall, this is one great TPU case and I prefer it over the rest of them out there.
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XO Skins
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Review​
XO Skins is one of many screen protectors that are done through a wet application. The whole installation process was simple. Only thing you have to take into consideration is the amount of liquid applied to both the screen protector and the phone should be minimal and just enough to let the screen protector glide over the phone. You also have to be careful squeegeeing the liquid away from open ports such as both front and back speakers. It took a little over a day for most of the leftover air bubbles, as well as marks, to dissipate.
There was little to no orange peel on the protector, compared to other competing companies such as ZAGG, which is way worse. I really like the it has all the cutouts for the front facing camera, proximity sensors, speakers, camera, and flash. Also, take note that their customer service is really nice and they will take care of an problem you have on the screen protectors. I definitely recommend this as protection for both the screen and the back glass.
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LG WCP-700 (Wireless Inductive Charging)
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I've never used an inductive charger before owning this one. After a week of using it, it seems to do its job perfectly. The soft touch feeling covering the base provides a non-slippery surface for placing your phone. There are two LED indicators near the top that let you know whether it is on, and show that it is charging. The charging speed for the charger is fairly fast, averaging at about 10% in around 45 min. The charging does automatically stop once it hits 100% but as soon as it dips below 95% it picks right up. I would, however, like it if it kept the charging at 100%. The charger does make a beep when it is placed on the mat. It may be useful for some people but aggravating for others. This post will guide you in removing the speaker. I had tested the charging with a couple cases and can finally conclude that it does charge through TPU material as well as through the Ringke Slim case.
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Clear S-Line TPU Case
Review​
I really like the fact that you can see the Nexus logo through the back of the TPU case. The left and the right side has a nice textured material for better grip. The bottom of the case has to holes so that the USB and the microphone will be accessible.The back has a nice double texture; top part a matte clear finish while the right-bottom half is the clear TPU portion. The camera as well as the rear speaker is also easily accessible. The final part of the case is the top part which has two cut-outs , one for the headphone jack and the other for the secondary microphone. Both the volume rocker and the power button are slightly harder to press; I only hope for a future TPU case with cut-outs on these two places.
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OEM Bumper
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After an extensive amount of waiting I finally received my bumper. Shipping and processing time was pretty quick. Overall, the bumper feels great in the hand even though it is slightly wider than a few of my cases. Compared to the Ringke /Diztronic slim case, it was fairly wider. Compared to my TPU case, it was just slightly wider. The most important part of the case is that your phone will be protected from drops and at the same time keep the phone looking great. The shiny bezel surrounding the phone keeps the premium look of the case. Both buttons, volume rocker and power button, provide a tactile feel when pressing down on them. They aren't like the TPU cases and it almost feels as if the actual case was integrated with the phone. On the bottom of the phone, there are cut-outs for the micro USB port as well as the microphone. Along the top, there are cut-outs for the secondary microphone and the headphone jack. I've read around some threads about the bumper and most people have trouble fitting their headphone jack to the phone because the cut-out is to small. The case was a bit pricey and I hope their will be other opportunities for people to try out this case when it's available again. I also hope that 3rd party companies will start producing more bumpers.
....More reviews will be available ...
Any question or places you would like for me to describe with more detail, I'll be happy to do so. Thanks

Thanks for the nice closeups. Is it just me, or is there a pretty big gap in the seam in the fourth picture?

achan68 said:
Thanks for the nice closeups. Is it just me, or is there a pretty big gap in the seam in the fourth picture?
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It isn't really a gap when you're holding it in person. The macro shots just makes it seem kind of a big gap.
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Good to know... I've got one on the way
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what screen protector is that?

elliot.newnham said:
what screen protector is that?
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XO Skins, I'm about to add a review on that...

elliot.newnham said:
what screen protector is that?
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Yeah, its gorgeous.
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Updated OP. Any suggestions, just let me know

The XO skins isn't matte is it?
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Toaster Strudels said:
The XO skins isn't matte is it?
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No it's not

xl DIGITAL lx said:
No it's not
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Can you take a picture of the skin in a direct light so we can see the orange peel effect?

Thanks for all the pics, really good review on the case.

I'm actually planning to get a diztronic and an XO and i wanted to know if the XO would peel off because of the case? Do they interfere?

karanrajpal14 said:
I'm actually planning to get a diztronic and an XO and i wanted to know if the XO would peel off because of the case? Do they interfere?
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I actually did have a problem with that. The diztronic case has is a pretty tight case and when I tried putting it on my phone, the edges peeled just slightly. You can however try stretching the case over the edges to try and prevent that.
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Updated. Added a Clear S-Line TPU case

i got my diztronic in today and i am not impressed. luckilly the case will still work for its intended purposes. it fits fine and the all, but it really cheapens the look and feel of the phone.

I just go my diztronic today in the mail after school and I love this case I feel so much better being protected and feeling naked lol bit yep awesome case.
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im waiting for the poetic case

Thanks for the reviews, but it would be more helpful if you took the pictures with a higher aperture, so the FOV isn't so narrow.

Do you think we should get the case fit XO skin if we're using the Diztronic case? I'm torn between either the XO skin or Xtremeguard. Have you, or anyone, had experience with both of these screen protectors? Is there a difference in quality between these two brands? Basically I would want the one with the least amount of orange peel, hardest/smoothest, and tough enough to not get peeled off by the Diztronic case. Opinions?

Video Review: Diztronic Matte Black TPU Case

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the new Diztronic matte black TPU case and wanted to bring a full review to you all. This is a flexible TPU case as the name states, with a slight matte coating which adds good grip and repels unwanted fingerprints. The ports and cutouts are perfect, lining up well. The front is protected by a slight lay on the table design, featuring a contrasting glossy coating. This is an extremely high quality product, but is very affordable too, at only $12.50
Check out the full video review below for more info;

Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Very well done. I have been contemplating getting this case for a few weeks. This helped me get a better look at it.
sent from my perfect 32GB Nexus 7

enjoyed your videos for the galaxy nexus. nice to see you continuing to do these kind of informative videos.

Loving the case so far. Very well made, look good and minimalistic.

Cheers guys! Thanks for the feedback

Always enjoy your reviews, man. Started watching you when I had a Gnex.

Great review... Mine should be here in sunny Vegas tomorrow!

SefEXE said:
Always enjoy your reviews, man. Started watching you when I had a Gnex.
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nearly a year gone now! thanks for the support

I just received mine today and it is nicer than the one I bought for my galaxy nexus. That one was a good design but full of burrs around the edges. I melted them but that turned the area from matte to glossy. Its not really a knock against diztronic but rather a bad batch. I know cruzer and diztronic use the same factory (their own designs of course). Happily this one is awesome. Dulls the look of the phone a but fit finish and build quality as well as design are very nice. The design of the covered buttons is a really nice touch. Basically there is a raised dot inside the case over the button areas to give you a nice quality click when you use the buttons. This is pretty unique in my experience with tpu, as button feel is usually awful unless they are cut out completely.
My only question is whether my best skins ever protector will work with this case. This phone is getting replaced and has no protector, but these large lip type tpu cases tend to peel screen protectors unless they are "case fit." Can anyone confirm whether the protector peels up with this case?
I know diztronic does not recommend wet type unless case fit but I'd like to know from someone who actually has one of those bse protectors.
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Jayrod1980 said:
I just received mine today and it is nicer than the one I bought for my galaxy nexus. That one was a good design but full of burrs around the edges. I melted them but that turned the area from matte to glossy. Its not really a knock against diztronic but rather a bad batch. I know cruzer and diztronic use the same factory (their own designs of course). Happily this one is awesome. Dulls the look of the phone a but fit finish and build quality as well as design are very nice. The design of the covered buttons is a really nice touch. Basically there is a raised dot inside the case over the button areas to give you a nice quality click when you use the buttons. This is pretty unique in my experience with tpu, as button feel is usually awful unless they are cut out completely.
My only question is whether my best skins ever protector will work with this case. This phone is getting replaced and has no protector, but these large lip type tpu cases tend to peel screen protectors unless they are "case fit." Can anyone confirm whether the protector peels up with this case?
I know diztronic does not recommend wet type unless case fit but I'd like to know from someone who actually has one of those bse protectors.
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I had the initial batch of XG and then sent me a second batch. The second batch seems smaller and because of that, the case fits right over it. You have to maneuver it a tad to fall on top of the SP. I haven't used BSE since my Nexus One days lol, good SP too!

Ploone said:
Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the new Diztronic matte black TPU case and wanted to bring a full review to you all. This is a flexible TPU case as the name states, with a slight matte coating which adds good grip and repels unwanted fingerprints. The ports and cutouts are perfect, lining up well. The front is protected by a slight lay on the table design, featuring a contrasting glossy coating. This is an extremely high quality product, but is very affordable too, at only $12.50
Check out the full video review below for more info;
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Thanks for the review

Rear Speaker cutout is a little off. Overall, I'm very impressed with it.

galaxys said:
Great review... Mine should be here in sunny Vegas tomorrow!
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nice man! you should head down to the Chipotle on Las Vegas Blvd and Warm springs to celebrate! you'll love this case.

Body Glove "Satin Series"

I just bought this case, and I didn't see an existing thread, so I thought I'd make one with some pictures. Because I really like it! I use it while I'm at work, because it's very sturdy and protective but not very bulky.
It's a super snug fit, easy to remove and apply, but doesn't at all peel off or lift accidentally like some other Diztronic cases and the like.
Anyway here's some pics, happy to answer questions or take more pictures!
(Sorry I have no second device to photograph while my phone is inside the case. Check back in a few hours.)
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ON74WVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dang, with the serious lack of cases I thought SOMEONE would be interested.

I've been curious about this case for awhile. I've been using a hula bumper but I'm not sure about the level of protection offered. Also I'd rather not have to keep it in an otterbox unless the situation calls for it.
Questions: have you dropped it? If so, results? If you haven't, how confident in dropping it does the case make you feel?
How's it feel in hand? Those sharp corners are a little off-putting.
Thanks!

jphilippon said:
I just bought this case, and I didn't see an existing thread, so I thought I'd make one with some pictures. Because I really like it! I use it while I'm at work, because it's very sturdy and protective but not very bulky.
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Nice! Wish it came in white.

zenihilist said:
I've been curious about this case for awhile. I've been using a hula bumper but I'm not sure about the level of protection offered. Also I'd rather not have to keep it in an otterbox unless the situation calls for it.
Questions: have you dropped it? If so, results? If you haven't, how confident in dropping it does the case make you feel?
How's it feel in hand? Those sharp corners are a little off-putting.
Thanks!
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I haven't dropped it but I'm quite confident as its sturdy, but not hard material.
Clarify what you mean by sharp corners? It feels great. The texture on the back feels good and helps with grip. It's not too thick but it's by no means thin. The back is curved slightly to match the natural feeling of the X. Nothing feels sharp, it's rounded on every edge.

Looks good :thumbup:
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jphilippon said:
I haven't dropped it but I'm quite confident as its sturdy, but not hard material.
Clarify what you mean by sharp corners? It feels great. The texture on the back feels good and helps with grip. It's not too thick but it's by no means thin. The back is curved slightly to match the natural feeling of the X. Nothing feels sharp, it's rounded on every edge.
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The corners just looked pointy to me. I'm glad to hear the in-hand feel is nice.
Thanks.

Poetic Affinity Case Review!

So I just received the Poetic Affinity clear case and I'm liking it!
album of pictures: http://imgur.com/a/E0vrg
It's clear, with a black bumper around it so that it sits on this small bumper rather than the clear portion. It's a very nice, tight fitting case. Phone feels nice and snug inside, which is a complaint I had about the Diztronic TPU in that the sides were loose and would bulge out, which was quite annoying.
this case fits nice and tight, and has a good grip. The sides have these bumps which are the same hard plastic that the case is made of, but they provide some great grip. def don't see myself dropping this from holding it on the sides, which I like.
the case itself seems to be of sturdy construction. it's a harder type fully clear mold, with a softer TPU type little exo skeleton type bumper that makes putting it down on a surface nice and soft. the lining around the screen is black and also a soft tpu like material, so if you put your phone face down on the table, again, it'll go down softly rather than hard like a fully hard case.
has all the standard ports, and they are all precisely cut: headphone jack, charge port, and the oval shape around the camera and motorola dimple are perfectly cut and look nice and even.
best thing is the case is super clear, so if you've got a nice leather or wood back, it'll shine right through. my moto x was the standard black back, but it still looks cool through this case.
overall, totally worth the money for a case that offers some decent protection, looks and feels good, and overall seems like it'll last with the phone!
link to the amazon site for it: http://www.amazon.com/Affinity-Prot...900484&sr=8-2&keywords=poetic+affinity+moto+x

The very same case but with clear bumpers if you want an overall clear look:

Looks great - thanks for the pictures! At $15 it certainly seems like a great deal! My Cruzerlite case seems shabby in front of it. I think I am going to have to ask someone to get it for me from the States.
What's the lip like? Sufficient in case of a face down drop? Is the corner protection better than the average case, like it seems in the pictures? Also, do you think that the clear part would get scuffed/ scratched over time and not look so great?

the lip isn't huge, but it's big enough to keep the protruding speakers off the surface it seems. corner protection looks good, and there's cushioning on the inside on the corners as well. the clear surface looks good, and isn't holding fingerprints too bad right now, maybe because it's brand new idk, but it may get scuffed up over time. I did notice a small scratch on mine.
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I had this case on my note 5, but had to return it due to yellowing of the sides.. Kinda bummed about that
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Thanks for this. Considering ordering this case now.

Hi @jayochs can you tell me what kind of tempered glass did you use on your Moto X Pure?

none. I have a normal cheapo screen protector. not a huge fan of tempered glass.
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Case review
Absolutely without a doubt best low profile case for the moto you will find. I also have the i-Blason Halo Series and in comparison the Poetic smokes it by a long shot. Just wish I could have gotten the black and clear.

Case review: VRS DESIGN/Verus High Pro Shield [Shine Gold]

Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for an honest/unbiased review.
I have been using the VRS DESIGN/Verus High Pro Shield for about a week. I am going to keep this review pretty straightforward.
Pros:
- Very classy on my Nexus 6P.
- Not bulky... in fact, it is rather slim for the amount of protection.
- Nice bumper that fits tight with perfect cut-outs.
- Incredible texture that offers more grip than any other TPU case that I have used previously.
Cons:
- Buttons do not provide adequate feedback. I love clicky button covers and this just isn't like that at all.
- Bumper can be pulled from the case rather easily and may not hold up in the long run... bumper may be too fragile.
Conclusion:
I would rate this case 8/10. I will continue using it, and that speaks highly of the quality and detail of the case. Even though this was a review unit, I would have quickly paid for this case based on the design, fit, and protection offered. Would I recommend this case? Absolutely! This case is affordable and looks like it costs $30+. I love this case now!

How about some pictures bro

Jhvoorhies said:
Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for an honest/unbiased review.
I have been using the VRS DESIGN/Verus High Pro Shield for about a week. I am going to keep this review pretty straightforward.
Pros:
- Very classy on my Nexus 6P.
- Not bulky... in fact, it is rather slim for the amount of protection.
- Nice bumper that fits tight with perfect cut-outs.
- Incredible texture that offers more grip than any other TPU case that I have used previously.
Cons:
- Buttons do not provide adequate feedback. I love clicky button covers and this just isn't like that at all.
- Bumper can be pulled from the case rather easily and may not hold up in the long run... bumper may be too fragile.
Conclusion:
I would rate this case 8/10. I will continue using it, and that speaks highly of the quality and detail of the case. Even though this was a review unit, I would have quickly paid for this case based on the design, fit, and protection offered. Would I recommend this case? Absolutely! This case is affordable and looks like it costs $30+. I love this case now!
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Did they not send you the updated version of the case? I have this case in Champagne Gold and it doesn't have any of the cons that you have listed. I actually hate how snug the bumper is, makes it a pain in the ass to get off whenever I need to clean my phone(Germophobe). The only issue I have with this case is that the bumper seams to be a little too easily dented. Mine has two dents from just being in my TAC knee pockets.

Jammol said:
Did they not send you the updated version of the case? I have this case in Champagne Gold and it doesn't have any of the cons that you have listed. I actually hate how snug the bumper is, makes it a pain in the ass to get off whenever I need to clean my phone(Germophobe). The only issue I have with this case is that the bumper seams to be a little too easily dented. Mine has two dents from just being in my TAC knee pockets.
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Yep, I have the updated version of the case. To be more clear on the bumper being loose/easily pulled from the tpu, i should have said towards the bottom by the usb-c opening. I can definitely see this bumper as being easy to scratch too.

Jhvoorhies said:
Yep, I have the updated version of the case. To be more clear on the bumper being loose/easily pulled from the tpu, i should have said towards the bottom by the usb-c opening. I can definitely see this bumper as being easy to scratch too.
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Ya know, now that you mentioned that it's at the bottom, I just looked at mine and I see that mine is separating as well. That is going to bug the heck out of me now, lol. In the front it is fine, but on the back it has quite a bit of space there. Looking at it closely, it's because the front side of the phone is larger than the backside where is curves going to the bottom. Talk about an oversight.

I loved this case. Until the plastic broke. I fell out of my hands while I was sitting about 2 feet onto laminate flooring and the bumper snapped off above the bottom right corner. Had it for a month and it was the only drop. Decided to give the poetic affinity case a try this time. I don't foresee it breaking, but it seems less hardy than the vrs. Also, I miss my red/black look of my vrs case vs the clear tpu.

A few close-up pictures please

Received mine yesterday. It looks great on the phone and has premium-like feel to it. Buttons are really tactile and give a good feedback. Best 30$ i spend on smartphone accesories.
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Xmaster8 said:
Received mine yesterday. It looks great on the phone and has premium-like feel to it. Buttons are really tactile and give a good feedback. Best 30$ i spend on smartphone accesories.
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Jov, kateri glass uporabljaš? Zgleda kot, da pašeta skupaj 100%!
What tempered glass screen protector are u using?

Bucika said:
Jov, kateri glass uporabljaš? Zgleda kot, da pašeta skupaj 100%!
What tempered glass screen protector are u using?
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I use PanzerGlass and yes they align perfectly.

Xmaster8 said:
I use PanzerGlass and yes they align perfectly.
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Awesome thanks!
Čakam, da ga dobim.. sem se bal, da bo slučajno prevelik ali pa premali.
Thanks for the info!

Those cases look awesome, but all I hear about them is how the bumper is loose, or breaks easily. It's really a bummer, because I do think they look the best.