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Diztronic vs i-Blason vs Cimo TPU cases

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.

tomhub389 said:
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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AW: Diztronic vs i-Blason vs Cimo TPU cases
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...

Cases

I am looking for a case similar to the Otterbox Defender with a built in screen protector and full body enclosing for a phone.This phone is made of glass as the body and I want to protect it well. If there are any cases that protect the back really well, I am open for discussion. I just need recommendations.

Get a BSE skin protector bumper optimized and a MYBAT tuff hybrid case from eBay, been using both for months now
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There are currently no cases with built-in screen protectors on the market. I use the Ballistic Shell Gel case and I have to say, it works amazingly. No scratching and it keeps my screen from touching anything on a solid surface because of the beefed-up corners.
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Matte Wet Application Screen Protector?

Has anyone seen or heard of a wet application Screen protector that covers the entirety of the front screen, but also has the matte/anti-glare finish on it?
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You're gonna have a hard time finding that. I'd say go the dry application route, and pair the screen protector with a case. It'll do a good job of covering the edges.

Thanks, that's sort of what I expected to hear. I wonder what's preventing them from being made. I know I sure would love a matte feel all the way to the edge of that curved glass
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the only matte wet protector i saw was one that offers a matte back but the front is still clear

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I wonder what's preventing them from being made.
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The same thing as why we only have 2 types of bumpers available: OEM or Poetic.

Fosmon is crap
I too had been looking for a matte protector, and got one; had one on my iphone 4, but they have been really bad with the proximity sensor. I had to cut out a piece, and it looks like crap. I got the Fosmon one from amazon.

I'm pretty sure bestskinsever offers one
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Your best bet is to stick with dry app screen protectors. The top ones I can come up with are SGP or Martin Fields. They aren't cheap at all, but I've been through cheap ebay ones enough and got tired of the texture and the clarity issue.
SGP won't cover the entire screen. It will leave some corners vulnerable but I have a diztronic case with sort of "lips" over the edges to cover most if not all the exposed areas. I think Martin Field's may cover more than the SGP, but not completely.

The older "Military Grade" of Invisible shield would be closer to sort of a matte finish. They still sell it on the website ( zagg.com ) at cheaper than their newer HD version which is their glass-like version of the screen at the same thinness. The older version also has sort of a rubberish feel to the surface, but it doesn't have that glossy/glass glare like the newer HD version.

[Q] Case vs. Skin vs. naked

Since the S6 is very slippery but very good looking because of the glass, do you use a case because you want to be safe or do you use a skin to retain the phones thin body or you prefer it naked without anything on and around it?

Skin and Case! :good:

Definitely a case with shock absorbing properties. I'm not spending close to a grand on a glass encased phone just so it can have cracks on it.

I think the phone is gorgeous, but use a Verus aluminum bumper in order to get low drop protection and camera protection while keeping the phone mostly original looking. If it weren't for the protruding camera, I've consider carrying the phone bare. (Though I would be concerned with slippage.)
For comparison, I didn't hate the looks the of the S4, but I wasn't thrilled with them either so I put a Spigen Neo Hybrid on, which gave it a look that I liked more, while still looking like a phone and not a case. (Most people I showed my S4 to loved it and didn't realize it was a case.)
I think it's interesting that you bring this up because I asked a similar question in the "show us your case" thread, and people took offense to what I was asking. My basic question was "Do you use big UAG/Otterbox cases merely for protection, or do you prefer the look over the look of the bare phone." I guess I worded it poorly, as I mostly got defensiveness of case choices. Hopefully your thread gets better responses.
(In my photo below, the difference in screen glare and body color is only from a difference in lighting - I used different setups on different days and didn't match the screen lighting. There is no "glare" from the Verus case.)

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Spigen backless silver satin bumper
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naked is not a good idea.
friend dropped the phone and completely shattered the screen and created a spider web

flusha said:
naked is not a good idea. friend dropped the phone and completely shattered the screen and created a spider web
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(Sounds to me like dropping the phone is a bad idea. )
That would be the risk to not having a potentially unsightly case.

Case + skin. case to protect from falls and skin to protect from scratches

Got both the uag maverick and ash case, prefer the ash on my sapphire black s6, and the maverick on a white s6 both look crazy awesome tho

I use a Dbrand skin and tempered glass screen protector in normal days. Just bought a spigen rugged armour as I'm gonna go on a 3 day camp and I don't wanna risk breaking it.
The dbrand skin should suffice for everyday use. It protects the rear glass from cracking if I ever drop it. And the tempered glass helps with the front glass. The only thing that is unprotected in the event of a drop is my sides.
It's your choice, do you like the feel of the S6 naked? Or would you rather have a cheap piece of TPU protecting it?
Also, if you choose to go naked/skin, the chamfered edges of the aluminium is very soft so it scratches rather easily. You can get a metal bumper to help with drop and impact protection on the sides.

Case. I would consider a skin, but the extra protection is nice. No way I'm carrying this phone naked. Then again, I never carry phones naked anyway.

Dbrand black leather skin on the back, otherwise naked. I hate cases, I'd rather pay for insurance and deductible for replacement than compromise the look and feel of a phone I like.

I just use screen guard both sides it looks and feels good

I had an iron shield on it but removed it about a week ago because the aluminum bumper was killing my GPS signal. Somehow in that week time I got a scratch on my screen. Make sure to put a screen protector on too!

Going naked. I did not pay $650+ to put this in a $5 case. I want to enjoy the phone as it was meant to be. I only have a tampered glass on top and that's good enough for me.
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Have a skin - slickwrap at the back, a case and a tempered glass on front.

Rhinoshield bumper for me with screen protectors on both front and back

ipaq_101 said:
Skin and Case! :good:
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Brand skin with Rhino Shield bumpers

im using melkco italian cowhide leather herman series case , prefer using genuine leather case for my protection rather than back cover case or softcase, anyone fans from using genuine leather case maybe can sharing to me?:good:

Note 9. What is or will be your case and screen protector setup?

As the title says. What set up are you using or will be using. Interested to know since tomorrow my Note 9 arrives.
Thanks for looking.

Got the Ringke Fusion X, Samsung rugged case and IQ shield screen protectors ready for my Note to come tomorrow. Fusion X looks nice but doesn't seem to sturdy, Samsung case is rock solid. Had the Samsung Rugged for my Note 8 and it was a great fit. Just got the shipping notification from Dbrand for my skins to.

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Got the Ringke Fusion X, Samsung rugged case and IQ shield screen protectors ready for my Note to come tomorrow. Fusion X looks nice but doesn't seem to sturdy, Samsung case is rock solid. Had the Samsung Rugged for my Note 8 and it was a great fit. Just got the shipping notification from Dbrand for my skins to.
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Wow. You seem to be totally set up. Thanks for posting!
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My choice, case will be from Spigen Tough Armor and the protector will be from GadgetShieldz's self-healing protector. The former for drop protection and the latter for scratch resistance. Perfect Combo!!

amFilm screen protector with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case OR the Unicorn Beetle Supcase with built in screen protector

whitestone dome and the Samsung blue dot matrix flip case. I've also got an alcantera samsung case and a couple of thin rubber cases coming from Aliexpress

amFilm, Samsung Protective Standing case.
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Got the whitestone dome screen protector and Spigen Neo Hybrid case.

Spigen liquid crystal and whitedome glass screen protector

I'm torn between the Spigen Clear Liquid Crystal and the Dome Glass clear case. I may order both and return the one I don't like. Anyone have any experience with both of these? Preference?
I cannot use a screen protector on Note devices. It just bothers me. I need that naked glass.

I got the Whitedome and a Spigen matte black thin case. Still looking for a case with a kickstand

jeweladdict said:
I got the Whitedome and a Spigen matte black thin case. Still looking for a case with a kickstand
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I just got he the UAG Plyo Feather-Light case. Just cant make out my mind if I will get a screen protector yet.
Thanks to all those who take taken the time to post here.

Cant wait to use my Phantomskinz matte black skin and the ultra clear HD case friendly front. I have used Phantomskinz in the past and they are awesome! Much better than the others IMO... also dont want to spend 60 on a whitedome protector

Received today and installed, Samsung rugged protective cover and Dome Glass.
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Would appreciate pics of the combinations you have. I'll post my note and case once my case arrives on Monday.

Ringke fusion x waiting on my gpel screen protector
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Whitedome screen protector and the armadillotech case (I removed the plastic screen). I'm enjoying this setup for now. I do have the Samsung rugged case, so I switch back and forth depending how I feel.

Using a Whitestone screen protector with the UAG Plyo Ice.

Ricey said:
Using a Whitestone screen protector with the UAG Plyo Ice.
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Can you please post a picture. I should be getting my Plyo Ice case on Monday.
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Spigen ultra hrybrid along with the spigen tempered glass for me