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[Q] What case is better Otterbox Commuter vs. Casemate?

I saw reviews on the Casemate but not the Otterbox Commuter and I was wondering by experience which of the two are better and why?

I never tried the Otterbox but I do have the active Seidio vase and Casemate Tough. The casemate is one solid case. Protection all around and it feels great.

Anyone else have any more thoughts? I was going to post the exact same question until I used the feature to search

joogle said:
Anyone else have any more thoughts?
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I have the Case Mate "Barely There" and I must say it is exactly what I expected.
Good protection for the phone back, sides & lower part. The upper part (at the power button) is less protected as you can see HERE but for me it will do.
The design is perfect, it fits like a glove; all case openings for camera lens & volume buttons are at the good location, see HERE & HERE!
Also, the cover is very thin (but still plastic so still better protection than rubber) so the design of my precious Sensation isn't ruined by it.
Finally, I'd suggest to use an original HTC screenprotector together with this case. Your phone will last for years that way. I tried an external party screenprotector but that was a waste of money because of the worse fit.
Hope this helped you a bit, as you asked for Otterman comments

I have both of the cases mentioned and i like them both. They both do there job. My only gripes are that with the otter-box case i have to fully disassemble the case to use my desktop dock. I have always been a fan of otter-box and have used there cases since owning my Hd2 and will continue to be partial to them for that reason, just wished there were a kickstand on the commuter series for the sensation when you buy it.

Thanks for the feedback, how are the usb ports on the otterbox and does the flap close well?
Basically between the two you would prefer the otterbox more?
thanks again
snoop101 said:
I have both of the cases mentioned and i like them both. They both do there job. My only gripes are that with the otter-box case i have to fully disassemble the case to use my desktop dock. I have always been a fan of otter-box and have used there cases since owning my Hd2 and will continue to be partial to them for that reason, just wished there were a kickstand on the commuter series for the sensation when you buy it.
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Case mate tough case is better, otterbox seemed like cap and the silicone surrounding the phone was just bad
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with my experience with the HTC Sensation Pop! Case is was ok. The silicone warped a little bit on the sides but it was very durable. Be careful when taking the phone out of this case because the silicone popped off the hard part of the case on the top.

are you referring to the case mate or otterbox?
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with my experience with the HTC Sensation Pop! Case is was ok. The silicone warped a little bit on the sides but it was very durable. Be careful when taking the phone out of this case because the silicone popped off the hard part of the case on the top.
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joogle said:
Thanks for the feedback, how are the usb ports on the otterbox and does the flap close well?
Basically between the two you would prefer the otterbox more?
thanks again
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the usb ports function well, the flap closes alright a little hard to open and close and i have used case for about four months and the silicone surround is starting to wear a bit but this is because i remove my phone frequently to use with my desktop cradle. I like the design of the otterbox more it is more ergonomic in my book. Here the way i look at it for the money casemate is a just as logical choice as the otterbox. I prefer the otterbox just becasue i like there product and had never used a casemate before. So in my opinion otterbox.

ballistic
try the ballistic case, its awesome, and its cheaper than otterbox, i bought mine off ebay, it has a silicone plus a hard plastic cover on top of it, its very cool

I've got the Casemate Tough on mine. Had it since December, and it's a great case.
Nice and grippy in the hand, but won't stick in your pocket like the silicon ones can.
The only gripes I can have with it are that it's a pain to disassemble to pull the battery or the SD card, and it could do with being in a few different colours.
I always like bright cases on my phones (yellow is a particular fave) because I do a lot of fishing, and it's always easier to see something bright yellow if you drop it or put it down in a hurry!
I'd say it's worth the money.

When in Doubt, Get the Diztronic TPU Case.

I've had a few cases so far. Ringke Flex and the Spigen Neo Hybrid.
I had the Spigen the longest, for maybe a month. It looks great, but the square design gets to be very uncomfortable and hard to reach areas of the phone while in use. The buttons are incredibly responsive. Which is a plus for casual use, not a plus when you don't want them to be as responsive, either in pocket or using as a camera. The Ringke Flex I had for a week. The case is a very nice fit, but the buttons are almost rock hard to push, the back is slippery due to an odd design, and the case still adds an extended bulk which is kind of strange.
My prior phone was a Galaxy Nexus, and had a Diztronic case after following up on great Amazon reviews. For whatever reason, I thought I would get something more visually appealing and fancy for this device.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQMDGG8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In the end, I just went back to where I started. Unless you are one of those people who enjoy having a very bulky case (Lifeproof/Otter) for max protection, the Diztronic TPU case is a very nice slim fit, has the best matte finish I've seen for people with sweaty hands or just enjoy a better grip, and the phone physically still looks very appealing. The buttons are also the most tactile and responsive I've seen on the cases to date. Anyone looking for something minimalistic, but has some protection which is not over the top, you can do far worse then spending $10 on this case. Cannot recommend enough.
*Unfortunately tried to take photos, but my best camera is the one on the S5!

you think it would fit the OEM wireless back cover?

Barakfel said:
you think it would fit the OEM wireless back cover?
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Technically, it does not fit the OEM wireless cover. However, I used a heat gun to stretch mine out, and the fit is OK, though not perfect. You can still see a little bit of the silver on the sides of the phone. The volume and power buttons work fine. I've been using the case now for over a week and there are no functionality issues.

Not familiar with the other backing myself. Like the other poster mentioned, it's a nice tight fit, so some finagling may be required to get it to work.

sanjurotsubaki said:
I've had a few cases so far. Ringke Flex and the Spigen Neo Hybrid.
I had the Spigen the longest, for maybe a month. It looks great, but the square design gets to be very uncomfortable and hard to reach areas of the phone while in use. The buttons are incredibly responsive. Which is a plus for casual use, not a plus when you don't want them to be as responsive, either in pocket or using as a camera. The Ringke Flex I had for a week. The case is a very nice fit, but the buttons are almost rock hard to push, the back is slippery due to an odd design, and the case still adds an extended bulk which is kind of strange.
My prior phone was a Galaxy Nexus, and had a Diztronic case after following up on great Amazon reviews. For whatever reason, I thought I would get something more visually appealing and fancy for this device.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQMDGG8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In the end, I just went back to where I started. Unless you are one of those people who enjoy having a very bulky case (Lifeproof/Otter) for max protection, the Diztronic TPU case is a very nice slim fit, has the best matte finish I've seen for people with sweaty hands or just enjoy a better grip, and the phone physically still looks very appealing. The buttons are also the most tactile and responsive I've seen on the cases to date. Anyone looking for something minimalistic, but has some protection which is not over the top, you can do far worse then spending $10 on this case. Cannot recommend enough.
*Unfortunately tried to take photos, but my best camera is the one on the S5!
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I agree. I had the Diztronic on my Nexus and the S5 case is even nicer. If you want something that will give a measure of protection without putting your phone in a hermetically sealed pickle jar, Diztronic is the answer.

Thanks guys! I don't come on XDA as often as I used to, but I was browsing the accessory thread this morning to do some research as to the demand of a case that will work with the wireless charging door. Nice start to my morning to find this thread!
It sounds like quite a few people want a case that will work with the official samsung charging door and their S5. I didn't make it before as my thinking was can't they just put a Qi receiver pad under their stock door and use any case they want? I guess the problem with that is it won't seal tight enough to keep water out. So a case that fits the wireless door is needed.
I'll think it over today. But I think there is a good chance well make a new case specifically for the wireless charging door. I'll post an update on our website if we do.

I would buy one. Already own diztronic case for s5 and s2. I think many of us would prefer a matte front (same finish as the back). The shiny black plastic all consumer electronic manufacturers are using looks cheap with reflections, scratches, and fingerprints.
Samsung should have included wireless charging in the s5 along with a magnetic charging port like the Nexus 10 pogo, and front speakers. Instead we have a worthless heart rate sensor.

We could try a matte front, I just don't think it looks as nice against the glossy screen. In my opinion the glossy lip blends better next to the display, almost like you don't even have a case on. Unlike our competitors that have recently started offering similar style cases as ours, only our front lip is glossy. Their cases the entire top half is glossy, similar to our old S2 case.
The S5 wireless charging door case could be a good model to test full matte on though.

Barakfel said:
you think it would fit the OEM wireless back cover?
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you could always get this it wirelessly charges through the case just fine using it on my S5 with the neo hybrid case just fine. as for keeping the water protection it seems to work just fine put my phone in the fishtank for 25 mins with no issues to test it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3J2KJW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does the diztronic case mess up screen protectors? Im using a tempered glass right now.

heshamtecom said:
With all respect, I belive Obliq Xtreme Pro is the best Galaxy S5 TPU case, have a look and let me know http://www.galaxy-s5-cases.com/
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That's not a TPU case. It contains TPU on the inside, buts it's a dual layer two piece case with a polycarbonate shell. it's basically exactly the same as our Reactor case for the GS5. It's a fine case, but personally I don't like dual layer cases on my phone. Too bulky. According to that page you linked it weighs 5 ounces! That's a tank compared to a 21g TPU case. It's a totally different class of product then a traditional single layer TPU case. It also does appear to "borrow" heavily from UAGs design. I really hate it when companies do that, but it is what it is, happens in every industry.
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theo_yuxda said:
Does the diztronic case mess up screen protectors? Im using a tempered glass right now.
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I prefer to think of it as the screen protectors not being compatible with cases I think it's far more common for someone to only have a case than to only have a screen protector. The vast majority of people using screen protectors will also use a case. However many use a case but no screen protector. Given that, companies that make screen protectors should do a better job making sure their products can be used with a case.
To answer your question (somewhat) , I used a tempered glass SP on my old S4 and one of our cases. It was a bit of a stretch, but after a day or two it fit well enough. I haven't tested it on an S5 however. We are going to start adding a small amount of depth to our cases in the future, likely 0.25mm to better accommodate thick screen protectors. We have to be careful that the case still fits well for those that don't use screen protectors. The new OnePlus One is the first case well be testing this on.

Ive had this case for my S3. Wonderful case and great price.
Unfortunately, they dont ship to the Netherlands. I really want this one
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Verus Ironshield vs Spigen Neo Hybrid Metal

Has anyone put their hands on both of these cases? I basically narrowed down to one of these. They are strikingly similar to me on paper. I just want to see if anyone can push me one way or the other. Thx.

Hi,
I got SGP Metal Case. It fits perfectly and protects my Note. However, after unmounting couple of times the metal frame slightly bend and no longer adhere (<-- used translate on this word ) as perfectly as before.

Both are practically the same but it all depends how much you want to spend and the colors you want to get.

Go for spigen
The spigen looks slicker in real world, plus the side button implementation is way better than verus.
The verus buttons have a rubbery feeling while pressing which I don't like.

Have the Spigen Neo-Hybrid one, must say it is pretty nice.
Only downside would be if you are constantly swapping out batteries.
Taking off the case is a little annoying, but I haven't yet as battery life is
pretty decent on 4.4.4.

gordec said:
Has anyone put their hands on both of these cases? I basically narrowed down to one of these. They are strikingly similar to me on paper. I just want to see if anyone can push me one way or the other. Thx.
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Should post pics or at least links of both for comparison

+1 for Neo Hybrid. It's solid, the buttons work great, it's real easy to grip, and it's about as small as a useful case can be.

Thanks for all input. I just disordered the blue Neo Hybrid metal case. It looks really sexy based on one of the YouTube reviews.

gordec said:
Thanks for all input. I just disordered the blue Neo Hybrid metal case. It looks really sexy based on one of the YouTube reviews.
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Good choice on the SGP. I had the Verus at first and found the buttons (power and volume) very difficult to press - as if there was no tactile feel. I switched over to Neo hybrid metal and the buttons feel 1000 times better. I narrowed this down to the tpu inlay of the Verus not having cutouts for button placement. SGP has segmented cutout for the buttons which gave it great button feel. In fact you can use the SGP tpu inlay and the Verus metal bumper fits over it fine with very marginal differences.

The neo hybrid started wearing and scuffing the aluminum off my Note 4. I could see silver in the corners of the case.
After I got a replacement I went with a clear I-Blason to avoid the wear and have good protection. Plus less bulky.

How does it get scratched with TPU in between?
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Received the Blue Neo Hybrid Metal Bumper. It looks very slick. The buttons are great. The only downside is that not the whole bumper is blue. The champhered portion is chrome. I wish it was anodized aluminum like the Verus Ironshield, but the Verus doesn't have the slick button implementation. I guess there isn't a perfect case.

Have you tried using the heart rate monitor sensor on the back with Neo Hybrid case on? The gap was small and you can hardly get a good stable reading as u need to squeeze the finger tip into that deep cut out. Secondly the metal bezel is brushed but yet susceptible to scratches. As my first case is Spigen Neo Hybrid, it does finely scratched the bezel over the time when i remove it to replace the battery.

What case do you use on Nexus 6P?

Hey guys. I just decided to try Nexus 6P. Looking for some great cases to protect it! But also I don't wanna spoil the original look of it since the design's so unique and beautiful!Just got two clear cases for my former Nexus 6 from AMZ and looks wonderful, yet the clear case get darken yellowed after few weeks using, so just share your N6P case experience here and enjoy!

Long response incoming:
I initially bought a official microfibre Adopted case (in carbon) from Google along with my N6P (aluminium). I paid full price for it, but I thought it was worth the premium for an official case and the design was cool and unique. Massively underwhelmed when I received it, because it's nothing more than a generic TPU case with a thin "sticker" of microfibre on the back, which I sensed would be prone to staining and, over time, peeling. The fit was also really tight and button presses weren't that responsive. I decided in the end that the Nexus branding wasn't worth the premium, so I returned it.
I then ordered a charcoal Diztronic case. I've had good experiences with Diztronic in the past, having used their case on my Galaxy Nexus as a daily driver. It was cheaper than the Spigen Rugged Armor and I appreciated the minimalist aesthetic, not being a fan of the faux carbon fibre pattern on the Spigen. The fit and finish was great, and the buttons were clicky and responsive. My only minor niggle was the cutout for the camera sensor wasn't completely accurate, as it cut off part of the circle surrounding the sensor (100% an aesthetic oversight with no impact on function).
I then bought a Speck Candyshell Grip (in white) during the Black Friday sale, when it was 50% off. Definitely my favourite case of the three I've tested so far. It provides the most protection (being a dual-layer silicone and polycarbonate hybrid), looks striking, and, as the name implies, provides a ton of grip.
I've had a Speck Candyshell on my iPod touch and over 4 years later, it's still kept my iPod in perfect condition. The case itself is scratched up and turned a bit off-white, but I haven't exactly been gentle with it (having taken it traveling and camping) so I'm confident in its protective capabilities.
I'll likely be rocking the Speck case as my daily driver for the time being, and I'll only swap back to the Diztronic when I want a more toned-down look and slimmer profile (maybe if I'm at a fancy event wearing slacks).
Finally, I also pre-ordered a white Crash Guard + Project S from Evolutive Labs when they offered 25% off the first 50 pre-orders. IMO this would be the solution to preserving the Nexus's original design and aesthetics, while still providing a lot of protection (if the demo videos are any indication). I have no idea what Project S is, though (hopefully some kind of transparent skin, though they said it wasn't going to be made of the same material as the Rhino Shield).
I have a tempered glass screen protector from intelliARMOR protecting the front (second generation/first revision, the model prior to production of the two distinct "case-friendly" and "edge to edge" versions). It's been fine with both the Diztronic and Speck cases, though I'm curious as to whether the edge-to-edge versions might also be compatible with the Speck and Crash Guard, as there's just 1 mm between the edges of the cases and screen protector, where I find dust and grease can get trapped in between.
If you're looking for clear cases, there're Spigen's Ultra Hybrid and Neo Hybrid EX cases. The Ultra Hybrid is a single-layer case with a clear polycarbonate back framed by TPU along the edges. I wouldn't recommend it personally because I've heard that clear TPU will stain over time (as likely what happened to your original case), and the visor is completely exposed and thus prone to scratches.
The Neo Hybrid EX consists of 2 pieces: a clear TPU shell and a coloured polycarbonate bumper (essentially, the reverse of the Ultra Hybrid). It looks to be the best clear case I've seen in terms of protection (as the visor is actually covered), but I don't know how the clear TPU will fare over time, whether it will also be prone to staining. I'd wait on reviews for this case before ordering, and for it to be listed on Spigen's Amazon store, which will likely be cheaper than buying it off their main website or eBay store.

To be honest it's the first device that I don't have a case for it although I have a tampered glass and a pouch. But I'm waiting for some skins from dbrand and a wooden skin from toastmade.
Tapatalked with my Nexus 6P

I got the carbon cloth backed Nexus 6P case originally and I really like the look and feel of it, but it's not the most protective. The only issue I've had with it is taking screenshots (the case presses buttons you don't mean to) and it wouldn't work with a tempered glass screen protector (it peels it up).
On the black Friday I got the Speck CandyShell in black/slate and I'm digging it. It's more protective and it makes the button presses a little harder, which I like. I would think it'd work with a glass screen protector as the bezels don't intrude onto the glass very much.

I use a Supcase Unicorn Beetle Hybrid as my standard case. I usually slide it in my pants or jacket pocket. I do wish there was a belt clip for the Beetle Hybrid, but to get a belt clip case combo you typically are into something much thicker and substantial that is, for me, unnecessary. When I'm wearing a suit, I use it bare and carry it in a Story Leather belt clip holster made for the iPhone 6s Plus. The phone has a Skinomi Tech Glass protector on it.

My experience mirrors LuckyDragan a little bit.
My first case was the microfiber case from the Google store. While it looked nice and the in hand feel was decent, I felt it cost way too much for what it was. I ended up returning it because when I pressed the edge of the case by the buttons it would change the volume. Not cool for a $35 case.
Next case is the reg. Adopted case. It's not bad. I really like the textured sides. It's also fairly narrow. Thing is, I paid $10 for it, at the reg. price of $20, I'm not sure if it's worth it. By the pics I've seen, I think it looks better than the Diztronic, especially the fingerprint cut out.
3rd case is the Spigen Rugged Armor. Except for the camera cut out (I don't like how it doesn't leave room for the blueish oval), I think it looks the best of all the cases I've tried so far. My nags are that It's all little wide and slippery. At $13.00?, it's a good buy.
4th case is the Speck Grip. My favorite so far. It's not as thin as the other cases but not bulky. The grip is awesome, no problem using the phone with one hand. At first glance, I didn't think it was the best looking case, but it's starting to grow on me. The protection and how it makes the phone so much easier to handle makes it a winner. @ $20 I paid during the Google store's sale, I think it's worth it. @ the reg. price of $40, idk.
If haven't yet, check out Pilz review thread, so much good info.

White Speck case as my daily driver.
I have tried the Diztronic one, while it does provide protection, did not like how loose the edges felt, definitely not as snug and stiff as my Diztronic Ultra that is on my GS6. It easily bent out edges for my taste, and thought of getting some debris that could scratch up the phone was bugging me somewhat. If you need a very minimalist, fingerprint resistant, and decent lip for screen protection, that is the case to have.
Also have the Supcase Unicorn Hybrid Ultra. great case, snug and firmer edges than the Diztronic one, but damn, is that case slippery. I have a habit of placing the phone on my car seat, and that thing just slides around like a hockey puck on ice when placed on its back. Placing it face down did help... still preferred it over the Diztronic.
But snagged the White Speck Candy Shell Grip case at 50% off, love it. Excellent grip, very tight and solid felling edges, does not slide when placed on a my car seat. Wished they offered a matt finish white version of this, since I am not a fan of shiny cases, but the black rubber lines offset it enough to be likable for me. Sporting the Orzly TGSP,with that case there is a minimal space between the glass and the edges of the case, nearly perfect sealed fit. Hoping the intelliglass ones are a bit more of an coverage so that it could have a near gapless glass to case seal, still waiting on receiving mine...

Currently have the Tudia case which is brill, but also got the Spigen rugged case coming.

Official microfiber case in carbon. No screenshot issues or button issues in general. I love the soft fabric feel. Feels more "welcoming" than the cold, hard plastic/TPU of other cases I've used. Regarding durability, I'm a little concerned, but only time will tell how the microfiber will hold up.

Smoked Ringke fusion is my case of choice, at least for now. I also have the Orzly flexicase and Spigen rugged armor. Don't really care for either of those.
Anyone want to trade a case for the spigen rugged armor? mint condition and hasn't been used other than trying it on once.

PuffinNugz said:
Smoked Ringke fusion is my case of choice, at least for now.
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I'm also using this case and think it's a good balance of fitting, protection, minimal bulk, etc all for a low price. I bought it off Amazon for $11 but unfortunately it's been outta stock for the past month or so. I wished they had a clear case instead of smoke coloring though.

I use spigen rugged armor, it's a good case that offers high protection to your phone..
i intend to order the verus high pro shield case though, just want to wait for some time until they fully supply the updated case.. the first batches had a defect about the charging port..

InfestedAdam said:
I'm also using this case and think it's a good balance of fitting, protection, minimal bulk, etc all for a low price. I bought it off Amazon for $11 but unfortunately it's been outta stock for the past month or so. I wished they had a clear case instead of smoke coloring though.
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They've got both clear and smoked in stock through ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ringke-FUSI...hash=item3d076ed1ad:m:mNMnxjoDe6mqlXAgy0u2D6g

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They've got both clear and smoked in stock through ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ringke-FUSI...hash=item3d076ed1ad:m:mNMnxjoDe6mqlXAgy0u2D6g
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Thank you for the notice. Strange. Is Ringke the actual seller? I wonder why they stopped selling via Amazon.

InfestedAdam said:
Thank you for the notice. Strange. Is Ringke the actual seller? I wonder why they stopped selling via Amazon.
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Yeah, not sure about amazon, but I bought mine from that ebay link. Pretty sure they are the actual sellers.

The Spigen rugged arrived today and it is SOOOO much nicer than the Tudia one. Better fit and feels nicer and more secure.
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I've had a few cases so far.
SR Tech - Typical TPU case. Decent protection. Cutouts were slightly off. Total fingerprint/oil magnet. Got real slippery after a week or so of use and required a wipe down. Did not interfere with my Pleson TGSP.
Spigen Rugged Armor - Soft touch finish felt really good in hand. Very good protection at the sacrifice of some added bulk. Cutouts were precise and buttons had a nice tactile feel. Soft touch got some smudges on it occasionally but not nearly as bad as the SR case. Did not interfere with my Pleson TGSP but it was really close.
Spigen Thin Fit - Very interesting finish on this case. Kinda felt like the back of the Nexus 6. Fingerprints weren't really a problem but oil/smudging was. Case snapped on snugly and provided good protection for the covered areas. Top and bottom of the phone were exposed. Did not interfere with my Pleson TGSP.
Nillkin Nature - This is my daily driver. Pretty much the same as the SR Tech, only about half the thickness. Cutouts are more precise and there is a cover for the Type C port, which I really like. This is literally the thinnest case I've ever used and it really helps make the already large 6P more manageable in the hand. I wish it came in a matte finish so oil/fingerprints weren't so much of an issue, but other than that I'm happy.

Adopted for now until bumpers start arriving and be reviewed.

Ringke smoke and Google Microfiber. Like both and switch weekely
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I switch from the official google carbon case and spigen ultra hybrid. They are great cases but the buttons on both aren't the best. I also have speck case but I use it for when I go to the gym. Diztronic case is nice but phone feels loose inside and verus case.. Its whatever.
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tough case recommendations?

One of my favorite things about my Sony Xperia Z3 over the last couple of years has been the Case-Mate Tough Case I've had on it. I drop my phone pretty regularly, and that thing holds up to whatever I throw at it (or, I guess, whatever I throw it at). In addition to being a nice protective dual-layer case, it's also really grippy with a nice texture - I've never had a phone that felt so secure in the hand.
I've been looking for a similar case for the Moto X Pure, but I can't seem to find one; most of the cases I've seen that have a decent protective frame around the edges take themselves out of the running for me with a smooth back (often for the sake of transparency, to show off the custom phone), and the one case I found with a nice texture was a Nillkin skin that doesn't protect the sides and has no lip to raise the screen off a desk.
Anyone have any recommendations for a good case that's durable and protects against drops, and also helps make this giant of a phone feel a little more secure in the hand? (I have been looking at the Incipio Dualpro but haven't gotten a chance to see one in person yet so have no idea what the texture is like.)

I actually like the otterbox defender as it has excellent grip. But it is bulky so it may not be on par with what you are looking for. I like the bulk though as it is perfect for my hand size and maintaining firm control of my phone. The silicone has a textured/ribbed back that is nice.
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I have the Supcase Beetle -
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Premium-Protective-Motorola/dp/B0154AQ3QK/
Very good protection, frosted back so you can see the colour/design of your phone. Thick rubber around the sides for grip and protection. The two raised ridges on the back reduce the side to side rocking a bit, which is an issue on our curved backs. Not too expensive. I would recommend considering it.

I have the same problem. I bought the Diztronic Case as well as the Incipio octane.
The octane is surprisingly good looking. It has a frosted back but somehow.. it feels kinda grippy. I can't explain it. It's hard plastic.. but it is gripper than the naked rubber back. It's weird.
The octane is also grippier around the edges (softer TPU) than the diztronic. It's also a little thicker. (enough to be noticeable). BUT the buttons are hard to press (I think I might can fix that but I have yet to work up the nerve to take a razor to my $20 case). The biggest problem here is that the headphone cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s or my AUX cord.... so... yeah. Another thing that could possibly be fixed once I figure out the best way to go about it.
Now, for the Diztronic: This is seriously the best built case I've ever seen for a phone. It fits perfectly. It barely adds any bulk to the phone. I can't speak for the MXP (haven't dropped it yet) but I have carried three phones in diztronic cases and nothing has happened to any of them. There's an attention to detail with Diztronic that you don't get with a lot of other cases. The button cutouts for this case are unlike any case I've ever seen. It's still easy to press the buttons and the buttons stick out from the case the same length that the actual buttons stick out from the phone. It feels like you're pressing the actual buttons. You'll have no problem fitting any headphone cord into this case. The ONLY thing I don't like about this case is that it actually does not add a lot of grip, but overall, its my favorite. I highly recommend it.
Edit: I don't have it but the Incipio dualpro is probably good. It'll add more bulk though.

I'm a fan of the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro with the holster clip and built-in screen protector. It has held up very well against abuse and saved my MXPE a number of times. Of course you don't need to use the holster, but it does help to protect the screen, especially in a gym bag or whatever. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Holster-Motorola-Protective-Protector/dp/B0153T7TSI

I have had mine in a Supcase unicorn beetle (with the frosted back) since september 30th, dropped numerous times, easy to put in pocket.
If I needed a holster I'd go with the Supcase heavy duty.

Supcase Unicorn Beetle is perfect

I like the SUPCASE beetle, but like there dustproof/"water resistant " version with interchangeable back plates better
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I highly recommend the Case Mate Tough Frame bumper for the MXPE. Perfect fit. Ridged power button on the bumper.

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I definitely agree about with you about the Diztronic case. The buttons are actually easier to use with the case on than without it. As far as the grip goes, at first I noticed it being a little slippery. However, I have gotten used to it.
elite001mm said:
I have the same problem. I bought the Diztronic Case as well as the Incipio octane.
The octane is surprisingly good looking. It has a frosted back but somehow.. it feels kinda grippy. I can't explain it. It's hard plastic.. but it is gripper than the naked rubber back. It's weird.
The octane is also grippier around the edges (softer TPU) than the diztronic. It's also a little thicker. (enough to be noticeable). BUT the buttons are hard to press (I think I might can fix that but I have yet to work up the nerve to take a razor to my $20 case). The biggest problem here is that the headphone cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s or my AUX cord.... so... yeah. Another thing that could possibly be fixed once I figure out the best way to go about it.
Now, for the Diztronic: This is seriously the best built case I've ever seen for a phone. It fits perfectly. It barely adds any bulk to the phone. I can't speak for the MXP (haven't dropped it yet) but I have carried three phones in diztronic cases and nothing has happened to any of them. There's an attention to detail with Diztronic that you don't get with a lot of other cases. The button cutouts for this case are unlike any case I've ever seen. It's still easy to press the buttons and the buttons stick out from the case the same length that the actual buttons stick out from the phone. It feels like you're pressing the actual buttons. You'll have no problem fitting any headphone cord into this case. The ONLY thing I don't like about this case is that it actually does not add a lot of grip, but overall, its my favorite. I highly recommend it.
Edit: I don't have it but the Incipio dualpro is probably good. It'll add more bulk though.
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bill875 said:
I'm a fan of the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro with the holster clip and built-in screen protector. It has held up very well against abuse and saved my MXPE a number of times. Of course you don't need to use the holster, but it does help to protect the screen, especially in a gym bag or whatever. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Holster-Motorola-Protective-Protector/dp/B0153T7TSI
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One of the best fa sure... Looking for a replacement.. Any other similar quality cases out there?