Hi guys,
i own a Ringke Fusion for my Nexus 5 and i'm happy about the protection and also with the feel that the case gives to the phone! Unfortunately there are some negatives things.
After some months of use the TPU that surrounds the case turns yellow and this is the first issue, and i noticed that the case has some parts where the dust enters (near the speakers and also on the top of the phone). These are the two issues of the case because in the end it is a good case!
I'd like to have some advice for another case possibly with the same style (clear back, shock absorption) i was looking to the Ultra Hybrid by Spigen....are there similar problem also on this case? However i accept any advice also for other cases!
Thanks in advance
If you want one with a clear back definitely go with the tech21. I have one it's awesome. I prefer my spigen slim armor though. Also the nexus 4 replica bumper for the n5 is really awesome, not super protective though. The slim armor makes me feel safer if I were to drop it. My problem with clear back cases is they seem to get scratched and then look like crap. That's why when I want something slim I use the n4 replica.
If you can compromise with clear back, go for spigen cases...
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@Lokke9191 well the tech21 case seems really good...but it's too expensive..i'm happy with the protection of the Ringke (i dropped the phone a couple times and it hasn't any damage)...thanks for the advice! Maybe in future i will buy the tech21 that seems amazing!
@jaj473 i want the clear back because i like to see the back of my phone! however i'd like to buy the spigen...can you confirm that it hasn't the problem of the Ringke? Like the problems that i described in the first post..
Then guys are there only these cases with clear back? (I mean tech21 and spigen besides the Ringke) or are there other cases? Sorry for double posting but i need to buy the case as soon as possible!
SedyBenoitPeace said:
@Lokke9191 well the tech21 case seems really good...but it's too expensive..i'm happy with the protection of the Ringke (i dropped the phone a couple times and it hasn't any damage)...thanks for the advice! Maybe in future i will buy the tech21 that seems amazing!
@jaj473 i want the clear back because i like to see the back of my phone! however i'd like to buy the spigen...can you confirm that it hasn't the problem of the Ringke? Like the problems that i described in the first post..
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Used my ultra hybrid since November. No issues to date
tangosierra_ said:
Used my ultra hybrid since November. No issues to date
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Ok thanks...i will buy the Spigen Ultra Hybrid you convinced me!
Forgot to mention, the speaker area does trap a little dust. But nothing too much
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Forgot to mention, the speaker area does trap a little dust. But nothing too much
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If it's not a lot I will buy equally.. Because is also one of the main problems that the ringke fusion has..
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SedyBenoitPeace said:
If it's not a lot I will buy equally.. Because is also one of the main problems that the ringke fusion has..
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Pretty sure dust is even more of an issue with the Spigen, according to what users have been saying for months. It has even bigger gaps.
You had the all clear Fusion case right? Only the clear TPU will yellow, not the clear by acrylic BTW.
bblzd said:
Pretty sure dust is even more of an issue with the Spigen, according to what users have been saying for months. It has even bigger gaps.
You had the all clear Fusion case right? Only the clear TPU will yellow, not the clear by acrylic BTW.
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Ok thanks for your warning.. In fact I remembered that I bought the ringke because the spigen had some issues.. However also in the ringke the dust is an horrible issue.. It enters from the speakers are and also from 3.5 hole.. As for the yellow yes only the tpu turned yellow the clear back is still good and not yellow.. What's your advice about a new cover?
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SedyBenoitPeace said:
Ok thanks for your warning.. In fact I remembered that I bought the ringke because the spigen had some issues.. However also in the ringke the dust is an horrible issue.. It enters from the speakers are and also from 3.5 hole.. As for the yellow yes only the tpu turned yellow the clear back is still good and not yellow.. What's your advice about a new cover?
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Many options out there, I'm sure you can choose one for yourself better than I ever could.
I just know when I was comparing the Ringke Fusion and Spigen Hybrid, they're pretty similar but the Spigen is bigger in your hand, has slightly bigger gaps (holes for dust), and the buttons don't click nice like the Ringke. On the other hand it's built better than the Ringke (less defects in the molding) but also costs twice as much.
At this point I've put my Ringke away and just use a $2 Quicksand case for added grip (eBay). This is a thin case that won't protect from serious damage though, just lets you hold the phone easier so I don't feel I will ever drop it anymore. I should say I have the white N5 though which is slippery compared to the black N5's soft touch coating.
bblzd said:
Many options out there, I'm sure you can choose one for yourself better than I ever could.
I just know when I was comparing the Ringke Fusion and Spigen Hybrid, they're pretty similar but the Spigen is bigger in your hand, has slightly bigger gaps (holes for dust), and the buttons don't click nice like the Ringke. On the other hand it's built better than the Ringke (less defects in the molding) but also costs twice as much.
At this point I've put my Ringke away and just use a $2 Quicksand case for added grip (eBay). This is a thin case that won't protect from serious damage though, just lets you hold the phone easier so I don't feel I will ever drop it anymore. I should say I have the white N5 though which is slippery compared to the black N5's soft touch coating.
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Thanks for the detailed reviews.. I like the style of ringke (and also spigen).. My ringke protected my phone a lot then i want to stick with a cover like this! I was thinking to take a fake spigen ultra hybrid on aliexpress what do you think?
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You should take a look at the Official LG Case. It's hands down the most minimal case I've ever used or seen. Same type of feeling as the Nexus 5 back. Plus, it has a nice LG logo to show off.
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I hate dust, but unfortunately every case I have used has that issue. I'm currently using the nexus 4 replica case with a dbrand skin and a glass screen protector. I really like the way it looks. I'm hoping the protection is fine, since the sides/corners are covered by the case, the front by the glass SP, and the back by the skin.
Spigen cases ftw. I'm using the slim armor case from spigen. AWESOME
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid not as bad as you might think!!!
Spigen did release a revised Ultra Hybrid case to "counter" the dust.
Which is what I have, it's a tighter fit and was offered as a replacement to some for free.
The dust that gets trapped is barely anything, and if it does trap a decent amount (after like a week). You can easily blow it out!
The back took a while to get used to, but I love the feel, shape, look and how Premium it seems.
Well guys...now i'm really confused...i don't know what to do...i don't think that i will buy a case like the official LG...i want a case that can protect my phone (like Ringke Fusion, Spigen Ultra Hybrid or Tech21)...i have a Ringke Fusion but the "yellow" tpu issue and the dust convinced me to change cover..now i noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid...but someone told that it takes a lot of dust..instead @Valdorous tells that there is a revision of the case where there isn't a lot of dust...i can tell also that i'd like to try some fake chinese Spigen Ultra Hybrid...well i really don't know what to do
SedyBenoitPeace said:
Well guys...now i'm really confused...i don't know what to do...i don't think that i will buy a case like the official LG...i want a case that can protect my phone (like Ringke Fusion, Spigen Ultra Hybrid or Tech21)...i have a Ringke Fusion but the "yellow" tpu issue and the dust convinced me to change cover..now i noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid...but someone told that it takes a lot of dust..instead @Valdorous tells that there is a revision of the case where there isn't a lot of dust...i can tell also that i'd like to try some fake chinese Spigen Ultra Hybrid...well i really don't know what to do
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We've all been there.
Your case will always have "something" or... miss "something".
I recommend looking at your options, from what I can tell you've mentioned "Tech21" and the Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
Which are really similar (from what I could see briefly looking on google images).
An idea would be to look at some of the armoured cases, Spigen is quite good with these.
But as always, watch out for the fakes. (Not all are bad though...)
SedyBenoitPeace said:
Well guys...now i'm really confused...i don't know what to do...i don't think that i will buy a case like the official LG...i want a case that can protect my phone (like Ringke Fusion, Spigen Ultra Hybrid or Tech21)...i have a Ringke Fusion but the "yellow" tpu issue and the dust convinced me to change cover..now i noticed the Spigen Ultra Hybrid...but someone told that it takes a lot of dust..instead @Valdorous tells that there is a revision of the case where there isn't a lot of dust...i can tell also that i'd like to try some fake chinese Spigen Ultra Hybrid...well i really don't know what to do
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Tech 21 is a great protective case. Only downside is its clear back scratches easily as their are no feet to raise it up from the surface it has been placed on.
Unfortunately there are no perfect cases, but all of the ones you mentioned sure do come close.
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Hey guys,
I'm considering buying a TPU case for my N4. Which ones do you recommend and why? I'm also especially interested in how much width they add. The OEM bumper case makes the phone too big for my hands.
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jordonwii said:
Hey guys,
I'm considering buying a TPU case for my N4. Which ones do you recommend and why? I'm also especially interested in how much width they add. The OEM bumper case makes the phone too big for my hands.
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I said that too when I first got my bumper and then tried it a second time and resold it again. Won a white OEM one and hasn't come off yet.
I suggest the Ringke Fusion, but you may not like fingerprints on the back of that. Also cruzerlite has some nice cases as well. Also Diztronic tpu cases are nice if you are looking for a plain jane tpu.
The Diztronic case is great. It barely adds any thickness to the phone. While not TPU, I'm also digging the Body Glove case. Laterally, it doesn't add much thickness, but it's a little beefier on the back which might be a good thing with the glass and all. Both cases have raised edges which allows you to put the phone face-down if that's ever a concern.
I have the Diztronic TPU on mine and my girls. She has dropped it numerous times and not a scratch on it.
Mercury 6$ case, it's nice as I have one for a note 2. The note 2 is more snug versus this one however, this one has lips on the sides to protect the screen.
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I must be the only one who thinks the diztronics tpu case is a pile if crap. Cutouts don't like up on either of the two I've had. Went in the garbage
I use the.bumper, and the body glove case when I am doing something where I need more protection
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I have the this one: Ringke Fusion. It adds very little to the bulk of the phone, whilst protecting the back.
I also like the Mercury case ..the look and feel is great.
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I must be the only one who thinks the diztronics tpu case is a pile if crap. Cutouts don't like up on either of the two I've had. Went in the garbage
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You must've had bad luck with it then.. the cutouts on mine are perfect. What I do dislike though are the buttons, which are a bit hard to press and feel mushy.
I still haven't seen a case that I like 100%. Every single one makes it either look a lot cheaper, adds too much bulk or doesn't offer enough protection. But.. well, nothing you can really do, I guess
I have the official bumper, rinke fusion, poetic borderline. I can say using Ringke fusion brings the feeling of a solid phone. Using the official bumper adds a width for the phone. In the poetic borderline i didn't feel any bulk at all. That's my experience about those cases. I consider the back design in choosing a case cause i wanna let others can see the beauty of N4.
dijonemon said:
I have the this one: Ringke Fusion. It adds very little to the bulk of the phone, whilst protecting the back.
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Mine arrived this afternoon and I love it. Can't wait for my skin for the back to arrive so it can feel safe and look sexy.
Official Bumper, Diztronic, a two part mesh case, etc and my FAVORITE is the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case in Smoke. You can see Nexus through the back of the case, not much width added at all and with the Bugdroid pattern carved into the back it offers much needed slip out of the hand protection. Cut outs are perfect also.
I've only tried the diztronic and I highly recommend it. Doesn't look like anything special or nice but in terms of protection it works. I've dropped my phone many times with it on and no scratches or dents or anything. Also the cutouts on mine are perfect.. There is a whole thread on it here I believe. I do wish the beautiful back wasn't covered though.. ringke fusion might be better in that sense.
I've gone through a few cases and settled on this one. My fave case so far, offers great protection and fits over the iloome tempered glass screen protector, unlike the Ringke Fusion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A06Z41E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hello All,
I would like to get some advice on choosing a hybrid case for Nexus 4.
I've been reading and looking for few days now and this is my contestants list ( in no particular order ):
* LG Nexus 4 Ballistic Shell Gel SG Series Case
* Case Mate Tough Case For Google Nexus 4
* Ionic Guardian Armor Case for LG Google Nexus 4
* Exact Armor Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone
More options will be welcomed if you think they will fit the theme of these cases ( hybrid, no stand, bulky ).
So what do you guys think? Wich one should I choose?
I appreciate your opinions, so thanks alot in advance
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Hello All,
I would like to get some advice on choosing a hybrid case for Nexus 4.
I've been reading and looking for few days now and this is my contestants list ( in no particular order ):
* LG Nexus 4 Ballistic Shell Gel SG Series Case
* Case Mate Tough Case For Google Nexus 4
* Ionic Guardian Armor Case for LG Google Nexus 4
* Exact Armor Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone
More options will be welcomed if you think they will fit the theme of these cases ( hybrid, no stand, bulky ).
So what do you guys think? Wich one should I choose?
I appreciate your opinions, so thanks alot in advance
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If you're on a budget, Ionic and Exact should be fine. But I really like CaseMate.
That casemate looks good. The ionic and exact seem more feminine, they're the same correct? The ballistic meh.. not really digging it.
here are a couple more options for budget cases
Triple Armor Hybrid
Heavy Duty w/kickstand
Triple Armor Style 2
Black Armor
dont you think all those case make your phone big and covers up everything. they spend a lot of time designing the phone, its suppose to be shown off. i believe a screen protector and a clear tpu case will be enough to protect the phone. tpu case will be enough to protect the phone from a fall. just my opinion.
claudiuslu2011 said:
dont you think all those case make your phone big and covers up everything. they spend a lot of time designing the phone, its suppose to be shown off. i believe a screen protector and a clear tpu case will be enough to protect the phone. tpu case will be enough to protect the phone from a fall. just my opinion.
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yup, thats why i stick to oem bumper or ringke fusion at the most.
tykate said:
If you're on a budget, Ionic and Exact should be fine. But I really like CaseMate.
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Budget isn't an issue for me... And I also like the Case Mate because I had it on my Galaxy S II... Remarkable case.
1slow4G said:
That casemate looks good. The ionic and exact seem more feminine, they're the same correct? The ballistic meh.. not really digging it.
here are a couple more options for budget cases
Triple Armor Hybrid
Heavy Duty w/kickstand
Triple Armor Style 2
Black Armor
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Ionic and Exact in did looks the same but they are made by different companies... And I must disagree on you on them looking feminine, the look to rigged
Thanks for the extra case ideas [ although as I said above, price isn't an issue ] :
Triple Armor Hybrid --- Looks like a cheap Ballistic Shell case, ill pass.
Heavy Duty w/kickstand --- I hate stands XD
Triple Armor Style 2 --- Looks cheap and unreliable to hold.
Black Armor --- I really hate stands :laugh:
claudiuslu2011 said:
dont you think all those case make your phone big and covers up everything. they spend a lot of time designing the phone, its suppose to be shown off. i believe a screen protector and a clear tpu case will be enough to protect the phone. tpu case will be enough to protect the phone from a fall. just my opinion.
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"dont you think all those case make your phone big and covers up everything" - that is the point! ^_^
I drop my phone from time to time because I am a little careless... So I need to protect it really well!
1slow4G said:
yup, thats why i stick to oem bumper or ringke fusion at the most.
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I currectly have the Bumper... I always have the feel that if I drop it, that's it for the phone.
TheBigL said:
I currectly have the Bumper... I always have the feel that if I drop it, that's it for the phone.
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That's true. My friend had a bumper on his N4, he dropped it on carpet and the back glass cracked. But then he just put a dbrand skin on the back, and it's not noticeable anymore.
Have you looked at the acase cases? I have one on order, it seems like it might fit the bill perfectly.
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spicydicy said:
Have you looked at the acase cases? I have one on order, it seems like it might fit the bill perfectly.
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Unfortunately they do not have a case for Nexus 4. Like many others... :crying:
They do. Look a few threads below this one. I just ordered one on Amazon. There's video reviews on YouTube as well.
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They do. Look a few threads below this one. I just ordered one on Amazon. There's video reviews on YouTube as well.
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You are right. But for some reason it does not appear on theirs website...
Anyways. It is indeed a nice case... after checking few reviews and pictures I will not buy it because it has a smooth back plastic cover.
From my experience it is not the best thing to hold when your hands are sweaty.
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You are right. But for some reason it does not appear on theirs website...
Anyways. It is indeed a nice case... after checking few reviews and pictures I will not buy it because it has a smooth back plastic cover.
From my experience it is not the best thing to hold when your hands are sweaty.
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Is very grippy. It's soft touch finish.
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I have really loved my Acase Superleggera Pro on the Nexus 4
Thanks everyone who helped... I really appreciate it.
After checking many cases I decided I will buy the "LG Nexus 4 Ballistic Shell Gel SG Series Case".
I believe it to be the best suited decision for me.
Again, thank you all for your help.
Hi everybody,
Soon Ill get my Nexus 4 and I'm looking for the thinnest rubber case available.
Can I get some recommendations please?
Im also looking for headset with controller to skip tracks, any suggestions?
Thanks,
Daniel.
NILLKIN super frosted shield case.
It rocks. amazing thin and really good quality .
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NILLKIN-super-frosted-shield-case-for-LG-E960-Nexus-4-with-screen-protector-retailed-package-free/1243098324.html
If you mean TPU case (you said rubber case) I reccomend you this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diztronic-Matte-Back-Black-Purple-or-Pink-Glitter-TPU-Case-Cover-for-LG-Nexus-4-/261137354079
I have matte black and its very good. Not too thick and very good buttons feedback (volume +/- and on/off).
I have this TPU case from ebay. No complaints and its thin.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181049607053
The Zero Lemon case
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May not be what you wanted but Ringke Hybrid Fusion Case https://www.rearthusa.com/google-nex...id-fusion-case
I don't even notice mine except that I am no longer afraid of the phone slipping out of my hand. Dropped the phone once and it still works.
ahunter said:
May not be what you wanted butRingke Hybrid Fusion Case https://www.rearthusa.com/google-nex...id-fusion-case
I don't even notice mine except that I am no longer afraid of the phone slipping out of my hand. Dropped the phone once and it still works.
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I can attest to it's durability. I've probably dropped the phone ten times at least and nothing has happened. Either I'm lucky or this case is amazing.
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Ive been thinking about this case. So the clear back is hard plastic and the black edges is TPU? How thick is the clear back? The computer renderings on their website makes the back appear too thick.
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Can anybody share the thickness in comparison between a diztronic tpu, ringke slim and ringke fusion?
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Hi, I have a very limited choice and they are:
Spigen Case Capsule
Spigen Case Tough Armor
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case
Spigen Slim Armor Case (*)
Spigen Neo Hybrid Case
Spigen Thin Fit Case
SP:
Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Guard
Spigen Crystal Hard Surface Screen Guard
Here are my questions:
I'm not buying these for protection at all, the reason i want to buy a case is i prefer to have a case when im outside (for some weird reasons i feel more comfortable with one outside )
and the reason i need screen protector is because my hands have so much friction to the screen! and btw the spigen kickstand sounds useful to me!
do you have any of these? do you like it?! (im basically asking for user experience)
Q1) Are any of those cases easy to take off? i plan to take it off once i arrive home! i don't want to scratch the metal of my note 4 and spend some time smashing it to take it off (and which of those are easy to take off?)
Q2) do the screen protectors help the friction? and do they bother the s-pen? i tried it on a note 2 with a random screen protector and it feels awful to work with, but those might be different!
I would go with the Neo Hybrid out your list. To me, it is the best looking case in you list. I've tried most of them. I don't think any of them are hard to take off.
The spigen crystal screen guards are good. I wouldnt say they would reduce friction, but they wont add to it. Spen is unchanged in funtionality.
The glass protector will produce a halo.
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I would go with the Neo Hybrid out your list. To me, it is the best looking case in you list. I've tried most of them. I don't think any of them are hard to take off.
The spigen crystal screen guards are good. I wouldnt say they would reduce friction, but they wont add to it. Spen is unchanged in funtionality.
The glass protector will produce a halo.
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actually from my usage i found even gorilla glass 2 to be scratch-proof for me so the only reason i want screen-protector is friction, i can't play nova (my hands stick to screen) lol
but thanks for answer! don't they scratch the metal part of the Screen?!
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actually from my usage i found even gorilla glass 2 to be scratch-proof for me so the only reason i want screen-protector is friction, i can't play nova (my hands stick to screen) lol
but thanks for answer! don't they scratch the metal part of the Screen?!
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None of the cases scratch the metal. particles between the case and metal scratch the metal.
I have the Spigen Tough Armor.
Nice case, feels good in the pocket. Good protection, rubber corners and such. The buttons are a little hard to identify by feel alone, that's one complaint.
Second complaint is the kickstand - Not so great. It clicks into place and it's HARD to get it out with just your fingernail. Then once you get it out, it flops around so you have to kind of hold it in place while you prop up the phone... and any bump will flip it back closed and cause your phone to fall.
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I have the Spigen Tough Armor.
Nice case, feels good in the pocket. Good protection, rubber corners and such. The buttons are a little hard to identify by feel alone, that's one complaint.
Second complaint is the kickstand - Not so great. It clicks into place and it's HARD to get it out with just your fingernail. Then once you get it out, it flops around so you have to kind of hold it in place while you prop up the phone... and any bump will flip it back closed and cause your phone to fall.
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thanks for you answer sounds like i better choose the neo(althought the Tough Armor's rear guard sounds god! and i might give the screen protector a try! i guess they don't change screen quality either!
How does the Tough Armor compare against the Slim Armor?
I'm gonna be getting a Galaxy Note 4 soon and I'm looking into getting a either a Spigen Tough Armor or Slim Armor case.
Spigen Neo Hybrid
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.
kamranhaghighi said:
Hi, I have a very limited choice and they are:
Spigen Case Capsule
Spigen Case Tough Armor
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case
Spigen Slim Armor Case (*)
Spigen Neo Hybrid Case
Spigen Thin Fit Case
SP:
Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Guard
Spigen Crystal Hard Surface Screen Guard
Here are my questions:
I'm not buying these for protection at all, the reason i want to buy a case is i prefer to have a case when im outside (for some weird reasons i feel more comfortable with one outside )
and the reason i need screen protector is because my hands have so much friction to the screen! and btw the spigen kickstand sounds useful to me!
do you have any of these? do you like it?! (im basically asking for user experience)
Q1) Are any of those cases easy to take off? i plan to take it off once i arrive home! i don't want to scratch the metal of my note 4 and spend some time smashing it to take it off (and which of those are easy to take off?)
Q2) do the screen protectors help the friction? and do they bother the s-pen? i tried it on a note 2 with a random screen protector and it feels awful to work with, but those might be different!
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I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.
GTCC said:
I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.
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yeah i tried the s-pen trick but it didn't work for me still im not gonna do that because i might damage my s-pen, specially that there are no replacements here i heard some bad about case capsule somewhere else too saying that its too sharp. but sounds like the other ones are not bad! anyway i was just going to order today
edit: after a bit of using my screen protector no longer has friction! It has so much reflection but anyway i changed my mind now its smooth and good! It just needed to be used a little!
WangFu said:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.
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that's bad i guess i better buy the armor than!
I have the Spigen Slim Armor. love it. wireless charging works through it just fine.
I only wish the kickstand was more solid.
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DarkGuyver said:
How does the Tough Armor compare against the Slim Armor?
I'm gonna be getting a Galaxy Note 4 soon and I'm looking into getting a either a Spigen Tough Armor or Slim Armor case.
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I HAVE BOTH. Tough Armor is a little thinker than the Slim Armor. They both protect very well. and the thickness is not noticeable. But if you the type that is a stickler for the slim of the phone, go with the slim armor.
GTCC said:
I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.
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Ok my order arrived today, Let me start with case: its bulky but awesome i love it! buttons are not that terrible but not great, doesn't bother me really, its weird but it makes heart rate sensor easier to use i love it in total, worth the money
(and as you said the kickstand isn't great, but it doesn't really matter much to me)
i also ordered a xionami mi power bank its awesome but super-heavy, anyway
the screen protector is awful, just terrible, i mean, it made me cry to install, after an hour i installed it (a bit miss aligned ) and it not only makes screen look awful, but also gives it even more friction! the only reason i didn't take it right of is money :S i will let it be there for a little bit just for test! and give the other one to a friend or something ! (and i regret applying the wet cloth to screen, realized it was alcohol soaked cloth and it probably damaged my screen s-pen feels aweful to use! its not accuracy but how it feels! i felt that it's damaging my nib so put the old already used nib i had! this was my first and last screen protector
I have the Spigen Tough Armor in gunmetal blue. It does a great job and it is a little bit slimmer than my Otterbox Defender, which I mainly use when I'm at work. Otherwise I use the Spigen when I'm at home or everywhere else but work when I want something less bulky at times.
Also you can't beat the kickstand that comes on the back of the tough armor.
WangFu said:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.
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That is quite disappointing, thanks for pointing that little defect out. I won't be getting a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my Note 4, when I get it.
DarkGuyver said:
That is quite disappointing, thanks for pointing that little defect out. I won't be getting a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my Note 4, when I get it.
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Spigen has released the metal version which is made of aluminium and won't lose paint.
Spigen neo hybrid metal
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byasini said:
Spigen has released the metal version which is made of aluminium and won't lose paint.
Spigen neo hybrid metal
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Yeah, I've seen that online. But Spigen's Neo Hybrid Line of cases don't seem to offer as much protection as their Slim and Tough Armor line of cases does.
I have the neo hybrid metal, it's awesome. ?
DarkGuyver said:
Yeah, I've seen that online. But Spigen's Neo Hybrid Line of cases don't seem to offer as much protection as their Slim and Tough Armor line of cases does.
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Armor series are as tough as the name! Hybrids are less tough and more slim and handy.
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Anyone with the variety of clear cases care to chime in on what they recommend? I'm leaning towards the spigen ultra hybrid. Mainly due to the name brand but curious of some others out there. I ordered a frost and want to show off the styling! I know clear cases can be iffy so wanted some opinions.
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I think there are a lot of threads on cases but I also appreciate the idea that it's sometimes hard to sift through them all.
I'll sum one up for you - The Nillkin Nature TPU case seems to be very popular. You have to order it from Hong Kong on eBay. I got mine and it is GREAT with one serious flaw in my opinion. It has a plastic flap over the USB power port. It is 100% TPU and very thin, adds almost nothing to the phone. That in turn means it doesn't afford a lot of protection. It does come in a clear version. I got the grey version for my Graphite 6P and cut off the USB power port flap. This makes it slightly imperfect which bugs me a bit. USB flap aside, it's a great case.
Thanks for the info. Yeah I was hesitant start a new convo for it cause I know there are a lot of general case posts, but I thought since clear cases are a thing of their own, itd be nice to have a go to post for those of us interested in them.
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I have the Spigen ultra hybrid. Solid case - doesn't feel flimsy like other clear TPU cases. The lip is slightly raised on the front so that the screen wouldn't touch the surface when face down. This case had an issue in the beginning where it looked like there was a small crack near the fingerprint sensor opening (not a crack but it looks like one). They may have fixed it since then. The only complaint i have is that the entire camera black bar is exposed with this case instead of just the area where the lens and laser focus are.
I've tried Spigen ultra hybrid and the neo hybrid ex. Case-mate is the best one. There is a convo about it in the Spigen Neo hybrid ex post.
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pipnmike said:
I have the Spigen ultra hybrid. Solid case - doesn't feel flimsy like other clear TPU cases. The lip is slightly raised on the front so that the screen wouldn't touch the surface when face down. This case had an issue in the beginning where it looked like there was a small crack near the fingerprint sensor opening (not a crack but it looks like one). They may have fixed it since then. The only complaint i have is that the entire camera black bar is exposed with this case instead of just the area where the lens and laser focus are.
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Yeah the whole opening of the black bar I didn't like as well as the like square outline on the back. Otherwise it looked pretty nice. I ended up going with this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168DHS1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CFuGwbXHQ21PE. Looks minimal, easy to take on and off, and slim. We'll see. I wanted to have a case here ready for my phone so needed a prime option. I'll post back on my opinion when I get on the phone.
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Just got an Orzly Fusion Bumper case (or something like that). Very nice clear case, boutons are not covered which is very nice, and there is a black color on the sides which mean when you look at screen, edges are also black
Don't know if sides are transparent on other black-sided cases (like Ringke smoke black) but here, it's not.
Any clear case with a logo on it is an instant no-buy for me.
I'm happy with my redSHIELD clear case (Amazon Link)
It's one of the few I found that doesn't have a logo *anywhere* on it. It's a good clear TPU case for the money (likely the same case Orzly uses for its Flexicase). The only minus point is that the power and volume buttons are a bit squishy and harder to press than the actual buttons, but I rarely need to press them.
I am quite happy with the Ringke fusion clear case, it doesn't have the best compatibility with skins like Dbrand or Slickwraps because it has a snug fit but it lets you cut layouts to put between the phone and the case much like the old Nokia 3100
This is slightly unrelated, but how do you guys carry around your nexus 6p with these clear cases? I mean in the pocket? I have the spigen clear case and the case is fine, but every time I slide the phone in my pocket it gets a lot of lint on the front exposed side of the phone. Maybe a wallet style case ?
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This is slightly unrelated, but how do you guys carry around your nexus 6p with these clear cases? I mean in the pocket? I have the spigen clear case and the case is fine, but every time I slide the phone in my pocket it gets a lot of lint on the front exposed side of the phone. Maybe a wallet style case ?
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Maybe wash your pants better? Sorry. Seriously, I use the Spigen Ultra Hybrid with my phone, and have never had a problem with lint. Out of curiousity, do you use a screen protector? That may help as well.
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Maybe wash your pants better? Sorry. Seriously, I use the Spigen Ultra Hybrid with my phone, and have never had a problem with lint. Out of curiousity, do you use a screen protector? That may help as well.
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I haven't gotten around to buying a screen protector just yet. You think that would help? Do i need a screen protector for this phone?
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I haven't gotten around to buying a screen protector just yet. You think that would help? Do i need a screen protector for this phone?
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I don't know if it will help against the lint, but the screen protector is always a good idea. My phone screen is lint free with a SP on it. Lint does accumulate in the gap between SP and case. Some ppl get lint in camera holes, but I haven't.
Raiden350 said:
Just got an Orzly Fusion Bumper case (or something like that). Very nice clear case, boutons are not covered which is very nice, and there is a black color on the sides which mean when you look at screen, edges are also black
Don't know if sides are transparent on other black-sided cases (like Ringke smoke black) but here, it's not.
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I'm sure they released this one in a clear version of the black one that you have
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I'm sure they released this one in a clear version of the black one that you have
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Yup but when you look at the screen, edges are not black... Don't really like it
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I love my Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
Nillkin Nature for me! Good for protection in your pockets against debris, not for drops though!
Supcase is nice. A little stiff but it looks nice and is more protective than most of the clears I believe. And the ringke fusion is really nice and softer. It looks great but a bit thinner than the supcase. I have them both.
Famous brand always have high quality but designers won't pay much attention to customers,if they can hear our voices,it will be great!
I've got a Ringke smoke black one. No problems.