There are a lot of threads talking about our favorite cases, but I don't see a lot of talk about how well your case of choice performed when the phone was dropped.
I've dropped my phone once, my case of choice at the time was the UAG Aero. I was at the mall, pulled the phone out of my pocket, and there it went. It reached a height of about 5 feet, hit the floor, bounced several times, and came to rest about 10 feet away. The UAG couldn't have performed any better, there was absolutely no damage to my phone or case.
So, what case were you sporting when you dropped your phone, and how did things go?
Otterbox. Freaking great
BAD ASS NOTE 4
I wish i had a case when this happend.
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I wish i had a case when this happend.
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If a case could prevent that I would buy it
I have the Unicorn Beetle Pro Rugged case and it cracked in 2 corners after a couple solid drops. I guess it saved the phone, but shame the case didn't last longer. Also broke the holster after applying too much pressure on one side.
Verus Thor case on mine. Dropped it twice at work: once from about two feet up onto a steel car wash track, and then later on from about five feet and through the air onto concrete (it was in my coat pocket, and it flew out as I swung the coat around to put it on). Aside from a small scuff on one corner of the case, it looks pristine. I was pretty surprised at how well it held up considering it's not a beast like the Otterbox.
Official Samsing protective cover - dropped the phone down a flight of steps - performed like a boss
Not a mark on the phone or case
(perhaps a few lucky bounces)
Samsung S-View case: Dropped about 3 feet onto sandy beach. Phone survived, but cover unsnapped from phone leaving the phone, case, and battery as separate pieces lying on the beach. Seemed like extremely poor protection IMHO, so I switched to Samsung protective case with glass screen protector. I really like the Samsung protective case. It seems like this case will provide much better protection. I haven't dropped it yet, so only time will tell.
Otterbox Defender dropped about 1&1/2 feet face down on a tile floor, no damage to phone or case.
Ringke slim. Dropped it once from the little well on the car door. Hit asphalt parking lot on the corner. A little scuffed up. Sanded it down and it's good to go.
Ximonus said:
I wish i had a case when this happend.
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That's painful to look at. Can you tell us what kind of fall your phone took?
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That's painful to look at. Can you tell us what kind of fall your phone took?
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I tryed to jump over a litlle wall and BOOM!! smack on my face.
Broke 2 ribs in the progress.
Had it in my pocket and fell on it with full body weight(100kg)
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I tryed to jump over a litlle wall and BOOM!! smack on my face.
Broke 2 ribs in the progress.
Had it in my pocket and fell on it with full body weight(100kg)
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How far did it fall?
I once dropped a Galaxy Note 2 about 1 foot right on it's face and shattered the screen. Since then I've always had an Otterbox Defender on my phone. There have been numerous drops from up to about 4 feet and they always come out perfect.
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How far did it fall?
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It only dropped 50cm but it was still in my jeans pocket.
So it got smached on the corner of a brick with me on top of it.
Uag maverick here and it had been amazing!! I've dropped my phone from 2ft up to 7ft once and no problems at all!! Not even the corners of the case got dinged up!
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I drop my Note 4 with Tech 21 all the time to show people. I drop it from waist level and usually lands on the corner. No damage to the phone or case.
Spigen Tough armor, fallen off my lap getting out of the car several times, a couple off my desk and no damage that i can find on the phone or the case.
Otterbox Defender: Walking to hockey game, dropped phone from about 4 ft, bounced on sidewalk to my right, where it was kicked by the lady walking next to me. Came to rest about 5 ft later after bouncing along. Not a scuff or scratch on case or device.
Spigen tough armor. Like a champ
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Hey XDA,
Looking at moving from my BB to an Android phone. Love the screen on the Mesmerize but not loving the feel of the case. I own a couple restaurants and I am always fixing stuff, getting wet, etc. I also fly balloons and can bang around the basket on sporty landings. Any thoughts on the hardiness of this device, cause the HTC desire seems tougher?
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FWIW. I try my best to keep mine safe but have dropped and skidded across the floor a few times. No scratches. I use otter box commuter case and no screen protector. I just don't like the way they feel. The screen is pretty tough although not impossible to scratch. Others have reported far worse things happening and the phone stood up just fine. I personally love this phone and think with the right case and care it is worth it. But that's me. You may have better or worse luck than me. I don't know I have some pretty bad luck sometimes
Tap-a-Talked.
I have an Otterbox on mine. Took plenty of drunken slams onto concrete. Still fine.
The cheap fishbone (2 piece case, one hard plastic spine that clips over a soft rubber skin) works great, I'ts a good cheap alternative to the otterbox if you don't want to spend that much.
The back part of the phone and the corners are somewhat weak if you don't use a case, but the glass is gorilla glass and for the first 5 months or so I had nothing on the phone and have no noticeable scratches but I did lose a tiny chunk out of the corner on one fall.
FWIW - The desire feels a bit more sturdy without a case or anything, but it's smaller and a little more awkward to hold than the mesmerize IMO.
I have the Seidio SURFACE or Innocase and dropped it down 20 feet of stairs the other night, was totally pissed until i noticed i didn't get one scratch on it
Thanks all, sounds like a plan, just gotta wait a few more days until I'm eligible for a new phone. Squeeze!
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For anyone who is up in the air between the top 2 rugged cases, the Kraken II is made much better for the Charge.
The belt clip on the holster for my Defender snapped the other day when it caught on the armrest of my chair so I went ahead and ordered a red Kraken II off of ebay since I had wanted to give one a try anyways. Got it today and everything about it is better. The holster holds the phone much more securely, the silicone is underneath the plastic so no more will it start coming off all the time like the Defender's did, and you can get it in colors . The level of dust protection is also a lot better thanks to mesh screens over the speaker and earpiece.
Hope this helps anyone deciding
Update 10/19!!!!
Forget everything I said above. I now hate Trident. Their plastic feels great and seems nice at first but is insanely cheap! A small piece next to the charger port broke off last night and this morning before I left for work I went to clip it onto my belt and when I went to squeeze the clip a little it snapped. Absolute junk. Thinking of just going to the standard Verizon case/holster combo and keeping it clipped inside my pocket at this point.
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).
I actually like the Defender better than the Kraken. I think it just looks better, sleek, and more stylish. The kraken does have color, but it looks cheap in my opinion. My family has the Defender case on all of our Droid Charge(s). No issues with them whatsoever. I just like having all around protection for my phone, although I have never dropped it (yet), I know it'll stay safe when I do.
I recently bought a Otterbox Defender Case. It definitley makes the phone much more bulky but I gues thats price for protection. I honestly am looking for reasons to take it off and put my old case back on but I fear that once I do I will drop my phone and it will shatter into a million pieces....hahaha. I n all honesty, it feels solid and indestructible now, my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber...I give it a 10/10 for purpose alone and a 7,8/10 in aestethics...
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For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).
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Mine dropped from ceiling level of a Lowe's retail building while up on power equipment once. Try that without one of these cases.
Also I would like to say that the way the belt holster is made on the Kraken saved my butt. I almost snapped it the first day I had it (in the exact same way I did the Defender holster) but the Kraken's holster is made with a detachable clip so instead of breaking it flew into 3 pieces that snapped right back together.
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my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber......
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All OtterBox cases do the lint thing & it drives me nuts. The Incipio does the same thing.
I finally settled on the BodyGlove as it gives an awesome grip on the phone & does not attract link AT ALL.
~John
updated first post. Forget everything, Trident is junk
Have you looked at the Otterbox Commuter for the charge?
Not as "industrial-strength" as the Defender, but extremely well made and it does a great job of protecting the phone while still leaving all buttons and slots/openings usab;e and/or easily accessible....
The holster is kinda important to me. Going to try the standard Verizon case/holster combo.
I am using the Verizon holster with a Casemate case. Works very well. Only thing I don't like about the holster is that the clip sticks up kind of high and will dig into your belly in certain positions. Might be a belly issue though LOL
I have Trident Kraken II case and I broke holster clip. Emailed Trident and they replaced clip within a couple days via mail.....good customer service.
Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).
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Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).
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Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.
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Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.
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No screen protector but it does have the holster. I need to get some pics uploaded because I have no idea which one it is lol.
I've not had any issues with the Trident case, itself, but I did have an issue with the belt clip breaking clear apart when I tried to take it off. Now I need to see if they offer any sort of warranty ala Otterbox...
Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.
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It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.
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I would have got the Cyclops if I had knew that, went with the aegis thanks anyways
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JihadSquad said:
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the
I was gonna say singeing similar. After repeatedly dropping my phone from chest height onto the floor with only minor superficial scratches to the plastic.
Pretty rugged phone.
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Just got the bFree waterproof case for the S4. It seems pretty legit for around $50, feels similar in durability to an Otterbox. I ran the case under a water faucet for a few minutes and the inside was completely dry. There was an issue with the inside of the built in screen protector having oil marks when pressed against the screen, but a small amount of baby powder fixed the issue. Overall It seems like a good buy for a reasonable price. I got mine from GoWireless (where I work), which is the only place that I could find them in stock. It looks like they have them to order on the website gowireless.com or in store. I didn't see the black one on the website, but it looks like almost all of our stores have the black ones in stock.
Some pictures:
But the speakers and earpiece still show? how is that water proof
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It looks like the iPhone's lifeproof case, actually, the design looks exactly the same. Although i never heard of them i really wouldn't trust my phone in the case in the pool or something until i see more people using it.
Yeah there's some sort of mesh on the inside that is apparently waterproof. The sound isn't too bad though considering. But I've run water over the case and left it submerged with tissues inside of it to test the seal and it was all good. But it really seems like a rip off of lifeproof.
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Not bad. I suggest padding the inside of the case with tissue and submerging the case or a week.
Remove after a week, dry off the exterior extensively.
Open the case, inspect tissue padding to determine if any water seeped in.
The Amazon page for this case says it's ip67, not 68.
The case itself isn't meant for prolonged submersions, just accidental submersions.
For all intents and purposes, I think it would be fine to take to the beach, water park, splash mountain, big foot rapids, with the idea that it is going to only get splashed on and that's about it.
It's drop tested at 3.9 feet also I think, most of us are above 5 feet tall, and potentially the drop occurs near the ear, so I'd look for a better drop rating also.
The Otterbox Armor:
The Armor Series is waterproof for 30 minutes in 6.6 ft., survives 10 ft. drops, allows for zero entry of dust and debris and can withstand two tons of crushing force. We know how heavy the burden of a damaged device can be, which is why we don’t take protection lightly. The Armor Series outperforms what was ever thought possible for a smartphone case. It’s the toughest case ever built.
Lifeproof:
Drop tested at 2 meters (6 or so feet).
Obex:
Drop Protection
- Meets the MIL-STD-810F test, which evaluates the case from 6 feet drops at multiple angles
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The Amazon page for this case says it's ip67, not 68.
The case itself isn't meant for prolonged submersions, just accidental submersions.
For all intents and purposes, I think it would be fine to take to the beach, water park, splash mountain, big foot rapids, with the idea that it is going to only get splashed on and that's about it.
It's drop tested at 3.9 feet also I think, most of us are above 5 feet tall, and potentially the drop occurs near the ear, so I'd look for a better drop rating also.
The Otterbox Armor:
The Armor Series is waterproof for 30 minutes in 6.6 ft., survives 10 ft. drops, allows for zero entry of dust and debris and can withstand two tons of crushing force. We know how heavy the burden of a damaged device can be, which is why we don’t take protection lightly. The Armor Series outperforms what was ever thought possible for a smartphone case. It’s the toughest case ever built.
Lifeproof:
Drop tested at 2 meters (6 or so feet).
Obex:
Drop Protection
- Meets the MIL-STD-810F test, which evaluates the case from 6 feet drops at multiple angles
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Too bad none of the above actually have cases for the s4 yet. It's starting to piss me off.....
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now this one looks like a Life Proof Rip off for Gs4. hmm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item46118c1142
My wife just got the S4 and wants a good waterproof case, or at least very water resistant because t-mobile doesn't offer the GS4 Active yet.
She does drop her phone from time to time and also takes it outside in the rain and she takes walks and rides her bike a lot and is terrified of using it around a sink, tub, or toilet.
This case looks like one of the best options for the GS4 because of it's durability, water resist, function of the phone and it's looks.
None of the popular companies like Life Proof make a case for the GS4 yet either.
I did see one case that looked like the bulky plastic security cases for DVDs, but you couldn't actually use your phone while it was in there...
The waterproof "Skins" that are available are a great idea, but they lack convenience to just take your phone out easily, you also can't charge your phone in them which makes them not a permanent option and you still need another case for droppage.
I have a question, is the bFree case solid hard plastic or rubbery?
It's hard plastic. The exterior is kind of a matte finish that gives it a sort of rubbery look. But the plastic does have some give to it for shock absorbance.
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So as everyone else in this forum, we all like the design and feel of the new HTC... Im an adict for feeling the metal in my hands and keeping the device as sleek as possible...
I have the silver grey edition, was wondering how sensitive is the phone to scratches if i decide on not wearing a case...
each time I put the phone nakud on a table of some sort, I hear that terrible metal sound scratching the surface of the table...
Am I just having a bad OCD or in the long run i will start seeing some heavy blemishes on the phone's body ?
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So as everyone else in this forum, we all like the design and feel of the new HTC... Im an adict for feeling the metal in my hands and keeping the device as sleek as possible...
I have the silver grey edition, was wondering how sensitive is the phone to scratches if i decide on not wearing a case...
each time I put the phone nakud on a table of some sort, I hear that terrible metal sound scratching the surface of the table...
Am I just having a bad OCD or in the long run i will start seeing some heavy blemishes on the phone's body ?
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It's aluminum - a pretty soft metal; there probably will be scratches after a time, its just inevitable. But the finish is pretty strong. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and only have one barely noticeable scratch and I'm pretty rough on phones. I'd recommend one eventually. Maybe get a skin if you don't want to add to the bulk.
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I had the M7 for a year, and never put a screen protector or body case/skin on it. I used the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for it, and there is just one, barely perceptible, dent in the back.You have to hold it JUST right in low light to even see it. No scratches, and I've even dropped it on the sidewalk (which left a teeny-tiny nick in the beveled edge, again you have to bee looking really hard to see it.)
I have the Spring Clip Holster on order for my just received M8, I plan on running it caseless/skinless as well. I have the dark grey version, and I just can't bear to cover this pretty thing up.
Admittedly, I'm not hard on devices. Were I to take it out in rough conditions (say, camping/hunting/shooting/hiking), I'd probably use a leather belt clip case. As it is, I work in an office. My husband used the Seidio Surface case and holster on his M7, and I have the Seidio Dilex case on the way for his new M8.
If you're a pocket carrier, though, I'd think long and hard about what you tend to keep in the pocket with it. Keys, loose change, pocket knife - no-go. Skin it, or change the way you carry it.
edit: Ok, this thing looks pretty damn tough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzr7ULAiEk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhwvXTVQoPM
You tempt me to go caseless with the htc...
I noticed from videos that the gun metal version is more vaunrable the scratches and small cracks if the device hits the groud.. im guessing its due to the color of the handset...
Decisions decisions...
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You tempt me to go caseless with the htc...
I noticed from videos that the gun metal version is more vaunrable the scratches and small cracks if the device hits the groud.. im guessing its due to the color of the handset...
Decisions decisions...
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Mine is gunmetal, and will be caseless carried in a holster. My husband's is silver, and will be cased in a holster.If I do end up scratching it, I'll probably get a skin for it, like this one: http://www.slickwraps.com/HTC-One-M8-Brushed-Onyx-p/sw-one8-onyx.htm
Like all materials, it will scratch if brushed against something harder than it is. Aluminium is not the strongest of metals and is more easily scratched. Mine has some small scratches on the edges where my car mount holds it. I've since added some felt to the mount to prevent any more marks. In the grand scheme of things they're nothing and I'm sure it will get more as I use it. I feel the phone looks worse with a case of some sort stuck on it than it would with a few superficial scratches. I did get a case for when I know I'll be using it in a more active environment but most of the time I go without a case.
Wasted Money
Spent $25 on a Spigen slim armor case for my wife M8 and three days later she stops using it. Thinking of getting a temper glass screen protector.
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Spent $25 on a Spigen slim armor case for my wife M8 and three days later she stops using it. Thinking of getting a temper glass screen protector.
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Why did she quit using it?
I love my Slim Armor. It is slim and keeps the design aesthetics of the phone. My grip on the phone is better. A picture is below for those that haven't seen the cases. And they come in different colors that mirror the phone if you want.
I only went a few days without a case and dicked up my gun metal gray phone on two corners with a small drop onto concrete. My case arrived the next day. It still pisses me off.
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Why did she quit using it?
I love my Slim Armor. It is slim and keeps the design aesthetics of the phone. Picture below for those that haven't seen the cases.
I only went a few days without a case and dicked up my gun metal gray phone on two corners with a small drop onto concrete.
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She loves the phone but she said the case makes the phone taller. I don't want her to drop the phone because all it takes is one drop. I was thinking of putting a temper glass protector.
I have a fairly large scratch on the rear aluminum on my HTC One M8. I believe it got scratched from my retractable badge lanyard clip as I attach it on to my left pocket where my phone resides. It probably rubbed against the clip, introducing the scratch :/
FWIW, This is my first aluminum unibody phone. All of my past phones (EVO, EVO-3D, SGS3, SGS4) never had a single scratch and never had any protection (cases or screenguards) and still look mint. All of them were plastic however.
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I have a fairly large scratch on the rear aluminum on my HTC One M8. I believe it got scratched from my retractable badge lanyard clip as I attach it on to my left pocket where my phone resides. It probably rubbed against the clip, introducing the scratch :/
FWIW, This is my first aluminum unibody phone. All of my past phones (EVO, EVO-3D, SGS3, SGS4) never had a single scratch and never had any protection (cases or screenguards) and still look mint. All of them were plastic however.
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surprisingly I went and bought the cheap orignal HTC case that comes with some of the HTC's retailers, its pretty good... i mean its not like otterbox protection or spigen... but it keeps the case very slim and gives u a very good grip in the hand.
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So as everyone else in this forum, we all like the design and feel of the new HTC... Im an adict for feeling the metal in my hands and keeping the device as sleek as possible...
I have the silver grey edition, was wondering how sensitive is the phone to scratches if i decide on not wearing a case...
each time I put the phone nakud on a table of some sort, I hear that terrible metal sound scratching the surface of the table...
Am I just having a bad OCD or in the long run i will start seeing some heavy blemishes on the phone's body ?
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I always dress my phone with good cases. Same as you, I don't want seeing my phone having scratches, dents and blemishes in the future.
case-mate barely there case is great for minimal, the aluminum was too slipery for myself.
This has a nice matte finish to it and add practically no bulk, won't do a whole lot in terms of protection against large drops/bumps, but for small scratches to the back and sides this is great.
I didn't want to put my M8 in a case, but that thing felt like a wet bar of soap in my hand. So I went with this case so I could still see that beautiful brushed aluminum.
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Always use hard case. It'll prevent your phone from scratches and all. For sweaty hands. And in case it fell, you have an extra protection. That's why I keep my phone with case all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077JGGL16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074TSW9LF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://dbrand.com/shop/essential-phone-skins
I went with this combo because I usually run a naked phone but this is the most high-end phone I have ever owned. Even at 250 it was inexpensive though. The fit on all three products is really nice, the only defect I was able to find is the Techskin has a small deformity but you can't even see it with the screen on...
I was in the ER for a minor issue Saturday night, nothing even worth mentioning but I had one of those plastic safety wristbands on. Sunday as I was walking outside enjoying the sunshine I noticed the wristband and decided to break it off... With my phone in that hand... Because I am a freaking genius... As the wristband popped my phone did about 10 backflips up to about my chest height. I am 6' so that's about 5'. I swear this phone has rocket assist because it targeted the cement under my feet and accelerated much much faster then gravity could account for....
Full on corner impact on the top right corner. I could see the corner of the phone had popped out of the case and I just KNEW it was going to be cracked beyond usable.... Not a single dang scratch ANYWHERE, unlocked without issue with fingerprint sensor and not a single discoloration of any pixels or anything.... Still in 100% Mint condition
Tudia/Skinomi combo gets my 100% endorsement as well as my thanks and appreciation!!!
Slim, fits well in my pocket, doesn't snag or pull at my pocket fabric when I put the phone in or pull it out... And it looks incredible.... Imma take a pic with another camera in a few and post it up but again.
Thank you Tudia and Skinomi for cost effective and excellent products
Got the Tudia minimalist case yesterday on brand new phone so no drops so far but it's reassuring to know it works!
Here is the damage to the case. I'm smart and took a pic of the wrong corner of the phone...