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This is the first phone I've owned where I ordered a case. My old phones (6800, Touch pro, touch pro 2, epic 4g... ) never really needed it as they had enough "plastic protection" (bulk) that dropping them didn't really cause much damage.
The more I think about it, the less it seems that a full case would really be necessary or beneficial. So my question, Is a case covering the back of the phone really necessary?
My thoughts on why its NOT:
Most (I would guess 99%) of drops end up hiting corners, not the front or back. Watch as many drop test videos as you want... how many of them drop flat on there back.... and out of those that drop flat on their back... how many land on a rock or something that pushes up past the rim (find one... I couldn't).
There isn't much need to protect on the back of the phone. If I were to drop my phone from head height and it landed flat on its back... on a rock... I would probably only crack the back cover.. which only costs like 3 bucks.
Protection from dirt... not. People like to say that a full back case would protect the phone from dirt. What they forget is that dirt will work its way into the case and small movements between the case and the phone will cause the phone to scratch on that dirt.
Doesn't really protect the camera. The only thing protecting the camera in the rim... which a bumper case has.
Also, I think a lot of the cases out there (the slim tpu cases, excluding the tech21 d30 case) probably don't provide much protection against screen cracking. Screen cracking seems to happen when you have a decent point load on the phone. More solid cases like aluminum bumpers, hard chell cases help distribute the point load to a larger surface area on the phone... causing less damage. Its like getting punched in the gut vs getting punched in the gut covered but a wood board. Either way your body still feels the full force of the blow, just one way the force is distributed over a larger area of your body.
Thoughts?
I had the same thought about the bumper and posted a thread asking for bumper recommendations here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334648
What I got in response was mostly people ignoring my post and recommending different types of full case. I get the impression that most forum posters don't actually read posts before they reply but merely react to the title.
I agree with you about the bumper providing almost as much protection as a case but I think to keep the screen from cracking you need a soft bumper like TPU at least as an inner layer. If the phone lands on a corner with a hard bumper it will still have a lot of force concentrated in a small area will have no cushioning to dampen the impact.
It's not necessary, but it's still possible of something hitting the back case or the back case dropping onto something. You just need to outweigh the pros and cons yourself, then decide what to go with. If I was only worried about my phone being dropped, then I would get the bumper since I'm usually never in a environment with debris all over the ground. But I've had couple instances where things were dropped onto my phone. So I just buy a full case myself.
The necessity of having any case at all is dictated by your aversion to any inconvenience caused by a momentary ooops moment leading to a cracked screen or dented phone. Repair? Replace? I'd rather prevent my phone getting damaged in the first place.
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I think bumper/tpu cases in general are more for cosmetics and minor protection. And because of the chincy bezel on the s4, for example, ppl at work who like to put their phones glass side down. As well as protecting the camera and having a more flat back when using it on a desk/table. I myself own the neo hybrid and I don't think they offer any "REALLY GREAT" protection. Something in the middle would be the uag, which I think I will be ordering soon. It has the best of both worlds, IMO. And if you think ur gonna drop ur phone a lot for whatever reasons(clumsiness,blue collar work, or "you just never know"), I would go with a heavy duty full case for maximum protection from spiegen or otterbox.
reaeg said:
I had the same thought about the bumper and posted a thread asking for bumper recommendations here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334648
What I got in response was mostly people ignoring my post and recommending different types of full case. I get the impression that most forum posters don't actually read posts before they reply but merely react to the title.
I agree with you about the bumper providing almost as much protection as a case but I think to keep the screen from cracking you need a soft bumper like TPU at least as an inner layer. If the phone lands on a corner with a hard bumper it will still have a lot of force concentrated in a small area will have no cushioning to dampen the impact.
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I ordered a couple (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42676653&postcount=22) bumpers and should get them soon. I think bumpers aren't the "popular" thing so thats why you didn't get a very good bumper response.
As for tpu for inner layer, most of the aluminum bumpers provide a small tpu layer (very small)... but I don't think its really necessary. A rigid bumper like the aluminum ones will still distribute the force through the 2 sides of the phone if hit in the corner. Its just like my board on the stomach analogy in the OP. There is no soft layer between the wood board and your gut,,, but it doesn't hurt as bad because the load is spread out over a larger space.
The softer inner layer just help absorb the impact... to help not jar internals.
DKYang said:
It's not necessary, but it's still possible of something hitting the back case or the back case dropping onto something. You just need to outweigh the pros and cons yourself, then decide what to go with. If I was only worried about my phone being dropped, then I would get the bumper since I'm usually never in a environment with debris all over the ground. But I've had couple instances where things were dropped onto my phone. So I just buy a full case myself.
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I didn't think about dropping something on my phone, ha. I've never done that. I guess that is a use case...
Every time I've ever dropped my phone, the corners get dinged... even my old old phones that took years of dropping, the front and backs look perfect... the corners look messed up.
The back is more prone to scratching than the front tbh, and I'd assume that having a rounded off flat back would cause less drops than a bumper with a lip on both sides
The poetic atmosphere case is pretty good, let's you see the back of the phone
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PoRco1x said:
The back is more prone to scratching than the front tbh,
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That could be... but does it matter... a new back cover is only a couple bucks, way cheaper than a pricey case . That said... I might bet an imitation neo hybrid... cause they make the phone look sweet.
My point of this thread is kinda questioning the untested idea that the whole case provides more protection than the open back.... from falls. You could probably argue that it doesn't based on the low probability of a back hit.
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A rigid bumper like the aluminum ones will still distribute the force through the 2 sides of the phone if hit in the corner.
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That's a very good point.
Personally, I'd change the board analogy slightly. A dropped phone is more like strapping a board to yourself and running into something. In that case, having a layer of something soft between yourself and the board would be a nice bonus. I've always thought the ideal protection would be a rigid outer layer with a soft inner layer for exactly that reason; the outer layer distributes the impact over a large area and the inner layer absorbs that distributed impact.
Another concern I had with the aluminum bumpers was that you have metal directly against the screen which isn't ideal but I saw another user mention adding a layer of neoprene tape in between which could actually give that rigid outer layer, soft inner layer in a bumper that I've been after.
Please post your impressions when you get the bumpers. I'd be especially interested in hearing about the impact on signal performance. I've heard half say they decrease signal strength and half say there's no effect.
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norml said:
I think bumper/tpu cases in general are more for cosmetics and minor protection. And because of the chincy bezel on the s4, for example, ppl at work who like to put their phones glass side down. As well as protecting the camera and having a more flat back when using it on a desk/table. I myself own the neo hybrid and I don't think they offer any "REALLY GREAT" protection. Something in the middle would be the uag, which I think I will be ordering soon. It has the best of both worlds, IMO. And if you think ur gonna drop ur phone a lot for whatever reasons(clumsiness,blue collar work, or "you just never know"), I would go with a heavy duty full case for maximum protection from spiegen or otterbox.
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I think a bumper could offer great drop protection if designed well. The heavy duty cases protect the screen with nothing more than a lip. The screen is the most breakable part of the phone so there's not much point in protecting the back more than the screen. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
There isn't really any point to make this thread. Its all personal opinions and choice if you want a bumper or full case.
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reaeg said:
That's a very good point.
Personally, I'd change the board analogy slightly. A dropped phone is more like strapping a board to yourself and running into something. In that case, having a layer of something soft between yourself and the board would be a nice bonus. I've always thought the ideal protection would be a rigid outer layer with a soft inner layer for exactly that reason; the outer layer distributes the impact over a large area and the inner layer absorbs that distributed impact.
Another concern I had with the aluminum bumpers was that you have metal directly against the screen which isn't ideal but I saw another user mention adding a layer of neoprene tape in between which could actually give that rigid outer layer, soft inner layer in a bumper that I've been after.
Please post your impressions when you get the bumpers. I'd be especially interested in hearing about the impact on signal performance. I've heard half say they decrease signal strength and half say there's no effect.
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The 2 bumpers I ordered look like they have a rubber/plastic barrier in between the aluminum and the phone. Some online show it, some don't.
I'll post infor when I get them.
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icevapor said:
So my question, Is a case covering the back of the phone really necessary?
Thoughts?
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i had the same thought process as you. the back cover getting scratched is no big deal, because i can always get a replacement back cover for relatively cheap. the front isn't a concern due to a screen protector. what my biggest worry was the sides getting dinged or scratched. so after using slim cases, i figured i'd get a bumper case and see if liked it better. i bought the roocase from amazon and i liked it a lot (i got the white for my white S4). it looked SO much better in person, too. however, i wound up returning it because it made swiping annoying, because the lip was a little higher and it covered the screen just a little bit more than my slim cases. if that doesn't bother you, i would definitely check out the roocase (it's really cheap and it's free 2-day shipping with amazon prime). as for me, i'm going to maybe check out an aluminum bumper and see if that feels better.
icevapor said:
The 2 bumpers I ordered look like they have a rubber/plastic barrier in between the aluminum and the phone. Some online show it, some don't.
I'll post infor when I get them.
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Alternative option of aluminum bumper for GS4 fabricated by DevilCase.
There is a video on their FB fan page. It seems like they just released bumpers for GS4 in few days ago, but can't find it at Amazon's marketplace yet.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Devilcase-Aluminum-Alloy-Bumper-Series/448520031891616
Some people discussed their bumpers for HTC One and had some reviews on its product. What do you guys think?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316315&highlight=devilcase
I bought a case but I don't like the appearance and feel of it so I took it off. If I pay 700$ for a nice looking phone I don't want to put it into an ugly case. Especially when it has Gorilla Glass 4 on front and back.
What do you guys think?
MKBHD has a nice video about phone cases here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btr8uOU0BkI
I hate it too. But i dropped my phone like 2 times average for every phone i owned. So... yeah... i feel safe to "naked" only when i am home
Probaby anyone can suggest a good looking case?
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Yeah I always run cases on my devices since I like to keep them in prestine condition. I never drop my phones. If I do its maybe once a year lol but I still run one to be safe. I usually rock UAG because I can throw the phone around a little more than normal with those cases.
I didn't have a case on my Samsung Moment. I dropped it once and scratched up the side a bit. I put a skin on my HTC Evo Shift. Dropped it once and put a small dent in the plastic. When I got the S4, I decided I should protect it since it was more than I had ever paid for a phone, so I put a case on it. History suggested that I didn't particularly need it, but I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it when I need it. I can't replace my phone if I break it. I also went UAG on my S4 and loved it. I actually did drop the phone many times, but I might have also been less careful since I knew it had a case on it. With the S6, I wanted something maybe even slimmer than the UAG and that maybe could show off the good looks of my phone, so I went with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
I got a case that I love from spigen. It's not bulky, it's clear and it protects it from drop. It has that tech 21 rubbery feel.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QU4PN84
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I always rock cases on my phones. The S6 being glass on the front and back is definitely rocking one. Gorilla glass or not, it's still glass. I use the spigen neo hybrid. It looks classy and provides an adequate amount of protection for very little bulk added.
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I always rock cases on my phones. The S6 being glass on the front and back is definitely rocking one. Gorilla glass or not, it's still glass. I use the spigen neo hybrid. It looks classy and provides an adequate amount of protection for very little bulk added.
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This is the case I use and it's very bulky and I don't like fake aluminium plastic. And not to mention the 1-2 mm raised lip front. Please dont say plastic looks classy.
I have always used cases to be on the safe side even though I have only dropped my phone once or twice at the most over the years, I will be using a case on my s6 when it arrives but as yet I'm undecided as to which case to get, I've considered the spiden neo hybrid but I have heard that it can reduce signal strength which I don't like the sound of, so I'm still looking for the right one
If you think this case is bulky, I'd hate to see what you'd say about a Otterbox Commuter or Defender series. That 1-2mm lip serves a purpose as drop protection. I don't consider slapping on a thin plastic low profile case as anything but scratch protection. If I'm going to put a case in a phone, it's primarily for drop protection. That being said, I do have the black version so it doesn't look like "cheap plastic aluminum"
I'm going to buy a simple TPU case, like the spigen liquid crystal
barondebxl said:
I got a case that I love from spigen. It's not bulky, it's clear and it protects it from drop. It has that tech 21 rubbery feel.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QU4PN84
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I bought the same case. It makes the phone less slippery wich is good. It also makes it slightly bulkier wich is bad. But it does feel protected.
Do you use that horrible back protector? I'm thinking of trying the case without it, hopefully it won't get scratched.
LOL the poll is so loaded. I have a case but I dont drop my phone. I just like keeping it in pristine condition. Having a case doesn't necessarily mean you are careless....
This is the case i use on mine. Its practically not even there, but offers some protection.
http://www.t-mobile.com/accessories/samsung-galaxy-s-6-protective-cover-clear-silver.html
I have that Spigen crystal clear cover and stopped using it after a day. It always looks dirty and ugly, it irritates me too much. I'll keep it for travelling when needed.
Agree with MKBHD's comments in that video posted earlier, I don't like cases generally and may end up getting a skin to stop this being so slippery like he did with his M8
I use the exact case when I use a case.
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I'm thinking of getting this case http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/us_en/galaxy-s6-cases/galaxy-s6-fre-case/?color=Black+/+Black
Bulky AF but will protect the phone.
I have an iPhone 5S for work and it slipped out of my pocket and dropped from 2 feet high onto a concrete floor right on its top right corner. Screen turned into a spider web. I have a feeling same thing would happen to the S6. Better safe than sorry!
SammyTRK said:
I bought the same case. It makes the phone less slippery wich is good. It also makes it slightly bulkier wich is bad. But it does feel protected.
Do you use that horrible back protector? I'm thinking of trying the case without it, hopefully it won't get scratched.
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I do use it but I don't think it's that bad lol. I love the case, it's the best one to still be able to see the design and color of the phone while protecting and not making it too bulky.
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My 2 cents. Buy a cheap TPU case to use when you first get your phone. First, it takes time for your hands to get used to the shape of a new phone and your risk of dropping the phone is greatest during this period. Second, you will be playing with your new phone more often than you would normally, and increasing the risk of a drop. Third, your anxiety levels when going naked with your brand new and very expensive phone will counterbalance the enjoyment of having a naked phone.
After about a month, get rid of the cheap case and enjoy the phone naked, knowing that if you scratch it or drop it, you now have a reason to buy the next phone on the horizon....
I use the Spigen slim hard case (back cover) but now I cant get the damn thing off the phone. I feel like I'm going to break the phone removing it
I have recently purchased this case for my Moto X Play and I thought I'd mention how pleasant I am finding it. A good material, easy to fit and convenient button covers that stop any rattle you might be annoyed by from the phone itself. Well placed cut outs for all necessary features and entirely acceptable in the extra size it adds to the phone, very minimalist but feels like it will stop a reasonable amount of fall damage and abrasion if needed.
Much better than the CruzerLite TPU case I also purchased for the same price that just feels cheap and poorly made in comparison.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0147FANZA?ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1
I totally second this. Enjoy!
Chaotic-Entropy said:
I have recently purchased this case for my Moto X Play and I thought I'd mention how pleasant I am finding it. A good material, easy to fit and convenient button covers that stop any rattle you might be annoyed by from the phone itself. Well placed cut outs for all necessary features and entirely acceptable in the extra size it adds to the phone, very minimalist but feels like it will stop a reasonable amount of fall damage and abrasion if needed.
Much better than the CruzerLite TPU case I also purchased for the same price that just feels cheap and poorly made in comparison.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0147FANZA?ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1
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No more moto dimple? I'm using nillkin frosted shield case, probably same material as this one but it didn't block the dimple which is a great anchor point when using the phone with one hand
pijes said:
No more moto dimple? I'm using nillkin frosted shield case, probably same material as this one but it didn't block the dimple which is a great anchor point when using the phone with one hand
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I can't say that I miss the dimple; I have no problem using it one-handed as the material is fairly grippy and I've never needed a dimple to hold a phone before. *shrug*
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I have recently purchased this case for my Moto X Play and I thought I'd mention how pleasant I am finding it. A good material, easy to fit and convenient button covers that stop any rattle you might be annoyed by from the phone itself. Well placed cut outs for all necessary features and entirely acceptable in the extra size it adds to the phone, very minimalist but feels like it will stop a reasonable amount of fall damage and abrasion if needed.
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Same feeling here - totally happy with this case (just got it 3 days ago).
Maybe I'm hoping against hope but is there an otter box style case out for this yet?
Scared to smash it as I don't fancy repairing it.
retrend said:
Maybe I'm hoping against hope but is there an otter box style case out for this yet?
Scared to smash it as I don't fancy repairing it.
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At 1st,I wouldn't have thought there'd be much in the way of cases,as I believed production was gonna be frozen @ 10,000 units.
However,I've seen in a few articles/etc.... stating that was the number per month,so,perhaps we'll see a better variety soon should that pan out..
I haven't Googled for anything on the subject of quantities,so IDK which way/how long this phone will be in production.
I'm set w/cases,but,I'm always looking around. If I find anything,I'll post it in this section of the Mi MIX forum. :good:
I saw a LOVE MEI powerful case for the MI mix on ebay.
I looks decent. Certainly the most protective case out there.
It'll make the mix pretty chunky but what can you do.
retrend said:
Maybe I'm hoping against hope but is there an otter box style case out for this yet?
Scared to smash it as I don't fancy repairing it.
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I've ordered about five different cases from eBay and Amazon. When I get them in, ill post my results.
I've ended up cancelling my order. Guess I can't handle the concept part as much as I thought.
ChodTheWacko said:
I saw a LOVE MEI powerful case for the MI mix on ebay.
I looks decent. Certainly the most protective case out there.
It'll make the mix pretty chunky but what can you do.
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Love mei will not create case for mi mix.
Ohh im so sorry. I was thinking about zerolemon.
And yes. I had love mei on my sg s3. Il lbuy it for mix
I just bought a new tougher case from eBay and I just recieved it today. So far I'm loving it, great hand feel and the corners have a little bit of extra cushion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Protect...hash=item543f7c2ba7:m:mQ_GyzsJA3be8_VklW7ZqwA
Considering I was using a thin clear Tpu case till now and I dropped my MI mix with no damage twice now with that very case. I'm positive this case will protect my phone really well.
neovalkyr said:
I just bought a new tougher case from eBay and I just recieved it today. So far I'm loving it, great hand feel and the corners have a little bit of extra cushion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Protect...hash=item543f7c2ba7:m:mQ_GyzsJA3be8_VklW7ZqwA
Considering I was using a thin clear Tpu case till now and I dropped my MI mix with no damage twice now with that very case. I'm positive this case will protect my phone really well.
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I ordered the same one.
It looks like the love Mei will make the phone a good ..... 1.5 cm? taller? That's too much for me, the MIX is barely pocketable as is.
What I mainly want is:
1) More protection on the corners
2) A thick lip around the screen to protect against front face-falls. (or just so I can lay the phone screen down with less worry)
Basically an urbanarmorgear type of case.
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Just noticed this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Silico...hash=item51f11b8c3e:m:mLw9P_jxAXUMPG59DBBUCAA21
Which is not bad! less padding on the corners, but decent lip and kickstand is welcome.
Edit2: and another one! Where were these 5 days ago?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Silico...hash=item1ebe3dc8ae:m:m4vgV61CHJtU_r21Z_Jfo1w
- Frank
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Silico...hash=item51f11b8c3e:m:mLw9P_jxAXUMPG59DBBUCAA21
This case kinda sucked. the buttons were very hard to push. The kickstand is extremely flimsy and it would probably break quickly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Protection-...hash=item2378cfb0ef:m:mM9azb4ww9WvQezxYc-Wzcg
This one is not bad, and it's the one I'm using. It feels like tough rubber.
The buttons are easier to push than the stock case (volume easier than power).
There's probably 1 mm of lip thickness. better than stock case (which had what, half a mm?).
I'd like something thicker, but it's okay for now.
For MI MIX,DAYJOY Extreme Shockproof dirtproof snowproof Armor Tank Metal Heavy Duty sturdy Case with silicone back cover for XIAOMI MI MIX (YELLOW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBLZGW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6xTBybS483WH7
So this just turned up on Amazon. Two different types. Many colors. This is on paper the best rugged case I've seen.
Have you tried it?
nikhil.mehta said:
For MI MIX,DAYJOY Extreme Shockproof dirtproof snowproof Armor Tank Metal Heavy Duty sturdy Case with silicone back cover for XIAOMI MI MIX (YELLOW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBLZGW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6xTBybS483WH7
So this just turned up on Amazon. Two different types. Many colors. This is on paper the best rugged case I've seen.
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Have you tried it?
ytsu12 said:
Have you tried it?
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I find it funny and strange that some would want to use such case. You bought a phone without bezel and you put on a case that has so much bezel. Sure you won't break the phone but...don't know, it may just be me thinking that. I personally go for the low profile case to keep Mix's original style.
wu5262 said:
I find it funny and strange that some would want to use such case. You bought a phone without bezel and you put on a case that has so much bezel. Sure you won't break the phone but...don't know, it may just be me thinking that. I personally go for the low profile case to keep Mix's original style.
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Exactly my thoughts. Even I bought the Love Mei Powerful case considering how fragile this device is. But like you said, using the Love Mei case is like adding bezels to a bezel less device. The Mix would lose its advantange over other flagships at that point.
Then it got me thinking that I bought this device paying a premium over the current all round flagships, sacrificing the camera quality, all because I could experience the bezel-less display.
So I may return the Love Mei case or keep it for when the phone requires more protection during outings or outdoor activities.
I'll stick to slimmer cases that stick to the design while offering some form of shock absorption for my daily use.
Not my reason
wu5262 said:
I find it funny and strange that some would want to use such case. You bought a phone without bezel and you put on a case that has so much bezel. Sure you won't break the phone but...don't know, it may just be me thinking that. I personally go for the low profile case to keep Mix's original style.
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I am buying a phone because of the large screen, not the lack of bezel, it also has 6GB ram and a Snapdragon 821.
I do not care about thin bezels, I like the look of the phone, but without the extra grip/bezel (where I can more easily place my fingers and wrap my hand around the phone) my Ehlers danlos, psoriatic arthritis (mainly confined to my lower body, but it has been migrating), and my CRPS (a nerve disorder) make it very hard and painful for me to hold since most phones are so slippery and I can't provide the needed pressure to hold onto it. Which is why I had to give up a lot of cases which I liked on my 6P (the carved case, a few wood skins, and simpler hard plastic cases) just due to I wasn't able to hold the phone that well.
ytsu12 said:
I am buying a phone because of the large screen, not the lack of bezel, it also has 6GB ram and a Snapdragon 821.
I do not care about thin bezels, I like the look of the phone, but without the extra grip/bezel (where I can more easily place my fingers and wrap my hand around the phone) my Ehlers danlos, psoriatic arthritis (mainly confined to my lower body, but it has been migrating), and my CRPS (a nerve disorder) make it very hard and painful for me to hold since most phones are so slippery and I can't provide the needed pressure to hold onto it. Which is why I had to give up a lot of cases which I liked on my 6P (the carved case, a few wood skins, and simpler hard plastic cases) just due to I wasn't able to hold the phone that well.
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I think with this case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBLZGW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6xTBybS483WH7
You can forget about the look of the phone, as this case pretty much cover up the whole phone and change it's dimension and body ratio. No one can tell it's a Mix you are using, or any other phone for that matter because this case is one of the highest profile case I have ever seen. But I do feel your pain, and I understand your need, I hope you find something suitable for you. And enjoy your phone! Everyone buys it for different reasons.
satishp said:
Then it got me thinking that I bought this device paying a premium over the current all round flagships, sacrificing the camera quality, all because I could experience the bezel-less display.
So I may return the Love Mei case or keep it for when the phone requires more protection during outings or outdoor activities.
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What are the dimensions of the Love mei case?
In particular, the height, which affects pocketability?
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wu5262 said:
I think with this case: You can forget about the look of the phone, as this case pretty much cover up the whole phone and change it's dimension and body ratio. No one can tell it's a Mix you are using
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Some people, like me, don't care.
Interestingly, I have yet to have anyone actually comment on my phone in public.
(although I don't exactly go waving it around or anything).
Also Most of my friends don't like big phones, so their first impression is usually "oh yuck, too big". ha ha ha
ChodTheWacko said:
What are the dimensions of the Love mei case?
In particular, the height, which affects pocketability?
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Some people, like me, don't care.
Interestingly, I have yet to have anyone actually comment on my phone in public.
(although I don't exactly go waving it around or anything).
Also Most of my friends don't like big phones, so their first impression is usually "oh yuck, too big". ha ha ha
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I did a quick search on how big this case actually is, i can't find data for Mix in particular, but the same case for other phones suggested that it's about 1cm on each side. so you have 1cm on left bezel, 1cm on right, 1cm on top and 1cm on bottom. I can't find out how much thickness it would add to the phone as it does has an extra gorilla glass. If you ever used an Otterbox case before, i think it has similar footprint. It would however adds quite a bit of weight to your phone due to it's material.
So 1cm at bottom may not a big deal, 1cm on top would however take off the bezel-less feeling of Mix, (i think that's the most noticeable part of Mix, the top). And 1cm for side bezel is not small either. It will quite simply make this bezel-less phone the most bezel phone in 2016.
Just for fun, original Mix has the following dimensions: 158.8 x 81.9 x 7.9 mm
If the info is correct and the Love Mei case does add 1cm (10mm) to all sides, it will make the dimension to be 178.8 x 101.9 x thickness unknown.
So on front screen (length x width) alone, you are looking at 40% size increase already. And you times that with whatever thickness the case adds so i guess we are looking at around 45% size increase at least. (Could be much more since LoveMei has quite an unique way to put on case with many different layers.
For quick comparision, the case I am using is adding 0.6mm instead of 10mm xD. But protection wise, you can't go run with LoveMei case. I feel like you can take this case to warzone and throw at people as a weapon.
ChodTheWacko said:
What are the dimensions of the Love mei case?
In particular, the height, which affects pocketability?
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Here is a link to their official page. They have a lot of pictures showing the phone in the case. As you can zee, it does increase the dimensions but not by much. Its just as if adding bezels to the device. Its definitely not 1cm on all sides as mentioned above. But more like 5mm. Also the case isn't very thick from what I see in the images.
Yes, your phone will look taller and wider than it actually is.
Mine is still on the way. Haven't received yet. Will update once I receive it.
Made some mistake in my calculation, if the lovemei case is adding 1cm on each side, on front screen alone, that's a 40% size increase already. Then you times that with the thickness to get the overall size increase.
While searching on net, saw some cases. Just posting in the forum as reference.
1) leather back case in ebay. the rim is gold color though. don't know how much protection this gives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Plat...-Xiaomi-Mi-Mix-5s-Soft-TPU-Case-/322333960673
2) aluminium metal bumper case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-High...me-Case-Cover-For-Xiaomi-MI-Mix-/132052858181
3) ultra thin hard aluminium bumper case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUPHIE-Ultr...me-Case-Cover-For-Xiaomi-Mi-MIX-/252675545746
4) Finger ring case -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi-...nd-Hard-Plastic-Case-Cover-Rose-/262773183344
5) for the people who like leather flip cases.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mofi-Vintag...of-Cover-Case-For-Xiaomi-Mi-Mix-/112245767614
When I started using this device, I held it in a Cimo Grip TPU casing basically from day one, and while it doesn't look that great, it does add some badly needed grip on the edges. The other day, I had to remove the sim card, which required taking the TPU casing off, and while doing so, I realized that the Pure Edition looks a lot better without it. From here, I got to thinking - is this casing really necessary?
To answer that question, I set out on a seven day journey of daily life to find out by using the Moto X Pure Edition with no casing at all whatsoever. What I found is that it actually is somewhat functional without the TPU, (at least more so than other phones) but with some caveats. For propping/leaning the device up against plates and dishes for consuming multimedia in the kitchen, the rubber backing material actually offers just enough grip for this to work, as long as the angle is far enough back (too step up-and-down, and it'll slide down a bit). Beyond that, it also works pretty well for operating the device in one hand while sitting, standing, or walking around. In fact, the only situations that left me wishing for the TPU were when the device needed to be propped up at a steeper angle or when I was holding it by only the slick metal edges to take pictures or watch videos laying down. Also, the buttons are far too easy to activate accidentally.
So, after this strange experiment, will I go back to using the TPU? Probably. But maybe not all the time. The Pure Edition is actually more grippable than I originally gave it credit for. Also, I don't have to contend with the massive lip on the left and right edges of the screen that make it difficult to make selections there. I'm not sure how casings affect heat dissipation or wireless reception, but that could potentially be another reason to scale back on those types of accessories. I have considered switching to one of those "bumper" frame-only casings, (such as the Case-Mate Tough Frame) which solves the grip problem on the perimeter of the device while still leaving the back exposed, but I can't seem to be able to find one of those to purchase anywhere. Does anybody have any thoughts on those or know where to find one?
With that, what does everyone else think? Do you use your Pure Edition "naked" or do you use some kind of casing or bumper? If you do use casing, would you consider trying the 7-day Naked Phone Challenge?
Bill720 said:
With that, what does everyone else think? Do you use your Pure Edition "naked" or do you use some kind of casing or bumper? If you do use casing, would you consider trying the 7-day Naked Phone Challenge?
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I just wanna warn that you should be extra careful with a naked MXPE
it has a very beautiful design and the material is fantastic, no doubt in that. but when i got my mxpe last year, i was using it without any protection, not even the provided bumper (as i always prefer my phones)
one week later i was sitting on the ground with my phone in my pocket, as i stood up, it dropped down from a height of no more than 20cm, and the screen shattered as it fell down on its metal side
since then ive been using bumpers with mxpe, it's a delicate phone
I like my moto x the way I like my women. NAKED!!
I used the original bumper until it broke and I've been naked ever since.
good luck when your glass gets broken
While I like the phone and how it handles naked, I just don't trust it taking a fall off any height without a case. I still have the original bumper case but have never used it because it is seemingly made with brittle plastic. Of course I opted for the plain silicone backing so I really don't have any special back to show off. I'm more interested in OS function over cosmetic visibility so while the phone feels nice naked, I prefer not to have to replace the screen due to an accident.
Naked Phone Challenge 2017 Conclusion
Thanks for the thoughts everybody. After my week-long excursion of using the Pure Edition without "protection ," I went back to the Cimo TPU, but also kept my eyes open for alternatives. I was really hoping to find a "bumper" style TPU, like the Case-Mate Tough Frame, but was unable to locate one anywhere. This transparent TPU found on eBay seems to be the next best thing. It's much thinner than the Cimo and also doesn't have such a massive lip up on the edges of the screen, which makes it great for use without a screen protector. My only complaints are that the camera hole isn't perfectly lined up vertically and that it's really easy to see any dust that gets trapped.
Still, it provides the grip I need along with a pleasing aesthetic without making the phone any bigger than it needs to be, so I think this might just be a good compromise. Time will tell if it stays clear or becomes yellow.
For about a year, I kept my Moto X Style completely caseless. I dropped it several times too, and even though it looks a bit banged up and scratched on the edges, the rest of the phone and screen are fine. I just got a TPU case for it recently because I didn't want to push my luck. I do prefer it naked though
i never use screen protector or case
s27moto said:
i never use screen protector or case
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Same here .. I have case I use occasionally.
Been using the phone naked for over 1.5 years. What's the use of having a good looking phone just to cover it up with some ugly case. People need to be careful when handling phones as they are so fragile.
Conspiracy theory...
Notstewie said:
Same here .. I have case I use occasionally.
Been using the phone naked for over 1.5 years. What's the use of having a good looking phone just to cover it up with some ugly case. People need to be careful when handling phones as they are so fragile.
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That's a good point. The number of people who break their phones, even these modern ultra-durable machines, is absolutely staggering. If they can't hold on to them, then a grippy TPU is essential. Or perhaps we've just uncovered the conspiracy behind the poor grip inherent in so many newer devices that still manage to garner praise from both the pundits and the peanut gallery.
naked from day one...
I used that bumper initially for a week and then threw it away. Since then its all naked and survived a few drops.
Using a phone naked is a way of paying respect to whoever designed it. What's the point of somebody designing a phone if its design will get covered by an ugly case?
Plus, Motorola thought about providing a bumper plastic protector -- it really worked for a while, until it broke apart.
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
1) Moto X pure as my main driver: everything stock
2) second-hand OnePlus 2 (PureNexus) as a backup
3) Moto 2015; later gifted to my father.
EsteBandido4444 said:
Using a phone naked is a way of paying respect to whoever designed it. What's the point of somebody designing a phone if its design will get covered by an ugly case?
Plus, Motorola thought about providing a bumper plastic protector -- it really worked for a while, until it broke apart.
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
1) Moto X pure as my main driver: everything stock
2) second-hand OnePlus 2 (PureNexus) as a backup
3) Moto 2015; later gifted to my father.
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While I can see your point, I can also see the other side of the fence. I didn't buy this phone because of the physical aesthetics, buy rather for the specs at the price range offered. I didn't spend extra money for the wood or leather backing. And given that accidents can happen, i have a protective case. And there were bumper cases at one point which allowed for the looks of the phone to show through to some degree while offering protection.
Fair points
EsteBandido4444 said:
One a jerk side note: people who cannot take care of something expensive should not spend money on that expensive thing. I always laugh at people who carry their iPhones with ugly cases; they don't deserve it due to their lack of attention.
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I agree with that as well to some degree, but more so for people who actually break their devices as a direct result of carelessness. As far as I'm concerned, they (in some ways) deserve a broken phone to help reinforce that lesson.
aybarrap1 said:
While I can see your point, I can also see the other side of the fence. I didn't buy this phone because of the physical aesthetics, buy rather for the specs at the price range offered. I didn't spend extra money for the wood or leather backing. And given that accidents can happen, i have a protective case. And there were bumper cases at one point which allowed for the looks of the phone to show through to some degree while offering protection.
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This is also fair. I too have been looking for the elusive CaseMate Tough Frame, (the only grippy "bumper" available for the Pure Edition as far as I know) and nobody seems to have it in stock anymore. These days, I rotate between the black Cimo Grip TPU, the eBay Special transparent grip TPU, and nothing at all. Two of those let the aesthetic of the device shine through, but the very act of switching seems to freshen things up enough to keep the phone interesting.
totally understood points.
On a side note: Lenovo is destroying Motorola inside-out :'(
I prefer a quicksand finish back case (for the extra grip only) .