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Video Review: Ringke Fusion Case for Google Pixel XL

Direct link: https://youtu.be/HhxKC9InIk4
This is my unboxing and review of the Ringke Fusion for the Pixel XL. Some comparisons between it and the Spigen Slim Armor also.
The video is a tad long but here are some key points.
Pros:
-It offers a slim design that fits right in between the super thin shells and most cases.
-Clear polycarbonate back lets you see the phone, a key feature of the product
-Buttons are very 'clicky'. You can clearly hear them being pressed.
-The case is also just thick enough to make me feel confident that a drop will not cause any major damage.
-Light weight. I notice a significant weight difference between the Ringke and Spigen
Cons:
-Bezel is not pure black
-Bezel is not offered in the soft touch TPU that is had in previous years
-Feels a tad 'rubbery'

I had one of these cases for my N5X and loved it. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one for my Pixel XL but I'm concerned about the added bulk. I'm currently running the Google branded grey polycarb/silicone case and while the size is nice the silicone is too sticky. Inserting it and removing it from my jeans pockets is a pain in the ass as it gets stuck to the pocket material. This also results in a fair amount of lint stuck to the case.
Are you able to comment on the amount of added bulk, specifically, the sides of the phone? This phone is just about at the limit of what I can use one handed.

Well, the RIngke Fusion is slimmer than the Spigen Slim armor. And is thinner than the ones make for the N4 and N5. Not sure about the N5X. And this one hasn't gotten stuck in my pocket yet, slides in and out easily. Hope that helps a bit.

Robert_W said:
Well, the RIngke Fusion is slimmer than the Spigen Slim armor. And is thinner than the ones make for the N4 and N5. Not sure about the N5X. And this one hasn't gotten stuck in my pocket yet, slides in and out easily. Hope that helps a bit.
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Picked it up and installed it today. Perfect. Slim, slides right out of my pocket and really shows off the back of my phone. Ringke might be my goto case manufacturer for now on.

Thinking of picking one up. How is the case holding so far? Any discolouration? Is there "oily" parts on the upper half of the rear of the phone?

bimmerboii said:
Thinking of picking one up. How is the case holding so far? Any discolouration? Is there "oily" parts on the upper half of the rear of the phone?
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No oily parts, no discoloration, no scratches or scuffs and I've dropped it several times already. The clear back will pick up some finger prints if you're chowing down on some french fries or something but nothing crazy and they wipe right off. I had this case on my last phone for about a year and they hold up great.

How big is the lip around the front? If I was planning on using a tempered glass screen protector with this case, would the TGSP touch the ground when I lay the phone face down?

bigdave79 said:
How big is the lip around the front? If I was planning on using a tempered glass screen protector with this case, would the TGSP touch the ground when I lay the phone face down?
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The front lip nearly lays flush with my Zagg screen protector on the left and right side of the phone. However, along the top and bottom, the lip sticks out a bit further, maybe 2-3mm. This way, if you put your phone face down on a flat surface, like a table or desk, the glass won't make contact with it.

The military standard is 6.6 foot drop protection.

B4tnam said:
The military standard is 6.6 foot drop protection.
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Ahh thanks!

Has anyone made a custom template for this case yet? I know they come with a cutout

lkhafra said:
Has anyone made a custom template for this case yet? I know they come with a cutout
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I don't know if you ever got an answer, but here is the one I made, including some images (yes, big Star Wars fan). It's a simple Word document with the template and a couple of pics. Enjoy!

My review on the Ghostek Atomic Slim for Note 9

I bought the Ghostek Atomic Slim for the Note 9. I was thinking this and Spigen tough Armor or I_blason and Spigen tough Armor but with I-blason I had to remove Screen and wasn't sure if it will fit on the encased Holster due to the corners. So I went with the Ghostek, the case is nice and feels good, it does have bigger screen lip in front which Covers more Than other cases which should protect it more.
Design is good, it is Hard plastic with aluminum frame with Clear Polycarbonate hard back. The aluminum and plastic extends out of the Polycarbonate to give it extra protection. The extra lip around the screen does not protrude into the use of the phone and you barely realize. Grip jo a not bad and has some ridges but aluminum makes it a bit slippery.
The issue I see for the case is that the openning for the Spen is bigger then I would like and the aluminum and plastic is not reassuring as they are separate pieces.
Before the note 9 I had the S8 plus and Spigen tough Armor and protected phone quite well, I've dropped it a bit accidentally and nothing happened except tempered glass Cracking a bit on corner.
I did get a Spigen tough Armor for the Note 9. But was looking for a protector that was close to same protection but could see the blue Color and design. The Ghostek fit the Criteria and reading the reviews on the note8 seemed good, the difference is that the Note 8 had more protection where the Spen was but harder to remove but Note 9 is less protection on Spen with easier removal.
The 2nd issue is that the volume buttons are hard to press and make it difficult to use if need to lower or raise volume.
Without those issues I think it would have been great daily driver and no need for screen removal or flaps on charging port from other cases.
Not sure if any of you guys have used it or bought it for Note 9 get.
so I'm hesitant go use it regularly and just use it on weekends.
This is my thoughts on this case not sure if you have Opinions if I'm just paranoid on the spen Corner. Attached are pictures of it
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Forgot to mention it does work with Whitestone Dome Glass.

lmanlo said:
I bought the Ghostek Atomic Slim for the Note 9. I was thinking this and Spigen tough Armor or I_blason and Spigen tough Armor but with I-blason I had to remove Screen and wasn't sure if it will fit on the encased Holster due to the corners. So I went with the Ghostek, the case is nice and feels good, it does have bigger screen lip in front which Covers more Than other cases which should protect it more.
Design is good, it is Hard plastic with aluminum frame with Clear Polycarbonate hard back. The aluminum and plastic extends out of the Polycarbonate to give it extra protection. The extra lip around the screen does not protrude into the use of the phone and you barely realize. Grip jo a not bad and has some ridges but aluminum makes it a bit slippery.
The issue I see for the case is that the openning for the Spen is bigger then I would like and the aluminum and plastic is not reassuring as they are separate pieces.
Before the note 9 I had the S8 plus and Spigen tough Armor and protected phone quite well, I've dropped it a bit accidentally and nothing happened except tempered glass Cracking a bit on corner.
I did get a Spigen tough Armor for the Note 9. But was looking for a protector that was close to same protection but could see the blue Color and design. The Ghostek fit the Criteria and reading the reviews on the note8 seemed good, the difference is that the Note 8 had more protection where the Spen was but harder to remove but Note 9 is less protection on Spen with easier removal.
The 2nd issue is that the volume buttons are hard to press and make it difficult to use if need to lower or raise volume.
Without those issues I think it would have been great daily driver and no need for screen removal or flaps on charging port from other cases.
Not sure if any of you guys have used it or bought it for Note 9 get.
so I'm hesitant go use it regularly and just use it on weekends.
This is my thoughts on this case not sure if you have Opinions if I'm just paranoid on the spen Corner. Attached are pictures of it
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A very fair review, thanks. I love it when folks add negatives to items they review. Makes it sound more real.
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Armadillo case for Note 9. How is it? Questions for who have it.

So I had the similar Artech 21 case for the Note 5 which is the same people that make the Armadillo Tek case for the Note 9.
I liked the Note 5 case and built in screen protector but I was wondering about the built in screen protector on the Note 9 case since it's curved so the material is different.
Also, has anyone removed the built in screen protector and if so does it cause the phone to be loose in the case?
I'm waiting for more reviews on this case before ordering off Amazon but it looks decent.
How is the protection of the case compared to the Samsung rugged cover

interested in feedback as well.

Blues fan said:
So I had the similar Artech 21 case for the Note 5 which is the same people that make the Armadillo Tek case for the Note 9.
I liked the Note 5 case and built in screen protector but I was wondering about the built in screen protector on the Note 9 case since it's curved so the material is different.
Also, has anyone removed the built in screen protector and if so does it cause the phone to be loose in the case?
I'm waiting for more reviews on this case before ordering off Amazon but it looks decent.
How is the protection of the case compared to the Samsung rugged cover
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The case is solid. The screen protector left much to be desired. I removed it easily and the phone still stays solidly in place. It is more protective than the Samsung rugged case but not as slim. I'd feel comfortable dropping it in the armadillo case. Here's a video review I did of it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px2roiwe7UM

I have the case as well, I honestly bought like 4 different cases for the Note 9 before I got it, and one of them being the Spigen ToughArmor case and the Armadillotek. I have to say just for protection overall, the AT is way better than the Spigen case. It protects the phone more while not being that bulky, it is slightly less comfortable to hold because of the weird design and kickstand on the back, but its way better than essentially the toothpick that's on the back of Spigen cases.
The case itself covers the front of the phone a lot better than the Spigen as well (edges are raised slightly higher, the case actually covers some of the exposed glass around the sensors and the chin of the phone). It is slightly more expensive, but I'd recommend it to anyone who's scared of dropping their phone tbh.
I didn't bother with the built in screen protector, I don't like plastic screen protectors because they're too scratch prone, but it was easy to just punch it out, remove the adhesive, and just use your own glass screen protector.
It's near perfect, but if the back didn't feel a little weird, I'd say it's a perfect case

Yea, the built in screen protectors in these cases like the Armadillo, Supcase, Youmaker, etc. don't seem really good due to the curved screen. When the galaxy had a flat screen it was fine because a different material was used.
The only think I don't like at least on the Supcase, others as well as the Artech 21 case was the port covers. Unlike the Otterbox Defender it seems over time they can crack.
Right now I use the Defender mostly due to the extra big lip and better side protection.
I might go on a case binge and order the Supcase and Youmaker though but I will for sure the punch out the screen protector. I keep nothing in my phone pocket and the lips on these cases are enough I don't have to worry about contact with the ground.
The Samsung rugged case is a very well built case though. Except I prefer something with more girth like the Otterbox Defender. The Defender makes it easier to grip and use spen.

I'm enjoying it so far. I can type and swype jus like normal, no aggravating mistypes and dead spots. Jus yesterday I was noticing that my screen had some fine scratches on it, and I might keep this plastic protector on for a while. As far as the case, I have used some similar in the past and it is very protective. I also like how it connects together. I don't have to worry if it will come apart.

grmcrkrs said:
I'm enjoying it so far. I can type and swype jus like normal, no aggravating mistypes and dead spots. Jus yesterday I was noticing that my screen had some fine scratches on it, and I might keep this plastic protector on for a while. As far as the case, I have used some similar in the past and it is very protective. I also like how it connects together. I don't have to worry if it will come apart.
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Those marks might not be scratches but just from the spen. Just like on a naked screen you will notice the spen leaves marks. All you need to do is just wipe it off.
Either way, the screen protectors suck on these cases. Better off just popping them off and go bare. Just don't put keys in your pocket with the phone.

I ripped off the plastic screen protector and installed an edge-to-edge tempered glass one. It works great on me.

I had to rip the plastic cover off as well.

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I had to rip the plastic cover off as well.
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So the built in screen protector isn't really that good?

It does protect the screen. But the edges don't hug the screen super tight, about 1 centimeter around or over the curve. This slight space causes me to have to press a little harder than I'm used to, and that causes mistypes and unresponsive touch, about 1/10 times when I touch that space.

grmcrkrs said:
It does protect the screen. But the edges don't hug the screen super tight, about 1 centimeter around or over the curve. This slight space causes me to have to press a little harder than I'm used to, and that causes mistypes and unresponsive touch, about 1/10 times when I touch that space.
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did you turn on the 'touch sensitivity' ?

yes, I sure did. Like I say, 99% of the time was fine, but the edges of the screen protector, the tiny part over the curved edge, was slightly raised with an air gap. So it caused mistypes.

jinshanghaiaraol said:
I ripped off the plastic screen protector and installed an edge-to-edge tempered glass one. It works great on me.
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I did too, I have the white glass dome. Hehe

Majin101 said:
I did too, I have the white glass dome. Hehe
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The whitestone glass screen protector is great.

all screen protector sucks! Only use Whitestone tempered glass screen protector for noW
This case is a monster when you use the glass SP with it !

I have a armadillo tek case and i think it sucks
The screen protector is a piece of **** and they told me up front to rip it off, and also the headphone jack and charger jack covers wont stay closed and they told me tough **** to that one.
Also the charger port is too small to allow the samsung usb on the go port to be inserted

Samsung Rugged case vs Defender. What do you prefer? Trying to decide!

I'm currently sporting my Defender, but I miss my Samsung Rugged case.
Anyway, which would you pick if you have to chose one?
Has anyone dropped their phone in the Samsung Rugged case and would you trust the rugged case on a fall? Lips are fine but the sides are more exposed and pretty thin as well so shock might be an issue too.
Which should I go with? I love the built in kickstand by drop protection with it concerns me.

Blues fan said:
I'm currently sporting my Defender, but I miss my Samsung Rugged case.
Anyway, which would you pick if you have to chose one?
Has anyone dropped their phone in the Samsung Rugged case and would you trust the rugged case on a fall? Lips are fine but the sides are more exposed and pretty thin as well so shock might be an issue too.
Which should I go with? I love the built in kickstand by drop protection with it concerns me.
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I'm actually on the flip side of your predicament, I have the Samsung Rugged case but thinking about trying out the Defender Pro but I am worried the WhiteStone Dome glass will not fit. I actually just dropped my phone accidentally about 4' high onto a tile floor and there was no damage to the phone just a scratch or 2 on one of the corners of the case.

I had the defender for a few days and returned it. It was too bulky, didn't slide in my pocket easily and the pen cut out is huge but still interferes with the removal of the pen. I don't care for the port covers and the plastic rim resting on the glass either. For all the above reasons I went back to the rugged case. I've dropped my phone a few times with no damage the phone. They weren't all that high drops but I do feel the case offers adequate protection without adding much bulk.

If it's an Otterbox, it's the Commuter for me. It's the sensible tough case, IMO. It looks mature and not gaudy-looking like most "tough" cases out there.

Question Any Case with raised side lips?

Any suggestion for a case with raised side lips to actually protect the screen?
Speaking from personal experience,all cases out there are pretty useless for facedown drop screen protection(UAG,Otterbox,Supcase included).I found only one with side raised lips. Temdan case.Any other similar case?

The Zizo Bolt series. Excellent drop protection.
That's all I use on my N10+'s.

I've used Ringke Fusion cases on my last two Samsung phones and they are great. Good Protection, raised edge so the screen nor the camera lenses will rest on a flat surface.
https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Fusion-Compatible-Anti-Yellowing-Shockproof/dp/B09PMWCHHL?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
I like clear cases to show off the really nice but slippery phone.

I have found that a lot of the cases that advertise screen protection like you want have the raised bezel on the top and bottom. But the sides are not raised. This does hold the screen off a table if put face down, but it does not offer even slight protection from bumping the side edges of the curved screen.

Will_T said:
I have found that a lot of the cases that advertise screen protection like you want have the raised bezel on the top and bottom. But the sides are not raised. This does hold the screen off a table if put face down, but it does not offer even slight protection from bumping the side edges of the curved screen.
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The Bolt does. These are tough cases.
The kickstand on the phone case tends to break with use but it's the only case I'll use on my N10+'s. Zero damage in over 2.5 years with multiple 2-4 foot drops onto concrete.
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owais0903 said:
Any suggestion for a case with raised side lips to actually protect the screen?
Speaking from personal experience,all cases out there are pretty useless for facedown drop screen protection(UAG,Otterbox,Supcase included).I found only one with side raised lips. Temdan case.Any other similar case?
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VRS case and Supcase UB have raised side lips.

owais0903 said:
Any suggestion for a case with raised side lips to actually protect the screen?
Speaking from personal experience,all cases out there are pretty useless for facedown drop screen protection(UAG,Otterbox,Supcase included).I found only one with side raised lips. Temdan case.Any other similar case?
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I had the Ottebox Defender Pro for the S20U. I also got it again for the S22U. The reason being it offers excellent drop protection. I have never seen a phone fall from any height and land screen down completely flat. It will hit one side or top or bottom first before resting flat.
Anyway the s20U had two mishaps where I knocked or dropped the phone accidentally onto the concrete kitchen floor at work. The s22U has hit the floor once so far. In all three cases there were no scratches or damage to the phone. Hell the case didn't even get scratched, knicked or sliced. I also don't use a screen protector. So that is testimony to the quality of the Product. I work in the Restaurant and Catering business which is a punishing environment. All the phones I have had in the past with Otter Box cases (Commuter and Defender) got traded-in to Samsung in pristine condition. The only negative about the Defender Pro is it will add some heft to your phone. But it's worth it to me.