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Looking for case advice with GS4 - something rugged.

New to the forums - don't flame too badly!
I have used the typical cases on my phones before - like Otterbox and Case-mate - but I am looking for something like a Ballistic case for my brand new GS4. Do you guys have any experience with the Ballistic Shell Gel case or something similar?
I am not interested too much in the Otterbox products anymore and looking for something durable; but without too much bulk.
Thanks!

have you checked spigen neo hybrid?

do you mean this case?
[oops - I cannot post the link yet I guess per the rules]
I just searched it on Amazon and it looks to have some pretty good reviews. Do you know of anything more like a Ballistic case with rubber corners? I drop my phone a lot ( I know!! I need to be more careful!) and want to make sure it is protected.
Thanks for the input!

Urban armor gear is maybe something for you check the out on the web
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you may try searching
Bumblebee SPIGEN SGP Neo Hybrid EX or SPIGEN SGP Slim Armor
im using Slim Armor, its durable and exactly fits the S4.

Urban Armor Gear, best case! Awesome feeling in the hands and I think my phone is safe.

I suggest you the Spigen neo hybrid cases it's great...

+1000 for UAG cases, they are the best in my opinion without making your phone bulky
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Speck Candy Shell Grip is my choice.

cpnyc1220 said:
New to the forums - don't flame too badly!
I have used the typical cases on my phones before - like Otterbox and Case-mate - but I am looking for something like a Ballistic case for my brand new GS4. Do you guys have any experience with the Ballistic Shell Gel case or something similar?
I am not interested too much in the Otterbox products anymore and looking for something durable; but without too much bulk.
Thanks!
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One word - Urban Armour Gear!!!

wow - thanks for all of your input! i checked out some of these and the UAG looks pretty good for what I am looking for. I also came across the iOttie Notch Case - does anyone have any reviews on this? It looks similar to the UAG and Ballistic but really priced where I can pick up a few for the family.
Also, are these cases you guys are advising good for the ports with chargers and cables etc? That is another pet peeve of mine with tons of cases.

I work in pretty extreme, EXTREME conditions and the Otterbox Commuter serves me well.

cpnyc1220 said:
wow - thanks for all of your input! i checked out some of these and the UAG looks pretty good for what I am looking for. I also came across the iOttie Notch Case - does anyone have any reviews on this? It looks similar to the UAG and Ballistic but really priced where I can pick up a few for the family.
Also, are these cases you guys are advising good for the ports with chargers and cables etc? That is another pet peeve of mine with tons of cases.
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All the ports on the UAG are perfectly cut out. I've had no issues with mine. I originally had one for for my gs3 and when I got this phone, the UAG was the first accessory I went looking for.
I would very highly recommend the UAG!
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Would you buy Spigen Tough Armor for your S4?

So the Slim Armor and the UAG made sweet love and created a Tough Armor. It's only avaiable for the Iphone 5 now but would you buy one?
Style of the Slim with a bigger lip than the UAG and those Air cushions. $29.99
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ne 5s case tough armor dual layer air cushion

I'd buy one, hopefully they make one for the s4
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I ordered a UAG last night for my s4 (had one on my s3, so I like them)..
I like the styling of the Slim Armor, but want more lip protection the front like the UAG.
I seen the obliq and also like the styling of that (looks similar to the UAG), but reviews say UAG is alot better.
If the Spigen tough armor can be slim, i may consider.

i much prefer the look of the spigen tough armor over the otterbox. i personally find otterbox cases overly bulky and ugly. if it came out for the s4, i'd probably buy one if i dropped my phone a lot, but since i don't, i find that my neo hybrid suffices.
on a side note: does anyone else find the image verification too hard to read at times?

hypertek said:
I ordered a UAG last night for my s4 (had one on my s3, so I like them)..
I like the styling of the Slim Armor, but want more lip protection the front like the UAG.
I seen the obliq and also like the styling of that (looks similar to the UAG), but reviews say UAG is alot better.
If the Spigen tough armor can be slim, i may consider.
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Yeah don't get the slim armor. I bought it and never used it since it has like no lip. Ended up selling it along with my Incipio case on ebay. I have 3 uag cases and just ordered the 4th one. Now I have every color lol. Def the best case
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elflip88 said:
Yeah don't get the slim armor. I bought it and never used it since it has like no lip. Ended up selling it along with my Incipio case on ebay. I have 3 uag cases and just ordered the 4th one. Now I have every color lol. Def the best case
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Like THE TRANSFORMER, looks cool. I wonder if it will weights a lot to the phone

Rugged Case for Galaxy Note 4

I have the Galaxy Note 4, I love outdoor activities and I bring the Galaxy Note 4 with me always, I have the Rugged Case for Galaxy Note 4, i-Blason Armorbox Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Case to protect my phone from bumps and other accidental drop when I do some activities, and it serves me well, I wonder if what are other alternatives for it, I would love to have one but reluctant to buy other brands, any recommendation based on your personal experience?
Here is the one that I bought
, i-Blason Armorbox Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Case
Can anyone suggest me another one?

Otterbox Defender...THE last case your Note4 will ever be in.
sent from my Note4

+1 for the Otterbox Defender, the commuter is also a perfect case for the Note 4.

I read that Otterbox defender this year is not good there are a lot of issues

smartguydaw said:
I read that Otterbox defender this year is not good there are a lot of issues
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Like what? Where are you reading this?

smartguydaw said:
I read that Otterbox defender this year is not good there are a lot of issues
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I dunno where you got that info from. I've had the defender on mine since day one and no problems with it at all.

I don't know how you guys can put such an ugly bulky case on something so beautiful. Trust me, I'm all about protection, I've never cracked a phone before (*knock on wood*) but I feel like putting something like this iBlason case or the traditional OtterBox just covers up the true beauty of the phone. I usually go with a Spigen case (good protection, yet not as bulky). This time around I'm going for the Ringke Slim case with a wrist strap.

k3u said:
I don't know how you guys can put such an ugly bulky case on something so beautiful. Trust me, I'm all about protection, I've never cracked a phone before (*knock on wood*) but I feel like putting something like this iBlason case or the traditional OtterBox just covers up the true beauty of the phone. I usually go with a Spigen case (good protection, yet not as bulky). This time around I'm going for the Ringke Slim case with a wrist strap.
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I understand where you're coming from and I too find the Ringke slim case exceptional in terms of looks and minor protection. But after using it for a whole month, I finally caved in and ordered an Otterbox Defender. I just don't want to be afraid of damaging my phone. Being able to use it with an extra peace of mind is worth sacrificing the appearance in my opinion. After all, you can always take it out of the case and it'll still be the beautiful, slim phone you purchased. But each to their own, I can only speak for myself.
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felloffthetruck said:
+1 for the Otterbox Defender, the commuter is also a perfect case for the Note 4.
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so far i love the iBiason case I bought above, anyways going to try the Otterbox case maybe its good also, thanks for sharing

Is Tech Armor for rugged case a good buy?

I have the UAG and the Otterbox Defender for mine. I used a UAG on my Note 2 for 2 years and was completely satisfied and feel that it is a solid case. However, I like the amount of protection the Otterbox Defender gives and I also like the way it adds some bulk to the phone. It seems easier to hold.
That being said, it does not fit well in my pocket and I've actually started using a belt clip (included with the case) for the first time. The belt clip also doubles as a stand for your phone when you are charging it.

[Q] are Spigen cases and SPs good?+ user experiance please read!

Hi, I have a very limited choice and they are:
Spigen Case Capsule
Spigen Case Tough Armor
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case
Spigen Slim Armor Case (*)
Spigen Neo Hybrid Case
Spigen Thin Fit Case
SP:
Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Guard
Spigen Crystal Hard Surface Screen Guard
Here are my questions:
I'm not buying these for protection at all, the reason i want to buy a case is i prefer to have a case when im outside (for some weird reasons i feel more comfortable with one outside )
and the reason i need screen protector is because my hands have so much friction to the screen! and btw the spigen kickstand sounds useful to me!
do you have any of these? do you like it?! (im basically asking for user experience)
Q1) Are any of those cases easy to take off? i plan to take it off once i arrive home! i don't want to scratch the metal of my note 4 and spend some time smashing it to take it off (and which of those are easy to take off?)
Q2) do the screen protectors help the friction? and do they bother the s-pen? i tried it on a note 2 with a random screen protector and it feels awful to work with, but those might be different!

I would go with the Neo Hybrid out your list. To me, it is the best looking case in you list. I've tried most of them. I don't think any of them are hard to take off.
The spigen crystal screen guards are good. I wouldnt say they would reduce friction, but they wont add to it. Spen is unchanged in funtionality.
The glass protector will produce a halo.

randpost said:
I would go with the Neo Hybrid out your list. To me, it is the best looking case in you list. I've tried most of them. I don't think any of them are hard to take off.
The spigen crystal screen guards are good. I wouldnt say they would reduce friction, but they wont add to it. Spen is unchanged in funtionality.
The glass protector will produce a halo.
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actually from my usage i found even gorilla glass 2 to be scratch-proof for me so the only reason i want screen-protector is friction, i can't play nova (my hands stick to screen) lol
but thanks for answer! don't they scratch the metal part of the Screen?!

kamranhaghighi said:
actually from my usage i found even gorilla glass 2 to be scratch-proof for me so the only reason i want screen-protector is friction, i can't play nova (my hands stick to screen) lol
but thanks for answer! don't they scratch the metal part of the Screen?!
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None of the cases scratch the metal. particles between the case and metal scratch the metal.

I have the Spigen Tough Armor.
Nice case, feels good in the pocket. Good protection, rubber corners and such. The buttons are a little hard to identify by feel alone, that's one complaint.
Second complaint is the kickstand - Not so great. It clicks into place and it's HARD to get it out with just your fingernail. Then once you get it out, it flops around so you have to kind of hold it in place while you prop up the phone... and any bump will flip it back closed and cause your phone to fall.

steveh_131 said:
I have the Spigen Tough Armor.
Nice case, feels good in the pocket. Good protection, rubber corners and such. The buttons are a little hard to identify by feel alone, that's one complaint.
Second complaint is the kickstand - Not so great. It clicks into place and it's HARD to get it out with just your fingernail. Then once you get it out, it flops around so you have to kind of hold it in place while you prop up the phone... and any bump will flip it back closed and cause your phone to fall.
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thanks for you answer sounds like i better choose the neo(althought the Tough Armor's rear guard sounds god! and i might give the screen protector a try! i guess they don't change screen quality either!

How does the Tough Armor compare against the Slim Armor?
I'm gonna be getting a Galaxy Note 4 soon and I'm looking into getting a either a Spigen Tough Armor or Slim Armor case.

Spigen Neo Hybrid
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.

kamranhaghighi said:
Hi, I have a very limited choice and they are:
Spigen Case Capsule
Spigen Case Tough Armor
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case
Spigen Slim Armor Case (*)
Spigen Neo Hybrid Case
Spigen Thin Fit Case
SP:
Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Guard
Spigen Crystal Hard Surface Screen Guard
Here are my questions:
I'm not buying these for protection at all, the reason i want to buy a case is i prefer to have a case when im outside (for some weird reasons i feel more comfortable with one outside )
and the reason i need screen protector is because my hands have so much friction to the screen! and btw the spigen kickstand sounds useful to me!
do you have any of these? do you like it?! (im basically asking for user experience)
Q1) Are any of those cases easy to take off? i plan to take it off once i arrive home! i don't want to scratch the metal of my note 4 and spend some time smashing it to take it off (and which of those are easy to take off?)
Q2) do the screen protectors help the friction? and do they bother the s-pen? i tried it on a note 2 with a random screen protector and it feels awful to work with, but those might be different!
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I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.

GTCC said:
I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.
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yeah i tried the s-pen trick but it didn't work for me still im not gonna do that because i might damage my s-pen, specially that there are no replacements here i heard some bad about case capsule somewhere else too saying that its too sharp. but sounds like the other ones are not bad! anyway i was just going to order today
edit: after a bit of using my screen protector no longer has friction! It has so much reflection but anyway i changed my mind now its smooth and good! It just needed to be used a little!

WangFu said:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.
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that's bad i guess i better buy the armor than!

I have the Spigen Slim Armor. love it. wireless charging works through it just fine.
I only wish the kickstand was more solid.
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DarkGuyver said:
How does the Tough Armor compare against the Slim Armor?
I'm gonna be getting a Galaxy Note 4 soon and I'm looking into getting a either a Spigen Tough Armor or Slim Armor case.
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I HAVE BOTH. Tough Armor is a little thinker than the Slim Armor. They both protect very well. and the thickness is not noticeable. But if you the type that is a stickler for the slim of the phone, go with the slim armor.

GTCC said:
I have a Spigen Case Capsule and it is not good, the sides are too sharp. The overall feel of it is not good so I would steer clear.
Also with or without a case on the phone you can use the S pen as a kick stand.
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Ok my order arrived today, Let me start with case: its bulky but awesome i love it! buttons are not that terrible but not great, doesn't bother me really, its weird but it makes heart rate sensor easier to use i love it in total, worth the money
(and as you said the kickstand isn't great, but it doesn't really matter much to me)
i also ordered a xionami mi power bank its awesome but super-heavy, anyway
the screen protector is awful, just terrible, i mean, it made me cry to install, after an hour i installed it (a bit miss aligned ) and it not only makes screen look awful, but also gives it even more friction! the only reason i didn't take it right of is money :S i will let it be there for a little bit just for test! and give the other one to a friend or something ! (and i regret applying the wet cloth to screen, realized it was alcohol soaked cloth and it probably damaged my screen s-pen feels aweful to use! its not accuracy but how it feels! i felt that it's damaging my nib so put the old already used nib i had! this was my first and last screen protector

I have the Spigen Tough Armor in gunmetal blue. It does a great job and it is a little bit slimmer than my Otterbox Defender, which I mainly use when I'm at work. Otherwise I use the Spigen when I'm at home or everywhere else but work when I want something less bulky at times.
Also you can't beat the kickstand that comes on the back of the tough armor.

WangFu said:
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for my Note 4 and honestly, I am kind of disappointed. I had it for my Samsung S4 and Note 3 and absolutely love the case for those phones. Never had a problem.
Even though the it fits perfectly for the Note 4, the trim is beginning to have the paint fade and chip away (never had this problem with the S4 or Note 3).
Also, regarding the Spigen Neo Hybrid, it is cut so specifically that some aftermarket micro USB or headphone jacks might not fit.
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That is quite disappointing, thanks for pointing that little defect out. I won't be getting a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my Note 4, when I get it.

DarkGuyver said:
That is quite disappointing, thanks for pointing that little defect out. I won't be getting a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my Note 4, when I get it.
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Spigen has released the metal version which is made of aluminium and won't lose paint.
Spigen neo hybrid metal
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byasini said:
Spigen has released the metal version which is made of aluminium and won't lose paint.
Spigen neo hybrid metal
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Yeah, I've seen that online. But Spigen's Neo Hybrid Line of cases don't seem to offer as much protection as their Slim and Tough Armor line of cases does.

I have the neo hybrid metal, it's awesome. ?

DarkGuyver said:
Yeah, I've seen that online. But Spigen's Neo Hybrid Line of cases don't seem to offer as much protection as their Slim and Tough Armor line of cases does.
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Armor series are as tough as the name! Hybrids are less tough and more slim and handy.
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How many cases do you have for your 6p?

Just wondering how many cases people have for their 6p and which ones they rock on a daily basis. How many is too much ?
Have 3 at the moment but thinking of sending the neo hybrid ex back as I also have a speck candyshell grip and a supcase unicorn hybrid slim. I am thinking of picking up a leather sleeve or nice folio or perhaps a supcase pro which I had for my G3 and it kept that phone in pristine condition.

abs406 said:
Just wondering how many cases people have for their 6p and which ones they rock on a daily basis. How many is too much ?
Have 3 at the moment but thinking of sending the neo hybrid ex back as I also have a speck candyshell grip and a supcase unicorn hybrid slim. I am thinking of picking up a leather sleeve or nice folio or perhaps a supcase pro which I had for my G3 and it kept that phone in pristine condition.
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2 cases and 3 skins.
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I have 5.
Nillkin Nature in clear and smoke
Spigen Rugged Armor
Spigen Ultra Hybrid
Spigen Thin Fit
Usually rotate between my smoke Nature, Ultra Hybrid and Thin Fit.
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I have 2, and use neither. Just have an intelliARMOR Pro TGSP.

I just have Google's one, which I like, but this phone feels much nicer when naked... I put the case on during outdoor sports and other "risky" activities only

Spigen Rigged Armor and Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rockin the Ultra Hybrid because it's clear and I have a dbrand black carbon fiber skin on it.

AndrasLOHF said:
I have 2, and use neither. Just have an intelliARMOR Pro TGSP.
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I have one of these for mine also. Looks super nice and their customer service is fantastic.

pgptheoriginal said:
I just have Google's one, which I like, but this phone feels much nicer when naked... I put the case on during outdoor sports and other "risky" activities only
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True, it feels nice naked, but I'm just so paranoid about dropping it without a case on lol. I've never been worried before as they have always been contract phones, and basically paying like £15-25 a month with your minutes and data. But this is the first one I have bought outright and simply because of the way it looks and its overall design and I actually like the camera hump at the back and think its one of the more unique looking designs out there. The fact that it is a beast in size and performance also helped sway the decision

ajsmsg78 said:
Spigen Rigged Armor and Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rockin the Ultra Hybrid because it's clear and I have a dbrand black carbon fiber skin on it.
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That looks real slick with the clear case. Have you experienced any drops with the Spigen cases and if so how did they hold up?

I currently rocking 4 cases which one was came free with the phone.

Too many.

Have 3, Adopted, Candyshell, and a Pouch.

abs406 said:
That looks real slick with the clear case. Have you experienced any drops with the Spigen cases and if so how did they hold up?
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I haven't dropped the 6P yet but I dropped phones with the Spigen cases in the past and they always showed no signs of damage and they protect the phone very well. They are made to withstand impacts on the corners. They call it "air cushion technology."

SAL8116 said:
Too many.
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I'm afraid this will be me soon lol. Looking at some handmade leather pouches which look fantastic but don't come cheap. 1 or 2 more and that's it lol

They sure do look good and if they hold up and protect the phone, then I might keep the neo hybrid. I just can't see myself using it anymore though, after having bought the candyshell, but I'll see how it goes.

If you don't mind, could you let me know what kind of pouch you're using? I looked at this one and it does look good:
http://mediadevil.com/us/artisanpouch-leather-pouch-case-google-nexus-6p.html
There's some nice ones on etsy too

At least 5 cases, 1 dbrand, extra charger and extra type c to type c cable and a type c car charger

I only have the Spigen Rugged Armor, which I believe is one of the best cases, however my cart is full of different covers, cases, Type-C cables about to be bought!!

thanya31 said:
I only have the Spigen Rugged Armor, which I believe is one of the best cases, however my cart is full of different covers, cases, Type-C cables about to be bought!!
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Yeah I thought about getting the rugged armor and may still do in the future but for the time being I have sent the neo hybrix ex back. It's a really nice case and I liked the finish on it, but the side with the button started coming loose and left a bit of a gap (which seems to be a common issue from what I've read on this forum) and simply couldn't justify paying £16 for it to start doing that after 2 weeks use. The candyshell grip is the one I am rocking on a daily basis now and I have to say is an excellent case. I hear you about the accessories and covers in the shopping basket, I will be buying a leather folio and a leather pouch and a few more cables me thinks.

i just have the Supcase slim. Id recommend this case because it protected my nexus from a 5ft drop right on its back! But im looking for a good flip case!