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Has anyone seen this new case by Zenus? I love that they have integrated a clear hard plastic covering the edge for protection, but I wish the inside of case had a slot for some cash...then it would be perfect for me. I guess I've been spoiled by the wallet style case I had by Zenus for my old Note 2. Check it out...
Man...since I'm new here, I can't post a link. Sorry... go to zenus case . Net and look under note edge cases.
soulsistanumber1 said:
Has anyone seen this new case by Zenus? I love that they have integrated a clear hard plastic covering the edge for protection, but I wish the inside of case had a slot for some cash...then it would be perfect for me. I guess I've been spoiled by the wallet style case I had by Zenus for my old Note 2. Check it out...
Man...since I'm new here, I can't post a link. Sorry... go to zenus case . Net and look under note edge cases.
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http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-minimal-diary-for-galaxy-note4html
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http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-minimal-diary-for-galaxy-note4html
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the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that functionality.
steve austin said:
the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered it because I've been so afraid of dropping the phone. The pictures show coverage around the top, bottom, and sides of the phone, and that hard plastic part around the edge with the slit inside it so you can still use the edge sold me on it.
I'll see about the magnet when it gets here. It will be a couple of weeks since its coming from Asia.
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soulsistanumber1 said:
steve austin said:
the case costs more than the samsung cover but does not say if it utilizes the magnet to cut the display off. that is the key. if not then you pay more and loose that
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered it because I've been so afraid of dropping the phone. The pictures show coverage around the top, bottom, and sides of the phone, and that hard plastic part around the edge with the slit inside it so you can still use the edge sold me on it.
I'll see about the magnet when it gets here. It will be a couple of weeks since its coming from Asia.
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Great. I agree that the plastic edge is a good protection.
Let us know 3 things when you get it.
1. Show some pics from the top and bottom view, I would like to see a bit better how much this case adds thickness to the device.
2. As others have mentioned, let us know about any magnetic closure features.
3. I am concerned about the on/off button being pressed accidently while in my pocket, carrying bag etc... There is no indentation on the front cover where the on/off button will press on, as with the Samsung case. Also, does the 1mm leather card slot protect it from doing this, and/or does it press on the screen affecting in any negative way?
These are some of my concerns, but the case does look promising.
Also a cheaper option (synthetic leather & possible metallic materials) but same design concept by Zenus.
http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-metallic-diary-for-galaxy-note-edgehtml
I am seriously considering getting this device next week.
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Will do. It shipped from Korea on the 2nd.
im so excited to see if anyone liked theirs. Nothing like this is being sold here in the US, everything is coming from korea. *sigh*
kennyx13 said:
im so excited to see if anyone liked theirs. Nothing like this is being sold here in the US, everything is coming from korea. *sigh*
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Got my Zenus case today. No magnet. The plastic bar along the edge is also flimsy. Not sure if it was meant to be that way, but it bends inward very easily.
Maybe making the thin plastic bar metal would have been nicer. Although I could see metal possibly scratching the curved screen...
The rest of the case is great and fits perfectly.
hairdewx said:
Got my Zenus case today. No magnet. The plastic bar along the edge is also flimsy. Not sure if it was meant to be that way, but it bends inward very easily.
Maybe making the thin plastic bar metal would have been nicer. Although I could see metal possibly scratching the curved screen...
The rest of the case is great and fits perfectly.
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Can you post pics pls
The case finally came today after ordering it 2 weeks ago. I'm not too sure how I like it yet. I do like that the sides and the top are completely protected by the rubber inside of the case. As the poster before me said, the clear plastic over the edge is flimsy. It's a flexible plastic, instead of hard plastic and there no magnet. I snapped a few pics with my husband's iPhone 6 plus. So if the quality is bad, blame it on his phone! Check out the pics and tell me what yall think.
I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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The case finally came today after ordering it 2 weeks ago. I'm not too sure how I like it yet. I do like that the sides and the top are completely protected by the rubber inside of the case. As the poster before me said, the clear plastic over the edge is flimsy. It's a flexible plastic, instead of hard plastic and there no magnet. I snapped a few pics with my husband's iPhone 6 plus. So if the quality is bad, blame it on his phone! Check out the pics and tell me what yall think.
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Does it make the phone significantly thicker? is there a way for you to do a side by side comparison with the phone with a case and without a case?
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I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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will you be selling that off? I'll take it off your hands if you do decide. Email me at [email protected]
soulsistanumber1 said:
I've decided to post a few more pics and give my final verdict on this case. I originally had the original Samsung flip case, and I've realized that you lose the functionality that you have with that case, but you gain protection with the zenus.
Here are a few cons...
1. When calls come in, they don't appear in the edge as they do with the Samsung case . You have to open the case to see who's calling. (I had gotten used to seeing who was calling from the edge and answering or rejecting the calls from there.)
2. Although the slit is present on the clear plastic over the edge, it's hard to swipe through the different panels.
3. The case adds quite a bit of weight the phone.
4. There is no magnet, so when you close cover, the main screens runs over onto the exposed clear part of the case. ( I've been accustomed to the personal message appearing when the cover is closed. )
5. The clear plastic is very flimsy.
Pros...
1. Protection
2. Kick stand for watching movies
I have decided to forfeit protection and go back to the original Samsung flip case.
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Very similar views here. Just a couple of points to add as workarounds. I notice the Samsung case has a chip like thing on the back which may make the difference.
1. You do get the call on the panel if you are already in another app. Not if you are on homescreen or the cover is closed.
2. The alarm clock functionality that the Samsung case has is also lost. In the Samsung, the alarm rings on the panel, and can be turned off or snoozed from the edge, which is nice. Any other case, you have to open the cover as usual. Also you lose the clock animation when opening and closing the case.
3. The workaround to having the screen turn on automatically is to use the app Auto Screen on off. Works very well. Has the added advantage of being able to screen on again without pressing the home button by just waving over the proximity sensor.
4. The case is much thicker and adds size and weight. I personally liked this as I have large hands, and also found it easier for two thumb typing.
5. Protection, as mentioned by the earlier poster, is far better. The plastic seems
flimsy but adequate to protect the edge.
So quite a few things can be worked around. Basically a personal call. In my case, after doing all the above, I've still gone back to the original samsung for the functionality ☺
After going through a dramatic exchange and returns process with Otterbox, I realized I need to make a check-list in what to look for when purchasing a case for the Note 4.
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After going through a dramatic exchange and returns process with Otterbox, I realized I need to make a check-list in what to look for when purchasing a case for the Note 4 further phones I own next in line.
- Provides Rugged Protection
- No compromise over features of device and overall size
- Does not scratch the chamfered metal edges
- Can be fully installed with existing tempered glass screen protectors (i.e. Moshi, Zagg, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc.) and skins (Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, Otterbox 360, etc).
- Compatible with Wireless Charging Cover.
- Contains Port Covers for Headset Port, micro-USB Port, and S-Pen Slot
- Can offer full comprehensive worry-free protection
- Protection Coverage for Volume Rocker and Power Button
- Home Button Protection, with compatibility with Fingerprint Scanner
- Heart Rate Sensor Compatibility
- Decent Warranty and Excellent Customer Service (with a Toll Free #, no doubt)
- Water Resistance
- Dust Resistance
- Built-in Durable Stand (Portrait and Landscape Modes)
- Easy to take off and Remove
-Long Life Expectancy; Built to Withstand the Elements, includes Lifetime Warranty
@felloffthetruck
arjun90 said:
After going through a dramatic exchange and returns process with Otterbox, I realized I need to make a check-list in what to look for when purchasing a case for the Note 4.
- Provides Rugged Protection
- No compromise over features of device and overall size
- Does not scratch the chamfered metal edges
- Can be fully installed with existing tempered glass screen protectors (i.e. Moshi, Zagg, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc.) and skins (Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, Otterbox 360, etc).
- Compatible with Wireless Charging Cover.
- Contains Port Covers for Headset Port, micro-USB Port, and S-Pen Slot
- Can offer full comprehensive worry-free protection
- Protection Coverage for Volume Rocker and Power Button
- Home Button Protection, with compatibility with Fingerprint Scanner
- Heart Rate Sensor Compatibility
- Decent Warranty and Excellent Customer Service (with a Toll Free #, no doubt)
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Let us all know when you find it. That's a long list of criteria.
Lol, there's am extremely high chance I won't find it. Its either the Otterbox Defender Series or the Ballistic Case for me. These two cases meet "most" of the criteria.
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Let us all know when you find it. That's a long list of criteria.
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If by comprehensive protection you mean Water Resistance, let me know as thats my only hurdle to getting one of these. LOL Good Luck
Ah, forgot to add that to the list. Water Resistance! Yes
jpinks said:
If by comprehensive protection you mean Water Resistance, let me know as thats my only hurdle to getting one of these. LOL Good Luck
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Dust resistance.
Ability to clean front glass with water (sealed front end).
iblason armorbox does most of these for me excepting fingerprint.
How did I forget that? :silly: :good:
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Dust resistance.
Ability to clean front glass with water (sealed front end).
iblason armorbox does most of these for me excepting fingerprint.
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You forgot to mention that it has to be able to fit a stand which easily mates with the USB port.
Added, :laugh:
jhom52 said:
You forgot to mention that it has to be able to fit a stand which easily mates with the USB port.
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I picked my boyfriend based on fewer criteria. ?
Lol, :silly:
iridaki said:
I picked my boyfriend based on fewer criteria.
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Sounds like the perfect case...which will never exist. Good luck finding all that!
I actually have one more thing to add to the list:
-Easy to install and remove
This is one of the big reasons I went with an OtterBox Commuter instead of their Defender cases. A couple of family members opted for Defender cases for their S5 and G3, and opening those up and carefully unlatching the inner plastic shell is a total pain in the ass for me every time I need to get to the microSD card slot or battery for any reason.
The Note 4 also gives me another reason to want a case that's fairly easy to take off when I need to: Gear VR.
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After going through a dramatic exchange and returns process with Otterbox, I realized I need to make a check-list in what to look for when purchasing a case for the Note 4.
- Provides Rugged Protection
- No compromise over features of device and overall size
- Does not scratch the chamfered metal edges
- Can be fully installed with existing tempered glass screen protectors (i.e. Moshi, Zagg, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc.) and skins (Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, Otterbox 360, etc).
- Compatible with Wireless Charging Cover.
- Contains Port Covers for Headset Port, micro-USB Port, and S-Pen Slot
- Can offer full comprehensive worry-free protection
- Protection Coverage for Volume Rocker and Power Button
- Home Button Protection, with compatibility with Fingerprint Scanner
- Heart Rate Sensor Compatibility
- Decent Warranty and Excellent Customer Service (with a Toll Free #, no doubt)
- Water Resistance
- Dust Resistance
- Built-in Durable Stand (Portrait and Landscape Modes)
- Easy to take off and Remove
-Long Life Expectancy; Built to Withstand the Elements, includes Lifetime Warranty
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No ofense but this thread is a joke right?.. how in the world you expect home button protection and able to read fingerprint?...
I'm sure a clever manufacturer like Otterbox can include a removable or flap cover on the home button, to allow fingerprint reading. :fingers-crossed:
egren58 said:
No ofense but this thread is a joke right?.. how in the world you expect home button protection and able to read fingerprint?...
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iridaki said:
I picked my boyfriend based on fewer criteria.
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I picked my wife with fewer as well.
I am looking for a case that sticks out just enough so I don't feel anxious every time i put my phone on a flat surface... Preferably an Ebay/Aliexpress one, as popular brands don't even ship to Bulgaria. And cheaper prices are a huge plus as well.
Things I have considered so far: (not with commercial purpose, please don't remove)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hig..._6&btsid=b0bcc99f-70c2-4ad5-8b8b-b30500e1a836
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fas..._6&btsid=c8fb6a56-a24f-4abe-b2fc-fe503e82547c
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Lux..._6&btsid=b0bcc99f-70c2-4ad5-8b8b-b30500e1a836
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14192269428...49&var=441083995499&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Obviously they are replica of Galaxy S6 Case Neo Hybrid and Galaxy S6 Case Tough Armor, so anyone with experience with the originals ? Is the camera protected ?
I recommend these gadgets....
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cam..._7&btsid=44933188-818e-426c-8846-2da825dc4fca
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For..._7&btsid=44933188-818e-426c-8846-2da825dc4fca
Freever said:
I recommend these gadgets....
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cam..._7&btsid=44933188-818e-426c-8846-2da825dc4fca
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For..._7&btsid=44933188-818e-426c-8846-2da825dc4fca
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How do they affect camera performance ? Doesn't covering the actually camera in the middle result in less light or smth ?
Claydelas said:
How do they affect camera performance ? Doesn't covering the actually camera in the middle result in less light or smth ?
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umm...The first should cover a little light, it is just a small glass film,but I tink the second should not. Because it is empty in the middle, it is a hollow circle, and I use it now.
I have both. second do nkt recommend, because a phone looks ugly(only in photo it looks small, really it's bigger) , but yea, it's protect better. glass protec only camera glass, do not protect aluminum frame, but if you put phone on flat surface, then phone lies on glass, but in pocket aluminum stays not protected. after a couple months of usage, protection glass already has small scratches.
If I go with a cheap knock off version of some brand I would pick kind of a rubber or simple case. I would definitely not buy a flip leather since the quality will be too poor. It's the same situation with the power cases. I would make a pick from the best brands there also.
Just wanted to share with you all how the Nillkin Frosted Shield stands out against other cases or protectors. Please refer to the images here. I bought the case right off eBay, $6.90 and comes with a free screen protector.
And oh my this is some quality product! After removing the moto style shell and placed this new case, it still feels great at hand. It makes phone actually much slimmer than using the style shell on its own. Plus it has that good grip feeling, making the phone feels safer for one hand use.
Best of all, it has that ring around the camera lens, making the lens more protected to scratches (i supposed) when you place the phone on flat surfaces.
The downside however is that the module pins are not protected against dust or water. In addition to that, the top corner and down below are not protected at all, so dropping the phone facing upwards or downwards may cause brutal damage to the device.
Cheers.
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In addition to that, the top corner and down below are not protected at all, so dropping the phone facing upwards or downwards may cause brutal damage to the device.
Cheers.
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That's my sole worry with the protective case - the top and the bottom of the phone being constantly exposed.
Otherwise it is one of the sexiest cases around with mild to moderate device protection.
There are discount for this case at nillkin: http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...z-accessories/nillkin-motorola-moto-z-frosted
I was wondering since mod pins are exposed, can you attach mods with the case ?
Or you should remove case to attach them ?
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I was wondering since mod pins are exposed, can you attach mods with the case ?
Or you should remove case to attach them ?
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The pins are exposed just for looks. The magnets wouldn't hold and the pins can't make contact.
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PiousInquisitor said:
The pins are exposed just for looks. The magnets wouldn't hold and the pins can't make contact.
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It's the same even with Nillkin transparent TPU cover... it's very thin, so I don't think it could be different with any else...
I order the Spigne Thin Fit (https://www.spigen.com/collections/...axy-s8-plus-case-thin-fit?variant=32442581121) for my Galaxy S8 Plus and have had it since day one. I take it off mostly to use the Gear VR and have noticed that scratches have started to appear on the back (where not part of the Gear VR touches it) and on the side. Can't help but be a little disappointed that it is scratching given some of the reviews that imply otherwise (Scratch Resistance: Better Than the S7 => http://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s8-first-test-results). I'm curios if others have noticed the same thing. My best guess is that particles get in between the case and the back which results in a scratch when removing the case perhaps. I am very meticulous when it comes to handling the phone but at times I would be better off if I just didn't care so much. I suspect others here feel the same
I always leave the clear protector on the back (that comes from the factory) and then just pop the case over it. It helps me feel like I'm protecting the phone lol, even though the plastic is ugly. I hardly ever see it since the case is there so it doesn't bother me.
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I order the Spigne Thin Fit (https://www.spigen.com/collections/...axy-s8-plus-case-thin-fit?variant=32442581121) for my Galaxy S8 Plus and have had it since day one. I take it off mostly to use the Gear VR and have noticed that scratches have started to appear on the back (where not part of the Gear VR touches it) and on the side. Can't help but be a little disappointed that it is scratching given some of the reviews that imply otherwise (Scratch Resistance: Better Than the S7 => http://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s8-first-test-results). I'm curios if others have noticed the same thing. My best guess is that particles get in between the case and the back which results in a scratch when removing the case perhaps. I am very meticulous when it comes to handling the phone but at times I would be better off if I just didn't care so much. I suspect others here feel the same
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I do not have the same results.... I hardly have a case on my phone, but the back is still flawless. I did by an elago case which I love and is SUPER slim. You may have had a piece of sand or something from your pocket that got in the case. Its happened to me in the past.
Title101 said:
I order the Spigne Thin Fit (https://www.spigen.com/collections/...axy-s8-plus-case-thin-fit?variant=32442581121) for my Galaxy S8 Plus and have had it since day one. I take it off mostly to use the Gear VR and have noticed that scratches have started to appear on the back (where not part of the Gear VR touches it) and on the side. Can't help but be a little disappointed that it is scratching given some of the reviews that imply otherwise (Scratch Resistance: Better Than the S7 => http://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s8-first-test-results). I'm curios if others have noticed the same thing. My best guess is that particles get in between the case and the back which results in a scratch when removing the case perhaps. I am very meticulous when it comes to handling the phone but at times I would be better off if I just didn't care so much. I suspect others here feel the same
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I had a flip case on temporarily while i was waiting for my main case (no stores in town had ANY cases for S8+ because i got it 7 days before launch) . Its the ones with Visa card insert inside which slide in sideways, not the top. The Visa card would rub against the screen. So no i have rub-scratches right on the bend of the lcd.. Sucks.
This case: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eljgjhzqdch6w8c/20170526_212121.jpg?dl=0
NOT recommended..
Sindroid said:
I had a flip case on temporarily while i was waiting for my main case (no stores in town had ANY cases for S8+ because i got it 7 days before launch) . Its the ones with Visa card insert inside which slide in sideways, not the top. The Visa card would rub against the screen. So no i have rub-scratches right on the bend of the lcd.. Sucks.
This case: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eljgjhzqdch6w8c/20170526_212121.jpg?dl=0
NOT recommended..
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Yeah you're better off having no case at all over some of those flip covers. They're notorious for scuffs and scratches.
What's the big deal as you don't see the back with a case.
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What's the big deal as you don't see the back with a case.
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Just means the value if you sell it goes down.
I tend to buy a skin for mine so it's got a little more protection.
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Yeah you're better off having no case at all over some of those flip covers. They're notorious for scuffs and scratches.
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My Samsung flip cover on my S7 Edge was horribly efficient at causing screen microscratches. Anything from my pocket could get between the inner cover and the screen.
Got an Otterbox Strada for my S8+ and it's excellent. It has a magnetic lock for the cover, a well protected card pocket and the flip cover lining is microfiber. Not a mark on the screen so far?
The back will definitely scratch even with a case on. Ordered a dbrand skin to cover mine and will still be kept in a case.
If you're looking for a good back cover that works well and won't scratch the back of your phone I highly reccomend the Samsung Alcantara phone case. Its extremely tight on the phone and hasn't let anything slip through to the back, at least in my experience. Obviously there's no front protection so you'll want a screen protector if you're looking for front + back protection. I didn't even use a case before now though so I'm happy with the protection of the case alone.