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Yoobao TPU+PC Case Review

Hi guys, I just wanted to give my review on the case that I've finally settled on! It took me forever to finally decide on a case, but I finally made my choice and I couldn't be happier. I originally had the Silicone case from the T-Mobile store, but that case just wasn't to my liking.
Up first is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YOOBAO-TPU-case-Skin-Cover-HTC-Sensation-4G-Z710e-/220837531137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item336af14e01
Nice price for a high quality case for sure. Item took me 9 days to get from the time I ordered it, which isn't at all bad considering it ships from Hong Kong and I'm in California.
The breakdown: this is a lightweight case (AKA not a competitor to the Case Mate Tough and similar heavy-duty cases) that is made out of 2 materials. It is both TPU and Polycarbonate (plastic). The parts that are plastic are where the 2 wedge-shaped pieces on the back of the phone are (above and below the swoosh).
My review: my primary reason for getting a new case was because the T-Mobile gel case was too loose. It felt like a pair of baggy pants on a skinny kid (Take it from a skinny person that that feeling is really uncomfortable). First up is the packaging:
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Nice packaging, comes with a screen protector and cloth inside (I haven't put the screen protector on yet so I'll report on that later). The most noticeable things about the packaging are the comical errors in grammar and spelling, but I couldn't care less about that when I like the product .
I read good things about TPU cases being much tighter than Silicone, and the Yoobao case is certainly a good example of that. Out of the box, it is much more resistant to flexing and takes a bit of an effort to actually put the phone into. BIG plus for me. It's very form fitting and tight on the phone. It's also a thin case, which was instantly noticeable because in the hand it feels more like a naked Sensation than the T-Mob case did. That's not to say it provides no protection, because the combination of TPU and PC makes it feel quite strong for a thin case. Also, let's be honest that most people looking for thin TPU cases aren't looking for the most hardcore in protection. I'm sure the Yoobao will do fine in minor drop situations.
The cutouts on this case are close to perfection.
The headphones jack is fine for the headphones I use. It's about the same size that the cutout on the T-Mob case is.
The cutouts on the top half. As you can see, Yoobao included cutouts for every place where they are needed. 2 things I really like here: the first, that the cutouts are perfectly placed (the mic holes are perfectly centered in each cutout, which is rare), the second, that there is a separate cutout for the camera and the flash. Most cases have one big hole for both the camera and the flash, and the fact that this has individual cutouts exudes quality.
Cutouts at the bottom. This is a pretty bad picture because the mic holes are better centered than the pic makes it look like. Again, nice that they have individual cutouts.
Terrible picture, I know, but I just wanted to show that even the bottom mic hole has a cutout (which like the others is perfectly aligned).
This is the ONLY thing I don't like about the case. While (looking at the cutout from this orientation) the left and right sides of the cutout provide plenty of space, the top part is just barely too thick.
As you can see from the bump, it's just a little too tight for the charger. It's still easy to get the charger in, it's just that it pushes the TPU up right there.
It's a very minor issue, and I'm sure you could easily take a knife to it to make it fit better. This is legitimately the only thing I would change about this case.
The looks:
The looks of this case were probably the main reason I chose it over others. I personally wanted a light case that preserves the looks of the naked Sensation as much as possible, and I don't think you can do any better than this case. I obviously went with the black model, but there is also a white model. The TPU is translucent, and in decent light the case is a dark smoked color (it's really only in low light that it looks completely black). Really sexy color, and it's awesome that you can see the htc logo on the back. The other main case I looked at was the Qubits one that is very popular, but I liked how the Yoobao allows you to see the actual swoosh and htc on the back, rather than an opaque black swoosh that merely imitates the phone. The plastic pieces are so well done that they look just like the phone underneath.
I thought that this picture demonstrated how smooth the transition is from PC to TPU. It's really only a transition that you can feel; you can't see it because it's so smooth.
Other things to note:
The TPU comes up over the lip around the phone like most cases do. It's thin, so when you place the phone face down the screen is just barely off the surface. I didn't include this as a negative thing because I don't have any personal experiences with other cases other than the T-Mob one (which definitely does provide a bigger lip), and I've also heard that TPU cases don't give as much a lip as Silicone cases do.
The power button is harder to press down, but I also didn't include this as a negative because I've heard the same about many TPU cases. The volume rocker also takes a little bit more effort. Both of them are covered by clear TPU that isn't smoked, so it's kinda cool that they are showing off the metal pieces on the phone.
It's not as grippy as a pure silicone case because it can slide around a bit on the plastic parts. I personally think it's grippy enough and enjoy how easy it is to slide in my pants.
Summary: this case is about as good as a lightweight case can get. If you aren't looking for hardcore protection, I absolutely recommend the Yoobao case. It looks great, feels great, adds minimal bulk, fits tightly, and has near-perfect cutouts. IMO no other case out there does a better job of preserving the Sensation's design, and no other case can match how well done the cutouts other than the USB cutout are. I might buy another one just to have an extra because I like it so much. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.

nicky041192 said:
It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.
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Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Xcor3 said:
Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?

Sorry to hijack your thread but I do have a white one for sale for weeks but one person asked about it and never followed through. The one I have was never used. I just put it on for testing purposes, but ended up not using it. The fs thread is in the marketplace here or you can PM me for details. I don't want to detract the thread by posting pics and such .
Back to topic...
Great detailed review my friend!

can't link yet, but go to amazon.com and type in "HTC SENSATION 4G / SENSATION XE GEL SKIN CASE"
is this suppose to be the same case??

I just got these case myself last week. I love the fact that it fits inside my OEM HTC Leather case. I had to apply little shoe stretch on the sides. But the phone fits perfectly. I was considering the expensive Seidio case and holster...but the Yoobao TPU & Screensaver and the OEM leather case were a great deal at about $20 shipped total on ebay.

nicky041192 said:
Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?
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Not sure what you're talking about. The Yoobao case covers the top and bottom just like any other case (it wraps around the front at all sides, providing a lip around the whole phone just like most other cases). And I haven't tried the screen protector yet.

Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?

I am sure Goof off would take it off.
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Fr3sh2De4th said:
Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?
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buy one without yooboo on it. search for 'twill gel case'

I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.

This case is awesome. Thanks OP for the find!

cmarti said:
I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.
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I know I said I was going to do an update when I installed the screen protector; obviously I put that off for a long time. Anyways I did install it and it's exactly like you describe. Applied incredibly easily, no bubbles, fits perfectly, and it even has a little bit of a cutout for the light sensor. Awesome screen protector to complement an equally awesome case.
Just wanted to give this a little bump to update and for others to see this review who haven't yet.

I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....

KingP1n said:
I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....
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I've had past success with goo gone. The goo off is the more paint thinner smelling than the goo gone right? I recently took off the Aprolink logo from my hybrid case.
The goo gone is the one that smells like citrus. I use that stuff to take off adhesives from car finishes as well.

Review of 3 cases

I've now tried 3 cases purchased from Amazon, all good in their own way.
Terrapin TPU gel case £5.25. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014H39MWM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
(I got the smoke black, which doesn't seem to be there anymore).
Good fit, cutouts work although if I was being picky I'd say they maybe are a tiny bit off center. The volume and camera keys are covered with buttons on the case that work but could be easier to use. The power button feels a bit deep in the shell, due to the 2mm or so thickness of gel. Seems to offer very good protection, best of the 3. Case comes slightly above the screen, so protecting it if you lay it face down. Adds moderate bulk to the phone.
Roxfit Titanium shell £10.09. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015EFMB3O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Bit misnamed, it's plastic with what looks like a metal insert in the back. Very good fit (in fact difficult to get the phone back out). It exposes a lot more more of the sides of the phone (all of the top, bottom, and the buttons area on the right) than the Terrapin, but still gives very good protection and makes use of the buttons easier. Corners are well protected and the case comes up over the screen, protecting it if you lay it face down. It feels pretty sturdy overall. It looks premium from the back with the gold insert, although the plastic around it maybe less so. Thinner round the sides than the Terrapin but bulkier at the back.
Easydigital hard back £2! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014UYKXD0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
The cheapest of the 3, and although you can tell it's actually pretty good. Very light and thin, adds the least bulk to the phone. It's the hard plastic type of case as opposed to the gel Terrapin. It's completely clear and because it's so thin, it actually looks better on the phone than the others (in my opinion) as the phone basically looks as it normally does. The top and bottom are exposed as on the Roxfit, there are cutouts for the buttons on the right, as the case is so thin this doesn't affect their use. One point to note - if you use the cord attachment hole on the left of the phone, you can't use this case as it doesn't have a cutout for it. It offers the least protection, the corners are just covered and it only just comes above the screen. At the moment I have a plastic protector, but when the tempered glass one turns up this will probably be proud of the case. The fit is about 99% - the phone moves a tiny fraction within the case, which I'm sure could be solved with a tiny sliver of rubber in there - although to be honest I'm being very picky and it's not really a problem to live with it.
Note - none of the cases have a cutout for the sim/micro sd cover, not an issue for me.
I'm currently using the easydigital, I'll see how it works when the glass screen cover turns up.

Great info!
Could you put a picture of the phone with the last case?
I was deciding between "Orzly FlexiSlim Smoked Black" and "Orzly Bumper Case Clear" (My Z5C will be Black).

Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).

I buy and use this
http://www.amazon.it/Sony-Xperia-Z5...corr&keywords=Sony+Xperia+Z5+Compact+terrapin
Hispanico

ewans said:
Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).
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How is the grip on the orzly flexislim case, compared to naked z5c? improved or approx. the same?
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Mythos123 said:
How is the grip on the orzly flexislim case, compared to naked z5c? improved or approx. the same?
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Definitely improved. It's not as rubbery/sticky as some, it's a sort of matt plastic/rubber finish, but no issues with grip.

ewans said:
Definitely improved. It's not as rubbery/sticky as some, it's a sort of matt plastic/rubber finish, but no issues with grip.
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I'm trying to decide what color (smokey black / smokey white) would look better on a black z5c. Opinions?
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Sorry, I just read your previous comment about your color of choice. Could you possibly share some pictures of your phone with the case on?

I have the smoky black. But I still prefer a 100% clear cover.
Today I started using the phone naked. I've been 3 weeks with the flexislim.
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thesebastian said:
I have the smoky black. But I still prefer a 100% clear cover.
Today I started using the phone naked. I've been 3 weeks with the flexislim.
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Care to share some pics of your phone in the flexislim case?
Actually I don't want to use a case, but I'm afraid of droping the phone cause it's so damn slippery...

Mythos123 said:
Care to share some pics of your phone in the flexislim case?
Actually I don't want to use a case, but I'm afraid of droping the phone cause it's so damn slippery...
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I used a moto G 1st gen so don't except good quality.
The Sony logo is much more visible in reality, but it's still dark/barely visible.
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thesebastian said:
I used a moto G 1st gen so don't except good quality.
The Sony logo is much more visible in reality, but it's still dark/barely visible.
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Still can't decide if this cover is for me lol
Are you tired of this cover already?

Mythos123 said:
Still can't decide if this cover is for me lol
Are you tired of this cover already?
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Haha well that depends on what're you looking for.
I bought this case to protect the phone from scratches during the 30 days for Amazon returns.
The case is really slim so it won't protect the phone against drops. But it adds some distance to the screen edge (more thickness to the phone) so it could separate your screen from the floor in a potential drop.
I like more the other Orzly solution. The crystal clear bumper. But it's a bit bigger than the flexislim
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thesebastian said:
Haha well that depends on what're you looking for.
I bought this case to protect the phone from scratches during the 30 days for Amazon returns.
The case is really slim so it won't protect the phone against drops. But it adds some distance to the screen edge (more thickness to the phone) so it could separate your screen from the floor in a potential drop.
I like more the other Orzly solution. The crystal clear bumper. But it's a bit bigger than the flexislim
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Thanks man!
Yeah I know that it won't protect against drops because of how slim it is.
That is actually why I'm interested in this case, cause I don't want any bulk. I'm just looking for better grip I guess to prevent drops.

Mmm the grip isn't great.
The typical (and tick) generic 100% TPU cases have a much better grip. This TPU case it's like smooth.
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How is the grip in the Terrapin tpu case?
I'm looking at the crystal clear terrapin tpu.
The volume buttons are covered right? (I don't like that).

S-Line
I am also looking for the ideal case with 2 main criteria: slim and grippy.
I usually go for genuine S-Line cases by Cimo USA but unfortunately they don't make cases for Sony devices.
I got a copy on Amazon. I can't post the link, not enough posts.
If you really want to see the exact one, search "Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - S-Style noir - Cover PhoneNatic" on Amazon.fr or .de.
I've seen several similar designs, but slightly different: different camera hole shape, fully mat back...
I will try to shrink it with the boiling water method.
If you know a good slim and grippy case, please share .

I've gotten a handful of cases coming in the mail,mind if I add them in here once I receive them?

ewans said:
Now found my favourite - Orzly FlexSlim Case. £6.99.
It gives pretty reasonable protection but adds minimal bulk. It's a gel type case, cutouts are spot on and don't get in the way of any of the buttons. It won't give as much protection as the Roxfot or terrapin above, but enough for me. I got the white, which looks good on the black phone. I've now got a tempered glass screen protector, this case is probably a fraction of a mm above it so still protects it face down.
I can't see changing away from this now, it's better than any case I found for the Z3C (had the Devilcase, which gave good protection but was a bit bulky and very expensive).
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Hi ewans,
Sorry to resurrect an old thread - but I have just ordered my Z5C. I was going to get the terrapin or Casemate Barely There - but would like to hear your view on why the Orzly is better than terrapin.
Thanks!

i got this, and it's great
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13172077105...49&var=431096076572&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Cases that feel like actual phone

Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.

Yes, transparent cases are perfect for our smartphone, more than Note 7!

Im also looking for a case for my Note. I honestly dont even care about drop protection, I just want the absolute thinnest possible, nice looking case to protect it from scratches, thats it.
Bonus points if it has port / hole covers as well as full button coverage.

Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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randyspants said:
Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!

vibrantliker said:
Always use them!
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Seriously not sure why people don't mention them more, the texture is amazing and if you are into slim cases they fit great.

The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.

If you guys have the cases please post pics and if you know where to find please post links.
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teegunn said:
The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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I just took a peek at both the cases I like the ringke slim for all around protection. The curve sides look really nice purchasing one now. This may be what I was looking for.
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Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....

bonerp said:
Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....
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Hmm. I have a spigen crystal and they look almost identical when you get it take some pics if possible. The problem with my spigen case is it has rigid edges and the grip factor is gone with this case.
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sure. I find spigen aren't quite as thin as they imply in reality. I used a ringke on my note 5 and it was just a tad smoother and thinner than spigen.

I have an olixar gel case that really has that barely there feel imo. You need to like/not mind gel material though, it feels good when you hold it (grippy) but I can imagine people thinking it looks to cheap on their fancy phone.
Perhaps this is a bit more look than feel but I think the Obliq Slim Meta cases do a good job. It helps that they copy the color of the phone I suppose
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTUwMFgxNTAw/z/694AAOSwsTxXjq9F/$_57.JPG?set_id=8800005007
(I also really like the look of the metallic back)

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Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!
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I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.

Nitemare3219 said:
I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.
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Seen that as a problem also. Not good for these phones.
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teegunn said:
The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:

dirtymindedx said:
Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.
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CaliCase will be exactly what you're looking for. It will hands down be the thinnest case available when it releases. They're working on it and it's what I'm waiting for. Nothing else comes close.

Dmac1984 said:
This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:
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That stinks you've had problems with the Ringke case. So far I have had zero problems. Nothing has broken, the case hasn't caused any scratches on the back or bezel and I have even dropped the phone twice on concrete with not issues. That being said, this case does not take the shock of the fall like a TPU case so it definitely doesn't protect from falls as well. And while it does have a small lip raised above the screen on the top and bottom, the sides do not have a raised lip, the just come right up to where the bottom of the curved edges on the side are. But yes I can lay the phone face down and the screen does not touch. Maybe we have a slightly different case? Here is the one I am using:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIUICP...lid=1QWYMV1QYZ7KH&coliid=I23GCWTOJEPN9E&psc=1

I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-...sbs_107_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=ZEJCBYS7XY05RD8PCR1C

PHOTOS: The best cases available for the Mix. Added the Love Mei Powerful case!

I've gone through all of the threads on screen protectors for the mix and I have observed that the majority aren't happy with the screen protectors they've got. I've ordered almost every type of tempered glass protector available for this device but I'm waiting for them to arrive.
For those who already have some screen protector installed on your mix, could you please upload photos of the device with the screen protector installed.
This is so that it can help other buyers to narrow down to the better screen protectors available. If you are satisfied with the screen protector you have bought, it would also help if you post a link to where you've bought it. I would have done this myself if I had received all the protectors I ordered. Unfortunately I haven't received anything yet.
Some reports suggest that Xiaomi may have used two different suppliers for the digitizer, one of them being prone to getting scratches easily. Even if this was not the case, I have seen many badly scratched Gorilla glass displays so I don't want to take the chance.
Hoping that people who already have some form of screen protection can help other buyers!
I have also bought all the decent cases available on ebay including the Love Mei Performance case and will post a review as soon as I receive them.
UPDATE: The Love Mei Powerful Case. This is the most rugged, shock-proof, snow-proof, dust-proof, splash-proof, everything under the sun-proof (except submersion in water) case available for the Mix.
As you can see from the photo comparison with another regular shock-proof case, this one is a beast. It lives up to its name. Came in a phone-box style premium box and certainly lives up to its price-tag. The case is made up of a hard aluminium shell with rubber layers for shock absorption. It also has a built-in tempered glass protector, meaning you wont need another screen protector.
The manufacturer also claims that the case offers drop-protection from up to 1.8m (5.9 feet).
I wouldn't recommend this case for daily use, mainly due to the sheer size of the case and not because it completely changes the look of the Mix. But for those of you who require extreme protection, if you have a baby at home who thinks the Mix is a Frisbee or if your dog likes playing "catch" and you only have your phone in hand, this is your answer. Buy this case!!
As you can see, I'm not using this case and may use this only if I'm going on a holiday or any outdoor activity which demands more protection for the phone. Hence, I don't regret buying it.
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And now, my favourite case among all the cases I have for the Mix. The 360 Shock proof Rubber case. (This case is sold under many names, the most common being 360 Shockproof. Just follow product images. Anyway there isn't any branding printed on the actual case.)
This looks like something which came straight from the phone manufacturer. Slim and feels premium. Doesn't look or feel cheap and I believe the rubber material offers decent protection from bumps. I don't know whether it can withstand drops though.
The case doesn't feel cheap like the Red Plastic rubber shock proof case I've posted earlier (See 2nd post). It also has a smaller lip above the screen compared to the Plastic case but has raised corners. Maybe the plastic case offers more protection due to the better lip surrounding the screen and also because it is rubber+plastic combo, meaning there are two materials to absorb shock compared to just rubber with this one. But the reason why this is my favourite case is because it offers a balance between looks and protection.
Hope this post has helped you decide which case to get for the Mix. All cases showcased here are available on ebay & Amazon.
Cheers!

I've received the full coverage screen protector and a case today and as promised I'm uploading photos here so that it may help you decide.
I haven't experienced any issues with touch functionality using this protector like some like some users have mentioned. But as the glass hovers over the screen due to the adhesive only around the frame, applying this screen protector makes it look as if the display has a lower contrast ratio. This is due to the gap between the actual display glass and the tempered glass protector. You lose the experience of a fully laminated display. This isn't very noticeable in a well lit room but noticeable whenever you view images or videos with dark scenes. The blacks look greyish.
Also this is a fingerprint magnet and the glass tends to attract some dust. I've tried re-applying the protector over three times and a speck of dust manages to get in under the glass every time. This isn't the first time I'm applying screen protectors and its definitely something to do with the coating on the glass which attracts dust, maybe due to static.
The case feels slightly cheap (maybe because it was cheap ) but looks like it can protect the phone well. The only gripe I have is that there is no cushioning on the back, like cases from Spigen. The rubber like material you see is more like a bumper attached to a plastic shell. The back of the phone touches the plastic shell as you see in the images. Comparable to those hard plastic cases you get. Don't know whether that helps in terms of protection but the case has a good lip around the screen as you can see.
For those wondering, I bought the red color because the other colors for this case looked too bland. The case is available in Gold, light blue, Grey and silver. I wish there was black but there isn't.
I have more cases coming in and will update this when I receive it. Till then I hope those willing to help can also upload photos of their cases and screen protectors.
Cheers!

Here's a couple pix of the PELOSI TPU/Sandstone finish case:
https://www.casefanatic.com/xiaomi/case-xiaomi-mi-mix-pelosi-quicksand-pattern-slim-matte-tpu-cover/
The cutouts for the mics/3.5mm jack/speaker grill/USB Port are precise & allow enough room for oversized headphone/USB plugs.
The volume rocker & power button are covered & are easy to identify by feel.
As for protection,it'll keep the backside free of scratches/etc,but,as for protection from drops/etc... YMMV,as this is a low profile case,adding minimal width & thickness to the overall dimensions.
It works for me,the main reason I even bother with a case for this phone is the slippery grip.

Found some new bumper case.
https://www.armorkingcase.com/blogs/news/imatch-slim-light-aluminum-metal-shockproof-bumper-case-with-kickstand-for-xiaomi-mi-mix

dancoHERO said:
Found some new bumper case.
https://www.armorkingcase.com/blogs/news/imatch-slim-light-aluminum-metal-shockproof-bumper-case-with-kickstand-for-xiaomi-mi-mix
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Interesting bumper, but would this protect the device? I'd imagine it would just ripple the impact into the ceramic and it would probably still shatter, unless there's a good amount of padding on the inside of the frame.

I prefer the minimal amount of case / bumper on a phone. If it wasn't as slippery ide go naked, but the TPU gives you more hand confidence. Though that amorkingcase looks pretty sweet, if it was not as "sharp and shaped" looking

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Here's a couple pix of the PELOSI TPU/Sandstone finish case:
https://www.casefanatic.com/xiaomi/case-xiaomi-mi-mix-pelosi-quicksand-pattern-slim-matte-tpu-cover/
The cutouts for the mics/3.5mm jack/speaker grill/USB Port are precise & allow enough room for oversized headphone/USB plugs.
The volume rocker & power button are covered & are easy to identify by feel.
As for protection,it'll keep the backside free of scratches/etc,but,as for protection from drops/etc... YMMV,as this is a low profile case,adding minimal width & thickness to the overall dimensions.
It works for me,the main reason I even bother with a case for this phone is the slippery grip.
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Where did you get this shipped to/ how long did it take? I ask because it's about half off on ebay , but will probably take a long time to get to me in the states.

LaNsLyDe said:
Where did you get this shipped to/ how long did it take? I ask because it's about half off on ebay , but will probably take a long time to get to me in the states.
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e-Bay & yes,it took about two weeks to arrive in the U.S.

KOLIOSIS said:
e-Bay & yes,it took about two weeks to arrive in the U.S.
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Thanks a lot just ordered

LaNsLyDe said:
Thanks a lot just ordered
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I just looked up the shipping history on my Pelosi case:
November 25 to December 12,but, I'm guessing yours won't take as long to deliver,as mine was in transit during the peak holiday season....
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KOLIOSIS said:
I just looked up the shipping history on my Pelosi case:
November 25 to December 12,but, I'm guessing yours won't take as long to deliver,as mine was in transit during the peak holiday season....
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Thanks. Patiently waiting

What's the length/width of the love mei case? Its not shown on any site.

ChodTheWacko said:
What's the length/width of the love mei case? Its not shown on any site.
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Its not mentioned on the box either. It adds approx. 10mm to all sides. Its a huge case as you can see from the pictures.

I went with the Pelosi and I LOVE it!

satishp said:
Its not mentioned on the box either. It adds approx. 10mm to all sides. Its a huge case as you can see from the pictures.
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Thanks! That pretty much kills pocketability for me. Shame, but I'm not surprised.

ChodTheWacko said:
Thanks! That pretty much kills pocketability for me. Shame, but I'm not surprised.
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It doesn't affect pocketability that much actually. It just feels like a big phone. The overall size would be similar or slightly wider than the Xperia Z Ultra. But it would still look weird with formal\office wear though if that matters.
The main issue is with daily use. You wouldn't be able to use the phone with one hand anymore.
This case is best for someone who needs serious drop\splash resistance.
There is a similar case which is smaller. Its the imatch case which looks cool in my opinion but the case is hard to find on ebay. You can get it on aliexpress or amazon though.
I liked the Gold and Black variant of this case but I doubt whether it would cause issues when using a wireless charger. Hence, I haven't bought this yet.
iMatch Metal Silicone Shockproof case
If offers a similar level of protection as the Love Mei case but it is smaller. It even has a metal kickstand.

I have to agree that the 360 Shock proof Rubber case listed by the OP is the best case so far. It feels nice and offers a decent drop protection without too much bulk. It looks like it was meant to come with the phone. The matte color looks stealthy. The protection covers all angle of the phone and even a 1 mm lip to protect screen. I have dropped it 3-4 feet onto hardwood floor and sustained no damage. The extra bumps at the corner really provides a nice cushion. I highly recommend it.

@satishp @McoupeMD
Where did you guys purchase the 360 Case?

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Where did you guys purchase the 360 Case?
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I bought it on ebay. They also sell it on amazon. Just takes awhile to arrive from china.

McoupeMD said:
I bought it on ebay. They also sell it on amazon. Just takes awhile to arrive from china.
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Got it,THX!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRTEG42/ref=twister_B01N75ZUQ0?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Review of the Updated Poetic Guardian Case

Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
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I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.

aknotts415 said:
Hey Guys I bought the Poetic Guardian case from amazon. Been using it for a few days now. I can say without a doubt its the nicest rugged case for the Essential phone(even tho its slim pickins)
Here's some photos: https://imgur.com/a/turfK
I really like that its rugged and has a nice lip but you can also see the really nice white color on the back. The screen protector is pretty good too. Nice and thick. No touch response issues at all. It does rainbow a tiny bit but its not super noticeable. All the cutouts are great, especially the fixed earpiece and notification light . The mic cutouts are great, the charging port is nice with a cover. The rubber around the edges(black color) has a nice grippy soft feeling to it. Overall I'm very happy with it. The lip protection is something I was really looking for. Overall I'd def recommend this case. My rankings are 1) poetic guardian and 2) tudia tamm case.
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I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.

jhs39 said:
I'm using the Incipio DualPro Case. Are you familiar with that one? I'm curious how it compares with the two you mention . Most of the cases for this phone are pretty lousy. I like Spigen cases but they didn't bother making one for this phone. No Otterbox either and no belt clip holster. I had to mod an iPhone X belt clip. It's too bad accessories are so poor for this phone.
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I had the dualpro for the HTC U11. It was pretty good. It wasnt very grippy at all. But it was a good case. Id say a big advantage on the poetic gurardian is it has a big lip around the screen and id bet u can pop out the built in protector and put in a glass one and it would stay. The dual pro and tudia im guessing would make the glass protectors pop off easy.

I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.

Procrustinator said:
I've tried many of the cases for this phone. So far, I would have to say that this one is probably my favorite.
The only issue I have with it is the fact that the built-in screen protector seems to have no oleophobic coating, and is a horrible fingerprint magnet.
If anyone is interested, second place would go to :
https://www.amazon.com/Miubox-Anti-...2331854&sr=1-11&keywords=essential+phone+case
Only real problem with this one is that it doesn't have a built-in screen protector.
As for protection, this one I would say is best:
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Fe...2331854&sr=1-19&keywords=essential+phone+case
However, it killed my GPS signal. I had some cell signal drop, which I expected since it is a metal case. I didn't expect the horrible drop in GPS though. If you don't care about GPS, and want a case you can throw against the wall and probably not hurt your phone, than go with this one.
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My v2 poetic case screen protector is all scuffed up, but it still looks sharp.
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I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.

I love that there's a flap covering the USB slot in the phone. I work in construction, and I was always digging dirt, dust, concrete, and pocket lint out of my HTC U11 after work before I could even plug the charger in

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I wish they would just make the Poetic Affinity for this phone and call it a day.
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This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.

gqukyo said:
This! Lol I also have this Guardian case. Had the v1 that didn't have the right cutout on top for the notification LED, got the revised version for free but didn't use it for more than a week. I'm not too keen on flaps covering charging ports. They almost always end up getting too loose over time and won't close fully again. I'd still use it had they used a tgsp instead of plastic for the screen cover.
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I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.

RandomPooka said:
I popped out that plastic POS and put a glass one on the phone before putting the case on.
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I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?

gqukyo said:
I was thinking of that as I had some lying around but wasn't sure the case would still fit snugly or would just break from the pressure. How's it holding on now?
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Working great after 3 days. 2 on the weekend weren't a surprise. But, had it in my pocket at the construction job, and did not have a single issue with screen protector popping

I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?

x000x said:
I see there is a "revised" version of this... looking for something similar to otterbox for my uncle. Seems like this poetic guardian or the Miubox are the only things similar to an otterbox (the poetic even more so).
anyone happen to have other suggestions or recommendations besides those two?
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Essential PH-1 Case,Feitenn Essential Hybrid Armor Alloy Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Gorilla Glass Soft Rubber Silicone Military Heavy Duty Shockproof Hard Case For Essential case (Black, Essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HMR2GT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N08vBbMN93EB8

RandomPooka said:
Essential PH-1 Case,Feitenn Essential Hybrid Armor Alloy Aluminum Metal Bumper Case Gorilla Glass Soft Rubber Silicone Military Heavy Duty Shockproof Hard Case For Essential case (Black, Essential) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HMR2GT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N08vBbMN93EB8
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hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc

x000x said:
hmm some reviewers mentioned even worse signal with it on... not a good thing since the phone already has iffy reception issues etc
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I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.

RandomPooka said:
I'll have to put the Poetic back on and see if there's any noticeable difference. I usually can blame my poor signal on being with Sprint. Never thought about it being the device case.
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I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol

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I'm on Sprint and the combo of that provider and the poor reception of the phone is the worst possible combo... Lol
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I went to grab it last night after posting that and can't remember where the darn thing is. I know I set it aside somewhere safe, I just don't know WHERE...

The "revised" one I believe is just the corrected one with the LED finally showing on the earpiece portion of the front. I don't think there's any other revisions after that correction.

Found my Poetic case. It was in the box my other one came in. I'll see if I notice any signal strength differences tomorrow, since I'm working on the same job site

Judging solely on insanely improved battery life, I'm going to gurss that this case is better for signal strength than my other case.
My home wifi is also decent in places it was only so-so or completely absent before. Looks like that steel frame wasn't doing my reception any favors.