Welcome to our first Galaxy S4 case review. Up for review is the BoxWave Tuxedo SuitUp. For less than $5 on Amazon, this case if perfect for those who need a basic TPU case. And basic it is. Although the case it pictured with BoxWave branding on the back, ours arrived completely unbranded. The durable TPU case can withstand everyday bumps and drops, but if you work in rough conditions, you will probably want to upgrade to an Otterbox. At this price though, the Tuxedo SuitUp is an excellent case to have on hand.
Besides Otterbox, Which Note 4 Cases Have Port Covers?
Ringke Fusion.
Zerolemon 10000mah Battery Rugged Black Zero Shock Hybrid Protection Case
Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx & Trident.
Here's a video showing the Trident:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTBGhBmNEvQ
There is also the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro (strange name lol). If it matters to you it's one of the few cases I've seen which also covers the stylus.
There is a lot of video reviews of cases on YouTube. What I like to do though, is face off one case vs another and decide on a winner. What I've managed to do this time though is accumulate a good number of cases that I've spent time and real world use on. My plan is to face them off against each other in videos. Not all at once though. Instead I'm going to do a bracket in a tournament style until I proclaim the very best case. I'd like your input on which to put against each other (I'm also posting this at Android Central). They are the following cases:
Spigen Neo Hybrid
Spigen Slim Armor
Samsung Flip Case
Samsung Protective Cover
UAG Maverick
UAG Folio Flip
Seidio (Platinum) w/holster
Unicorn Beetle w/holster
Verus Iron Shield
Once I get some feedback I'll post the bracket and start posting videos over the course of the next couple of weeks. I'll be giving away a few of the cases when it's all said and done to people who like the videos or post comments on them.
Here's a pic of the cases that will be in the tournament.
Here are my suggestions.
Neo Hybrid Metal vs Verus Iron Shield
UAG Maverick vs Samsung Protective Cover
UAG Folio vs Samsung Flip Case
Waiting for your cases face off tournament. Good luck!
Glad to see the Samsung protective cover in the shootout. I really like mine.
I have the neo hybrid and protective cover. I think the protective cover is a way better case. Slim and offers some protection
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would like to see them compared against the iblason armorbox if you have one with and without samsung oem qi covers fitted.
Great thread, for me, the most versatile case is the Otterbox Commuter Series Case. Overtime, the silicone on the Defender Series case expands.
OK, here are the match ups for the first round:
Spigen Neo Hybrid (Plastic) vs.
Samsung Protective Case
Spigen Neo Hybrid (Metal) vs.
Verus Iron Shield
Spigen Slim Armor vs.
UAG Maverick
Unicorn Beetle w/ holster vs.
Platinum Hard Case w/ holster (BB version of Seidio Surface)
Samsung Flip Case vs.
UAG Folio Scout
Normally I just read about different cases on social media and make my decision from there but this time i said I'm gonna do it differently.
What that means is I'm going to review the cases I've bought and received so far.
1. ArmadilloTek Vanguard Series Military Grade Rugged Case with Built-in Screen Protector and Kickstand
So right away I am reminded of otterbox , supcase or unicorn bettle cases in how rugged this case is. Heavy duty polycarbonate case with honeycomb design on the inside to help with drops. It also comes with a screen protector but as with my note 8 unicorn beetle I just bust out the screen protector and use it accordingly.
Overall , I'm very pleased with this case as I do construction for a living and I need to know my phone is safe in case i bang it , drop it or am ruff with it. This nicely fits my needs plus it comes in pink (for da ladies!) black and orange. Most of all it has a smaller profile then otterbox so you don't feel like you're carrying around a brick and with the raised edges all around the phone its safe to leave face down. Spen is accessible and so is the fingerprint reader.
pros- Affordable solid protection with screen protector Cons- bulky
2. Speck - Presidio Clear Case
I don't usually do clear cases. Period. They yellow , have suspect protection and most of all feel too smooth/slick. I bought this one due to me spending insane amounts of money and I want a case to show off my phone. It has 8 ft drop protection with patented "stay clear technology". Whatever that means. The case is not a slippery mess like most clear cases and it isn't a soft gooey plastic case either. Strong and rigid. I didn't think i'd like it but i do ...alot.
Pros- clear to show off phone and decent protection Cons- pricey
As i get more cases i'm going to update this post.
did u put on tempered glass screen protector on it?
jinshanghaiaraol said:
did u put on tempered glass screen protector on it?
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No , i didn't put a screen protector on it. I detest SP .
nekkid to da touch is the way to go
Probably get SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle as the one I've been using with S9+ I love. Still waiting to get GN9 in next couple days
But thx for the review(s), I've had Specks in the past and they are solid. (Speck, UAG, TECH21) all about the same...quality at a price
mrpickem said:
Probably get SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle as the one I've been using with S9+ I love. Still waiting to get GN9 in next couple days
But thx for the review(s), I've had Specks in the past and they are solid. (Speck, UAG, TECH21) all about the same...quality at a price
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I actually have both SUPCASE AND ARMADILLOTEK,
2 companies sent me their cases to exchange a review/
Both are great. Supcase is much thicker and heavier, the protection is great.
But ArmadilloTek is incredible slim yet strong.
You can't go wrong with either.
The name says it all. What did you get? I got the below so far, although I think I'm going to return the Spigen hybrid for the clear one.
Spigen Thin Fit
Amazon.com
Spigen Hybrid
Amazon.com
Nallot Case
Amazon.com
You want good corner hit protection or it will get damaged. The clear ones don't cut it. These are heavy phones that wuv to corner hit
Been using the Zizo Bolt case on my N10+ for 2 years, zero damage. Has been dropped on concrete from 2-4 feet more times then I liked to admit. Thin, easy to hold and clean, doesn't attract dirt, and doesn't fall apart when dropped.
The screen protector on this one might be a throw away; I use Gorilla IQ Sheild which works very well. The inner case kick stand is fragile but doesn't effect the protection.
s22 ultra, zizo bolt case - Google Shopping
Pitaka. I like em thin
Currently have Spigen Slim armor however Spigen Tough armor arrives tomorrow. The Tough armor is what I've used on my last 3 note devices and haven't had issues with it's protection yet.
Am rotating between Spigen Thin fit and Mous case.
Going between Spigen Liquid Crystal and Liquid Air Armor. Both have the individual camera cuts. I prefer the look of the Armor, but Liquid Crystal feels like I can drop it from 4 inches as opposed to 2 inches.
I ordered the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle pro. I wanted one with a stand AND camera closure slide window so that when I'm not using my camera my fingers won't touch the lenses and smudge them, but I couldn't find one without the metal ring type stand which blocks it from being able to wireless charge. I know this because I did already pre-buy a case that had both the stand and camera window slide closure thing, but it will not pick up a wireless charge. I feel like the Beetle Pro will accept wireless charging because the stand doesn't look like it protrudes very far.
Official Samsung leather case. I can't go back from them. Got one on my S20, 21, Zfold 3 and now this. Nothing beats the comfort, durability and even the smell of leather.
Negan said:
Official Samsung leather case. I can't go back from them. Got one on my S20, 21, Zfold 3 and now this. Nothing beats the comfort, durability and even the smell of leather.
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That does sounds really nice. I've never used a leather phone case. I bet it looks great, too.
Spigen Cryo Armor
Spigen Tough Armor
Spigen Rugged Armor
Spigen Liquid Air
want this
Parallax
3D Hexa Cube Design offers enhanced ergonomics as well as built-in textured TPU grip on both sides Raised bezels around screen and camera ring offers additional protection on both sides Stylish two-tone colors for women and men designed to complement your Galaxy S22 Ultra Case Certified with...
www.caseologycases.com
OtterBox Defender FTW!
malikin said:
want this
Parallax
3D Hexa Cube Design offers enhanced ergonomics as well as built-in textured TPU grip on both sides Raised bezels around screen and camera ring offers additional protection on both sides Stylish two-tone colors for women and men designed to complement your Galaxy S22 Ultra Case Certified with...
www.caseologycases.com
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I had this on my pixel 6 pro. Looks better in person. The only caveat is that it adds some bulk to the phone.
hand-filer said:
Spigen Cryo Armor
Spigen Tough Armor
Spigen Rugged Armor
Spigen Liquid Air
CaseBorne R Series on order.
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Good call on th cryo armor! I just looked and it's available on Amazon now, for half of what their website says lol. Just ordered.
Found this S22 Ultra cases review. Might help to decide.
OtterBox Defender Pro with Belt clip. You can drop it on concrete or asphalt and it won't even scratch the case much less the phone. I been using the Defenders since the s7 Edge and never traded a phone in to Samsung that didn't look brand new and sratchless. The only downside is it will make your phone heavier but I can live with that. I've dropped mine on a concrete tile floor at work 3 times over the years and never even for scratched. If you keep your phone in your pocket in an office environment you can get away with slinmer cases. But if you work in a brutal environment it pays to have that extra protection.
I purchased the Samsung Black Leather Cover Case.
Precise , minimal, good quality and snug.
I would like the UAG MONARCH KEVLAR SERIES but it does not yet appear to be available in the UK and I'm hesitant to import it via the States.
Spigen Liquid Air Case , I like the look and cuts for every camera lens
I really liked Pitaka from the review.
Also considering dbrand case or Spigen Thin
Got CaseBorne S series and R series, BUT my phone is being delayed for shipping Will test but on naked view, the cases look AWESOME and with proper corner protection.