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I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
Definitely get a screen protector. Just having it in my pockets caused many small screen scratches over time.
As for the phone itself, the beveled metal edges around the screen scratch and dent VERY easily. A slight accidental bump can permanently mess it up pretty badly. The back metal of the phone seems to hold up very nicely, though.
i have no screen protector or case and I wouldnt have it any other way. That being said the edges are a thinner metal then a coke can so it will nick easily
This phone is too slippery to use without a case imo. I use a Spigen Thin Fit to help with grip and I'm happy.
Always wrap your thing!
Using a slickwraps skin. It's much easier to hold without a case because it's less heavy and thinner (due to how long the phone is)
I'm using my phone absolutely naked, have insurance in case something happens to it in lieu of a case.
gman88667733 said:
I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
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I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
dladz said:
I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
AzraelsKiss said:
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
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Can you post a picture please?
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
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Straight from the evo labs website. No restrictions. Here within a week. I did pay p&p but that's expected. About 4 quid I think.
One thing id like to say though, the rear clearance is not 100% the very centre of the back is slightly exposed, the bumper does not offer complete clearance when you push it against a flat surface.
If you don't know what I mean.
Take your phone and slide the back of it along the edge of a surface, say a mantelpiece or a shelf and whilst the start of the case is covered, towards the middle is not..
Not the end of the world but I'd have liked the clearance, ironically, tech 21 always offers this , something to consider.
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Can you post a picture please?
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Unfortunately, my N6P is my only camera at the moment. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice the ding from a distance, but every time I run my finger along it, I cry a little inside.
Have a good one!
I have a glass screen protector, a Dbrand black carbon fiber skin for the glass panel on the back, and carry the phone around in a FitBag pouch.
This phone is the first where i must have a case for traction, its soo slippery and i want to hold it casually and treat it like a normal phone. I bet if i had it in my pocket it will just defy gravity and just fly out, would get a skin but seeing how easy it was to bend the bezel with my finger nail, i dont want break it in the first year,
I got one of these, the thinnest case i could find.i know it wont help in a fall but it will help against wear and tear
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ack-Cover-For-Huawei/1750180_32495581013.html
I've always rocked my phones naked. This time around I'm using a skin. Had a front back skin. Did drop it once too >_<. Thankfully it's just a small dent right above the camera visor. The skin on my phone is slippery so I ordered a more grippier one and took off the front skin because ambient display works better without it.
I have only a d brand frame for the camera.
I have glass screen protector and tried a clear thin case, but am back to no case..just the glass. No problems. I did add a little non-slip round piece to the back..it stays in my pocket just a little better, and totally stops it from sliding off a flat surface.
In and out of pocket all day, I am not real careful about keys or coins and no issues. I have done this with HTC M7,8,9 also with no problems. I hate hiding a good looking phone with an ugly case...and no case I have ever seen enhances the look.
Any one know of a transparant case that is compatible with slickwraps? Bought the galactic series but want some extra protection...
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I think it needs no protector.However,my wife bought an iPely screen protector from Amazon for me.I think it feels perfect.That's great.
Hi everyone,
Have anyone here tested metal cases? Are they good at shock absorbing? What about the design? Are they scratched easily? What's your idea?
What about the ones who have it, do you recommend such cases?
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No, it makes it even heavier so even more chance to broke it...the best imo is TPU clear extra slim case... + Nillkin H+ Pro glass
Dude I want it to be beautiful beside shock absorbent. I have the official TPU case and it fits well, but the transparency has faded away(it's turning into a browny yellow color).It captures heat so the device gets warm. and last but not least, it's no good at shock absorbing
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Well buy a couple of them if they are getting faded...they are like 1$ a piece. And I use this clear case and it doesnt capture heat... I mean my device is not heating any more then without it. Whats your temperature? I get max 32celsius with normal usage.
Plus you must know, our device is 165g + Nillkin glass cca. 10g + clear case cca 10-15g..its alreafy arond 200g, now imagine putting metal case on it.
Why put a metal case when the device itself is aluminum back
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Navi44 said:
Why put a metal case when the device itself is aluminum back
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I don't want to ruin the body cause I can hardly replace it here.
Metal cases are a bad idea... they interfere with the device radios. I learned this the hard way when I replaced the back of my Blackberry with a metal cover back in the day. I noticed that my reception was worse and my GPS no longer worked. Took me way too long to realize that it was because of the metal back cover.
Oh, and it happened to me again with Samsung Note 4, bought Spigen TPU case with a metal border and I noticed reduced signal strength.
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Metal cases are a bad idea... they interfere with the device radios. I learned this the hard way when I replaced the back of my Blackberry with a metal cover back in the day. I noticed that my reception was worse and my GPS no longer worked. Took me way too long to realize that it was because of the metal back cover.
Oh, and it happened to me again with Samsung Note 4, bought Spigen TPU case with a metal border and I noticed reduced signal strength.
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Thank you for sharing you exps with others sir
i'm using aluminum case with my kate without signal problems. Yes it feels little fat but i think it can protect better..
When I used one I couldn't keep an LTE signal to save my life. Took it off and used a TPU case and haven't had any signal issues since.
It happend today after a fall *amm now i'm sick
I am so sorry to hear and see that... Ouch.
Was it without the case only with screen protector like shown in photo?
i do have a case on it, bu because the its so heavy that even with a case the corner got shipped luckily the frame it's intact exept for a small tiny scratsh
Thank goodness you had the case!
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i do have a case on it, bu because the its so heavy that even with a case the corner got shipped luckily the frame it's intact exept for a small tiny scratsh
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Sorry to hear this. What case did you have?
For example a Mate 9 is 190g too. And if it drops protected by a normal case the display and/or the frame will be damaged too. Like with any other mobile too. Only cases where an outer frame could kill the drops energy and where an inner frame keeps it's form could protect your device from being damaged if you drop it. Strong metal frames with a special layer inside of the frame could protect your device relatively good, too. I've dropped only two devices in my live, a Note 2, protected only with an aluminum bumper ordered in korea. Not a single damage after the drop. Only the frame got scratched but it kept it's form. The Note 7 was protected by an UAG case. No damages, too.
I've ordered an imatch metal case with leather back. Should provide a relatively good protection. But there's another metal one with an inner layer that looks like providing even more protection. Within the stock case, common silicon or hardcover cases your mix will be damaged for sure if you drop it.
Anyway, sorry your mix got damaged!
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soft clear jelly case
satishp said:
Sorry to hear this. What case did you have?
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It might have protected it some cos otherwises it could have been worst. the case can be seen on the picture.
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It might have protected it some cos otherwises it could have been worst. the case can be seen on the picture.
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Is that a transparent TPU case?
yes thats the one. remember that the mix it's heavy so it did a good job on protecting it, if you want a full proteccion you will and up buying an ogly big case which will make the phone to look bigger and not as elegant as it is? so there is a compromise between looks or proteccion.
what did you drop the mix onto and from how far?
Waist high on concrete.
I used the luphie aluminium bumper, and I thought it saved me from many drops. When I tried to remove the bumper to replace the cracked screen, the middle frame crumble into pieces. The bumper didn't protect at all, it just keeping the pieces together. Now I'm waiting for the replacement to arrive :crying:
Hey All
Got it today, what an amazing device!! Still getting used to the height lol. Is everyone using a case or without? I'm using a spigen liquid crystal atm but seems to attract a lot of dust
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Case
I would suggest a case, because accidents happen and yo want to make sure that you device doesn't damage.
Whenever I buy a phone, first things I do is buy a case and screen protector.
Guitarfreak26 said:
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Got it today, what an amazing device!! Still getting used to the height lol. Is everyone using a case or without? I'm using a spigen liquid crystal atm but seems to attract a lot of dust
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Using no case at the moment while at home because the phone is too beautiful to cover! But when I go to work I think I'll use a case just to be safe.
It is stunning!!
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Both! naked at home and dressed up case to go!
Leaving the plastic on mine until I pick up a case tonight.
SOOO jealous and anxious .. not getting mine until tomorrow
I always gotta have a case. Just dont want anything to happen to the phone.
I normally get think silicone cases. And thats what i got the s8+. Its nice, thin and has a matt finish for grip.
I did however order a rhinoshield crash bumper. But its hasnt been ship yet.
Case I picked up a spigen case a while ago my phone gets here today
I like to use a magnetic mount in the car, so I had to get a thin case off of amazon to hold the metal disc. I normally like dbrand skins, but without being able to hide the disc under the battery cover like I did on the LG V20, I'm forced into using a case. It doesn't add too much thickness, so I'm ok with it.
I'm using it with no case until my case gets here on Monday. It's giving me anxiety lol
i bought 4 cases: 2 black and 2 clear and frankly none of them are right. the thicker ones get in the way of the edge screen while the clear ones show fingerprints nearly as bad as the beautiful device itself. got to find the right case!
I'm using only a skin. Bit risky but I want to enjoy the feel of this beauty.
Those of you going naked be very careful with it. My Note 7 got scratched up fairly quickly on the back. Gorilla Glass 5 is more shatter resistant but easier to scratch.
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Those of you going naked be very careful with it. My Note 7 got scratched up fairly quickly on the back. Gorilla Glass 5 is more shatter resistant but easier to scratch.
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Yea I saw a Youtube video saying their S8 already got scratched, too.
I'm rockin a Ringke SLIM case. Extra thin with a grippy rubber-type coating. The case covers all the sides but doesn't get in the way of edge touches. Just wished they made the USB-C hole fitted to the port instead of a big square opening.
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I like to use a magnetic mount in the car, so I had to get a thin case off of amazon to hold the metal disc. I normally like dbrand skins, but without being able to hide the disc under the battery cover like I did on the LG V20, I'm forced into using a case. It doesn't add too much thickness, so I'm ok with it.
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You don't need a magnetic strip for this phone. the wireless charger equipment in the phone is magnetic, so no need.
It was same in my S7. I have a magnetic mount and it sticks to the magnet without anything.
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Those of you going naked be very careful with it. My Note 7 got scratched up fairly quickly on the back. Gorilla Glass 5 is more shatter resistant but easier to scratch.
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Crazy how society has devolved into the fear of micro-scratches on a phone used everyday.
Scratches will happen, the only question is will you let it bug you?
100% case no question about it. This phone looks sexy, but it a huge fingerprint magnet, making it looking ugly. I went with the Otterbox Strada, it feels so good in the hand to unlcok the phone with fingerprint scanner & flip the cover open. Or just to flip the cover around back and use it with out. Also protects the screen from minor scratches that could happen in pocket, which is what i really love about it, no need for tempered glass.
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I like to use a magnetic mount in the car, so I had to get a thin case off of amazon to hold the metal disc. I normally like dbrand skins, but without being able to hide the disc under the battery cover like I did on the LG V20, I'm forced into using a case. It doesn't add too much thickness, so I'm ok with it.
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I'm in a similar situation. I use a magnetic mount in the car, but on my current G3, I have the metal plate between the layers of a Spigen Slim-Armor case. I want to do the same when I get my S8+ later today, but I also want to be able to easily utilize the wireless charging feature. What I settled on is the Spigen Slim-Armor CS case with the credit card holder on the back. Slightly thicker, but I can stick the metal plate to the back of the door that slides open to cover the cards. Close it to use the magnet mount in the car, slide it open to charge wirelessly. We'll see this weekend if it will work like that or not.
Oh, and the CS version of the case was less than 1/2 the price of the standard slim-armor. ($16 vs $35).
No case, every. It's like buying a new car and wrapping it up in cotton wool!
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I was going to get the clear view case from Samsung but Best Buy didn't have any when i picked up my phone but they had the Defender Pro so i got it instead. It's pretty nice i do prefer the screenless Otterbox cases so its nice there is no plastic over it! Don't know why they brand it a Pro case it's the same as any other Defender 2 layers and comes with a holster.
I made a video of it if anyone wants to see how it looks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cLkiLP4FZ0
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I was going to get the clear view case from Samsung but Best Buy didn't have any when i picked up my phone but they had the Defender Pro so i got it instead. It's pretty nice i do prefer the screenless Otterbox cases so its nice there is no plastic over it! Don't know why they brand it a Pro case it's the same as any other Defender 2 layers and comes with a holster.
I made a video of it if anyone wants to see how it looks!
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You said in the video that the box says that the exterior protect from germs? That's new. I wonder how exactly does a piece of rubber could do that?
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You said in the video that the box says that the exterior protect from germs? That's new. I wonder how exactly does a piece of rubber could do that?
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It's got a antimicrobial coating on it i guess. I was looking on Otterbox.com and they aren't branded Defender Pro on there it just says Defender and they don't have the same back with the bars its just the standard back. So idk if the "pro" is a Best Buy thing or what
My local AT&T Corporate store had 10 Samsung Clear View cases on the shelf. I think it was $40.
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I was going to get the clear view case from Samsung but Best Buy didn't have any when i picked up my phone but they had the Defender Pro so i got it instead. It's pretty nice i do prefer the screenless Otterbox cases so its nice there is no plastic over it! Don't know why they brand it a Pro case it's the same as any other Defender 2 layers and comes with a holster.
I made a video of it if anyone wants to see how it looks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cLkiLP4FZ0
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Firstly great video, thanks.
Secondly, I never trusted cases with hard inner shells. A bit of sand or dirt will run riot on the glass back or frame edges of the device.
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TechOut said:
I was going to get the clear view case from Samsung but Best Buy didn't have any when i picked up my phone but they had the Defender Pro so i got it instead. It's pretty nice i do prefer the screenless Otterbox cases so its nice there is no plastic over it! Don't know why they brand it a Pro case it's the same as any other Defender 2 layers and comes with a holster.
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Buying a case from Best Buy is crazy. That should NEVER be an option. Their prices are high as isht! I saw a basic clear rubber/plastic cover on their website for $44.95. Many of their cases are the same ones sold by chinese manufacturers. They're just rebranded.
TechOut said:
I was going to get the clear view case from Samsung but Best Buy didn't have any when i picked up my phone but they had the Defender Pro so i got it instead. It's pretty nice i do prefer the screenless Otterbox cases so its nice there is no plastic over it! Don't know why they brand it a Pro case it's the same as any other Defender 2 layers and comes with a holster.
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Good video. Here we are 2 years later; I just purchased this case for $17 from an ebay seller (still in its box w/ clip) for a Note 9 N9600 (International Unlocked) I bought a month ago (512gb version brand new in box still for under $500). Both the phone and case are great. The hard inner shell's inner back is cushioned w/ what amounts to a "mini-mattress." The case feels good in the hand. Only drawback is one can't see the phone's elegance... but for someone as paranoid as I am about a glass phone, that's a small loss. The screen isn't super well protected if dropped on an uneven surface where a rock sticking up or whatever could strike the screen in spite of the ridges at the case's ends. But I'm willing to risk that much; the rest of the case is great, and most surfaces I encounter are floor-like w/o rocks/uneven surfaces and the case would more than suffice.
For the Note 9 Screen check out the LOCA glue tempered glass option. It's about the clearest and best straight forward screen protector you can get for curved displays. I think it may not work with the otterbox due to the extra size protecting the curve. Personally I would stick the LOCA tempered glass on and then stick another thick flat tempered glass on top of that. It's virtually guaranteed people will crack these curved screens, and very expensive to repair them!
Does Qi Charging and NFC work with the Otterbox case on?
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Does Qi Charging and NFC work with the Otterbox case on?
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Sometimes, I've noticed only the magnetic ones work
Thanks. The NFC not working would be the bigger problem. I don't want to try and get my note 9 out the otterbox each time at the till.
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Okay folks - got the Otterbox defender today and can confirm it seems to work fine with NFC (Samsung Pay/Google pay) at local supermarket till. Also can use a wireless charger on it - but have to place the charger carefully in one spot nearly over the back cameras to work, so barely worth the effort. I can see why people rave about the case - its got a lovely grippy outer TPU skin and the screen is well protected by top and bottom lip projections . Buttons work great and ports are well protected. Makes the phone bigger but I find it easier to grip and use. I can absolutely believe it will survive any fall. This is well armored. Needs a Film protector for the screen though, I want it so keys and change will not hurt it. I fear a glass protector won't work, because its so tight and secure.
Previous phone was a Samsung Galaxy S7 in a clear TPU case. I dropped it by accident 1 & 1/2 feet off a coffee table and smugly thought 'Thank god I have it in a case not like those other idiots!'. I then picked it up and found it had hit a corner and the display had cracked a tiny bit and went permanently dark. Could not believe the phone screen was broken due to the tiny drop and being in a case.
Corner protection is essential. The Note 9 is massively protected in this. I doubt a 10 foot drop would hurt it! Well pleased with it! Even have the belt carry unit with it but doubt I will be using that. The case on its own doesn't add too much bulk and can still slip it into front trouser pocket. Being slightly heavier gives it inertia so it also hard to drop. Recommend.
A year later and this still is a great case for the Note 9.
Simply buy a cheap Loca Note 9 'tempered' glass screen protector, make sure its as perfectly positioned before exposing to UV, and the otterbox case CAN fit around it.
I have tried 2 screen protectors so far - the first piece of tempered glass was not positioned properly, I UV set it (with the sun outside) and a bit of the glass cracked off along the edges when the case was fitted (not the screen just the tempered glass protector) but it was still fine for use for months.
Because the glass protector was not positioned properly over the front camera, it didn't give me a great selfie, so I bought another loca temperted glass protector and peeled the old one off.
This time I fitted it perfectly. TOTAL PROTECTION. It's great! NFC works fine, Samsung pay, NFC tags etc....