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[CASE][I9505][SPIGEN] Spigen Neo Hibrid Case - Tips and thoughts

Spigen Neo Hibrid Case For Galaxy S4
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PURPOSE
Good day, everyone! This is BlackLineAndroidHD here and if you're wondering about what decision you need to make in terms of case buying for your Galaxy S4, you came to the right place. Here I will talk about my impressions and thoughts about Neo Hibrid Case from Spigen. You will be able to quit this thread with a strong opinion about what you should do: BUY THE CASE or GO AND SEARCH ANOTHER ONE.
MAIN THOUGHTS
First thing you will ask yourself before buying a case is : Is it gonna be worth the money? Well, I must admit I recieved this case as a gift for my birthday and I searched the internet to find out what the price actually was. It costs ~35 $ in Romania, 40 with shipping.
After I used it more than 4 months now, I have come with a couple of PROS AND CONS.
PROS
1) The Design and look of the case
---- Here I must say, hands down for the look of this case. It looks terrific, the writing on the back with "13MP", the logo and other minor details caught my eyes.
2) The overall quality and feeling
---- Quality is a must in this "case". I have to admit it feels great in hands. The back is made of some sort of Polycarbonate which gives you a good feeling of security while holding the phone.
3) Comes with Jelly Bean Home Button
---- Now the home button is to be pressed more easily without a miss thanks to the Jelly Bean Home Button which comes with the case.
CONS
1) MAJOR THING TO BE AWARE OF - HEADPHONE JACK
---- There is a major problem with the side part of the case, I mean the colored one which keeps the case stable. In the top left corned there's the 3,5mm jack input for headphones or whatsoever. The fact is that not all headphones can be connected with this case to the device and that's because of the fact that the case itself doesn't let the jack get into position. I explained that into my review down here. Make sure you watch it so there won't be any problems understanding the situation.
2) Back plastic cover
---- Another problem of this case is the back plastic case. It has an advantage of being such secured and gives a great feeling in hand BUT let me tell you something I found out by myself after using this case for a while. I live in Romania, and during summertime temperatures can get over to 40 degrees Celsius. If you keep your phone in pocket, and if you live in a hot area then you will definitely occur my problem. The back plastic case will kind of melt and I advise you to watch my video down here to see what I mean.
3) Power button is suffering from pressing
---- Another disadvantage is the powerbutton of this case which overrides the stock button of the device. After several hundreds pressings or so it gets "used". I don't know if it is Samsung's fault or Spigen's but the fact is that it exists.
Conclusion
I invite you to watch my detailed YouTube Review of this case just to make sure you are ready to build your own opinion about this case. In my opinion this case is good, not excellent but good enough for its price.
Watch YouTube Review
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raulrusescu said:
2) Back plastic cover
---- Another problem of this case is the back plastic case. It has an advantage of being such secured and gives a great feeling in hand BUT let me tell you something I found out by myself after using this case for a while. I live in Romania, and during summertime temperatures can get over to 40 degrees Celsius. If you keep your phone in pocket, and if you live in a hot area then you will definitely occur my problem. The back plastic case will kind of melt and I advise you to watch my video down here to see what I mean.
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I was obsessed with this case in the beginning, until I also began to suffer from the same plastic backing lifting up from the heat/everyday use. It affected the camera when using flash, since the flash would reflect off the inside of the case back into the lens so there would be a flash glare at the bottom of the picture(s). I threw it back into it's packaging and switched to the Spigen slim armor. The slim armor has not let me down yet after a year or so. It's my everyday case.
Good review though. This is a decent case for all around protection with a slim iPhone-looking design. But the material they use for the rubber backing needs another quality control check. I'm sure Spigen is aware of this problem. In fact, I believe they made a newer version of the same case that changed the charging port around, and the TPU material so it doesn't cause the same problems. Have a look here:
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html
The Galaxy S4 Neo Hybrid Series™ is an assembly-type case with a TPU back cover and a polycarbonate frame. The Neo Hybrid is form-fitted to effectively protect your device from external impact. The Galaxy neo Hybrid is designed to highlight the curves of the Galaxy S4. It fits precisely onto the phone for a natural and sleek look. The Galaxy S4 Neo Hybrid is a 2 part case that can be dissembled into a TPU back cover and a polycarbonate frame. The Neo Hybrid uses premium TPU material for extra durability. The TPU back cover will not sag or expand due to heat from the device.
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the thin piece of plastic at the power connector is a worry, it breaks very easily rendering the case useless

brian117 said:
I was obsessed with this case in the beginning, until I also began to suffer from the same plastic backing lifting up from the heat/everyday use. It affected the camera when using flash, since the flash would reflect off the inside of the case back into the lens so there would be a flash glare at the bottom of the picture(s). I threw it back into it's packaging and switched to the Spigen slim armor. The slim armor has not let me down yet after a year or so. It's my everyday case.
Good review though. This is a decent case for all around protection with a slim iPhone-looking design. But the material they use for the rubber backing needs another quality control check. I'm sure Spigen is aware of this problem. In fact, I believe they made a newer version of the same case that changed the charging port around, and the TPU material so it doesn't cause the same problems. Have a look here:
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html
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Thanks, Brian!

Danvdh said:
the thin piece of plastic at the power connector is a worry, it breaks very easily rendering the case useless
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Yeah, you are definitely right, but as I said in this review, that's not the only problem that occurs with this case. Summing up it a great case for it's price, but Spigen has a lot more to take in mind or they will start losing their customers.

Danvdh said:
the thin piece of plastic at the power connector is a worry, it breaks very easily rendering the case useless
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The cutout is too small for microUSB port. I have HTC and BlackBerry USB cables and none of them would fit without removing the case. As Dan mentioned, the piece of plastic did break on me a few months ago. I am looking to get a new case, but with the TPU warping and the flimsy plastic bumper, I don't know if it deserves a second purchase.

Thanks for nice job

kris_vip said:
Thanks for nice job
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You are welcome!
Sent from my GT-I9505

any good (non book cover) cases for the nexus 9

Hey there I am looking for nexus 9 case
That provides some drop protection
Without being like a tank
i want something like the spigen Hybrid Series
but they don' make them for the n9
and the only case that i have find excluding book cover cases are
the Cruzerlite Bugdroid
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PI9B2UU/
But it provides very minimal protection
and the SUPCASE
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ONRSSF0/
Which proved extreme protection, but adding too much thickness to the device
so is there any suggestions for the any case you know about

I have the supcase and purchased it on its release. While it does add a bit of builk the device fits securely inside the front of the case and then the thicker rear snaps around the front. It is similar to the otterbox i guess however it does not have the rear shell. the rear of this case kind of is a hibrid of the plastic shell and a hard gel rear sort of thing

joshndroid said:
I have the supcase and purchased it on its release. While it does add a bit of builk the device fits securely inside the front of the case and then the thicker rear snaps around the front. It is similar to the otterbox i guess however it does not have the rear shell. the rear of this case kind of is a hibrid of the plastic shell and a hard gel rear sort of thing
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do you feel that the case makes the device
To become very bulky or is it Just little bit because in pictures it looks huge

ill be honest in that it makes the device bigger. It gives it a little bit of weight also.
in that though, i am used to it now and it provides excellent protection. i would recommend it to anyone who used an otterbox type case on their other devices. It was also half the price.
I was initially waiting for the poetic case however with shipping from america it was going to cost approximately 70-80AUS $. I got this case for about half that price, so very stoked.

I've found the Kayscase to be pretty decent. I have it in the frosted clear. I've never owned any of the Cruzerlite cases for devices, but I imagine the Kayscase would be similar. Also, I am not sure how well it would actually fair if dropped. However, it is reasonably light, doesn't add a ton of thickness or bulk to the case, seems to be easier to grip, and provides just a slight lip over the bezel and screen.
ETA: It occurred to me that the image shown below is probably a Nexus 7. The Nexus 9 version looks pretty much exactly the same, except it doesn't have the rear speaker cutouts. The shape of the rear camera cutout is also different to accommodate the flash on the 9.
You can find it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...d=1420779419&sr=8-2&keywords=kayscase+nexus+9

I have both the bugdroid and the supcase. I really an confident with the Supcase enough that I take it with me on the farm, something I haven't done with a tablet since back in my Xooms with the Defender case. Man, that thing was a monster to carry.
Honestly as long as supcase makes cases for whatever device I own I'll never buy another OtterBox. They're not quite as bulky and I honestly think they're better made. I have one on my nexus 6 as well.

abogrhen said:
Hey there I am looking for nexus 9 case
That provides some drop protection
Without being like a tank
i want something like the spigen Hybrid Series
but they don' make them for the n9
and the only case that i have find excluding book cover cases are
so is there any suggestions for the any case you know about
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OP, I know this is not what you asked for, but your title made me think of taking a hardcover book, and "Andy-Dufresne-ing" the inside of it to make it the dimensions of the Nexus 9, and then stabilizing it in there somehow. you would have to glue the edges of the paper together on the outside, but this could be a terrific idea... if done correctly.
For those who don't know what Andy-Dufresne-ing a book is, go home and watch The Shawshank Redemption.
I fully expect my "thanks meter" to shoot up through the roof right about now....

a.gu said:
OP, I know this is not what you asked for, but your title made me think of taking a hardcover book, and "Andy-Dufresne-ing" the inside of it to make it the dimensions of the Nexus 9, and then stabilizing it in there somehow. you would have to glue the edges of the paper together on the outside, but this could be a terrific idea... if done correctly.
For those who don't know what Andy-Dufresne-ing a book is, go home and watch The Shawshank Redemption.
I fully expect my "thanks meter" to shoot up through the roof right about now....
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Get a kickstarter for that!!

a.gu said:
OP, I know this is not what you asked for, but your title made me think of taking a hardcover book, and "Andy-Dufresne-ing" the inside of it to make it the dimensions of the Nexus 9, and then stabilizing it in there somehow. you would have to glue the edges of the paper together on the outside, but this could be a terrific idea... if done correctly.
For those who don't know what Andy-Dufresne-ing a book is, go home and watch The Shawshank Redemption.
I fully expect my "thanks meter" to shoot up through the roof right about now....
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You mean like this????
http://shop.portenzo.com/nexus-9/

M Diddy said:
You mean like this????
http://shop.portenzo.com/nexus-9/
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Did you see where it says NON-book cover?

PaisanNYC said:
Did you see where it says NON-book cover?
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Did you see what I replied too?

M Diddy said:
Did you see what I replied too?
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Thank you for posting that! That's exactly what I mean! Sorry that guy yelled at you, lol.

I just ordered this one...I should get it on Monday. I will provide update once I receive it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00REZHPZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

M Diddy said:
Did you see what I replied too?
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You are absolutely right. I mis-read, and I apologize. (And if i came off like i was yelling, i apologize for that also. Definitely wasn't my intention.)

I got a moko grey case. It's awesome! Super slim and all plastic so no worries of ripping or taring the fake leather.

Philaphlous said:
I got a moko grey case. It's awesome! Super slim and all plastic so no worries of ripping or taring the fake leather.
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That is a terrific case. my cousin has it, and it's quite nice!!

fatannasty said:
I just ordered this one...I should get it on Monday. I will provide update once I receive it
I looked at that one as well but went with the Poetic hardshell case from Amazon (Can't post links yet ), it does add some bulk, but sure is secure. Still the purple one looks interesting.
Still scratching my head over the round cutout on the bottom front of the case. Was the Nexus 9 supposed to have a fingerprint sensor there?
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fatannasty said:
I just ordered this one...I should get it on Monday. I will provide update once I receive it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00REZHPZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have that case and its great. Heavy but protects well. Very similar to the Ballistic phone cases.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app

will it after ordering some cases
surprisingly the best case was the cheapest one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35126561982...49&var=620428476978&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Anybody try one of these:?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S179CX0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMSX5DNP8SYFQ

Case for LeEco Le Pro 3

So this threat should be dedicated for reasonable cases for our beloved phone.
I start off with this one: Zhonge Smart phone case
Link: http://www.camelwill.com/letv-leeco-le-pro-3-smart-phone-case-gold.html
Several colors: Black Gold Blue Red Rose Gold
Pic:
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This is my clear favorite since I literally HATE flip cases and generally think, that cases should not kill the elegant shillouette of a phone.
So I don´t link monster security safety cases either. But that´s just me

I have found these which let you add custom images:
Cover Case
Leather Flip Case

I just ordered a case from Amazon. Will see how it preforms before I post a link to it. It looks promising.

will the cases and screen protectors for the chinese/international variant (x720) fit on the US variants (x727)?

sau41 said:
will the cases and screen protectors for the chinese/international variant (x720) fit on the US variants (x727)?
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I bought cases for the Chinese model, and I am quite positive it will for US version.

i search flip case, someone have one ?

tristabeau said:
i search flip case, someone have one ?
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I ordered this one Flip Leather Case, but when i ordered it come from China (available in EU warehouse now) and is stil in transit.

Is there a flip case that has a magnet inside and smart sleep function? To turn on and of the phone when it flips? I didn't find on ebay.

Curious if anyone got one of these cases
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plating-Fra...hash=item568f8278a2:m:migYANpIiKR8KZCvWaPtrCg
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Eleg...hash=item3acf11a7aa:m:me0HWhqepv05wEbCgwB1IiQ
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOFI-Vintag...hash=item3ad0890512:m:m6yDNYXdvAB-dxKqYtzykfA

Sandstone Case
I got this one from eBay. Copies the sandstone finish from OnePlus. The ring stand can be removed.
Item number: 291908663865(Can't post links yet)

I wanted one like the caselogic I have for my Note 4 but could not find. This one at least sort of "looked" the same. But it doesn't lol. the side gold color is silly and ugly but it is $5 and delivered from USA. So its a cheap much better solution till I can find what I want/need
PS: caselogic for note 4 is beter cause it has hard case on the side. this Chinese doesn't (it just changed the side color.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13200510908...49&var=431352460498&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
good things about the case:
1. protects well the screen
2. using the fingerprint almost makes me feel that this case is a must. it fits my finger so perfectly that I have no miss reading it
3. because the side part is much stronger than the original case I don't accidently turn off the screen anymore when I rotate the phone
overall: not pretty but very functional case

daweeze02 said:
Curious if anyone got one of these cases
Plating-Frame-Soft-TPU-Litchi-Leather-Back-Case-Cover-For-Letv-LeEco-Le-Pro-3-/371774879906?var=&hash=item568f8278a2:m:migYANpIiKR8KZCvWaPtrCg
or
Luxury-Elegant-Stand-Flip-Leather-Cover-Case-For-Letv-LeEco-Le-Pro-3-5-5-inch-/252582143914?var=&hash=item3acf11a7aa:m:me0HWhqepv05wEbCgwB1IiQ
or
MOFI-Vintage-Retro-Leather-Hard-Cover-Case-For-Letv-LeEco-Le-Pro-3-5-5-inch-/252606743826?var=&hash=item3ad0890512:m:m6yDNYXdvAB-dxKqYtzykfA
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I got the black leather case from the first link you posted from amazon... got it to hide the almost-rose-gold phone body color that was the only option to purchase during the 'lightning deals'. It fits really well, added grip on the sides, the fake leather backing gives it a nice texture but very plastic-y, doesn't overheat, overall it offers very little protection on the corners and the front glass is protected by the border of the case but only minimally. Hope this helps.

the leather is not even close to be leather. it is plastic imitating leather. The caselogic is way much better texture. My hope is that as the phone gets more popular a company like caselogic decides to build a case for. But ... it is only $5 and way much better than the one that comes with it.
I do like that i have to actually put some pressure to click in the buttons. this way, i never accidentally click on anything. And i never missed a fingerprint reading since i changed to this case. Link i gave is the same one, but delivers fast from usa.
if anyone find one that is real leather and not plastic in the sides please let me know.
this is what i want:

Bought this case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8Y8WUD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fits exactly as it should, slightly thicker than the stock case so the camera is _slightly_ more protected. Also has the thicker bumpers on the edges in the same material as the rest of the case. Not incredibly shock-proof but it fits the phone very well, looks nice, and when paired with the full-front Toshion screen protector it is very classy IMO. Pictures to come later when I get home!

xerythul said:
Bought this case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8Y8WUD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fits exactly as it should, slightly thicker than the stock case so the camera is _slightly_ more protected. Also has the thicker bumpers on the edges in the same material as the rest of the case. Not incredibly shock-proof but it fits the phone very well, looks nice, and when paired with the full-front Toshion screen protector it is very classy IMO. Pictures to come later when I get home!
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As promised some photos of the case next to the stock case, and on the phone itself. Sorry for the potato quality, took the photos with my old Zenfone 2.

xerythul said:
Bought this case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8Y8WUD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fits exactly as it should, slightly thicker than the stock case so the camera is _slightly_ more protected. Also has the thicker bumpers on the edges in the same material as the rest of the case. Not incredibly shock-proof but it fits the phone very well, looks nice, and when paired with the full-front Toshion screen protector it is very classy IMO. Pictures to come later when I get home!
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Which screen protection are you talking about?

aaalexx said:
Which screen protection are you talking about?
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The thread right below this has a reply by me including a link and pictures.

xerythul said:
The thread right below this has a reply by me including a link and pictures.
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Just seen it, thank's

aaalexx said:
Just seen it, thank's
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No problem. If you have any questions or want to see a picture from a specific angle let me know and I'll do.my best to accommodate.

Thanks for the info! I will get my case in a couple of days and of course will share some photos

[IME/EXO][DISKUSSION/COLLECTION] HTC U12+/Exodus 1 - Case Compilation Thread

Greetings everybody,
so after I pre-ordered my HTC U12+ Translucent Blue, and am currently waiting for a review unit, I started ordering some cases to compare and see which one I'll go with on my all new HTC U12+. I dicided to share my first orders, and to review them as they arrive, updating this thread accordingly.
What I ordered:
QULLOO Clear - Shock absorbing TPU Case
MEINOUXU Slim Rubber Frosted Matte Plastic - Hard Case
What contributers ordered:
Poetic Carbon Shield by @jrocka312
Moonmini PU Leather Case by @tbalden
Tudia Slim Fit EXTREME by @MrN1484
mumbi TPU Frosted Case by @SuperFredF
I will add to this list, as either I'm getting new cases, or you are adding new ones with your own reviews. For the later case, I'll post a linkt to your post in the OP, and add it to the list.
Now have fun reading and participating at this thread.
5m4r7ph0n36uru

1) [QULLOO] Crystal Clear - Shock absorbing TPU Case
In the low-budget segment there are, as usual, a large number of cases. I usually use one until I receive my higher quality, pre-ordered cases - like something from Spigen. The QULLOO TPU Softcase differs significantly from the Spigen Liquid Crystal Case. Although this case also comes with a so-called Dottet Buffer surface on the inside, instead of the air cushions in the Spigen Case, it has clear thickening at the corners, and a matt reinforcement in the area of the Edge Sense 2.0 sensors.
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In the test, however, the matt reinforcement was quite a hindrance. If the U12+ recognizes the short squeeze, as well as the squeeze and hold action correctly, there were always problems with the double tap action, because it was not recognized right away.
Test result: good (2)
2) KingShark Transparent TPU Case
Another case in the low-budget segment is the KingShark Transparent TPU Case. It is significantly thinner than the cases of QULLOO, or spigen, but also comes in a so-called dottet buffer surface inside. This prevents, as in the case of the Spigen Liquid Crystal Case, unsightly blistering and/or staining between the smooth surface of the HTC U12+ and the case as such.
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Furthermore, it does not possess "Air Cushion Technology"
Test result: good (2)

1) [HTC] Transparent - Hard Case
Review in the works.
2) [MEINUOXU] Slim Rubber Frosted Matte Plastic - Hard Cover
As with TPU cases, there is an almost endless selection in the low-budget segment of hard cases - especially on portals like AliExpress. In order to have an alternative, and thus independent comparison possibility, to the supplied HTC Crystal Clear Hardcase, I also ordered some cases via AliExpress in this case - since each one only cost about 0,80 €. The cases have a decisive disadvantage compared to the HTC hardcase: they lack the necessary cut-outs in the area of the edge sense sensors. Furthermore, the cutouts for the volume buttons and the power button do not match the positions on the frame of the HTC U12+.
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A test was not necessary due to the shortcomings mentioned above.
Test result: insufficient (6)

I'm really curious about how much attention case and screen protector companies give the U12+ due to HTC's decreased popularity.
Does anyone know if the screen has a curve to it at all? I'm real worried we will be in another situation that you can't find a decent tempered glass. I guess that's for another thread though.

No official accessories?

No official accessories I know of at least. Well there is one of course: the clear hard case coming in the box! Will add this right away.
Glad there are one or two Spigen TPU cases upcoming, as I really love to have those on my phones.
Sent from my HTC U11 using XDA Labs

I will be buying both spigen cases. Let ya'll know what I think when I can. I hope incipio decides to make a 2 or so cases for us.

OP update.
Added first impressions to the cases that I already received. This OP will for sure be a WIP - Work in Progress - until my U12+ has been in use for at least 1 - 2 months.
Greetings
5m4r7ph0n36uru

jal3223 said:
I'm really curious about how much attention case and screen protector companies give the U12+ due to HTC's decreased popularity.
Does anyone know if the screen has a curve to it at all? I'm real worried we will be in another situation that you can't find a decent tempered glass. I guess that's for another thread though.
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The glass appears to be entirely flat until the edges, until it forms an M9-esque 90 degree bend and goes into the aluminum body. Think as if the entire front portion of the M9 were glass.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of the pictures that have come out so far.

OGhoul said:
The glass appears to be entirely flat until the edges, until it forms an M9-esque 90 degree bend and goes into the aluminum body. Think as if the entire front portion of the M9 were glass.
At least, that's what I'm getting out of the pictures that have come out so far.
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Yes absolutely flat to the edges.
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OP update.
Added the first test results. More will follow for sure!

I'm finally going to get this one https://www.amazon.de/Moonmini-Rück...UTF8&qid=1528978613&sr=1-14&keywords=u12+plus
This looks like good protection and somewhat I like its leather style.
I'll get a transparent one on the longer run, once the bigger names start to ship them.

tbalden said:
I'm finally going to get this one https://www.amazon.de/Moonmini-Rück...UTF8&qid=1528978613&sr=1-14&keywords=u12+plus
This looks like good protection and somewhat I like its leather style.
I'll get a transparent one on the longer run, once the bigger names start to ship them.
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Great choice when it come to design. Looking at the matt black one since a few days. Still didn't order it. Seems a little bit flexible at the sides which would be positive for Edge Sense and double tap I guess.
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For my HTc 10 i was using this Case:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01IW3OH82...olid=2BBLC2HN0SPDW&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
i am searching something similar for the HTC U12+, but didnt found something yet.
U have any suggestions or tipps for me?

gerzii said:
For my HTc 10 i was using this Case:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01IW3OH82...olid=2BBLC2HN0SPDW&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
i am searching something similar for the HTC U12+, but didnt found something yet.
U have any suggestions or tipps for me?
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Not yet. But such a case might be a problem when it comes to Edge Sense and its usability. Thus I went with TPU crystal clear cases, which IMHO did a good job in protecting my U11 and still keep the Edge Sense sensors working.
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Original HTC case for U12+ appeared on HTCs HK website. Maybe someone can order and send to EU?

Iscandelt said:
Original HTC case for U12+ appeared on HTCs HK website. Maybe someone can order and send to EU?
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i want also one
btw: why cant we order it directly?

gerzii said:
i want also one
btw: why cant we order it directly?
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I've got same question man... I don't understand HTC's sales policy sometimes....

I just ordered the Poetic Karbon Shield. Should receive both the case and phone tomorrow. Will update with my thoughts. https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Karbon-Shield-Absorbing-Texture/dp/B07C6YW9CT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa/145-2051360-8800628?ie=UTF8&qid=1530103836&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=poetic+htc+u12&psc=1
Sorry for the delay. I have been using the Poetic Karbon Shield for 10 days now and I have to say it is great! It does not inhibit Edge Sense from working and does not have any negative impact on the haptic buttons for power and volume. The case does have a nice lip around the entire screen to protect it when face down. There is an ample amount of buffer between the case and camera as well. The texture on the back and sides is not slippery and allows for a nice grip when holding the phone. The cutouts are all perfect. The case most definitely gives me more confidence than then included OEM case. It does not make the phone that much more bulky. I really like this case!
My opinions so far:
Poetic Karbon Shield : 8
Ringke FUSION-X: 9
HTC OEM Case: 4

I see the spilgen case is now in stock the Spilgens own site, so hopefully will be on Amazon uk soon

Perfect Skin and Protector for Note 9

My dream phone Galaxy Note 9 needed top notch protection. Didn't want to take a risk, so went on to hunt for the best of the best SKIN & SCREEN protector and found the perfect one. GadgetShieldz It Is!
Just amazed at the way it eliminates the scratches. The major part is it just cuddles the whole screen right till the edge of the screen glass. Also very hard to figure out whether it is applied or not.
The Skin too protects the back, camera lens (a big +) from scratches and gives the mobile a total grip. If you are looking to use your phone without any bulk, this must be the protection to go for. Go for the case fit screen protector if you are planning to use a case.

DickDokster said:
My dream phone Galaxy Note 9 needed top notch protection. Didn't want to take a risk, so went on to hunt for the best of the best SKIN & SCREEN protector and found the perfect one. GadgetShieldz It Is!
Just amazed at the way it eliminates the scratches. The major part is it just cuddles the whole screen right till the edge of the screen glass. Also very hard to figure out whether it is applied or not.
The Skin too protects the back, camera lens (a big +) from scratches and gives the mobile a total grip. If you are looking to use your phone without any bulk, this must be the protection to go for. Go for the case fit screen protector if you are planning to use a case.
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How is the performance of the screen protector with spen, also when you applied the screen protector was there any bubble initially?

I just got a dbrand skin for mine and I'm loving it. Great fit and got a matching one for my MacBook Air too!
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...I didn't want to take the risk and wanted the best of the best ... Hilarious.?[emoji23]?
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DickDokster said:
My dream phone Galaxy Note 9 needed top notch protection. Didn't want to take a risk, so went on to hunt for the best of the best SKIN & SCREEN protector and found the perfect one. GadgetShieldz It Is!
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with the GadgetShieldz screen protector, would the Samsung case that comes in the box work properly? Please confirm.

sandeeppathak007 said:
How is the performance of the screen protector with spen, also when you applied the screen protector was there any bubble initially?
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I don’t use S Pen much but from whatever I used, the S Pen works normally as it should without any screen protector. Even the Air commands work perfectly alright. Didn’t see any depressions or scratches on the screen.
And the bubbles can be seen if your installation goes wrong, but it will all get vanished within a day. Trick is to squeeze out as much as moisture as possible immediately after confirming the alignment. I didn’t get even a single bubble.

liv2drive said:
with the GadgetShieldz screen protector, would the Samsung case that comes in the box work properly? Please confirm.
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They offer a case fitting screen protector too on their website. So I think those should work with any case.
I applied and checked, it fits perfectly.

AndyCr15 said:
I just got a dbrand skin for mine and I'm loving it. Great fit and got a matching one for my MacBook Air too!
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Dbrand Camo series look awesome.

Video now uploaded -

DickDokster said:
My dream phone Galaxy Note 9 needed top notch protection. Didn't want to take a risk, so went on to hunt for the best of the best SKIN & SCREEN protector and found the perfect one. GadgetShieldz It Is!
Just amazed at the way it eliminates the scratches. The major part is it just cuddles the whole screen right till the edge of the screen glass. Also very hard to figure out whether it is applied or not.
The Skin too protects the back, camera lens (a big +) from scratches and gives the mobile a total grip. If you are looking to use your phone without any bulk, this must be the protection to go for. Go for the case fit screen protector if you are planning to use a case.
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Raptor skin looks great.

meesagandu said:
It's my White Marble skin from GadgetShieldz. It demanded some extra effort and time to get this finish.
Nevertheless, happy with the results. My mobile now looks amazing!
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Obviously wasn't taken with a note 9 camera

The dragon skin looks really cool. Also, the camo was cool too.
My custom SlickWraps is coming in today. Thanks for the post.

Limeybastard said:
Obviously wasn't taken with a note 9 camera
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Obviously not .

Custom SlickWraps. I did a pretty bad job of applying it. It still looks good, but tiny imperfections make the whole thing underwhelming IMO. But I'll get over it. Also, the bulge is a metal plate for the magnetic phone holders.

I've got a spare Slickwraps skin, so I'm giving it away to someone in the UK
https://androidandy.uk/slickwraps-note-9-skin-giveaway.php

Sopiguard Skin - 3m Color Shift Deep Space
Haven't really seen many ppl mention the above brand but was using them on my s8+
Using one of those skins that change colors - this one goes between purple and green - don't really get copper like the pics indicate but still cool nonetheless

Punter666 said:
Looks Good! Do they give replacements if something goes wrong?
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I think they will.

oz1421 said:
Haven't really seen many ppl mention the above brand but was using them on my s8+
Using one of those skins that change colors - this one goes between purple and green - don't really get copper like the pics indicate but still cool nonetheless
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Yeah it's cool. I will buy this for my another device.

Punter666 said:
In a dilemma whether to go for a skin or case. Do they give drop protection?
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Nope, not much. Other than scratch protection, skins doesn't give any protection.

Ordered from Gadgetshieldz on 25th August and I'm still waiting for it to arrive!
I am in the UK, but even stuff from China doesn't take longer than 2 weeks. This is my first time ordering stuff from India, and will probably be the last.