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I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.
I have one of the PDair aluminum cases for my S740. This followed me dropping the phone onto the sidewalk and cracking the nice front screen which in turn made me realize that the design of the phone offers no protection against this sort of accident.
So when I am out an about at the weekend, this wraps the phone in a very nice metal case that clips to the belt but gives you full access to all controls and buttons (except the QWERTY) without having to take the phone out of the case. You can then flip open the case (it has a hinge) to use the QWERTY if you need to.
So if what you need is proper protection against knocks, this is the case for you
That's probably good advice. I do have a tendency to drop my phones.
My Tornado's somehow managed to survive everything thus far with plenty of scratches to show for it.
I've already ordered the Krusell case, so i'll see how that one goes first. Otherwise i'll probably end up getting the aluminum one too.
willl said:
I've just ordered this phone a few days ago and waiting for delivery from the UK.
Just wondering what cases others have used for this phone? Or recommendations even?
I've got an i-mate SP5 (HTC Tornado) at the moment, which came with a leather pouch/holder (that hangs on the belt etc). I doubt the SP5 case will fit the S740, which I know is much longer in size.
It doesn't have to be one made specifically for this phone, it just needs to fit it.
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Hi. I can recommend you the Krusell pouzdro Orbit flex or the Krusell Horizon.
Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740
Hi
I have got case "Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740" for few days. It is not bad case. It is good, but it has few problems.
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There is no openning for USB port
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Front of case is a little bit smaller, so phone is not covered/secured at front upper corner.
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Hole for camera a little bit out of line , so you can see it in photos taken by phone.
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But I still think that this case is very good. These are only minor problems.
Krusell Multiadapt system is perfect. I am gonna buy CarHoldickit and BikeHolderkit.
guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case
pspgamer said:
guys, i wanna buy this thing,
but i wanna know about the package inside the box, is it come with Slip case made of a soft black mesh fabric or not?
in some review they mention about this slip case
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no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.
Krusell Orbit Flex for HTC S740 package:
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In package is:
- case for phone
- SLIDE SWIVELKIT
- and this small plastic piece
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networkguy said:
no it does not come with a case.
Some of the pre release Press Review Models had a mesh slip case thing in the box but the retail boxed device does not come with any for of case or cover.
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oh ic..
what a pity,so we have to buy a proper case for this thing.
hmm, i think its a little hard to find.
i wonder to buy the simple case for this rose, just like the one from default in E90 nokia does, i think its cool case
I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.
I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
I can wholeheartedly recommend pdair as the best value quality case.
A step up is proporta, normally £10 more or so.
Top notch cases are from noreve - but you need to be keeping the phone for a long time to justify the noreve cost, although it is a thing of beauty
http://www.noreve.com/brand/HTC/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_S740_-_HTC_Rose_Tradition.html
Not sure if this is too late but I bought my Rose about 4 months ago and it came with the mesh slip case. Has kept it scratch free so far and I've dropped it a couple of times ad it has been fine. Good case.
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I got my S740 on an Orange contract. It came with a mesh style slip pouch. I've attached a photo of it.
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My Japanese S22HT shipped with that mesh case, my S743 had nothing hahaha
I'm using the el-cheapo case that had come with my Cingular 2125 (HTC Faraday) for my S743. It's not the greatest protection, and it's a somewhat tight fit, but it's working out OK.
I was at Best Buy and there is an Eddie Bauer horizontal belt pouch that works well, but I didn't care for the suede interior, as it could retain grit, etc. that could scratch the keyboard. Hey, maybe Clarivue could come up with little squares to cover each individual key on the num pad?
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I don't like krussel cases, particularly the plastic sheet that separates layers in sliders. I am convinced it makes the phone loose.
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I actually ended up dumping my krussel case as the plastic sheet got snagged in the slider and gradually the plastic just broke.
Now on the hunt for a new case (again).
I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.
BeRad said:
I just ordered one of the Noreve cases for this thing. I have a tendency to destroy my phones so I needed something and wanted something nice. I'll let you know what I think of it in about two weeks when I am back from Vegas.
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well. what do you think of it ?
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well. what do you think of it ?
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GREAT case. I am glad I spent the extra money.
The phone doesn't sit perfectly flat in the case due to the backing plate on the phone. I don't think this is a flaw on the part of the case, just the way it ends up being. I don't even really notice it anymore. I held the case and tried my best to shake the phone loose... no go. That think is IN there.
The keyboard slides in and out with ease and the little tabs that hold the phone down have yet to create any wear marks on the phone from sliding the keyboard open.
The belt clip is great and as best as I can figure, WILL NOT come off your belt accidentally. It can take a bit of getting used to clipping the phone onto the belt clip but eventually it becomes second-nature. When you spin the phone on the clip, it makes a "tick tick" kind of sound as it changes position. This is good for 2 reasons: You can verify, by feel, that the phone is clipped in properly, and you can have the phone hold position at various different angles.
My one beef is that the thread started to come out. This isn't really a huge deal since the side that the thread ends on is double-stitched for most of the length. I just trimmed it and put some clear nail polish on the thread to glue it in place. No problems on that front since.
I love the fact that there is no plastic over the keyboard. I HATE that cheap plastic crap they use on cases. It is such garbage! lol
One other note: The magnet is nice and strong. It is also in position that makes it almost impossible to open up when the phone is clipped in. It is, however, not so strong that it prevents you from flipping it open with one finger. Seems to be perfect strength.
overall i'd give it a solid 8 out of 10: I dock points for: Slightly uneven seating in the case, and thread coming out a bit. other than that, it is exactly what I expected.
WARNING: keep keyguard on at all times. Pressing your arm against the phone when it is on your belt can cause the "call" key to be depressed.
BeRad, it looks like a really nice case! But wow that price is really high (in Australian dollars it's $70.46).
But I guess the old saying goes, you get what you pay for!
hi friends, looking for a clear hard case for my rose or silicone case, both with two separate parts, one for back and one for front, can not find any on ebay, just found this mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,black_silicon_case.htm or mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/S740,Clear_crystal_cover.htm
somebody ordered it ready? there is no real photo, do not like aluminium or leather cases
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I will be comparing the seidio innocase to 2 cheap cases i got from ebay.
There are enough seidio innocase reviews out there so I am not going to waste my time with that. What I want people to get out of this is that some cases they sell on ebay are actually good in build quality and even can go head to head with some of the more expensive cases out there.
Here is the picture of all three cases
To eliminate confusion I will name the two other cases. The case with a bar the runs across the phone over the samsung logo will be call "Bar" case and the one with the triangle cutout for the camera will be call (you guess it) "triangle" case.
My first impression of all 3 cases is that they cover the phone very well from all angles
Left side
Bar
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Triangle
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Seidio
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Top Side
Bar
Triangle
Seidio
As you can tell the lever of detail is better on the seidio innocase but considering price ($20-$30 for seidio vs $5-$7 for the ebay ones) and the fact that all of them protect the phone well I wouldn't mind sacrificing the detail for the price.
Probably the most important question is whether the case affects the sliding mechanism or not. I can say that the Seidio and the Triangle cases do not in any way affect the sliding mech of the phone, however I can not say the same for the bar case.
Lets talk about each case individually
First the Bar case
Overall feels very solid on the hand yet very soft and smooth (rubberize), I would even say that if feels stronger than saidio but I think that is due to the fact that its a little thicker than the saidio case, whether that is a good thing its up to you to decide. I like the cutouts at the top of the phone, somehow it makes the phone look better, I can not say the same for the bar at the bottom, as you can see it gets in the way of your thumb when truing to press the captive buttons. On the back of the phone it has the cutout for the speaker the camera and the flash, the important feature about the back is that it protects the camera by leaving a gap between the lens and the top of the back cover so that when you set down your phone on any surface it wont actually make contact with the lens. The seidio case does a better job at this as you can see in the following pictures. Sorry for the blurry pic but I had to use some dumb phone I had laying around.
In every other feutere I would say the saidio and the bar cases are the same.
The Triangle Case
First I would like to point out that I bought the glossy case and later found out that they also had the rubberize version of it, I would chose the rubberize version and so should you because the glossy one feels like it would slip off your hand easily.
Overall the case feel strong, I would say it feel just as strong as the seidio but not as strong as the bar case. The case also seems to be thinner than the seidio (on the back piece) case but not by much. I like the fact that the top part of the case does not cover anything but the small bezel of the front of the phone just like the seidio
Triangle
Seidio
On the bottom piece you have a cut out for the speaker and one big triangle cutout for the flash and camera, Again it covers all sides very well just as the other do, the only downfall of this case is that it does not protect the camera as you can see on this picture
My recommendations would be if your on a budget or have multiple epics in you family and want a quality case at a good price buy the triangle case, if you have the money to spare and want a little more detail buy the seidio, but what ever you do stay away from the bar case unless you don't mind the intrusive bar and the faulty sliding.
I was on Amazon picking up a couple of other accessories for the Epic the other day and decided to snag a cheapo case just to try it as well. I actually ordered the one you referred to as the 'Bar' case. But in reality I was actually shipped the 'Triangle' case (and I'm glad that's what I ended up with as I didn't even notice the bar across the front when I ordered it.) I used the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I8H0B8/ref=oss_product
Considering I only paid $3 for it (including shipping) I'm surprised at how nice it is, at least initially. It has the soft touch rubber feel which I love and didn't add a lot of bulk which I was worried about coming from the TP2. Another benefit is that it helps make it a lot less likely I'll accidentally bump the volume/camera buttons (like I'd already done several times.)
My favorite aspect of it though is that it gives the phone a good bit more rigidity. While the Epic never felt cheap or flimsy, I was a little unaccustomed to having a phone feel that 'loose' after coming from the rock solid tank that was the TP2. Having the case on eliminates virtually all the slight wiggles/flex I was experiencing previously and also make the slider mechanism flow more smoothly and not 'pop' quite as harshly.
The only drawback I'm seeing thus far though is that it won't work with the Samsung desktop dock. I'd gotten spoiled to coming home and having a dock to rest my phone in. But given Samsung's odd decision to put the charging port on the top it looks like I may have to either just go back to a regular charging cable or wait it out for some 3rd party dock options anyway.
do you have a link to a triangle case on ebay? all i see are bar cases
weef said:
do you have a link to a triangle case on ebay? all i see are bar cases
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XDA's not allowing me to post a link but search ebay for item number 160493347179. I'm pretty sure it's that. Check that seller's store for multiple colors and also matte (look for "rubber" in the title) finishes. Just ordered a black rubber one myself.
I think I have the bar case. I got it as part of a 6 item package from Ebay for $7.99. It seems pretty good, except I would rather have a case that does not cover the front surface at all (like the Seidio cases). The cut-outs are right except that they missed the LED light on the front. No issues with the slider either. I think I'll be pretty happy with it until I find a nice case, maybe the Seidio Active X.
As for the other stuff I got from ebay, the USB computer cable seems fine, but the wall charger makes my touchscreen go crazy. I haven't tried the car charger, but I don't have high expectations for it. The screen protectors I'm not using since the Epic has Gorilla Glass - hope it's as scratch resistant as I think.
I ran into this dilemma where I had ordered 6 different cases and 4 glass screen protectors for my Note 4 when I didn't have it yet. I figured I would wait for my local vendor to get it in stock. Then a vendor in ebay posted a lot Note 4 SM-N910U and had the black version in stock. I hit order and UPS Worldwide express it to my location (friday) and it got here Monday morning. Then reality struck and realized I had no screen protector and case for this awesome phone. I went to the local vendor cellphone shop and thought the Note 3 is just a tad smaller than the Note 4. I went ahead and bought a cheap Note 3 rubberized tpu case and the generic Note 3 screen protector. Since the tpu case was able to stretch it fit the note 4 like a glove(but no hole for the speaker and the heart sensor is covered). Other than that the buttons for both the volume and power were in the correct location. The screen protector was just a tad short so I measured it evenly so some space on the top and some on the bottom. Camera front goes into the screen protector but every thing else lined up. Now at least it's somewhat protected. Hopefully my ordered cases come in soon. Anyone else ran it this situation?
Usually when I get my phone earlier than my case and screen protector, I wouldn't even consider opening it until they do arrive (assuming I ordered them). I'll continue using my older phone until the time comes..... sometimes this gives me time for closure to depart with my old phone.
I would say wait it out until you get your case and screen protector then go happy. If you can't wait and want to use Note 4 asap, well.... that's your choice and risk to be taken. Good luck OP.
Im almost in the same boat, my spigen crystal clears are here and I was suppose to have my mime glass protector but usps couldn't find my house( even though they send regular mail everyday) so they sent it back. Im still waiting for at lease one of the five cases Ive order to come too. You could go ghetto and use saran warp as a screen protector lol or just go to a att or tmo store they might have something to hold you over.
Okay so now I got to thinking about modifying a old OtterBox commuter case that I had when I had my good old note 3. Since this is a temporary thing I wouldn't mind covering the speaker and heart rate monitor. I noticed that the outer hard shell was touching the camera in the back. So I filed it down so it would not touch. Then I took off the bottom of the hard shell and there you have it. Here are pics of what I did. This is until my spigen case comes in. I feel a lot better now.
Oh I forgot I had to gouge some the rubber where the volume and power buttons are located so that the buttons would fit in the rubber grooves. Minor modification because the grooves in the rubber part don't line up so I just extended it.
Hello !
I have been using the IPAKY case for the last five month since January and I have to say I'm amazed!
It still looks great, it's VERY light, it literally keeps the phone compact, I don't feel bulkiness, It feels good in the hand, you can still use the phone in one hand, feels great!
It's made of 2 parts, the bumper is plastic and the body is made of TPU, it keeps the screen from getting broken, my phone fell so many times of my hand and it still intact with the original screen protector in place(the Mocolo from my previous post, WITH NO SCRATCHES OR CRACKS ON IT)
You can see that part of the plastic shows very little, to no wear. That is nothing that should concern you, it does not ruin the look of the case or has any effect other than visual.
Link to buy - as usually from trusted suppliers:
Pictures:
The IPAKY case:
https://goo.gl/QiQbIY
Link to purchase the Mocolo screen protector, You'll be buying 2pcs, keep one for spare, you never know when you might need it.
In addition, this is the official shop, I have been buying here for years and so did most of Ali Express users who are buying their products.
https://goo.gl/WTlDQk
Thanks.
Josef.
after two months there is some paint scratching off the edges from the silver part although mine has never survived a fall or whatever similar and is carried in leather pouch, so I'd say the painting quality is poor, but overall the case is much better and not bulkier than an average silicon case, so I keep using it - but next time I'd choose black/black version of ipaky for two reasons: 1) the painting quality mentioned above 2) in the car, mounted on windshield, the silver parts give unpleasant glare (not directly, but there are reflections on the glass) in bright daylight
Yeah, the paint really doesn't bother me, so I don't think it's a big deal.
I used that case for a lenovo K3 note. With the note, options were limited and the ipaky looked nice. It lasted about 3 months and the plastic outer shell cracked and finally completely separated around the power button.
The ipaky for the mi4c is slightly more robust - but veeeerrry slightly. I can't honestly say I expect it to last more than 6 months.
A like the looks ipaky, the minus i have some off my headphone jacks 3,5 cannot plug properly and also the back speaker sound a little blocked by the case
Availability seems to be low on cases for the Nokia 8 so far.
I'm a cluts so not going to take my 8 out of the house before I get a sturdy case for it.
I saw one article that listed 5 cases but availability seems bad so far.
I bought a lenuo (I guess it's called that) case from ebay and it feels good enough for now. A smart case of some kind would be nice to have though...
I ordered Nokia 8 in Tempered Blue and official Nokia leather flip case in brown color. We will see if it is any good. I will post the pics after weekend.
i got Nokia 8 in polished copper and 2-3 tiny TINY scratches bother me and i am looking for a clear case any ideas?
p.s. anyone that uses cases has issues with the power and volume rocker buttons?
I received oem Nokia Leather case (CP-801)
The quality is top of the line if someone likes this type of covers. I am not a fan for it but it was a gift for family member and I rate the quality 9/10. The only thing it lacks is like magnetic attachment to the screen like ipad cover. Nokai cover is slim, well cut out and really well made. I was a bit skeptical, I am not a fan of leather cases but you will probably not be dissapointed spending 40EUR for this.
I got this case off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074347Y6M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've always gone for clear bumpers on my phone, rather than opaque or solid cases. This case adds a neat textured pattern over the back of the phone, it blends very nicely with the edge of the screen, and all the buttons/connectors are easy to use. The clearance on the rear mic could be a bit better, now that I look at it, though. There's one spot where I can feel the injection port from the mold, but it doesn't bother me that much and would be easy to smooth out if it did. That link is actually for two pieces, so I have a spare if I need it.
I don't use cases ... No sense in buying beautiful phones and hiding them in cases ... Got transparent full body polyurethane protection installed ... Even makes the phone more grippy
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I don't use cases ... No sense in buying beautiful phones and hiding them in cases ... Got transparent full body polyurethane protection installed ... Even makes the phone more grippy
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Totally agree with that sentiment. My brother has an SG7 installed in some sort of brick and it looks awful. Enjoy your phone as it was meant to be.
I just ordered the cc801. I find this phone to damn slippery without a case.
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I don't use cases ... No sense in buying beautiful phones and hiding them in cases ... Got transparent full body polyurethane protection installed ... Even makes the phone more grippy
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Of course it makes perfect sense.
First, not everyone really care about the phone looks. Some people and this may come as a surprise, buy phone to use telephony, messages, audio or video, web browsing.
Second, beatiful phone is meaningles if you can not protect it and scratch it or worse, damage your screen. So much for staring at naked aluminium unibody with cracked screen.
one of the cases which looks to me like it may provide more protection is this following one: (I haven't tried it myself and I don't even have the phone but interested in it so did the research)
https://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Slim-Fit-EXTREME-Protection-Rugged/dp/B074TB59BH?th=1
someone made a short video review of it (thank you sir)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbhmhS4wHs8
I got my Nokia 8 last night and ordered a couple of cases to try out.
This one is incredibly slim, barely a few mm thick and has a slightly raised lip. Not sure how it would handle a fall onto a hard surface, but certainly does not add much bulk whilst still offering some level of protection. It is a hard case - not a gel so a bit tricky to take off. The one thing I really dont like is the ugly J&D logo on the back.
I also got this one - which is more substantial gel case - looks nicer and feels more protective. But then it adds that bit more bulk.
I am a bit butter fingers so whilst I see the argument about not having a case - if I did not have one, my current HTC 10 would have been smashed by now.
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I got my Nokia 8 last night and ordered a couple of cases to try out.
This one is incredibly slim, barely a few mm thick and has a slightly raised lip. Not sure how it would handle a fall onto a hard surface, but certainly does not add much bulk whilst still offering some level of protection. It is a hard case - not a gel so a bit tricky to take off. The one thing I really dont like is the ugly J&D logo on the back.
I also got this one - which is more substantial gel case - looks nicer and feels more protective. But then it adds that bit more bulk.
I am a bit butter fingers so whilst I see the argument about not having a case - if I did not have one, my current HTC 10 would have been smashed by now.
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HTC 10 is a tank it'd take a sledge hammer to damage it.
Update: In the end I settled on this cheap and cheerful clear gel case. Sent the other two back.
I think it will do the job well, provide reasonable protection without being too bulky - and lets the nice Silver colour of my Nokia 8 shine through.
And when it starts yellowing after while I can just order another - given the low price...
The Official Nokia 8 Soft Touch Case Black - CC-801 - looks great - but currently costing around £25 to £30 - which is over the top for what it is....
Guys, also if you interested for an official case from nokia you can find it here
https://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/official-nokia-8-hybrid-crystal-case-cc-701.html
I received and its an official case from nokia... unfortunately i haven't test it yet because i don't have the phone yet.
But feels sturdy, the back is hardened and the sides are a little bit more soft for the buttons
Here some pics (sorry for the crappy quality, still using a nexus 4 from 2012)
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Guys, also if you interested for an official case from nokia you can find it here
https://www.uk-mobilestore.co.uk/official-nokia-8-hybrid-crystal-case-cc-701.html
I received and its an official case from nokia... unfortunately i haven't test it yet because i don't have the phone yet.
But feels sturdy, the back is hardened and the sides are a little bit more soft for the buttons
Here some pics (sorry for the crappy quality, still using a nexus 4 from 2012)
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:good:- I spotted this also last night. But it was out of stock, but I found one in stock on Amazon UK. Ordered it to check out - as I often find official cases are slimmer / better fit than 3rd party.
Just arrived, two original Nillkin cases for Nokia 8. Paid $15 for both (purchased from AliExpress).
The red color is a bit darker than the tone visible in photo. The official renders from Nillkin also shows the red color to be bright but in reality it is a shade darker.
I have used other cases as well but this is hands down the best back cover for Nokia 8 because of one reason. The case is curved from edges exactly the same way as Nokia 8 is built. The curves start from frontal edges of the case and goes to the backside of case. It is hard to explain in words.
Other back covers make Nokia 8 blocky as they have standard squarish edges. But this one feeks like a second skin for the phone as it preserves original curved design of the phone while being slim, lightweight and sturdy.
I always get Nillkin cases for my phones because their quality is top notch and their attention to details is exceptional. They also have been unbreakable for me so far.
Hello guys is there anyone using this case? Or anything to say about that?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...er+nokia+8&dpPl=1&dpID=41O0-3xnbqL&ref=plSrch
I always buy Nillkin cases for my phones, but it wasn't available for the Nokia 8 when I needed it. After trying a couple of cheap ones I ended with the an official Nokia 8 cover which is fantastic:
I got leather flip case from stilgut.de. very nice.