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Hi Guys
I ordered this phone yesterday and now I'm actually just waiting to receive it.
I think the phone seems awesome at its price, although I was close at buying a brand new replacement LG O2x for only 66% of the price of Galaxy R.
I'm still a little in doubt if I will keep the phone or not, mainly due to the fear of a screen which is easily scratched. Most other phones out there uses Corning Gorilla Glass, but Galaxy R only uses "scratch-resistant" glass.
Also the new announcements at Mobile World Conference have my interest, e.g. to have a smaller-in-the-pocket phone with similar or better resolution.
What are you experiences so far? Have you made minor surface scratches or is the screen actually quite sturdy?
I would prefer not to use a screen protector.
Best regards, Martin / mhca
The screen glass is pretty sturdy and is actually scratch resistant.
But it would be recommended for heavy users that applying a scratch guard would be better and you can have a peace of mind as you would have to care less about scratches.
About better handsets available in the future only time will tell. But one thing wont change, that is Nvidia's huge efforts to bring game developers to support Tegra devices which will have very few parallels in the Android handsets market.
Till then tuned !
yep SGR has less sturdy scratch resistant glass.. I would prefers gorilla glass.. but sometime it is overrated too lol!...
so my phone already got a tiny scratch after 4th day bought it.. hehe..
I put it inside my pocket together with few coins...
krobar77 said:
yep SGR has less sturdy scratch resistant glass.. I would prefers gorilla glass.. but sometime it is overrated too lol!...
so my phone already got a tiny scratch after 4th day bought it.. hehe..
I put it inside my pocket together with few coins...
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Exactly what I'm worried about. I would never keep the phone in my pocket together with coins.
However, sometimes I toss it somewhere lying together with other stuff, e.g. when passing through airport security.
I'll make up my mind soon.
I'm still very interested to hear more comments from users with experiences.
I used my phone without screen protector for one week after I had bought it. I must mention that I was kinda a cautious and never put coins, keys and mobile to the same pocket. I haven't had any single scratch.
I use a silicon case and plus a hard plastic pouch case when I'm carrying it on my pocket. Not even a single scratch
m.kochan10 said:
I used my phone without screen protector for one week after I had bought it. I must mention that I was kinda a cautious and never put coins, keys and mobile to the same pocket. I haven't had any single scratch.
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yeah that was silly of me.. putting the phone in the pocket with coins.. I was rushing with my hand fulls with stuffs..
but the wierd thing was.. I had my HTC Legend once..(Gorilla glass and no Screen Protector) and my Legend did not have any scratches at all for few months..
my bro also using his Galaxy S for a year without any scratches. He does put his phone anywhere though..
still.. Gorilla Glass "a bit" better than normal scratch resistant glass..
mhca said:
Hi Guys
I ordered this phone yesterday and now I'm actually just waiting to receive it.
I think the phone seems awesome at its price, although I was close at buying a brand new replacement LG O2x for only 66% of the price of Galaxy R.
I'm still a little in doubt if I will keep the phone or not, mainly due to the fear of a screen which is easily scratched. Most other phones out there uses Corning Gorilla Glass, but Galaxy R only uses "scratch-resistant" glass.
Also the new announcements at Mobile World Conference have my interest, e.g. to have a smaller-in-the-pocket phone with similar or better resolution.
What are you experiences so far? Have you made minor surface scratches or is the screen actually quite sturdy?
I would prefer not to use a screen protector.
Best regards, Martin / mhca
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I think it would be a bad decision to choose the LG 2X.
About the screen of SGR... I don't have any scratches yet and don't read in other forums that people complain of this issue.
You can find lots of people with Gorilla Glass phones who have scratches and break completely in a normal drop from the hands.
I would buy the SGR definetely.
I'm a user of sgr for about a month now.I use silicon case at home and stock leather case when going out for showing of the beauty of sgr.
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I'm a user of sgr for about a month now.I use silicon case at home and stock leather case when going out for showing of the beauty of sgr.
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And...? Have you got any scratches or not?
Me and my wife using it heavily but carry it inside the original pouch or my wife in S2 pouch which completely protects the phone when kept inside a women's purse!
I hate using screen protector and not even using a case, still the phone is entirely scratch-less all around (not just the screen). If you are reasonably careful, I am sure it can last like my S1 or S2 which are scratch-less forever.
the screen is very good with scratch
i dropped it from waist height on the concrete and nothing happend to the screen - i use screen protector though.
i'm starting to doubt they tricked us - that R actually has a gorilla glass
Samsung has already tricked for UTG feature...
Also there can be hidden NFC, MHL output...and now gorrilla....
i cant digest it...!!
vipul12389mehta said:
Samsung has already tricked for UTG feature...
Also there can be hidden NFC, MHL output...and now gorrilla....
i cant digest it...!!
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Sgr doesnt have nfc compatibality and also dont have gorilla glass, if u wanna test remove your screen guard and just swipe a coin over your screen u will get a beutifull scratch.
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mhca said:
Hi Guys
I ordered this phone yesterday and now I'm actually just waiting to receive it.
I think the phone seems awesome at its price, although I was close at buying a brand new replacement LG O2x for only 66% of the price of Galaxy R.
I'm still a little in doubt if I will keep the phone or not, mainly due to the fear of a screen which is easily scratched. Most other phones out there uses Corning Gorilla Glass, but Galaxy R only uses "scratch-resistant" glass.
Also the new announcements at Mobile World Conference have my interest, e.g. to have a smaller-in-the-pocket phone with similar or better resolution.
What are you experiences so far? Have you made minor surface scratches or is the screen actually quite sturdy?
I would prefer not to use a screen protector.
Best regards, Martin / mhca
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Amazing replies given here
But wait, how come ur getting a Galaxy R now?? I was under the impression that SGR was permanently discontinued! U better check the phone and its contents carefully before using it dude.
I use a capdase soft case and a gloss screen protector - no scratches till now. Although I must say my left pocket is reserved for my phone only and nothing else - no coins especially!
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Amazing replies given here
But wait, how come ur getting a Galaxy R now?? I was under the impression that SGR was permanently discontinued! U better check the phone and its contents carefully before using it dude.
I use a capdase soft case and a gloss screen protector - no scratches till now. Although I must say my left pocket is reserved for my phone only and nothing else - no coins especially!
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Uh, dude the OP is from February.
I have CGG on my moto xt720 and i have had few scratches when kept in pocket with keybunch and coins..!! That was after 1-2 months. Then i realised i should always put a screen guard (not the privacy guard which interferes the touch sensitivity) on any smartphone whatsoever..!
Now, on the day i bought my SGR, i put a screen guard and with a fake capdase back cover, its super safe and no visible scratches .. even after 5 months..
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Uh, dude the OP is from February.
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***Facepalm***
I use a screen protector since the first day, and when the protector is scratched, I only have to replace this, another thing is that with time, screen protector makes work bad the screen, it turns crazy. Then, I must replace the protector.
what is better the nuud or the fre?
i will use mainly to protect from salt water. and the screen sestivite is impotemet to me/
thx for all!!!
tomshimshon said:
what is better the nuud or the fre?
i will use mainly to protect from salt water. and the screen sestivite is impotemet to me/
thx for all!!!
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Whats up dude, yeah so i have the nuud. Purchased it about a month ago and its pretty good!! Took it to a waterpark and never took it out of my pocket and no water got into it.
Yes there are some cons but it is an amazing case.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Whats up dude, yeah so i have the nuud. Purchased it about a month ago and its pretty good!! Took it to a waterpark and never took it out of my pocket and no water got into it.
Yes there are some cons but it is an amazing case.
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thx! are the cons? and you can put rope to secure the phone?
tomshimshon said:
thx! are the cons? and you can put rope to secure the phone?
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Cons:
-There is no hole for a lanyard (rope thing)
-Capacitive Touch Buttons are a little awkward to press, but you get used to it.
-Speaker calls are pretty bad and you sound like you are in a tunnel, but normal calls (no speaker) sounds good
-The headphone jack cover is a flimsy rubber piece that can scare you but it does indeed work so its just a con because it causes fear.
Thats all that i have encountered and really they arent bad.
I currently have it on my phone right now and even went to the pool yesterday for a swim.
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Cons:
-There is no hole for a lanyard (rope thing)
-Capacitive Touch Buttons are a little awkward to press, but you get used to it.
-Speaker calls are pretty bad and you sound like you are in a tunnel, but normal calls (no speaker) sounds good
-The headphone jack cover is a flimsy rubber piece that can scare you but it does indeed work so its just a con because it causes fear.
Thats all that i have encountered and really they arent bad.
I currently have it on my phone right now and even went to the pool yesterday for a swim.
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ok thx!
and there is better case then lifeproof?
tomshimshon said:
ok thx!
and there is better case then lifeproof?
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If i had the chance to rethink my purchase i would get this one
http://www.otterbox.com/Preserver-Series-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4/sam20-galaxy-s4,default,pd.html
I love otterbox products so I know that product is great.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
If i had the chance to rethink my purchase i would get this one
http://www.otterbox.com/Preserver-Series-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4/sam20-galaxy-s4,default,pd.html
I love otterbox products so I know that product is great.
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i tought about buying it but iam am afraid the screen protetoer will destroy the user expirince?
(i use a normal 5$ from ebay screen protectoer will i fill a difrance?)
tomshimshon said:
i tought about buying it but iam am afraid the screen protetoer will destroy the user expirince?
(i use a normal 5$ from ebay screen protectoer will i fill a difrance?)
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I feel like it really doesn't matter. The quality of screen protect that comes with the Otterbox is great. The nuud also has an optional screen protector which I don't use but might start because my screen is getting scratches.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
I feel like it really doesn't matter. The quality of screen protect that comes with the Otterbox is great. The nuud also has an optional screen protector which I don't use but might start because my screen is getting scratches.
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ok i think i will buy the outterbox.
thx for all your help!
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ok i think i will buy the outterbox.
thx for all your help!
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Okay cool, make sure you report back with some pictures and stuff cause I also wanted the Otterbox but chose this one instead since my best buy didn't have any Otterbox preservers
i think for the price of the otterbox the seidio obex is better
Hi,
Currently I'm using Seidio Obex with holster and it is pretty good case. It is really waterproof case (I've check it ), and screen protect is amazing.
But there is couple things which are not so good, first of all sound is a bit muffled and second thing is that some ppl will complain about it size, but for me it isn't so important.
As a conclusion, I can only say that, for me personally it was really good purchase and I'm looking to buy additional car mount to holster. :laugh:
I have the nuud and its the best case I've bought. It comes with an optional scratch guard also in case you want to protect your screen without an annoying built in screen protector.
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Okay cool, make sure you report back with some pictures and stuff cause I also wanted the Otterbox but chose this one instead since my best buy didn't have any Otterbox preservers
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I bought the otterbox couple of days ago and it's the best case I ever use
Galaxy s4 cm11
tomshimshon said:
I bought the otterbox couple of days ago and it's the best case I ever use
Galaxy s4 cm11
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Right on dude.
Any pics? Also any cons? Pros?
xXchrizhurtyXx said:
Right on dude.
Any pics? Also any cons? Pros?
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pro:
- compect (slightly thiker than the commuter but i dont fill the difrance)
- the screen protector is great you can't fill it and it's doesnt affect the qulety
- you can access the port's with no problem
con:
- you can put large headphone jeck
- the buttom are harder to press
if you have qution fell free to ask!
Lifeproof fre all the way..had the nuud and had to get a new phone the same day i used it..love the fre. Had it on my s3, now my s4 and my wifes s5. Daughter has the pink one too
Here's a link and here like the Mate is broken.
thanks for the link !
but it is too slow... is there a way to get it on youtube ?
Unfortunately, it can not be completely record. On the PC, it can, however, look reasonable.
I have just made a little damage (i'm angry against myself).
You can see the damaged part on the picture (the display is completely OK, because there is a tempered glass for protection on it, and all the rest is OK)
Do you think i can order the golden metal part that "circle" the display ?
Spare parts I have not found. However, it must be removed in any case the display. Whether it survives that !?Because I would rather put on a cover.
There is a cover (i removed it for the picture)...
The phone falls from my pocket on the ground... a fall about 1m40...
when the phone touched the ground, the back cover protector moved and one of the corner was damaged just there... it's 3x nothing, but i'm pissed... (i'm a bit maniac )
If only watch better. But is very smooth without cover.
deathknight said:
I have just made a little damage (i'm angry against myself).
You can see the damaged part on the picture (the display is completely OK, because there is a tempered glass for protection on it, and all the rest is OK)
Do you think i can order the golden metal part that "circle" the display ?
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No chance for such latest phone..
I found lcd parts and glass only
And gold that prob. never..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Replaceme...from=R40&_nkw=ascend+mate7&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2
Simona Simmy said:
No chance for such latest phone..
I found lcd parts and glass only
And gold that prob. never..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Replaceme...from=R40&_nkw=ascend+mate7&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2
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Thanks for your answer...
But this does not include my damaged part.
I think i'll be forced to order this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Mate7-White-and-gold/1037064_32247803358.html
deathknight said:
Thanks for your answer...
But this does not include my damaged part.
I think i'll be forced to order this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Mate7-White-and-gold/1037064_32247803358.html
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omg .. expensive ..
is it worth buying ..
u have little scrath there .. buy case and it will be hidden ..
deathknight said:
Thanks for your answer...
But this does not include my damaged part.
I think i'll be forced to order this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Mate7-White-and-gold/1037064_32247803358.html
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Is definitely the right one frame is. If you sold the old one still at a good price, the cost to be limited.
Fooox1 said:
Is definitely the right one frame is. If you sold the old one still at a good price, the cost to be limited.
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I just shattered the screen on mine, has anyone taken on apart yet?
Rear cover removal looks easy enough for basic access & a battery refresh but screen work looks less easy & would be hard for average person do a faultless or worthwhile repair job.
Does anyone no how to remove the rear casing (battery door)? I have scratched mine and noticed you can buy the part pretty cheap but noing how this comes if would be much appreciated.
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Hi there.
I've got the problem that I have to decide between two devices. P9 or H8.
The H8 looks, imo, better and feels better. A bit thicker and heavier. That's what I like, until now I use the one M8, there I know what I've got in my hands
The biggest deal breaker so far is the back side. Made of Glas. I hate this kind of coolness, that seems to be more important than durability.
Additional there is in Germany no warranty for the first months to get front or back replaced if broken.
So what's your experience with the phone? Already dropped it out of hand or pocket? Perhaps landing on back or front? Did it survive everything so far, or was a side broken?
Next point is the price, honor 8 399€, P9 519€....
If it would have a metal back.....
I'm looking forward for your answers!
Greetings
Patrick
You can read something from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/screen-strong-t3456686 it gets scratched easilly with micro scratches (As EVERY device with back glass. I know this because i had the xperia Z1 and my friend has S6 edge which got scratched too) and I guess as long as you get a case and dont drop it you should be fine.
Syssx said:
You can read something from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/screen-strong-t3456686 it gets scratched easilly with micro scratches (As EVERY device with back glass. I know this because i had the xperia Z1 and my friend has S6 edge which got scratched too) and I guess as long as you get a case and dont drop it you should be fine.
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Thanks for the link.
Well that means that I will call my market and NOT take it. They shall sell it someone else.
A case and a tempered glass is not the problem.
But a crack from a minor drop, and easy scratches and so on, not thank you. That's not worth a saving of 120 euro....
Damned.
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Well if you dont have both hands left you wont drop it. That's up to you but i also prefer to buy phones in classic shops instead of dealing with sending my phone for repair through mail (in case of RMA). This is why i bought Honor 8 instead of OP3.
It's not just because of my left hands
I also got a child with 1,5 years. And believe me, somehow she always gets her hand on my phone. And yes, I am sometimes a little bit left handed. My M8 fell down several times, always in a case, but never something (noticeable) happened. But it's getting sooooo slow, I need to make factory reset at least once a month to get a smooth phone back. That's annoying. And that's the point why I need a new one. Or want a new one. Depends on the point of view
And after I know that I definitely WILL let it fall down sometimes.... I go for some phone without a glass back. Seems to me a bit better for my money
And yes, I ordered the last phones on Amazon. But we hate each other now, so I will buy it at a store, or a bit cheaper at O2. But never ever again Amazon for electric stuff.
But I leave the point of this thread.
The glass seems to be ok, as long as you use a foil on the front and a case and never let it fall down.
Point one and two ist fine. Point three impossible. So I have to choose something else... Really a bit bad, cause I like the optic....
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I've had my Honor 8 for a few weeks. I've never dropped it or set it face down. I don't put it in a pocket with anything else.
I've got a LOT of scratches on the face already. It's really disappointing. I looked online and to get a tempered screen protector (which looks like garbage because they don't cover the whole screen) I'd have to wait until mid October. I'm sure the screen will be in horrible shape by then.
I love the phone but they cheaped out on an important part.
X04D said:
Point to add to this...
I've had my Honor 8 for a few weeks. I've never dropped it or set it face down. I don't put it in a pocket with anything else.
I've got a LOT of scratches on the face already. It's really disappointing. I looked online and to get a tempered screen protector (which looks like garbage because they don't cover the whole screen) I'd have to wait until mid October. I'm sure the screen will be in horrible shape by then.
I love the phone but they cheaped out on an important part.
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We are sorry to hear that your screen did not work out for you. If you believe your warranty is still valid please contact our customer service at 1-844-524-6667 and we should be able to resolve your issue.
X04D said:
Point to add to this...
I've had my Honor 8 for a few weeks. I've never dropped it or set it face down. I don't put it in a pocket with anything else.
I've got a LOT of scratches on the face already. It's really disappointing. I looked online and to get a tempered screen protector (which looks like garbage because they don't cover the whole screen) I'd have to wait until mid October. I'm sure the screen will be in horrible shape by then.
I love the phone but they cheaped out on an important part.
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Did you check out Amazon for screen protectors? I found a few on there BUT the best one in my opinion is the Skinomi FULL BODY wrap. I'm getting that one plus a clear case and that should protect it to a certain degree. I've used the Skinomi full body wraps on my HTC's and they work great at protecting from minor drops and scratches....
Good luck!!
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We are sorry to hear that your screen did not work out for you. Unfortunately your warranty is void from the physical damage. We suggest you fix the issue through a third party merchant.
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What are you talking about? The phone was advertised as having 3 months warranty on the screen.
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beachparty2k said:
Did you check out Amazon for screen protectors? I found a few on there BUT the best one in my opinion is the Skinomi FULL BODY wrap. I'm getting that one plus a clear case and that should protect it to a certain degree. I've used the Skinomi full body wraps on my HTC's and they work great at protecting from minor drops and scratches....
Good luck!!
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Yeah the ones on amazon ship to me in October, no earlier. I'm pretty disappointed because I don't use cases or screen protectors on my phones, but my Nexus 5X was fine for 8 months so far with no scratches. I've had this one less than a month and it's starting to get bad.
Hi pretty soon i recieve my phone and already searching for a good case.
Most likely im aiming for a well made slim case wich can protect my phone but aswell dont heat up my device to much.
What you guys think is the best material to keep the device cool ?
Some of my finding so far, what you think about:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000106080920.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33034110886.html
Edit: not sure about this one ("glass"):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000163559000.html
Edit2: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000506886832.html very ugly one oO
Edit3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32982865285.html very slim one
Stock cover
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I had the deer one, but for a different phone. Felt bad when I had my hand on it though, so I returned it.
I have another case with fabric back, which feels very nice but also makes phone heavier. So I'm using stock phone most time, putting on the thicker one when I expect a rougher day.
BlackCommando said:
I had the deer one, but for a different phone. Felt bad when I had my hand on it though, so I returned it.
I have another case with fabric back, which feels very nice but also makes phone heavier. So I'm using stock phone most time, putting on the thicker one when I expect a rougher day.
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Does it really keeps the phone cooler those cases with fabric back or is it just some marketing thing ? For me personally it doesnt sound very logic but for sure tpu, plastic ... cases need to be worse.
Personally i wouldnt use a case at all but im dropping it so often in a single year oO, just yesterday somehow in the dark my phone slide from the bed to the ground.
How does the stock case is better then other plastic cases ? Is it thiner or metallic material ? (i still dont have the phone )
Danny94 said:
Does it really keeps the phone cooler those cases with fabric back or is it just some marketing thing ? For me personally it doesnt sound very logic but for sure tpu, plastic ... cases need to be worse.
Personally i wouldnt use a case at all but im dropping it so often in a single year oO, just yesterday somehow in the dark my phone slide from the bed to the ground.
How does the stock case is better then other plastic cases ? Is it thiner or metallic material ? (i still dont have the phone )
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Fabric ones have fabric over rubber case which feel nice to hold because of fabric. I don't think they're gonna make thermals any better. Theoratically a metal case should be better at managing the heat.
My phone never gets too hot that I'd care of heat management though. Some video editing is the most heat generating task I do. So maybe gamers would know better.
Stock one is nice because it's minimal, thinnest, and looks decent, lol.
Danny94 said:
Hi pretty soon i recieve my phone and already searching for a good case.
Most likely im aiming for a well made slim case wich can protect my phone but aswell dont heat up my device to much.
What you guys think is the best material to keep the device cool ?
Some of my finding so far, what you think about:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000106080920.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33034110886.html
Edit: not sure about this one ("glass"):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000163559000.html
Edit2: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000506886832.html very ugly one oO
Edit3: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32982865285.html very slim one
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Use the stock one which is present in box it keeps phone cooler as per my experience. Let me know if you find any links to purchase with different colours for the same
I guess an aluminum metal bumper frame would do the job. It doesn't have a back, it's only a frame.
Anyone from India? Recommend one being sold in India
25vikasp said:
Use the stock one which is present in box it keeps phone cooler as per my experience. Let me know if you find any links to purchase with different colours for the same
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Funnily enough I've reverted back to the stock case, I've got a see through spigen one and prefer the stock even though the spigen does provide better protection, plus after a while it discolours
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Anyone from India? Recommend one being sold in India
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Try the matte case from glazedinc.
sharan2901 said:
Try the matte case from glazedinc.
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I want a clear case
gwenmillett said:
I want a clear case
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https://www.amazon.in/Spigen-Ultra-...s=Spigen+mi+9t+pro+case&qid=1591199394&sr=8-3
Fc*n copper