My thoughts on Dbrand Grip Case - Google Pixel 4 XL Accessories

I am not a big fan of phone cases and never actually used one on my Pixel devices but this frosted glass on Pixel 4 is soo slippery so I decided to go with a dbrand case because of case customization. I can tell that the case really is super grippy and my phone doesn´t slide out of my pocket like before.
Only problem for me is the main selling point of this case,skins. Installation is super easy and you really can´t mess it up like regular skins but after a day of using it with a skin I noticed that dust collects like crazy around the edges of the skin and it doesn´t look really nice. Now I am using it without a skin and there is no dust at all on the back or edges. It´s still a nice solid case with a lot of protection and I´ll keep using it for sure but without skin. Did anyone else noticed this?

I have a skin on mine and no dust gets stuck on the back. The front however, quite a bit of dust accumulates. I'd say that's the only downside of the case though. The level of grip on the case has ruined all other cases for me.

rickysidhu_ said:
I have a skin on mine and no dust gets stuck on the back. The front however, quite a bit of dust accumulates. I'd say that's the only downside of the case though. The level of grip on the case has ruined all other cases for me.
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So how do I get so much dust on the back? I ordered limited teardown skin. Maybe the fit is not 100% so dust can come in.

cimbajunior said:
So how do I get so much dust on the back? I ordered limited teardown skin. Maybe the fit is not 100% so dust can come in.
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Yeah the only thing I can think of is the fit. I used to have the teardown and now I have robot camo. Both have been dust free for me.

rickysidhu_ said:
Yeah the only thing I can think of is the fit. I used to have the teardown and now I have robot camo. Both have been dust free for me.
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I'll just order another skin and see how it fits. Kinda like it without skin. It looks sleek.

I've been wanting to get the grip case for my Pixel 4 XL but need to know one thing if you can tell me. does wireless charging still work with the case, if not that's a deal breaker for me since I charge my phone at night

Metalhead520 said:
I've been wanting to get the grip case for my Pixel 4 XL but need to know one thing if you can tell me. does wireless charging still work with the case, if not that's a deal breaker for me since I charge my phone at night
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Yeah it still works

I am also a big fan of the grip case. I have the swarm skin installed, and it just looks and feels awesome. I have a few cases lying around, which are just obsolete at this point. No problem charging wirelessly, but then again i never had any problem with any case regarding qi charging.

I ordered the case and a carbon fiber skin for my Pixel 4 XL. I just hope the skin is easy to install with no bubbles. I don't wanna mess it up and have it wasted.

Just to update everyone. Got the new case and skin yesterday and everything looks good now,no dust at the edges. I don't know what was wrong with the first skin and dust collecting,it's weird.

Does the squeeze feature still able work with the case? I'm thinking to buy it and honestly this is a big selling point for me?
Thanks.

ivomin said:
Does the squeeze feature still able work with the case? I'm thinking to buy it and honestly this is a big selling point for me?
Thanks.
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Yes it still works

One of the best cases for pixel. Nice grip & protection, very very tactile buttons. Love it.

Agree

I've bought it almost two months ago and honestly I'm really disappointed. The case itself is good looking and the feeling is good however it literally unglued itself around the edges from the whole bottom part of the case.
I haven't dropped it or abused it in anyway (just cleaned it with soapy water twice) and now literry it not usable since it all over my hands when I hold it. I can't glue it back since the rubber part is a little too big and just can't hold it perfectly enough so that the glue sticks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/113kQXDCTDhmrsV9NTy_mtOf2TdXntnXZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZCh7-gxEu2zvQDG4zxLANhVzrsa2jrl/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDQKOFSz4-ZZoIJBjgGMjoJYR7L2DuR-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6Thbhze2itKKRps046nZKQcawiYEdx/view?usp=sharing
I also bought the prism screen protector and the experience is even worse. Because of the sensors the pixel 4 has it is literally cut off from the top and aligning it correctly is a nightmare(because there is nothing to actually have a reference point to). Even if you manage to apply it, the sides won't stick perfectly to the glass of the phone and you have awful edges (the gestures are hell to execute and in time painfull for fingers). On top of the the protector is pretty thick (which is good and bad).

ivomin said:
I've bought it almost two months ago and honestly I'm really disappointed. The case itself is good looking and the feeling is good however it literally unglued itself around the edges from the whole bottom part of the case.
I haven't dropped it or abused it in anyway (just cleaned it with soapy water twice) and now literry it not usable since it all over my hands when I hold it. I can't glue it back since the rubber part is a little too big and just can't hold it perfectly enough so that the glue sticks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/113kQXDCTDhmrsV9NTy_mtOf2TdXntnXZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ZCh7-gxEu2zvQDG4zxLANhVzrsa2jrl/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDQKOFSz4-ZZoIJBjgGMjoJYR7L2DuR-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6Thbhze2itKKRps046nZKQcawiYEdx/view?usp=sharing
I also bought the prism screen protector and the experience is even worse. Because of the sensors the pixel 4 has it is literally cut off from the top and aligning it correctly is a nightmare(because there is nothing to actually have a reference point to). Even if you manage to apply it, the sides won't stick perfectly to the glass of the phone and you have awful edges (the gestures are hell to execute and in time painfull for fingers). On top of the the protector is pretty thick (which is good and bad).
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It seems that's a know issue and acknowledged by them: https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/comments/irmpup/the_truth_about_the_dbrand_grip/
Get in touch with them. From the reddit page: "You should still write in to our Customer Experience team if it happens to you - we'll work something out."

cimbajunior said:
I'll just order another skin and see how it fits. Kinda like it without skin. It looks sleek.
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Where in the world do you find more skins for this case? I ordered regular skins and they're to big. Can't find skins for case without ordering the case with it.

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NILLKIN Shockproof Bumper Case Cover Shell

Hi what do you think about this bumper?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371175279735?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&var=640324100345&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
SUNUN said:
Hi what do you think about this bumper?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371175279735?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&var=640324100345&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I had that for the LG G3. I really liked it.
I always use bumper cases because it does not press on the back cover when I put Qi receivers, and also allow heat to escape from the back.
Is there anyone in here who used this Nillkin bumper case? Please tell us how it is...
I can't find it yet available in US, but it's all over ebay and amazon but coming from china...
I've got one on my phone right now, the grey one to be exact.
its nor what i'd call excessively bulky, but some people might complain over that, the screen is protected with the regular bump on the front part, its quite grippy as the back side remains accessible, the feel of the case is amazing, cutouts are perfect, materials are good, uses bumpy tpu-ish gel-ish plastic on the back and front size for the shock apsorbing, sides are made from strong plastic aswell. Buttons are easily accessible, very easy to press, but doesnt press when putting the phone in the pockets, didnt scratch the phone sides (yet) and its easy to remove even tho its a quite tight fit case.
the little backside rubber part make the phone stable on a flat surface, makes it stick a bit from the ground so the camera is protected. If you drop your phone directly on the back part on a non flat ground your camera will prolly be shattered.
Its my everyday case, would for sure recommend it (got it for about 8$ from ebay)
lemme know if you have any more questions :>
nolife1123 said:
I've got one on my phone right now, the grey one to be exact.
its nor what i'd call excessively bulky, but some people might complain over that, the screen is protected with the regular bump on the front part, its quite grippy as the back side remains accessible, the feel of the case is amazing, cutouts are perfect, materials are good, uses bumpy tpu-ish gel-ish plastic on the back and front size for the shock apsorbing, sides are made from strong plastic aswell. Buttons are easily accessible, very easy to press, but doesnt press when putting the phone in the pockets, didnt scratch the phone sides (yet) and its easy to remove even tho its a quite tight fit case.
the little backside rubber part make the phone stable on a flat surface, makes it stick a bit from the ground so the camera is protected. If you drop your phone directly on the back part on a non flat ground your camera will prolly be shattered.
Its my everyday case, would for sure recommend it (got it for about 8$ from ebay)
lemme know if you have any more questions :>
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Thanks, the rubber at the front, is it loose or does it feel like it will loosen up in time? I have ordered one anyway because I like bumper cases. Thanks
xdm9mm said:
Thanks, the rubber at the front, is it loose or does it feel like it will loosen up in time? I have ordered one anyway because I like bumper cases. Thanks
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Its very tight, it wont loosen as the side plastic holds it at place, its an unibody case tho, so the rubber wont separate from the plastic bit. But its quite good, disallows the specs of dust and sand to get in between the case and the metal bezels of the phone, overall i'm very satisfied with it on that area.
The grip is great, buttons work very well and it lets heat escape.
I own two spigen, uag and many cheap ones.
I prefer this one any day.
I bought the gray first. Loved it except the front part is gray.. I thought it was black like all the others with the colors on the back.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I bought the orange and I absolutely love it.
I like it so much. That I already bought the other two colors, red and blue.. ?
pedrad said:
The grip is great, buttons work very well and it lets heat escape.
I own two spigen, uag and many cheap ones.
I prefer this one any day.
I bought the gray first. Loved it except the front part is gray.. I thought it was black like all the others with the colors on the back.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I bought the orange and I absolutely love it.
I like it so much. That I already bought the other two colors, red and blue..
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where did you buy them?
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where did you buy them?
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I bought it from one of those china sites. Dx etc
I think it was aliexpress, not sure.
It's probably the same thing from ebay.
Many vendors selling the same thing.. Just pick one with good reviews
Good luck
pedrad said:
I bought it from one of those china sites. Dx etc
I think it was aliexpress, not sure.
It's probably the same thing from ebay.
Many vendors selling the same thing.. Just pick one with good reviews
Good luck
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About 8.27$ on ebay, got mine for the aprox same price

Anyone using this phone naked?

I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
Definitely get a screen protector. Just having it in my pockets caused many small screen scratches over time.
As for the phone itself, the beveled metal edges around the screen scratch and dent VERY easily. A slight accidental bump can permanently mess it up pretty badly. The back metal of the phone seems to hold up very nicely, though.
i have no screen protector or case and I wouldnt have it any other way. That being said the edges are a thinner metal then a coke can so it will nick easily
This phone is too slippery to use without a case imo. I use a Spigen Thin Fit to help with grip and I'm happy.
Always wrap your thing!
Using a slickwraps skin. It's much easier to hold without a case because it's less heavy and thinner (due to how long the phone is)
I'm using my phone absolutely naked, have insurance in case something happens to it in lieu of a case.
gman88667733 said:
I really want to use the phone without a case and just a tgsp.. But I am unsure how scratch resistant it is. I am about to receive a replacement phone from Google as my first had issues. What do you guys use?
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I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
dladz said:
I feel the same way however I'd like to keep this phone looking good.. I've gone with the Rhino bumper which is thin, discreet and you can still feel the back of the phone..plus the protection is supposed to be amazing.
The only problem I have now is that the case looks good too so I want to protect that now lol.
30 dollars with shipping, I'm in the UK and it came in under a week. A great case.
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I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
AzraelsKiss said:
All I have on my phone is a dbrand skin. Unfortunately, I had an issue where it dropped a short distance (6 to 12 inches) and landed on a corner and it knicked up that corner near the screen pretty good, but not enough to convince me to buy a case yet... lol Haven't had any problems with any screen scratches or any other cosmetic damages yet.
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Can you post a picture please?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
gman88667733 said:
I'm in the UK too. Did you get any customs charges or anything? Was it straight from Rhino shields website? Cheers
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Straight from the evo labs website. No restrictions. Here within a week. I did pay p&p but that's expected. About 4 quid I think.
One thing id like to say though, the rear clearance is not 100% the very centre of the back is slightly exposed, the bumper does not offer complete clearance when you push it against a flat surface.
If you don't know what I mean.
Take your phone and slide the back of it along the edge of a surface, say a mantelpiece or a shelf and whilst the start of the case is covered, towards the middle is not..
Not the end of the world but I'd have liked the clearance, ironically, tech 21 always offers this , something to consider.
theROMinator said:
Can you post a picture please?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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Unfortunately, my N6P is my only camera at the moment. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice the ding from a distance, but every time I run my finger along it, I cry a little inside.
Have a good one!
I have a glass screen protector, a Dbrand black carbon fiber skin for the glass panel on the back, and carry the phone around in a FitBag pouch.
This phone is the first where i must have a case for traction, its soo slippery and i want to hold it casually and treat it like a normal phone. I bet if i had it in my pocket it will just defy gravity and just fly out, would get a skin but seeing how easy it was to bend the bezel with my finger nail, i dont want break it in the first year,
I got one of these, the thinnest case i could find.i know it wont help in a fall but it will help against wear and tear
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...ack-Cover-For-Huawei/1750180_32495581013.html
I've always rocked my phones naked. This time around I'm using a skin. Had a front back skin. Did drop it once too >_<. Thankfully it's just a small dent right above the camera visor. The skin on my phone is slippery so I ordered a more grippier one and took off the front skin because ambient display works better without it.
I have only a d brand frame for the camera.
I have glass screen protector and tried a clear thin case, but am back to no case..just the glass. No problems. I did add a little non-slip round piece to the back..it stays in my pocket just a little better, and totally stops it from sliding off a flat surface.
In and out of pocket all day, I am not real careful about keys or coins and no issues. I have done this with HTC M7,8,9 also with no problems. I hate hiding a good looking phone with an ugly case...and no case I have ever seen enhances the look.
Any one know of a transparant case that is compatible with slickwraps? Bought the galactic series but want some extra protection...
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I think it needs no protector.However,my wife bought an iPely screen protector from Amazon for me.I think it feels perfect.That's great.

About to order a supcase unicorn beetle ,and i need to know something about it first!

hey guys i had this case on my nexus 6 and i loved it, but the only thing that was troubling me were the edges of the case, they were very rough ,they felt sharp and it was not usable up until i used some sandpaper to smoothen out the edges.
is this issue present on the Nexus 6p version of this case ?
i mean this one https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Release-Unicorn-PremiumSlim-Protective/dp/B015X90UJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478456437&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+6p+supcase
please let me know whether the edges are okay !
because i would love to order this one.
leondestiny said:
hey guys i had this case on my nexus 6 and i loved it, but the only thing that was troubling me were the edges of the case, they were very rough ,they felt sharp and it was not usable up until i used some sandpaper to smoothen out the edges.
is this issue present on the Nexus 6p version of this case ?
i mean this one https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Release-Unicorn-PremiumSlim-Protective/dp/B015X90UJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478456437&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+6p+supcase
please let me know whether the edges are okay !
because i would love to order this one.
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Case is good, edges are smooth. Order away.
martinez5241 said:
Case is good, edges are smooth. Order away.
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thanks for the confirmation, will do !
cheers.
I mean order it and if you don't like it return it, it's actually my daily case and it holds up well too.
I've had the same case for the N6 as well and the edges were never sharp, they were quite smooth. The current one I've got on my 6P is definitely better made (feels more solid), so not sure what you meant by saying the edges where sharp?
I've used this case since right after getting 6p last March. Its great, nice feel, good protection for me and looks sharp
2 complaints:
-headphone jack could be a bit wider
-back is VERY prone to scratches
I would buy it again though because I mostly use Bluetooth. If I did get another Id be more cautious about scuffing it up (dont put anything in your pocket with the phone, definitely no keys, probably just be delicate with it as a rule.
madsurgeon said:
I've had the same case for the N6 as well and the edges were never sharp, they were quite smooth. The current one I've got on my 6P is definitely better made (feels more solid), so not sure what you meant by saying the edges where sharp?
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thanks for the replies guys,
mate did you have yours for long ? i would like to know how well it holds , i read reviews on amazon that the edges peel off ?
other than that, is it fitting with a glass screen protector on ? because there were reviews stating that it lifts the sgp because of how tight the case fits or something like that.
i will still get this case, because of the fact that it has a matte finish on its back which is very comfortable for 'greasy/sweaty' hands ,
i will get it , for now i got a skin sticker up next is the supcase, i will still order it despite the few nagtive reviews =)
thanks for the feedback.
The skin is going to be a problem. My supcase for N6 gave way at the seams only because i had a dbrand skin on. Otherwise I'm sure it wouldn't have
Been using the larger beetle called beetle pro or something and no problem with scratches, adhesion to phone, or with a tempered glass screen protector after removing the plastic protector that came with the case. I think it came with one of those, but it's been a year could have been a different case. Either way, works fine with tgsp so long ad no integrated protector on the case.
I am using one right now. Its a great case, I have removed the plastic screen protector from the case though.
Dropped it quite a few times, 4 foot on to concrete factory floor. Nothing happened.

Bumper case - no back

I have been searching around and the only bumper I can find for this phone is from RhinoShield. Does anyone have any links to other brands/colors/styles that are available for the Pixel XL?
I currently have a $2 bumper on my S6 from China that honestly has been great but I can't find this exact one from that supplier.
Thank you in advance.
LOL! I think I have spent more time trying to find a backless bumper for this phone than the phone itself. Unfortunately it's been fruitless for me, none other than that Rhino, and that's the one I will buy later anyway.
Please do post here if there are other backless bumpers available for this phone, there are some people like me, and OP probably who just can't digest them full body cases which look awful.
Same here. I really want to add a bumper as well but am hoping for something a tiny bit smaller than the Rhino. I wouldn't mind finding a machined metal one to go along with the brushed titanium skin that I have on my Pixel.
Pixel XL Rhino Guard
I have the Rhino Guard on my Pixel Xl and I really like it. haven't dropped it to test it, but it looks sturdy. However, there are times that I would like a "lite" version of it....I've looked all over, but nothing yet.....
Ended up getting the Rhino and am satisfied with it overall. Agree it could be a little smaller but it's fine.
I kept my dbrand skin on and damaged the skin slightly while putting on the bumper over the final corner. Based on other posts I've seen i was expecting this issue. I just carefully cut the hanging piece of vinyl and got the bumper on without any noticable damage to the skin while the bumper stays on. Only if I take the bumper off will a portion of the skin be missing on the edge and corner.
If you are brave enough, here ya go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-...hash=item1a22d2d09a:m:mTzMf9XjVSEIaEJ2VOH2xDw
lioryte said:
If you are brave enough, here ya go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-...hash=item1a22d2d09a:m:mTzMf9XjVSEIaEJ2VOH2xDw
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Isn't the metal around the phone bad for signal?
Shawn haz root said:
Isn't the metal around the phone bad for signal?
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I'll let you know
lioryte said:
I'll let you know
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I ended up ordering one too. It's due to arrive in the beginning of February. Guess we will see if it's any good.
lioryte said:
I'll let you know
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Shawn haz root said:
I ended up ordering one too. It's due to arrive in the beginning of February. Guess we will see if it's any good.
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I know it's early, but any update?
SAL8116 said:
I know it's early, but any update?
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My delivery date is Feb 7th thru 28th, lol. The epacket from China doesn't even track for me yet, although it does tell me it's valid, so I'm guessing it's still either in China or on a boat to the US.
Shawn haz root said:
My delivery date is Feb 7th thru 28th, lol. The epacket from China doesn't even track for me yet, although it does tell me it's valid, so I'm guessing it's still either in China or on a boat to the US.
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Okay thanks!
SAL8116 said:
I know it's early, but any update?
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Soon
I got that bumper that you linked and I would say I'm satisfied for the most part. Biggest issue is that the Pixel is a wedge shape so part of the top portion of the back side sticks out while the bottom part is covered by the case. I'm also using a Spigen tempered glass protector and the lip of the bumper case still goes above the entire tempered glass which is great. The buttons on the side are metalish so they're okay. They feel a little bit more mushier with the case on but I have to say that it the buttons weren't THAT tactile to begin with.
In terms of overall feel, it feels a lot wider even though it is just a bumper case and the metal edges makes it feel a lot more premium than plastic or rubber would. The cuts on the bumper are a bit sharp but after a week I noticed they became a lot more dull and rounded.
Overall 7/10, fairly satisfied with the purchase even though the top of the phone pops out a bit lol
I'm sub'ing to this. I kinda like that bumper case.
cornbreadd said:
I got that bumper that you linked and I would say I'm satisfied for the most part. Biggest issue is that the Pixel is a wedge shape so part of the top portion of the back side sticks out while the bottom part is covered by the case. I'm also using a Spigen tempered glass protector and the lip of the bumper case still goes above the entire tempered glass which is great. The buttons on the side are metalish so they're okay. They feel a little bit more mushier with the case on but I have to say that it the buttons weren't THAT tactile to begin with.
In terms of overall feel, it feels a lot wider even though it is just a bumper case and the metal edges makes it feel a lot more premium than plastic or rubber would. The cuts on the bumper are a bit sharp but after a week I noticed they became a lot more dull and rounded.
Overall 7/10, fairly satisfied with the purchase even though the top of the phone pops out a bit lol
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Photos requested. I apologize for the blurryness but my phone's previous camera wasn't too great and that's all I had lol
http://imgur.com/a/J8wUJ
Received the bumper today. I have only had it on for about an hour. I know the signal well around my house and the yard and I can't say I see a difference. Quality isn't too bad and fitment is OK. The case adds very little to the size of the phone. The volume buttons are clicky but the power button isn't as clicky, although it isn't too bad. There is no lip to protect the back so when you put your phone down, the entire back sits on the surface you put your phone down on. There is a tiny lip on the front though for those who put their phones down screen first.
I need to use it in an every day environment for any other opinions. Here are some pictures.
https://picoolio.net/image/IzAr
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How well does it slide into your pocket with bumper on?

Query about scratches on the glass back of the U11.

Anyone been using this phone "naked" ie. no case? How has the back of the phone held up? Is it scratch prone? And I mean in a hoodie or pants pocket not letting it slide across the floor or be in a pocket with coin/keys.
Any opinions? News?
aergern said:
Anyone been using this phone "naked" ie. no case? How has the back of the phone held up? Is it scratch prone? And I mean in a hoodie or pants pocket not letting it slide across the floor or be in a pocket with coin/keys.
Any opinions? News?
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I do. Naked for the last month (on Sapphire Blue that I am selling now because I got Solar Red). No scratches at all.. But it is always in pocket alone (no coins/keys) and pretty careful about where I place it.
Gorilla Glass 5 is pretty scratch resistant, but I'd suggest to prepare your heart for some unexpected scratches even if you take good care of your device if you plan to use it naked. Micro scratches are somewhat inevitable from day to day usage.. its not the big item (keys, coins) that cause scratches, its the tiny ones (sand) and hard particles. IMO, the best bet for a naked phone to remain scratch free is to use it with a dedicated pouch.
I will be going naked soon once my skinomi full skin arrives
I received a review unit last month, and it's definitely can be scratched. By judging the scratches, I can tell it's because of the camera bump, so that on the back, there's a tiny area touches the surface (on a desk or some furnitures). Make sure the surface is clean, otherwise some dust/sand will scratch it pretty hard.
My own unit I always put a case on.
Alpert3 said:
I received a review unit last month, and it's definitely can be scratched. By judging the scratches, I can tell it's because of the camera bump, so that on the back, there's a tiny area touches the surface (on a desk or some furnitures). Make sure the surface is clean, otherwise some dust/sand will scratch it pretty hard.
My own unit I always put a case on.
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Oh. I'm sure can be scratched. It's been naked for the last 3 days since every case seems to take the red shine away and make it appear pinkish. I've been investigating clear skins but I'm not sure it won't have the same effect AND be stuck to it and hard to remove. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks! :good:
aergern said:
Oh. I'm sure can be scratched. It's been naked for the last 3 days since every case seems to take the red shine away and make it appear pinkish. I've been investigating clear skins but I'm not sure it won't have the same effect AND be stuck to it and hard to remove. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks! :good:
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Agreed, any case will make it looks much less impressive.
Good luck for hunting the protection! If you find a good one let us know!
Thanks
Alpert3 said:
Agreed, any case will make it looks much less impressive.
Good luck for hunting the protection! If you find a good one let us know!
Thanks
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Got the Seidio Optik today in the mail and it screws with the colors/coating and again makes it look like its painted with Pepto Bismol. I was thinking about trying the Ultra Clear Phantom skin but I'm seriously apprehensive about it doing the same thing and it would be stuck to the phone. It would be a one shot maybe. I guess I'll just keep looking. :/
aergern said:
Got the Seidio Optik today in the mail and it screws with the colors/coating and again makes it look like its painted with Pepto Bismol. I was thinking about trying the Ultra Clear Phantom skin but I'm seriously apprehensive about it doing the same thing and it would be stuck to the phone. It would be a one shot maybe. I guess I'll just keep looking. :/
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Did you take a look at the ultra clear case from Spigen?
You must like it, I don't have it but there are hydrofilms for the back.
IMAK Screen Protector for HTC U11 Film 2 Pcs Packing Full Screen Complete Covering Soft Hydrogel Protector Film for HTC U11
http://s.aliexpress.com/ee6neIrq
(from AliExpress Android)
Alpert3 said:
Did you take a look at the ultra clear case from Spigen?
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Yes. It was the first case I bought. It's not bad but dulls the color effect in the same way.
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You must like it, I don't have it but there are hydrofilms for the back.
IMAK Screen Protector for HTC U11 Film 2 Pcs Packing Full Screen Complete Covering Soft Hydrogel Protector Film for HTC U11
http://s.aliexpress.com/ee6neIrq
(from AliExpress Android)
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This looks promising. Thanks!
Received my Skinomi skin yesterday. It takes time to apply and need patience. Bubbles disappeared overnight (i installed late evening). It doesn't hide the shine of Solar red at all plus the skin on sides make the phone non-slippery. But with greasy fingers, you will be constantly wiping the skin with a cloth or your shirt I will give it 4 out of 5.
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Received my Skinomi skin yesterday. It takes time to apply and need patience. Bubbles disappeared overnight (i installed late evening). It doesn't hide the shine of Solar red at all plus the skin on sides make the phone non-slippery. But with greasy fingers, you will be constantly wiping the skin with a cloth or your shirt I will give it 4 out of 5.
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Excellent. The folks at Phantom Skins said the same thing about their Ultra Clear skin. So now we have 2 choices.
I just want something to prevent scratching. I'm not in the habit of dropping my phones so the uber protection from a case isn't foremost on my mind. I just don't want to scratch the shiny surface.
Thanks!
Can a sleeve like this one https://smile.amazon.com/fitBAG-tai...qid=1500675015&sr=8-10&keywords=HTC+U11+pouch be enough to prevent scratches? What do you guys think? Should I use a full body coverage instead? And what's this hydrogel films, is it some kind of poly-carbonate? I'm saving right now to get the U11, and this is one of my main concerns after using metal phones for years
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Can a sleeve like this one https://smile.amazon.com/fitBAG-tai...qid=1500675015&sr=8-10&keywords=HTC+U11+pouch be enough to prevent scratches? What do you guys think? Should I use a full body coverage instead? And what's this hydrogel films, is it some kind of poly-carbonate? I'm saving right now to get the U11, and this is one of my main concerns after using metal phones for years
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I think the sleeve would work fine. I'm probably going with the ultra clear skin as I'm really only worried about scratches. I've had a lot of phones and not one have I caused the screen to crack on. This could be a first but I'm going to try to keep up my streak.
I got the Lightning Knight clear case today in the mail. It's the best of the 4. It doesn't totally make the red into pink and there is still some red to gold in sunlight. It's a TPU case so the same drill.
I'm satisfied with this for now. I'll probably end up with a skin sooner than later but this will do for now .. for $7. Why not.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725PW1LD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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