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Anybody have some insight about cases, considering the ratio of size to protection? This thing is huge and expensive, meaning you want to keep it slim, but have to keep it protected. The note is about as large as I'm comfortable with as-is. But the drop test video I saw showed that the screen is somewhat vulnerable.
A lot of the folding cases look great but it also looks like they don't protect the corners, which are usually the most damaging point of impact.
Any cases you guys know of that are very effective for protecting against drops, but keep it slim? And how protective is a screen guard against impact? It seems like if a screen guard is rigid, it probably doesn't do a whole lot for force, just scratches.
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Anybody have some insight about cases, considering the ratio of size to protection? This thing is huge and expensive, meaning you want to keep it slim, but have to keep it protected. The note is about as large as I'm comfortable with as-is. But the drop test video I saw showed that the screen is somewhat vulnerable.
A lot of the folding cases look great but it also looks like they don't protect the corners, which are usually the most damaging point of impact.
Any cases you guys know of that are very effective for protecting against drops, but keep it slim? And how protective is a screen guard against impact? It seems like if a screen guard is rigid, it probably doesn't do a whole lot for force, just scratches.
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Most basic TPU cases will give you enough drop protection and are thin. You will still get dents and the like from dropping, but TPU is enough to keep your screen from cracking in my experience.
I prefer Spigen cases for a good balance between slim and protectiveness. Spigen Neo Hybrid and the Slim Armor case for my S4 held up through multiple drops with 0 damage to my phone. I ordered the Neo Hybrid case again for the Note 3. I am also interested in the Slim Armor View if they make it for the Note 3
I liked my UAG Scout case for my Note 2, but it was fairly bulky.
Some of the case listed below aren't for the Note 3 because since I haven't seen them listed yet for. Just linking them since they were mentioned in my post.
Note 3 Spigen Neo Hybrid - LINK
Note 3 Spigen Slim Armor - LINK
Galaxy S4 Spigen Slim Armor View - LINK
Note 2 UAG Scout - LINK
Note 2 Body Glove TPU - LINK
I think the Spigen Bounce case is pretty slim and isn't heavy at all. I posted a quick review of it with some pictures. I don't even know what it's made of, but it's soft so it should be able to take a good amount of impact assuming you don't throw your phone. Also, add a glass protector and you should be good.
Tmo sells the tech21 impactology case. It is $35 but it is good
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Thanks, this is extremely helpful! Spigen looks like the way to go. I bought a cheap one to tide me over until I can figure out how much size I can tolerate. That Spigen dual case looks like the likely winner.
I got the Defender for the S7 and I actually like the case and it's rare but the screen protector actually fits pretty flush. Still not the best but improvement from past Defenders.
Anyways what is the Supcase/Unicorn Beetle like for the S7? I had one for the Note 5 and it was okay and had a great built in screen protector but the case felt kind of thin protection wise. Is the S7 one any good and offer good drop protection compared to the Otterbox Defender?
Blues fan said:
I got the Defender for the S7 and I actually like the case and it's rare but the screen protector actually fits pretty flush. Still not the best but improvement from past Defenders.
Anyways what is the Supcase/Unicorn Beetle like for the S7? I had one for the Note 5 and it was okay and had a great built in screen protector but the case felt kind of thin protection wise. Is the S7 one any good and offer good drop protection compared to the Otterbox Defender?
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I just ordered one just now. I have the otterbox symmetry which is kind of thin but the supcase unicorn beetle had excellent reviews for the price and I miss using a holster. Will update once it comes in.
I have the Supcase Unicorn Beetle and definitely recommend it. It does not have a screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Premium-Protective-Samsung/dp/B01BLIBRGA
That's the edge one. I had it for the Note 5 and it's an okay case but it's thin and doesn't have a lot of padding like the Otterbox. The build quality on it isn't nearly as good as the Defender for the S7 and there are also some bad reviews about Supcase breaking and the phone breaking.
Alright I finally got the unicorn beetle pro or whatever it's called. The protection it offers is better then my otterbox symmetry. The built in screen protector is flush against the screen so touches are responsive. It's a great case but I would not recommend it because you are unable to swipe from off the screen to check your notifications of you're playing a game. Look elsewhere
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I have the Supcase Unicorn Beetle and definitely recommend it. It does not have a screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Premium-Protective-Samsung/dp/B01BLIBRGA
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afrojoc said:
Alright I finally got the unicorn beetle pro or whatever it's called. The protection it offers is better then my otterbox symmetry. The built in screen protector is flush against the screen so touches are responsive. It's a great case but I would not recommend it because you are unable to swipe from off the screen to check your notifications of you're playing a game. Look elsewhere
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Yea, my Otterbox Defender is like that too, a bit harder to swipe down. Not a huge deal though just takes a tad more effort. I had the Supcase for my Note 5 and yes the built in protector is great. I still might order it, don't know. It just doesn't seem to offer the level of protection the Otterbox Defender has for drops.
Poetic Revolution is a great heavy duty case too. It will be coming out on Amazon April 30th. Incipio has the Level 5 drop protection case coming out soon that looks better than the Supcase.
I have the unicorn beetle pro. it is a little difficult to swipe in from the sides, but can still do it. Swipe from the top is easy since entire notification bar is exposed. At first I had the phone without cover, so after I put in cover I had to redo the finger prints cause was difficult to read. Guessing the angle of the finger is just a tad different. I also like that it makes the phone bigger, easier to hold for me.
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I've seen these before. Apparently made in China they're basically Defender knockoffs but look to the exact as a Otterbox except for the stupid belt clip which hardly anyone uses. Anyone try these before? It looks like they're either made in the same factory as the Defender or an exact clone. Everything looks the same as my Defender for S7. Worth trying to see if the screen protector is better than the Defender?
https://www.amazon.com/ToughBox®-Sa...tag=androidcentral00-20&t=androidcentral00-20
No ! Get the Lovemei with built in Gorilla Glass.
I ordered one a few days ago from Amazon along with a cheap tempered glass screen protector that will be here tomorrow. J. Williams has the Note 5 one and it is very similar he claims to Otterbox. A customer at my work a few months ago had one on their Iphone 6plus and said it was the same as Otterbox. I figured if the screen protector is crappy on this then I'll just rip it out and used the tempered glass on it that way I don't ruin my otterbox.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI1xiRTTHcU
Update on the case. The material is very similar to the Defender. Also the inner shell has a tighter fit so it doesn't creak, and the protector is a lot better than the Otterbox. It fits a lot tighter to the screen and is more responsive. For the negatives the port covers are a bit more flimsy and they're hard to push in as they're cut slightly wide so you have to use some force and the shell the edges are a bit rougher, sharper than the defender because not quite as precise.
Overall for $17 it's a very good case otherwise. Personally I will probably go back to my Defender but this is a good case for the price and if you don't want to pay otterbox prices I say go for it.
I don't get it how all these generic companies like Supcase, generic otterbox cases all have screen protectors that fit more flush and are more responsive and Otterbox has a garbage screen protector despite costing more.
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the nice looking only black red, red white or black, others seems the color not match... I will test try for it, how about this melkco double layer case, do you ever review / experience using it?
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That looks like it would be similar to an Incipio Dual Pro. Doesn't look bad though but doesn't look it would offer the same protection as a Defender.
I need a hip / belt holster for my new S7 Active with the defender case. Can any one suggest a holster that will fit with the defender on the phone. I need a very touch case. I work outdoors alot.
Before my Pixel I had an HTC One M8 with a Spigen Slim Armor. I ride a bicycle both on road and off road. I fell off my bike onto my right thigh pocket where my phone was and ended up denting the phone.
In my search the Otterbox Commuter/Defender seems to be the only options for true-heavy duty Pixel cases. If I get the Defender I would have to stop using my glass screen protector. The Commuter seems more reasonable, but ( as for any non-Apple/Samsung Otterbox) has only 2 color options and yes I know I'm being picky now.
Does anyone have any other recommendations for a good impact resistant cases? I don't think I'm ever not gonna carry my phone when I ride my bike, so I want a somewhat heavy duty case that can prevent the phone scenario that I previously described. Any suggestions are appreciated.
dkris2020 said:
Before my Pixel I had an HTC One M8 with a Spigen Slim Armor. I ride a bicycle both on road and off road. I fell off my bike onto my right thigh pocket where my phone was and ended up denting the phone.
In my search the Otterbox Commuter/Defender seems to be the only options for true-heavy duty Pixel cases. If I get the Defender I would have to stop using my glass screen protector. The Commuter seems more reasonable, but ( as for any non-Apple/Samsung Otterbox) has only 2 color options and yes I know I'm being picky now.
Does anyone have any other recommendations for a good impact resistant cases? I don't think I'm ever not gonna carry my phone when I ride my bike, so I want a somewhat heavy duty case that can prevent the phone scenario that I previously described. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Google Pixel Case, SUPCASE Full-body Rugged Holster Case with Built-in Screen Protector for Google Pixel 5.0 iNch (2016 Release), Unicorn Beetle PRO Series - Retail Package (Black/Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCVN3CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gLT1yb7P3MFC5
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Google Pixel Case, SUPCASE Full-body Rugged Holster Case with Built-in Screen Protector for Google Pixel 5.0 iNch (2016 Release), Unicorn Beetle PRO Series - Retail Package (Black/Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCVN3CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gLT1yb7P3MFC5
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I had a Supcase for one of my phones before and I did not like the built in screen protector. When I took it off it ended up scratching my front glass display somehow. Also the back did not feel as rigid as the OtterBox cases.
dkris2020 said:
I had a Supcase for one of my phones before and I did not like the built in screen protector. When I took it off it ended up scratching my front glass display somehow. Also the back did not feel as rigid as the OtterBox cases.
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Ah ok. The Spigen tough armor is great. It's one of my favorites. I currently have the rugged armor and love it
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I'd totally recommend the UAG case with a Spigen tempered glass screen protector (If you're into screen protectors). I've dropped my Pixel a few times already with my UAG case and it survived. Used them on my last HTC M9 as well, no complaints!
I agree. The UAG with a tempered glass is a good combo to tackle those accidental drops. The UAG upper lip around the phone safeguards the phone really well. I have used the defender before, somehow the built in screen protector doesn't feel nice and dust keeps coming in. Another option would be the OtterBox commuter as you mentioned
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YOUMAKER Slim Fit Full-body Rugged Heavy Duty Protection Cover Case for Google Pixel . It is dual-layer structure of premium shock-absorbing TPU and durable hard polycarbonate provide protection against accidental drops, bumps and shock. It is also belt clip holster provides an easy solution of carrying the device during travel and work.
UAG, Spigen Rugged, Orzly (Fusion, Great impact resistance but case prune to scratches), Have all the 3 cases UAG feels great also looks good on phone (Personal preference), Spigen no choice of colors, unless you buy their other series like slim armor blah blah but sturdy. I keep switching between Spigen and UAG, Use orzly occasionally for it glow in dark rim (Only with White).
I got a Lifeproof for my pixel. Best case out there. From now on when I upgrade phones, the availability of a Lifeproof case will be a strong consideration.
I went for the rhinoshield crashguard. It has impact resistance of 11 foot drops but is a bumper case so it leaves the fingerprint reader unimpeded. That being said, it wont stop bending or impacts directly to the glass, but I use it with a tempered glass cover.
It's been great for me because I feel comfortable filming from my skateboard or bike without worrying about having a wrist strap.
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I got a Lifeproof for my pixel. Best case out there. From now on when I upgrade phones, the availability of a Lifeproof case will be a strong consideration.
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Hi, I've just bought a Lifeproof Fre for my Pixel. The flip camera gesture to swap in and out of selfie mode does not work with this case on, and neither does the "lift to check phone" one. Are you experiencing these issues too? And does the screen go black when making a phone call? (Can't end the call or do anything on the screen during call).
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Hi, I've just bought a Lifeproof Fre for my Pixel. The flip camera gesture to swap in and out of selfie mode does not work with this case on, and neither does the "lift to check phone" one. Are you experiencing these issues too? And does the screen go black when making a phone call? (Can't end the call or do anything on the screen during call).
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I'm not experiencing any of these issues with this case. Not even sure how a case would effect these things.
Trying to look around for the toughest S8 cases out there. Seems most people search for ones that look good, or are slim.
I would like to know if anyone know of a couple, I honestly don't care if it looks bad or has bulk, toughest ones you know of. For now I have heard of UAG monarch, supcase Unicord beetle, spigen tough armor. Hard to find decent reviews since most of the seem biased.
Thanks in advance, and if you know of any decent TG screen protectors feel free to drop a recommendation as well!
Theo514 said:
Trying to look around for the toughest S8 cases out there. Seems most people search for ones that look good, or are slim.
I would like to know if anyone know of a couple, I honestly don't care if it looks bad or has bulk, toughest ones you know of. For now I have heard of UAG monarch, supcase Unicord beetle, spigen tough armor. Hard to find decent reviews since most of the seem biased.
Thanks in advance, and if you know of any decent TG screen protectors feel free to drop a recommendation as well!
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Well I use the spigen tough armour on my s8+ and previously used it in my s6, it provides great all protection, plus you can get different colour panel, it's a thick silicone rubber case which has a wrap around hard plastic cover for the further protection and aesthetic, top and bottom from lips so that if the phone falls down even front down the screen never touches the ground and has the added bonus of a little kickstand to watch Multimedia
+1 on the tougharmor. I am using it on my S8 Active, and it is an excellent small case! Not as protective as the otterboxes, but is significantly smaller than it. Tough Armor is my vote as well!
I'm using Incipio Stowaway and it's a tank. I've dropped it a bunch of times and not a scratch on my S8
Otter box defender on all my devices
I have the Unicorn Beetle on the S8+. It is a very tough case and not too expensive. It is a two piece case. Hard to put on and off. I am using it with a film type screen protector, so no experience with glass screen protectors, but it looks like it should work with one. I cut the flap for the charging port off because it was a pain to get open every time I go to charge, but it doesn't seem to reduce the protection.
Your local home improvement store has a giant bag of cement mix you can buy for about $10. Mix that up, and toss your phone in the mixture, and it'll never break!!! ??