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Looking for a Case recommendation

I know there are a lot of threads already about cases for my Samsung G II (Epic 4G Touch)
Heres the thing. I don't want a huge case. Why get a sleek thin phone just to put a bulky case on it?
What are some suggestions for a minimalist case that is better than just putting a sticker on it?

There are a few choices that I have found...
Hard Snap on Case - very thin but doesn't protect from drops very well
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
Trident Aegis case not as thin as the others, but definitely not bulky. Very good protection, no kickstand however.
Casemate Pop White case with kickstand pretty much like the aegis with a kickstand. I have one but I am not impressed with the build quality of the silicone. It flakes off in places due to the friction of pulling it out of a pocket.
For the "sticker" route the best I've found is:
Full Body Invisible Shield This will protect from scratches but not drops, etc.

Got one of these a few months ago and couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006EHO6EE/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1331457454&sr=8-1
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Incipio feather light has treated me well. Very sleek and light.

This is the case i have had since the phone came out. Love the case! Sleek, slim and protects your phone. There is a whole thread about this case. Price is great too. I highly recommend it!!
Hope that helped. Happy Hunting.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
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I've been using this one since I got the phone, slim, sleek, and with a kickstand!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NJDYJM/ref=wms_ohs_product?tag=acleint-20

I would personally have to say the Trident Ageis, very close to the otterbox line but available in more colors...plus they are a tad cheaper as well...

doesn't really get more minimal than this. I have one on all 3 of my phones. comes in different colors.
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epdp14 said:
soft thin case very thin but I would imagine it would be hard to get in and out of a pocket from it "sticking" to your pants.
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I disagree. The matte version of Diztronic's (formerly TPU Cases) case does not stick at all. There is just enough of a texture to feel like you have a solid grip, but smooth enough that it never sticks in your pocket.
I have the same requirements in a case as the OP, and I think a TPU case is a great idea. It has protected my phone from a handful of short falls onto a variety of surfaces without an issue.
I purchased the case after reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266308
I believe the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive for the case. Check out the Diztronic's page here: http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
I am curious about the Nillkin case, but considering they seem to be only available when ordering from China, and that in the past, I've had snap-on cases scratch phones, I am worried. Here is a review of a Nillkin case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485054

Buy a few different ones and figure out what you like best. I tried a few different styles of tpu/rubber case and ended up with a trident aegis. My phones in the past all had minimal rubber case or none but it just feels right on this phone.

Walnut S2 Lite case

Anyone ordered this case sold by Walnut on Gmarket:
H T T P://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=217473693
A slim case is what I want, currently using casemate barely there but I don't like the glossiness of the plastic as it attracts fingerprints more than the screen!
I also have the original Samsung mesh case but it has snapped in two of the corners and gets caught on fabric when in pocket etc.
Costs including shipping to UK is ￦ 41000 which works out about £23 - slightly expensive..

mshasan said:
Anyone ordered this case sold by Walnut on Gmarket:
H T T P://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=217473693
A slim case is what I want, currently using casemate barely there but I don't like the glossiness of the plastic as it attracts fingerprints more than the screen!
I also have the original Samsung mesh case but it has snapped in two of the corners and gets caught on fabric when in pocket etc.
Costs including shipping to UK is ￦ 41000 which works out about £23 - slightly expensive..
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hi, i dont recommend you to get that since the bottom of the phone is not protected. thin it may be and it also has a nice textured surface at the back but if protections not good. nahh..

I wouldn't advise a barely there case either they are **** both me and my missis have always had them on a previous phones and found them to be great but for the S2 they are rubbish, both mine and my missis cases have failed in the same way where the volume rocker is, most cases have a cut out but the BT case has a thin piece of plastic round the top which just snaps off. There really was no need for case mate to do it like that as all other cases have a u shaped cutout but this has a stupid bit off weak plastic.

Thanks for the replies guys, might stay away from this one but I can't think of any other good slim cases other than buying another mesh case :-\

Try the Venom Armour Shell case. I have the black one and while protection doesn't match bumper style cases it does offer decent protection and looks/feels great.
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Hollow.Droid said:
Try the Venom Armour Shell case. I have the black one and while protection doesn't match bumper style cases it does offer decent protection and looks/feels great.
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How much does it cost?

Padres_84 said:
How much does it cost?
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I'm not allowed to post links yet so,
copy and paste to your browser:
lmgtfy.com/?q=venom+armour+shell+case+galaxy+s2
no offense intended..

Hybrid (TPU & Silicone) case for $2 on ebay

This is my short review of some cheap $2 hybrid cases that I purchased from ebay. I'm using the GSM Galaxy Nexus and the fit is good and tight. They can be purchased here and from other sellers on ebay. I'm not affiliated with these sellers in any way. The case is a HYBRID case as it's made by thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and silicone material. It's more flexible than traditional hard cases made of polycarbonate (PC), yet it retains its shape better then soft rubber silicone cases. It gives full protection (top and bottom) unlike some other cases. You can access all of the buttons and ports easily. For the price, I think that these cases are pretty much unbeatable. I've used hard cases and full silicone cases on other phones before, but I never liked them. This is the perfect combination in my opinion. Hard cases are nice, but they don't offer much impact protection if you drop your phone and they tend to break easily. Silicone cases offers the best protection, but they are bulky and don't fit very snugly around the phone. Also, silicone cases are very flexible therefore they can slip off of the phone very easily. Hybrid cases offer much of the impact protection of silicone cases, but also the thinness and the snug fit of hard TPU cases. In my opinion, hybrid cases offers a great compromise between the two extremes.
Here is a short youtube video I made to give you a general overview of these cases. 1080p available as well.
Here are some photos that I took:
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Charcoal Matte
Red Matte
Clear White
You can also buy these colors on ebay​

Nice find, bought a white one

Recieved it, i put my otterbox commuter hardshell over it and it looks amazing!!

Best Cases, I have white, grey and black. I think white looks the best though

I may be necroposting but I have to post here and say that this is the best "cheap" case I bought so far off of eBay. This case fits tight and offers a very slim profile.
For less than $2, you really have nothing to lose and it fits perfectly as well. I got fed up with my previous cases because of the bulk and issues with feeling, so I ended up just not using any case. This is my daily driver as far as cases go.

Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.

Wow wish I found this thread earlier. I've been looking for a white tpu case for a while. These are dirt cheap also!
Thanks a lot buddy!

beuh_dave said:
Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.
Is that black or charcoal? I just ordered a black one and was hoping it would be a bit darker than that.
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SefEXE said:
beuh_dave said:
Here are the black and blue covers that I just received.
Is that black or charcoal? I just ordered a black one and was hoping it would be a bit darker than that.
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It's black. The charcoal case is pictured in the first post.
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hows the fit with extended 2000mah battery on the gsm nexus?

Any suggestions on a minimalistic case?

I have a Zagg invisible shield and I'm looking for a case that won't make the edges peel up. I'm not looking for too much protection just some extra grip.

Heathrow said:
I have a Zagg invisible shield and I'm looking for a case that won't make the edges peel up. I'm not looking for too much protection just some extra grip.
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Zoogue has some good ones. Just solid color tpu cases. The grey looks really good on many white S3. Best of all they are only $3 or $4.

New original samsung protective cover. I bought yesterday and it perfectly fits my realook whole screen SP. I'll post picture later. Plus this is extra slim and solid. Feels like without the case.
www.mobili.lt/lt/aksesuarai/samsung/811263.html
I'll post picture later.
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I have a Ringke Galaxy S3 SLIM Lite and it is nice. Don't use it as my daily case but is a nice thin case.

budwizer said:
I have a Ringke Galaxy S3 SLIM Lite and it is nice. Don't use it as my daily case but is a nice thin case.
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any pics? whats your mini review pro & cons of this one.. i just ordered it yesterday and want to know what i got myself into lol, im sure the OP wouldnt mind.

Diztronix is excellent fit, slim and covers all the sides. Most of the thin ones leave top and bottom uncovered. I have matte black one on black phone, and it looks like no case at all from front. (Front is shiny.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251092292745?
Can also get them on Amazon and other places too.

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budwizer said:
I have a Ringke Galaxy S3 SLIM Lite and it is nice. Don't use it as my daily case but is a nice thin case.
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I have this case, use is as my daily. SUUUUPER thin, would like a little more bump out for screen protection (it does have some, just not a lot). Have no complaints at all.
heres a review of it online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQx6kWF7bA

I've used this Black Nillkin from day one.
- very low profile, Business/Executive look to it especially on my Blue S3
- really really nice premium hard rigid rubber feel (rigid like plastic but TPU feel)
- snaps on and off easily
- very tight and perfect fit especially nice rear cutouts
- cross hatch backside shows no finger prints or grease
- S3 is easier to hold but slips in and out of pocket easily as well
- top side lips are lo pro and hug nicely
- under $10 on ebay...search Nillkin S3
For what this case is supposed to do, I give it 10 out of 10.
It will never provide maximum protection and is not meant to do this.
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Best slim case?

I always liked my phones naked but last one (HTC ONE) got destroyed.. So i want something better... whats the best case out there for this phone?

Neo hybrid
Sent from my Nexus 5

this one: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Nexus-...1386107772&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+neo+hybrid ? dont they have it all black?

how good/bad is the google corner case?

SuperMiguel said:
this one: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Nexus-...1386107772&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+neo+hybrid ? dont they have it all black?
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yeah that one, the neo hybrid is good because it is tpu and hard case in one, which offers better protection. And is relatively slim. I would not recommend ultra thin or ultra fit cases from spigen or ringke. I used these cases and they scratched the hell out of my phone.
If I could start from scratch, I would get a neo hybrid

wonder what matches better with black N5, the slate or silver

Spigen Slim Armor
Awesome Case! The issues for the power button have been resolved, they sent two rubber case interiors.
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SuperMiguel said:
I always liked my phones naked but last one (HTC ONE) got destroyed.. So i want something better... whats the best case out there for this phone?
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What type of protection/case are you looking for?
Minimal (slim/hardshells, just for scratch/light bump protection only, nudist approved)
Full body/thin (TPU cases generally, for bumps and light drops)
Full body/little more lovin (usually a combo of TPU/hard shell, can take a light fall, but it shows and let you know the risks)
Full body/full lovin (thick and soft ala otterbox, for the clumsy folk, takes a beating and asks for more).

I bought this one at Amazon. Decided to cut a hole in the front so when you open it, you can still take a picture. Works well, has magnetic on/off (which I didn't know the N5 had). Be warned, there is 1/16" plastic in the front cover that is very hard. Case with hole:
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Neo hybrid is not slim. That thing makes the phone very wide. If you want slim with good protection either get the diztronic case or the cruzerlite case.

Gja88 said:
Neo hybrid is not slim. That thing makes the phone very wide. If you want slim with good protection either get the diztronic case or the cruzerlite case.
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+1 for Diztronic. super slim and sleek. cheap and good quality. won't stop a bullet but it'll protect against scuffs

Any way to get warranty on this phone? Like some kind of accidental warranty
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Using the Diztronic tpu case. Really slim and keeps the curve of the phone. The neo hybrid squares off the phone and makes it seem bigger.