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CaseMate Tough or Neo Hybrid? - Which is Thinner?

Hey.
Am wondering what's the thinner case, or are they both basically the same?
Thanks.

dingdong555 said:
Hey.
Am wondering what's the thinner case, or are they both basically the same?
Thanks.
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Hi,
I have both, and the SGP Neo Hybrid is thinner, but less protective than the CM Tough

Neohybrid for me.

dingdong555 said:
Hey.
Am wondering what's the thinner case, or are they both basically the same?
Thanks.
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neo hybrid is thinner by far

CM tough is a better case though

How Hard is it to clean under the edges of the SGP Neo Hybrid, around the screen? I know dust and dirt build up under there, but do I need to remove the case to clean it?
Also wondering if this case hits the ground I know the rubber will protect the phone, but is the hard part of the case prone to crack? if the case is only good for one drop it's not the case for me. Not that I ever drop my phone, I just don't like having to worry about damaging the phone or the case...
Wondering because I'm thinking of getting the SGP Neo Hybrid or the Ultra Capsule. And I know the Ultra Capsule is easy to remove and clean.
Thanks,

MaritimeGamer said:
How Hard is it to clean under the edges of the SGP Neo Hybrid, around the screen? I know dust and dirt build up under there, but do I need to remove the case to clean it?
Also wondering if this case hits the ground I know the rubber will protect the phone, but is the hard part of the case prone to crack? if the case is only good for one drop it's not the case for me. Not that I ever drop my phone, I just don't like having to worry about damaging the phone or the case...
Wondering because I'm thinking of getting the SGP Neo Hybrid or the Ultra Capsule. And I know the Ultra Capsule is easy to remove and clean.
Thanks,
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The Hybrid plastic is really thin so if you dropped it there is a good chance it would break. Taking it off and on is ok, but you have to be careful because the plastic is flimsy.

The Neo Hybrid is definitely the nicer looking of the two by far, but my Neo Hybrid case already has a crack in the plastic which makes me weary.

CaseMate Tough is probably the thickest case for sgs2.

...and probably the best :-D
Sent from Samsung Galaxy s2 via Xda Premium

Video Review: SGP Ultra Bumper Lumi Series Case

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the new SGP Ultra Bumper Lumi Series case for the Galaxy S3. If you're familiar with the Neo hybrid series case, this is a variation of that model - essentially using up the 'bumper' portion of the neo hybrid. The case is made out of a tough TPU and plastic combination which suits it well, it offers a tight and rigid fit that is easy to take on and off. The ports and cut-outs are perfect, as usual with SGP cases. The case offers a slim and streamlined design which I like. As far as bumper cases go, this has set the standard for the rest - it's great!
Check out the full video review below for more info;

very good review dude :good:
you said that the front doesn't offer any drop protection. Doesn't the case have a slight raised lip to it? Another qs i had was for the screen protector. Is it smooth to the touch ?

denny_1986 said:
very good review dude :good:
you said that the front doesn't offer any drop protection. Doesn't the case have a slight raised lip to it? Another qs i had was for the screen protector. Is it smooth to the touch ?
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It does have slight lips so even if you lay screen down it shouldn't cause any damages, unless you lay on uneven surface. As far as screen protector, they come with ultra crystal which gives very smooth glass feel. It has hardness of 4H unlike SGP nano series (2h) so it doesn't easily get scratched either. Only downside is coverage is short due to the curved nature of S3. Comes short about 3mm all around.
On the side note, this case (latest products from sgp) has shape edges which I didn't like. It was very uncomfortable against my ear when I'm on the phone. Not quite sure if it's designed that way to make it non slippery but I didn't like it. So I took a sand paper and made it smooth all around. Now it feels so much better for me.
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denny_1986 said:
very good review dude :good:
you said that the front doesn't offer any drop protection. Doesn't the case have a slight raised lip to it? Another qs i had was for the screen protector. Is it smooth to the touch ?
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Apologies for the confusion, since the SGP Glas screenshield I have installed is thicker than most, it protrudes above the lip - but yes, there is a very slight lip to it. The screen protector is very similar to the naked glass, so it is very smooth.

amCase Ultra Slim-Fit Case Review + Pictures

amCase Ultra Slim-Fit Case
There has been a lot of slim cases like the Rearth Ringke slim, spigen and others. The amCASE ultra slim is a bit different than the others.
First, its thin alright. Fits well and not much wiggle room when in the case. The back has a nice soft matte grip finish, No corner was sharp but a nice smooth rounding on all sides/corners. There is some lift ont he bezel around the phone so it lifts the phone just a bit to prevent scraching the glass on the front when setting it face down on a table.
The amCase differes in that there is no bezel by the buttons on the phone. While it makes it have even less protection than other slim cases; it makes it a lot easier to take it off and on. The Rearth slim I have has just a good fit but the buttons would always get caught when taking it off or on.
It doesn't add much protection on the bottom or sides which is nice to have complete free access to all the ports/seakers.
This is definitely not a case if you're clumsy with your phone but there to prevent the small drops or scratches. Very minimalistic and good construction witht he added bonus of the easiest to take on and off of the phone than other slim cases

This is my kind of case. I presently have the rearth slim. It's the only case for me, so far. This looks like a great option for those of us who like the more professional look vs the bling, bulky, rubber, two piece, colored type cases. I'll have to try one. Is the logo (boo hiss btw) raised or etched in any way or is it just printed?
Nexus5

almost bought this case, but reviewers had issues with the matte finish coming off after a week.
Please update your review after couple weeks on the fit and finish.
thanks

jbdan said:
This is my kind of case. I presently have the rearth slim. It's the only case for me, so far. This looks like a great option for those of us who like the more professional look vs the bling, bulky, rubber, two piece, colored type cases. I'll have to try one. Is the logo (boo hiss btw) raised or etched in any way or is it just printed?
Nexus5
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just printed on. I'm sure it'll start rubbing off soon enough

I only used the amcase on my nexus 4. The first one I had was amazing. The second started peeling almost immediately.
I just received my new one for the nexus 5. It has a slippery soft feel that is really disappointing.
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This guy has a video review of it and shows the case peeling pretty badly at all 4 corners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8CB7i_ExSA

Best Case for Z3c with Magnetic Port Cutout

Hi, few days ago I was happy Z3c owner. Phone is great but it's one of the most fragile phones on market so I'm looking for a case.
I bough Ringke Fusion but seems also not so protective comparing to cases I had before for older phones like Ballistic or Trident.
So, if You would like to help me choose right. Except one I have (Ringke) I found Cruzerlite - looks nice cause on left side only magnetic port is opened so not so many weak spots but it also like Ringke seems like tuned regular TPU for 2$.
Case Mate from Z1c after adding few cutouts looks promising and people are saying it's best protection case. I also found Incipio Dual Layer case but I heard that rubber part is stretching and I hate it when it does.
There are many other cases on eBay for 2-10$ but I would like not to buy another case like this Ringke which is not best choice for me for it's price.

Cruzerlite Bugdroid.
Bought 14 months ago. Great cover

I use the Case-Mate Barely There clear plastic case (edit: for the z3c, not the modified z1c in the poll). It's hard plastic, not TPU, but I like it because it has a very slim profile.

Thank You, but unlike all I prefer something more "bulky". I used that my phone can hit on the street when I'm running and get out of this without a scratch. Pity that there is no such case for Z3c.

Hama Crystal Case for Z3C, fits perfect(without plastic adapters)

This thread should include the Devilcase. It can take hits to concrete, leaves the USB flap and magnetic port exposed, and adds minimal bulk.

I never saw any crash tests with Devilcase but I don't think those tiny parts of foam or sponge between phone and bumper can absorb damage.
I know it looks great but without it phone also looks great and I think with and without this case screen is as well exposed as without it. If I depend only on scratch protection I would take any 0.3mm transparent case.
Anyway thank You for mention.

The sides of the bumper come up about 2mm,so that with a glass screen protector (that you should get no matter which case you buy) there is still about 1mm separating the protector from the offending surface.
And like I said, I've dropped it multiple times onto concrete to absolutely 0 ill effect. It's not like other slim cases, aluminum behaves much differently than silicone.

I'm working in a repair service center and I saw many iPhones after they hit the ground in a alu bumper and they looks same as phones without any protection. Thats why I conclude that all hard cases and bumpers acts the same in contact with the floor.
Of course I'm using tempered glass but it can help in case of direct impact on the screen but it wont help with pressure formed from the side impact.
Still I'd go for something more flexible cause I'd rather not to test aluminum shock absorption.
I think if I wont find anything decent I will order Cruzerlite and after comparing it with Ringke I'll stay with better one.
It sad there is no really rugged case for Z3c.

You can laugh but after reading some reviews I ordered Devilcase.

I didn't want to argue with you, as we had contradictory personal experience. I won't laugh, you made a good choice.

I once had the original Sony case.
Plus: The magnet that opens the screen when opening the case
Minus: The window that is positioned in a different place than the clock widget. One cannot change the position of this clock widget on the lock screen.
Minus: The book-wise opening which makes the front flap being a hindrance for easy handling
Now I bought a cheap one, opening from the top side:
Plus: Easy handling
Plus: Self installed magnet in the flap for automagic opening of the screen when opening the flap.
Plus: Good protection
I have some pictures.
The Sony Cover pictures are taken with original locked phone.
The other pictures with unlocked Marshmallow and destroyed DRM keyes.
It's easy to see the bad picture quality after unlocking. :crying: :crying:

The best by far is the Case-Mate Tough for the Z3 Compact.
It's dual layered with an inner rubber layer and a solid plastic outer layer.
It has cut outs so you can use it with the official Dock DK48 and leaves the usb and sd card flap accessible.
http://www.case-mate.com/products/black-sony-xperia-z3-compact-tough-case

Do You have or tested one??

I have one and it's awesome. Good grip too.

I skipped this one cause most reviews I found was negative. Mostly because like half of the phone is unprotected.

Only a portion of one side is uncovered, all the corners are protected and even if you dropped it sideways the case sticks out.so the phone isn't touched. Try it out you will see how tough it feels.

Make no mistake, the phone is very safe.

devilcase all the way

I dropped my Z3c several times already, sometimes on a pavement. not even a scratch on the phone itself, Barely There protects it really well.

[REQ] Spigen Neo Hybrid Case "After a while review"

Hi im looking to decide between the Spigen Neo Hybrid and Spigen rugged armor. I have read many reviews but none of them seems legit, so any user who have any of these cases please confirm this for me:
SPIGEN NEO HYBRID:
1. Does the sides of the plastic bumper tuns yellow after a while of use like a month or two? and if it does looses its color can i buy the bumper separately?
2. Does it provide better protection on drops as compared to the rugged armor?
SPIGEN RUGGED ARMOR:
1. Is the case too slippery?
2. How is the drop protection on this case?
I'm looking for protection over looks so please help me make a valid choice, and if you think that both the cases sucks feel free to suggest me the one you prefer.
Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have the Spigen Rugged Armor, this case is good looking if you don't mind that the OnePlus logo is hidden with this case. This case also have a good grip and good drop protection.
I once dropped my 3T while using this case with the screen facing down the concrete. Fortunately, this case protected my screen from shatter. I recommended you get this case if you spend majority of your work outside office. Better safe than sorry.

I bought the Rugged Armor and I have to say I'm really impressed. It's thin, feels great and definitely isn't too slippery. The carbon fiber looks good too. The only issue is I'm not sure how much drop protection it would provide because like I say it is very thin. There's a lip over the screen but I can imagine the phone becoming disfigured underneath if it was dropped from an appreciable height. I'm usually quite careful though so I'm trying not to worry about that

Thanks for the reply guys I was slightly inclined towards the rugged armor my self, it looks frekin awesome. I'll go for it then.

Currently using the Spigen rugged armour as I was afraid of finger prints with the clear variant. Not as slippery as I expected and gives all the protection you need, saved my phone from a couple of drops and it is scratch free

I'm actually using both. I initially only had the rugged armor and then bought the Neo hybrid. I found with a glass screen protector the Rugged armor doesn't play well with it. With just a plastic screen protector the Neo hybrid looks really nice. I love em both though

I have one and it's not really a good "feel" for me. It's a great case, just not to my liking. I am rocking this one now: OnePlus 3T Case, OnePlus 3 Case, Nillkin Synthetic Fiber Premium Bumper Case Cover [Compatible with Magnetic Car Holder] for OnePlus 3T / 3 - Black. It's a lot like the OEM and fits great. With that and the LiquidSkin protector, I really like the slimness and the feel.

Been using the rugged armor for about a month.
- Not slippery
- Good protection
- Not too thick
- I think the CF is stupid. I want it plain.
9/10 would buy again.

Aukrus said:
SPIGEN NEO HYBRID:
1. Does the sides of the plastic bumper tuns yellow after a while of use like a month or two? and if it does looses its color can i buy the bumper separately?
2. Does it provide better protection on drops as compared to the rugged armor?
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Have had the OP3T with that case for 2 months now
1. No they don't. I just have one little scratch on the corner revealing a small white line (barely visible)
2. No idea since I haven't dropped the phone a single time. I can just say that the bumper makes the case kind of more slippery actually. Previously I rocked Spigen Ultra Hybrid on Nexus 5/Nexus6/Galaxy S6 and it was much more grippy. I felt much safer while for example on a bus, now I aim to hold it with two hands since I don't feel the grip this well. The Neo's advantage over Ultra Hybrid though, is the fact that the whole product is relatively soft and flexible so that it doesn't damage the device at all as UH used to with its back made of hard solid plastic.
9/10 very decent, non-bull**** and SOLID case anyway. Totally recommend it, the notices above are just the matter of my fussiness