***NOTE: this is based on my personal experience. any disagreements, feel free to discuss ***
i sold my otterbox commuter series when i bought a white SGP Glas. the silicone on the top part bulged further, so i didn't risk it. i went to an exclusive SGP dealer here in our country to try out SGP cases (since SGP claimed all their cases are compatible with Glas)
1. Neo Hybrid
this was originally the case i planned to buy. when i tried it on, i noticed the sides of the silicone were bulging. they were also wrinkled and wasn't parallel to their other corresponding side. maybe the neo hybrid wasn't a good fit for the Glas (the neo hybrid also looked and felt flimsy, especially the silicone which was really thin and the plastic could easily be deformed. i was actually disappointed with it)
2. Linear Series
it has a good fit with Glas.
3. Ultra Capsule
good fit as well. this is the one i bought
i didn't get the chance to try Ultra Silke, Ultra Thin Air, or Neo Hybrid EX. perhaps if you guys have tried out the other SGP cases not mentioned, please share your experiences.
regarding non-SGP cases:
1. Otterbox Commuter Series
silicone was bulging based on my experience. not good.
2. Capdase Expose Soft Jacket
good fit. no issues.
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I agree with you with regards to the SGP Ultra Capsule, for me, I think its the best SGP Case for the SGS 2. I tried otterbox -it presents a silicon problem, the one you are talking about - buldging.
I did not risk with the SGP Neo Hybrid because of the Silicon material which i believe will be the same as the otterbox.
SGP Ultra Capsule ----->> Best Choice (I ordered black and white)
the "momax icase pro" and the "case-mate tough case" fit perfectly as well. Especially the momax case looks great; clean and sleek.
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Hi, i'm searching for a SLIM case, but unlike the Barely There from Case-mate i want it to fully cover the phone.
Is there any around them? my research got no results
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
msnglink said:
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
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It does not cover the phone
try the sgp neo hybrid, its the thinnest dual layer case ive seen. i cut out the backing now so i use it as a bumber case.
hey im like you. i love the barely there case but i also had a problem with it offering just partial protection.
i ended up with the sgp ultra hybrid case. and i couldnt be happier. very slim. very well built. the only thing it doesnt cover is the screen. doesnt add much bulk.
i also have the sgp ultra capsule.. its just too shiny looking for me.
Diztronic Matte
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
Incipio Silicrylic case ftw.
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baibye said:
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
Just got the alpine white ringke slim case. Best case I have come across. Looks amazing!
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I recommend either one of these. The Ultra Hybrid may look thick, but it's actually thinner than the Cruzer Lite one as much to my surprise.
Ultry Hybrid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjQdA1ueaY&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=1&feature=plcp
Cruzer Lite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8TPxSFt6w&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=6&feature=plcp
I like the cruzer lite, it adds a thick enough "lip" over the face of the phone that setting it down doesn't allow your screen to contact the surface you set it on. Plus it's only $9.
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
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I also have this case and I really like it. It's matte, though, so it's not exactly grippy, if you're looking for that.
thinnest and uber cheap case
Hi there,
I'm not quite sure how thin you would like your case to be, but I recently discovered a couple of cases on ebay that may fit your description.
LINK: I'm sorry, I am a relatively new user on XDA and I can't post link just yet. However, you can ebay a seller called "smokydiscount" and keywords: 0.2mm Ultra thin case for galaxy nexus prime. Otherwise, just PM me.
MY OPINION: I really like these cases and they're great for scratch protection. As for drops and bumps, these cases are negligible; your phone will probably be just as damaged as compared to without a case.
PROS:
- Incredibly thin. It's as if your phone doesn't have a case on it
- WILL protect the back from any scratches. You can leave your phone on a rough surface without any concerns
- Very cheap
CONS:
- There is no front lip, meaning if you put your phone face down on a rough surface, beware. However, the case does come with a screen protector which is fairly decent (ALMOST to the same standard as Brando screen protectors)
- For some reason it does make the phone more slippery. The plastic doesn't provide any grip
- The case is very fragile when it is not applied on your phone. I had to get a replacement sent out because the case came to my house cracked, most probably due to the postage and handling.
Despite the cons, this is definitely one of my favourite cases. Check them out.
TPU rubber case with stand on amazon only 3 bucks and it covers everything , just need a screen protector
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I just just got the Speck Pixel skin HD, and its pretty great. Thinner profile than my otter box commuter, yet it feels much better. It looks pretty good, but I don't know if it was really worth $30
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Hi guys,
I am looking for a case for a new Galaxy Nexus I bought..
I would like to request answers with advantages and disadvantages for the following cases:
* SGP Ultra Hybrid
* SGP Neo Hybrid
* Diztronic Matte Back Black / Smoke
I must say - I am working in a really rough place - this is why I need a slim and yet really though case
And I currently own a Galaxy S2 with SGP Neo Hybrid case - and I was pretty impressed by its greatness of protecting my phone
But I would like to acquire a case that is a one piece and not two pieces
BTW - please vote on my poll
Thanks in advanced,
Din.
I have the diztronic case and I can say that it does a good job of protecting the phone while still feeling slim in the hand. I can't speak for the SGP as I've never tried one.
I recommend either the ultra hybrid or ultra capsule. They're light , durable, and stylish. Had them both
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Diztronic case here also. Great slim case for the price. Nice fit also even with 2000mah extended battery.
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Thanks for the comments so far,
One thing I didn't mention - the price isn't my concern..
Please - more comments..
winnope said:
I recommend either the ultra hybrid or ultra capsule. They're light , durable, and stylish. Had them both
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The ultra hybrid or ultra capsule cases...anybody have a link I never hear of those??
here - ultra hybrid:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/sgp-samsung-galaxy-nexus-case-ultra-hybrid-series.html
you can find the others in their website
I'm using a cruzerlite right now and love it. The colors they provide, the protection you get, and the soft case that doesn't make it that much bulkier. The only thing is that it's been pushing up on my screen protector..
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thank you..looks good..i,m really liking the Mercury tpu cases..waiting for my yelow one to arrive
the diztronic has more lip on it so I would go that route for slightly better protection. the mercury TPU cases are also really nice but they only fit the GSM variants.
I have the Dizitronic case as well. I have some others that I use but that is my primary one. Provides a decent amount of protection and doesn't add much bulk - I like the lip on it as well because I can set the phone down on its face without any concern.
If you want something that is more 'tough' might want to check out the Incipio Silicrylic cases as well. Dual layer so will probably handle a drop better than these TPU style cases. I use that for days when I am being active (running, hiking, etc).
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the diztronic has more lip on it so I would go that route for slightly better protection. the mercury TPU cases are also really nice but they only fit the GSM variants.
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Yup..i know,thats what I have..GSM..the Future :]
i have the Ultra hybrid and while it doesnt provide that much protection you arent going to find a thin case that offers any true protection, If you want a protective case i would go with the Kraken or Otterbox or something of the like. Otherwise the fit and design of the Ultra Hybrid is absolutely perfect if you have a GSM phone it provides good protection for cosmetic damage and has a small lip which provides some level of protection when you place the phone screen side down.
the Ultrahybrid also does not attract lint nor does it stick in your pocket like some other TPU/silicon cases. I personally recommend the ultrahybrid if you are going for a minimalist case.
The Neohybrid is one i would definitely stay away from especially if you use multiple batteries and need to pull the phone out of the case alot. Over time the silicon sleeve will become loose and just wont fit your phone nice and snug as it had before.
hope this helps.
- Cheers
I have neo hybrid and kraken. Kraken is like wearing a suit of armor. Its huge and heavy but a great case. I have the neo on it now and love it. Light, grips well and looks nice.
From the mind of Minolta
I really like the feel and fit of the Ringke Fusion. Feels study and works well with screen protector since it doesn't bubble or push on the edge. However, I'm not so much a fan of the transparent backside. Plus the headphone jack is too small for non-slim plugs.
Are there any alternatives like the ringke fusion but without a transparent backside?
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid is the most similar to that case. One option is that you get (or can print out) a custom back that you put on the inside of the case. This makes the back not transparent. However by default (without the cut out) it is transparent.
Spigen and Rearth are rivals, they always do the same products, with same design, same price, for the same device
Example:
Ringke Fusion (Rearth) x SGP Ultra Hybrid (Spigen)
Ringke Slim (Rearth) x SGP Ultra Fit (Spigen)
so you can find something similar just searching the rival product on the other brand
In this case, SGP Ultra Hybrid have transparent backside too, so probably you wont like it. I think the best match to replace Ringke Fusion without transparent backside is the official google Bumper Case (U$30) or SGP Slim Armor (which is a bit different, but still good to use)
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Spigen and Rearth are rivals, they always do the same products, with same design, same price, for the same device
Example:
Ringke Fusion (Rearth) x SGP Ultra Hybrid (Spigen)
Ringke Slim (Rearth) x SGP Ultra Fit (Spigen)
so you can find something similar just searching the rival product on the other brand.
To replace the Ringke Fusion, I think the best match is the official google Bumper Case (U$30) or SGP Slim Armor (which is a bit different from Ringke Fusion, but still good to use)
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I might give SGP Slim Armor a try. Looks bulkier than my Ringke fusion. Hope it doesn't push against my nillkin glass screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-Melody-...&qid=1407537819&sr=1-8&keywords="Oneplus+One"
Yay, another new case! From Tudia, available for pre-order on Amazon.
I believe this will be the thinnest one we'll get. Don't care for the texture though.
I have used this one for several phones including my Nexus 5. I like it as it seems to be a little more grippy on the sides compared to the diztronic. I did not like the design on the back at first but it does not bother me anymore.
I was a fan of that Spigen case that everyone raves about, but my nexus 5 is a dinosaur and Spigen doesn't sell them anymore. Checked eBay too
Which cases are you using? I wanna buy one.
I don't use cases anymore, currently have it naked
I do have two, though. Spigen Slim Armor and Spigen Neo Hybrid. I found one here for the Neo: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Neo-Hybrid-Case-SERIES-for-Google-Nexus-5-/261317712822
I'm using Spiegen Slimarmor. It helped a lot my phone
I use this one: Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit TPU Case Compatible for Nexus 5 - Bluej
I really love Ringke slim. it fits perfectly.
I have really liked the SPIGEN Ultra Fit case. It is very slim and the plastic is very tough without being brittle. I use the black one and it has a matte finish similar to the matte finish of the Nexus 5 itself.
Ballistic cases for the nexus 5 are still available at a lot of cell carriers in Canada. I use a skin myself, my partner uses a grey and black ballistic I just bought her new last week at my local Koodo kiosk
Best case Fusion
I dropped my phone several times and still works,no cracks!
Also it feels really good.