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Very slim cases for the Galaxy S2?

Right now the only option I have seen is the Case-Mate barely there case.
What other options are out there? I want them to be as thin as possible.
I have the i9100 global version.

There's nothing thinner than diabloskinz (see demos on youtube).
It will add "some" protection, without the added bulk of a full size case.

i use cygnett form.. very slim. you can also try capdase or momax

SGP ultra thin air, for a barely there feeling

I use incipio NGP case.
Tis niceeeee
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I have a Momax ultra thin case. For this price it is really good - fits tightly and is rather grippy. If you want I can post some pictures of it on the device.

I want some pictures of momax, please buddy=]

isaacyeunghk said:
I want some pictures of momax, please buddy=]
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x2! would like to see pics too!

Just bought this case from ebay.
Very slim but still I prefer a little thicker case.

I have the Nillkin one. Bought from here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ult...eplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html#show
It took some time to arrive but it's pretty good.

I have the Case Mate BARELY THERE frome here :
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...te-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Barely-There-Cases.asp
It's seems the same form factor as the Nillkin.
The price is different.
The case mate is like the back of my old htc Hero, very smooth.
You have access to all the buttons and you can put any Jack 3,5mm without conflicts.

tintol said:
I have the Nillkin one. Bought from here:
http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ult...eplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html#show
It took some time to arrive but it's pretty good.
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How good it fits to the phone? Does this case scratch the phone?
Thanks!

Thinnest case with full protection

Any one have a recommendation of the thinnest case that protects all four sides of the phone? I have the GSM Nexus and the Incipio and Case Mate options do not provide cover on all four sides. I was wondering if any one has seen something similar but with 4 corner protection

I don't really like cases as I find the ones with a nice feel to "grab" too much when I pull the phone out of my pocket, but I do use a silicone "skin" occasionally when I want to keep the phone from jostling around in my cupholder or if I'm doing an activity where I don't want the phone to slide out of my pocket easily. They're dirt cheap too, only $2-$3 on ebay.

Rearth RingKe Slim
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Definitely a toss-up between Rearth Ringke SLIM, SGP Neo-Hybrid, and SGP Ultra Capsule.
Here's an excellent video review of the SGP Neo-Hybrid. I'm really interested in seeing the same reviewer do the Rearth SLIM, and sent him a PM requesting it. I hope he obliges

The problem that I have with the rearth and the hybrid is that they don't come completely up the side of the phone. I wouldn't mind if they came flush. The capsule might be a winner I'll have to find more pictures.
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cchant said:
The problem that I have with the rearth and the hybrid is that they don't come completely up the side of the phone. I wouldn't mind if they came flush. The capsule might be a winner I'll have to find more pictures.
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The Rearth indeed doesn't come all the way up on the sides, however the Hybrid does. Check out the review I linked you, specifically 1 minute and 53 seconds in - you can see the rubber part comes up and slightly over the phone.
In either case it doesn't really matter, either way the top and bottom DO have extruding "lips" so when you place your phone flat on a surface, the screen won't be touching it.

soulicro said:
The Rearth indeed doesn't come all the way up on the sides, however the Hybrid does. Check out the review I linked you, specifically 1 minute and 53 seconds in - you can see the rubber parts comes up and slightly over the phone.
In either case it doesn't really matter, either way the top and bottom DO have extruding "lips" so when you place your phone flat on a surface, the screen won't be touching it.
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Oh thanks I didn't notice the lip on the Hybrid.. Interesting. Thanks

any of these fit the extended battery in cdma version

I'm currently using the diztronic rev 3 matte black one . Works great and it fits over the extended battery.
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I just got my GSM Nexus, and just installed an XO skin (non-case version) on the screen. do any of the above case suggestions interfere with screen protectors? I'm looking to getting a thin case just to increase the grip on the device.

I wish someone would make something like the diztronic but thinner. That way it would have grip and a little protection, but still feel close to stock and fit in docks and such. I saw something like this years ago on a nokia phone.
I have a diztronic case and it's not bad but too thick Imo. I ordered one of those "skin" stickers, but haven't received it yet.
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I went with the sgp Neo hybrid. It's much thinner than I expected and provides full coverage. My only is that it's smoothness is hard to get used to and is a little slippery. Hopefully I won't drop it
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SGP Neo Hybrid
SGP NEO HYBRID!!!!! and since you have the gsm version itll fit like a glove
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Sgp Neo hybrid ftw. Best case IMO. Its not slippery for me at all. And its pretty damn thin for a 2 piece case. They even sent it hand gift wrapped. Great customer service !
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LTE Gnex owners need something

Thinnest TPU Case

Hey guys
I currently have a Diztronic case on my GSM GNex. Wondering if other is a thinner option. I get bummed every time take the case off and run naked for bit. Its so nice and natural feeling. I know the case I have isn't bulky but if anyone knows of a thinner one let me know. Preferably in the front where the case bulges and gets in the way of your thumbs.
Thanks!
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juaninamillion said:
Hey guys
I currently have a Diztronic case on my GSM GNex. Wondering if other is a thinner option. I get bummed every time take the case off and run naked for bit. Its so nice and natural feeling. I know the case I have isn't bulky but if anyone knows of a thinner one let me know. Preferably in the front where the case bulges and gets in the way of your thumbs.
Thanks!
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Take a look at SGP Ultra Hybrid. It's the thinnest TPU case that I've used. Though the back is hard plastic.
Edit: sorry I forgot to mention that if you are using the CDMA GNex, the case won't fit.

MilkPudding said:
Take a look at SGP Ultra Hybrid. It's the thinnest TPU case that I've used. Though the back is hard plastic.
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I'll look in to that one! Thanks! Is that the one that has two different colors?
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juaninamillion said:
I'll look in to that one! Thanks! Is that the one that has two different colors?
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Ya but there are 2, the thicker one that comes in 2 pieces(Neo Hybrid) works on CDMA Gnex but the thinner one in 1 piece (Ultra Hybrid) won't.
Forgot to mention it just now.

I had the Diztronic one too and switched to the Neo Hybrid. Both are great cases but I def do prefer the Neo Hybrid. Very sleek, fits my GSM version with the extended battery like a glove, and feels very well-made. It should offer decent protection as well but not as much as the Diztronic. It's not a TPU case though just to let you know. It consists of a silicone that has been coated to make it feel smooth and lint resistant. The plastic frame part then latches on to the back and makes the case rigid. The Ultra Hybrid is indeed a TPU case.
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It sounds like I need the ultra hybrid. I have a GSM and just want the least intrusive tpu case I can find
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MilkPudding said:
Ya but there are 2, the thicker one that comes in 2 pieces(Neo Hybrid) works on CDMA Gnex but the thinner one in 1 piece (Ultra Hybrid) won't.
Forgot to mention it just now.
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The sgp site says it is compatible with the CDMA but may not fit perfectly. Are you saying it will not fit at all..?

TheKaz said:
The sgp site says it is compatible with the CDMA but may not fit perfectly. Are you saying it will not fit at all..?
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The case is a pretty tight fit on GSM. And by having a hard plastic back attached to the rest of the case, the only room for a thicker phone/battery is the TPU material around the phone. I won't say it will not fit at all, like you can't put it on or it will fall off, but you will get gaps around the phone even with the original battery and you can tell it doesn't fit well.
For a $22 case, it's not acceptable on CDMA IMO unless you absolutely love it and have to have it on your phone.
PS. I gave my CDMA phone to my mom and got a GSM one; will take some photos with Ultra Hybrid when I visit her over the weekend.

MilkPudding said:
The case is a pretty tight fit on GSM. And by having a hard plastic back attached to the rest of the case, the only room for a thicker phone/battery is the TPU material around the phone. I won't say it will not fit at all, like you can't put it on or it will fall off, but you will get gaps around the phone even with the original battery and you can tell it doesn't fit well.
For a $22 case, it's not acceptable on CDMA IMO unless you absolutely love it and have to have it on your phone.
PS. I gave my CDMA phone to my mom and got a GSM one; will take some photos with Ultra Hybrid when I visit her over the weekend.
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Sweet I'd like to see those!
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MilkPudding said:
The case is a pretty tight fit on GSM. And by having a hard plastic back attached to the rest of the case, the only room for a thicker phone/battery is the TPU material around the phone. I won't say it will not fit at all, like you can't put it on or it will fall off, but you will get gaps around the phone even with the original battery and you can tell it doesn't fit well.
For a $22 case, it's not acceptable on CDMA IMO unless you absolutely love it and have to have it on your phone.
PS. I gave my CDMA phone to my mom and got a GSM one; will take some photos with Ultra Hybrid when I visit her over the weekend.
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Did you ever get pictures of the ultra hybrid on the cdma? I'd love to see how it fits. I am a fan of the hybrid cases with the hard back tpu sides and this is the only one I have seen that I actually like but I am worried about the fit.

Ultra thin cases?

hey all
does anybody know about ultra thin cases besides of Spingen?
Thanks!

There's also the Ringke Slim case, aside from that though, no idea.

Ive got a Ringke slim on the way

Ordered the diztronic. It was my favorite on n4. We will see how it is on the nexus 5. I like that it surrounds the edges all around compared to some other brands.
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I ordered the spigen ultra fit from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have it on my gs4 and like it quite a bit.

I went with spigen slim ultra fit (white) also comes with spigen acreen protector.. its $9.99 on ebay shipped

dweekie said:
Ordered the diztronic. It was my favorite on n4. We will see how it is on the nexus 5. I like that it surrounds the edges all around compared to some other brands.
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I'll give that a try.
What I don't like about Spigen and Ringke is that both does not completely cover the top and bottom of the phone.

rockambole said:
I'll give that a try.
What I don't like about Spigen and Ringke is that both does not completely cover the top and bottom of the phone.
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That's why I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y684/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just received my Ringke Slim case. Thinnest case I have seen yet. I always bought Diztronic TPU cases in the past but want something that did not add any bulk and kept the look of the device but still offered some protection.
I took some pictures of the case next to my Nexus 4 Diztronic case. My phone is being delivered today so I will add some pics later with the phone it it. This case is thin! I will have to see what I think about it not covering the top and bottom but sonce the corners will be ptotected it should be just fine.

fastblack said:
I ordered the spigen ultra fit from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have it on my gs4 and like it quite a bit.
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I've ordered the same one. Got my Nexus 5 already, case should arrive to tomorrow
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dombera said:
I've ordered the same one. Got my Nexus 5 already, case should arrive to tomorrow
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I got ringke too looks great long wait to uk though.

I just went ultra-cheap ass way with thin case.
QuickSand Matte Hard Skin Cover Case
Then again, last 5 of my phone cases have been "sand" cases, for better grip.

Are there any ultra-thin cases that protects the top and bottom (I mostly just want a all around color case instead of missing top and bottom)? I don't need drop protection but only a shell so as thin as possible would be awesome.

Got it along w/ 2 other Spigen cases and like this one the most, slimply because it allows me to plug in a headphone plug and the top and bottom does not have a lip that will trap pocket lint.
Only downside(s) is that it's smooth surface doesn't give you that confident feeling you would have like you would w/ the rubberized surface. It's a tight fit and I worry if I take it off and on that it could damage the volume and power button.
Anybody have an idea of one like this but is rubberized? I don't want anything with funky graphics or designs, just simple plain

I'm also looking for something with a rubberized texture. I got the Ringke Slim case and it has such a feathery smooth finish that I'm constantly worrying about the phone slipping out of my pocket. It's even difficult to get a decent grip if my hands are the least bit dry (which is all the time in the winter). I'd love to find a nice soft TPU case that is slim and slightly rubbery. The SGP Ultra Capsule on my old GS2 was perfect! Anything like that for the N5?

ZionExpress said:
I'm also looking for something with a rubberized texture. I got the Ringke Slim case and it has such a feathery smooth finish that I'm constantly worrying about the phone slipping out of my pocket. It's even difficult to get a decent grip if my hands are the least bit dry (which is all the time in the winter). I'd love to find a nice soft TPU case that is slim and slightly rubbery. The SGP Ultra Capsule on my old GS2 was perfect! Anything like that for the N5?
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Maybe this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518646
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I'm waiting for http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5/nexus-5-case-ultra-thin-air.html

Do not buy the ringke slim case it damages the phone when you take the case off. Also it has sharp edges all over. I had to pull so hard that the back plate of the nexus 5 came off in the corner. Worthless case
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[Mini Review] Spigen Neo Hybrid + dbrand

I know there are a few other Spigen Neo Hybrid threads out there, but I wanted to put my take on it and not have it buried in another thread. I have done this in the past and it was a pain to search for it to refer it to others lol.
I got the Neo Hybrid in today and the quality is really great. My other Spigen is the Ultra Hybrid, but to me the Neo Hybrid seems a bit more polished. The Neo Hybrid when installed does make the phone wider, and as a result the Seidio Dilex holster for the Nexus 5 was just able to holster this bad boy. Overall I love the design and is more of a middle of the road in rugged case designs. The tpu and then the "fram" is like a polished plastic. Both power and volume rockers are covered with this design which I actually prefer because if it had cut outs, I would be fishing for the buttons. The feedback is nice and no issues there.
All the openings are spot on. The front face has a good size lip so you can place the phone on it's face without worry. The back's camera lens is recessed into the case so that side is also taken care of. Also when installing, I was worried that my screen protector may rise up. Thankfully it did not lol. My next concern was that of taking the case off. I review a lot of cases and I take on a new case almost every week lol. However, but peeling up on the upper right corner of the phone (where the light sensors are) and peel back the tpu part of the lip of the Neo Hybrid, you are able to free the N5 like a banana lol.
IMO, this is a great case for the user that drops their phone constantly, but not at a great height. I mean it may take it like a champ, but I am not willing to "test" that out for you lol.
I also stated that with the Neo Hybrid installed, the phone now just barely fits in the Seidio Dilex holster. BUT it fits lol.
And because of the great thread that I came across had the brilliant idea of putting a dbrand skin on the back of this Neo Hybrid, I did the same! Because the camera and flash cut outs are the same as the phone, installation was a breeze. I had to readjust it twice! And better yet, no hair dryer needed because of the flat surface compared to the curved nature of the back of the Nexus 5.
Installed the white CF and matched up with the white cf I already have on. The threading of the CF is so exact, even the replacement one followed the pattern, big props for dbrand there as well!
Pros:
Comes in different colors to suit any palette
Makes the phone more durable IMO than naked.
Ability to add the dbrand back skins like a boss!
For me the spigen screen protector stayed on.
(Without dbrand skin, the matte backing did not attract fingerprints)
Fits in the Seidio Dilex Holster for Nexus 5 (JUST BARELY)
Wireless charging still works (tested on Nexus Wireless charger and Nexus Orb charger, I am sure it'll work on the Tylt Vu as well)
NFC works as well.
Cons:
Makes the N5 WIDE like a bumper
BARELY fits in my Seidio Dilex Holster for Nexus 5
A bit hard to take out of the case
Can I recommend it? Yes. I think this case is ideal for the person who drops their phone constantly. I am not talking about 5 foot drops, just drops from ones pocket or jacket and such.
You can buy these directly through Spigen via Amazon or Ebay (in the US anyways)
Pics below, shoot me any questions if needed.

Well played.

i'm thinking dark blue + mahogany would look really sexy.

dbrandSkins said:
Well played.
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This.
Dbrand now has a new order from me for a few new skins. Ha ha ha
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spicydicy said:
This.
Dbrand now has a new order from me for a few new skins. Ha ha ha
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@dbrandSkins
You can pay me by sending me the multicolored X when they come out lol.
Thanks all. This dbrand backing is not my idea. It was conceived in one of the Neo Hybrid threads. It made perfect sense! Because all the other cases had the larger opening of the camera and flash and one would have to carefully cut it and wrap it in. It worked, but not to my liking lol. This combo is just friggin awesome.

Looks awesome. Have you tried this on the Spigen Neo Ultra? Im waiting on my dbrand now to maybe give it a whirl...:good:

1SiK1500 said:
Looks awesome. Have you tried this on the Spigen Neo Ultra? Im waiting on my dbrand now to maybe give it a whirl...:good:
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Are you referring to the SpigenUltra Hybrid? THere is no Neo Ultra that I am aware of. Nevertheless, the Ultra Hybrid will not work without modding the camera holes. AKA:Cut and wrap=I will do it sloppy lol
But if there is a Neo Ultra somewhere, please post a link to the back side and I can tell you if it'll work or not.

Looks great man, thanks for the write up.

1SiK1500 said:
Looks awesome. Have you tried this on the Spigen Neo Ultra? Im waiting on my dbrand now to maybe give it a whirl...:good:
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Do you mean the ultra thin air?
It won't work, without trimming. The skins are a bit too wide, and come up over the edges, and the button holes.
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spicydicy said:
Do you mean the ultra thin air?
It won't work, without trimming. The skins are a bit too wide, and come up over the edges, and the button holes.
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I appoligize, I meant this one. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid

I can check later tonight. But I would say no, due to the the camera cut out not being the same.
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1SiK1500 said:
I appoligize, I meant this one. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid
We recently did a wrap for this based on a XDA users EPS file he post. @mobbarley requested this and posted photos.
We're not currently selling these wraps, however we did make them for a number of users at no additional charge if interested!
Here are the photos @mobbarley posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545118&page=24
Thank You!
-Weston
Slickwraps
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1SiK1500 said:
I appoligize, I meant this one. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid
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Nope wont work unless you have it custom cut like Weston mentioned.

kpjimmy said:
Nope wont work unless you have it custom cut like Weston mentioned.
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How would you compare the Ultra Hybrid Crystal I have shown to the Neo Hybrid? After looking at your pictures a few times, Im will to order one. I just do not want the phone any larger...

1SiK1500 said:
How would you compare the Ultra Hybrid Crystal I have shown to the Neo Hybrid? After looking at your pictures a few times, Im will to order one. I just do not want the phone any larger...
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I don't have the Ultra Hybrid Crystal, but I do have the Ultra Hybrid in grey. Comparing the Ultra Hybrid to the Neo Hybrid. The Neo Hybrid is a bit wider because keep in mind there's a tpu case and then around that is the colored plastic piece which acts like a bumper in a sense. The Ultra Hybrid is just tpu on the outside and no bumper add-on.
So if you had the N4 with a LG bumper, that is how the feeling feels like. A bit wider than without. But the Ultra Hybrid is a tad narrower, so you may want that.
I am ok with the extra width. I have gotten used to it after a day of usage. Even with the tight fit when using the Seidio Holster I am still using it. I like the look of it overall as well.

i'm waiting for my dbrand... this white is beaultifull