Video Review: Incipio Faxion for Samsung Galaxy S3

Video Review: Incipio Faxion for Samsung Galaxy S3 - Galaxy S III Accessories

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the Incipio Faxion today, this is a one-piece hybrid style case that offers great protection without adding excessive bulk. Made of a TPU and polycarbonate combination, the Faxion fits tightly on your Galaxy S3, ensuring a nice and solid feel. Ports and cutouts are perfect on this one, and although the back scratches up, at least the case is getting damaged and not your phone. Scratch & drop protection are very good since the combination of materials provides for great shock absorption and scratch protection. The case retails for 35$ from Incipio but you can find it for 20$ if you look around.
Check out the full review below:

Thanks for the review!
I just got my Faxion now (white/grey), and it looks and feels very good.

Animor said:
Thanks for the review!
I just got my Faxion now (white/grey), and it looks and feels very good.
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It's a pretty awesome case isn't it? I'm slightly leaning towards the CandyShell because of the more conservative design, but this one is great too.

Hey I have the speck candy shell but this looks a little cooler thinking of getting this. Do the buttons feel clicky with this case?

Faxion or Silicrylic?
I posted this question in the other thread that discusses incipio's Silicrylic style of cases, (sorry to duplicate).
Anyone had a chance to compare this (Incipio Faxion case) with the Silicrylic DualPro?
Thanks.

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Official Galaxy S2 Case Guide by Ploone

Hi guys,
Haven't posted a video in about 5 days now so I thought you all deserved this little write up Got the review of the SGP Argos coming soon, hopefully this helps anyone out - feel free to ask questions below and i'll help you out !
Hard Shell Cases
SGP Ultra Thin Air– $24.99 – Thinnest snap on the back case on the market, adds virtually no bulk to the device. Unfortunately not as tight a fit as I would like, will offer no drop protection and the glossy backing gets smudged up very quickly. Do not recommend as the Case-Mate Barely There is a better option.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZl8TqS9KQ
SGP Linear Pure Series - $24.99 – Hard plastic case comprised of a 3 piece split design. Great idea in paper but not well executed. The bumper pieces fit tightly but the back plate is loose. Will provide a moderate level of protection and style but cannot get past the loose backplate. Not recommended for this reason.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WHK6l8n_wU
Mugen Power 3200 mah Extended Battery- $100- 3200 mah extended battery with replacement back cover. Battery runs like a champ, nearly doubling the performance of the stock battery. Back cover is textured so provides great grip and is comfortable to hold. Back cover does add considerable thickness and bulk and phone looks weird.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLLNFWehfl8
SGP Argos Leather - $39.99- Real leather case featuring a front flap protector for the screen. Materials feel awesome, premium quality. Offers great protection and style. Front flap can be bothersome and annoying for some. Adds some bulk to the phone. Overall, good option for those that like the style, very classy and high quality but not all will like the style.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuMtRx-3P2Q
SGP Neo Hybrid EX- $26.99- Bumper style case - two pieces that wrap around the phone's sides. Great design and look, very well built. Protection wise, you won't get much - should be used by people who don't drop their phones often, very minimalistic. A little expensive for what you get, but a good case nonetheless.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAUGUdbJsXE
Silicone, TPU and Rubber Cases
Rearth Ringke - $16.99 – A silicone case coated in a high quality polymer which repels dust and lint as well as providing a smooth finish. Thin and flexible, could be a little tighter fitting onto the device. Cutouts and ports are great. Won’t offer much drop protection but does offer good scratch protection – a decent choice for average users.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8c0oLjVQ1A
SGP Ultra Capsule - $21.99 – Features a form factor similar to the Incipio NGP, although it is slightly thinner and more flexible. Buttons are much easier to press on this case – glossy/sparkly back looks good but can pick up fingerprints easily. Overall it is a decent choice, most should be pleased with it. Includes a Steinheil screen shield for screen protection.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLBIdZEfz9k
Incipio NGP- $19.99– TPU case with a soft touch finish on the back, comfortable to hold and grippy, offers a medium level of protection and cutouts are great. The major issue relates to the buttons being stiff and hard to press since they are full TPU and have not been cutout on the inside. Still a good choice for the average user, price point is good.
Video Review- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPJG6NEgj-M
Hybrid Cases
Case-Mate Pop - $34.99 – Comprised of a hard, glossy plastic wrapped around silicone rubber, the Pop is a popular but pricey case. Looks fantastic until the plastic begins to scratch up and the silicone tends to wear off, these however are only visual issues. If you don’t mind the visual effects, the case offers great protection and is a good option. Built-in kickstand is good as well.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORvVQmn57es
Otterbox Commuter Series- $34.99 – A two piece case made up of a soft inner silicone layer encased by a hard plastic spine. Spine has areas that are matte and others that are glossy, wish they’d all be matte. Glossy areas can be slippery and silicone attracts dust. Case is bulky but offers fantastic protection, can be pricey but highly recommended to those that need the protection.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwNISYXJ3QI
Skins/Screen Shields
BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber - $19.99 – Thin carbon fiber-like skin that is easy to apply and remove from your device. Won’t add much drop protection but do provide scratch protection to your device. Not meant for users who need protection, but rather those who want a stylish and unique alternative to cases. Included screen shield is a plus.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyyfvvegDuU
SGP GLAS- $31.99 – Real Glass screen protector, offers touch and feel almost exact to that of the naked screen on the Galaxy S2. Will provide good protection as well, extremely easy to install since it is thick, includes home button protectors. Unfortunately, can reduce sensitivity on touchscreen while charging and is quite expensive for a screen shield. Cannot be reused.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdkH9q8ZHBY
SGP Ultra Optics - $15.99 – High quality screen shield offering an anti-fingerprint coating while barely affecting screen quality. Extremely easy to apply onto device (plus you get 2 in a pack!) – has a slightly squeak sound due to coating, it can be annoying to clean off built up dirt over time. Most will be pleased with this shield.
Video Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LqUI4kcFCA

thanks for the guide Ploone ...much appreciated

illuzi0n said:
thanks for the guide Ploone ...much appreciated
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No worries mate, always eager to help!

thank you for the list mate, well appreciated

Thanks buddy!

thank you very much~~~

Welcome! As I review more cases I will add them to the list.
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Just added the SGP Argos review.

Thanks mate. Got the Ultra Capsule and getting Glas, thanks to you. I'm sure you still will be able to review cases for the international GS2, just borrow it back
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leminhnguyen0703 said:
Thanks mate. Got the Ultra Capsule and getting Glas, thanks to you. I'm sure you still will be able to review cases for the international GS2, just borrow it back
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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I don't live with my parents anymore - we live in different countries, she's here visiting and I gave it to her so we could video chat
I'll be getting the AT&T version which is also 4.3 " screen and looks very similar but is missing the home button. I'm not sure if international cases will fit but I'm hopeful!
Glad to help you, thanks for the support

Ploone, how about including in your review capdase soft jackets?

poch_1421 said:
Ploone, how about including in your review capdase soft jackets?
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Haven't seen many of them in the USA or websites I frequent. I gave my Galaxy S2 to my mom so I won't be reviewing any more cases for the i9100, however I will be getting the USA version and continuing reviews there, sorry!

I've added the SGP Neo Hybrid EX to the list.
Giveaway coming soon.

Amazing summaries man. If you can, please post mini pics of the cases beside each review, so we can have a quick glance and know what we might want. Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work.

hey Ploone,
Do you think that BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber would fit fine with extended 3200-3500 mah battery? Would the extended battery cover be fully covered like the normal one?
Thanks

IIIPowerIII said:
hey Ploone,
Do you think that BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber would fit fine with extended 3200-3500 mah battery? Would the extended battery cover be fully covered like the normal one?
Thanks
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Hi there,
I doubt it, it might still work well but I don't think it will cover the whole back. I've compared my Mugen to my original and the Mugen takes up more space since it extends outwards as well.

Super reviews

raiderkilo said:
Super reviews
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You're welcome.
Sorry I haven't updated the list in forever..I'll be getting the Galaxy S III for anyone else who plans on getting it and will continue my reviews for that device!

any body here using a combination of the zagg shield, neo hybrid ex case and the samsung 2000 maH battery... that's the setup I wanna use but would like to hear from someone if possible first

TPU case review Belkin

Hey guys,
I got another case and went ahead and wrote a review for you. Its a glossy black tpu case made by belkin..Its thin, slick and comfortable. an ok case overall
Belkin TPU case Galaxy s2 - YouTube

I picked this one up when I got my SGS2, and I'm really impressed with it myself.
I've used cheap TPU cases from eBay on my other phones before, which, while decent, had fitting issues and a lot of flash (excess plastic) around the outside edges.
This Belkin TPU case is tight fitting, very little flash (two little tabs I found and removed with an xacto knife), and feels really quality in my hand.

dmcnelly said:
I picked this one up when I got my SGS2, and I'm really impressed with it myself.
I've used cheap TPU cases from eBay on my other phones before, which, while decent, had fitting issues and a lot of flash (excess plastic) around the outside edges.
This Belkin TPU case is tight fitting, very little flash (two little tabs I found and removed with an xacto knife), and feels really quality in my hand.
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Def better than a cheap tpu ebay one..those are awful lol. fitting of this case is great ..havent dont the xacto knife fix for it tho..Might try that out

Hows the grip on these?

Natureboy72 said:
Hows the grip on these?
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Grip is decent.. Its tpu so the material itself even tho it looks pretty shinny still retains it grip. A matte finish will def be grippier however this case does it just fine

thanks for the review. the gloss just ruins the case for me. I ordered a TPU case on Ebay for $9 and it has matted back and a glossy edge. It also has very high rating on Amazon.
I also suckered in for the D30 at T-mobile store after reading many good reviews on it

I'm with you. I'm a matte case guy myself

Incipio Faxion case for S3

Hello,
Does anyone familiar with Incipio Faxion case for the S3?
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-Soft-Shell-Case-with-Polycarbonate-Frame.asp
It looks nice, but unlike other high-quality cases, it doesn't have 2 layers (inner silicon and outer hard material).
Incipio also have DualPro model, which does come with 2 layers, but I like more the Faxion design.
I would be happy to know your opinion, especially if you have experience with these cases.
DualPro:
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp

Animor said:
Hello,
Does anyone familiar with Incipio Faxion case for the S3?
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-Soft-Shell-Case-with-Polycarbonate-Frame.asp
It looks nice, but unlike other high-quality cases, it doesn't have 2 layers (inner silicon and outer hard material).
Incipio also have DualPro model, which does come with 2 layers, but I like more the Faxion design.
I would be happy to know your opinion, especially if you have experience with these cases.
DualPro:
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
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Ordered one yesterday, got he grey and white for my white s3.

I've been looking for a quality, white case and it's between the Faxion and Commuter.
Does anyone know how protective this case is compared to the Commuter?

Hi Nickel Dime Bay,
I will appreciate it if you reply to this thread with few words about this case, once you get it.
audiofx,
According to reviews of the Commuter, it has an issue of stiff and hard-to-press buttons. So take it into consideration.
btw, I emailed Incipio two days ago about the Faxion case, but didn't get any response until now. This level of support make me think twice about buying from them.

Incipio DualPro model, which does come with 2 layers are the best!!
But their customer service sucks!! lol