A strong recommendation for a case. - Nexus 5 Accessories

If you guys haven't checked out the new cases Supcase has been putting out, I would strongly recommend them for the N5. Extremely well built, very protective and not bulky with multiple colors including clear back.
Check this out on Amazon:
SUPCASE Google Nexus 5 Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective Case (Clear/Black) - Not Fit LG Google Nexus 4
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FN13QH0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Incipio vs. Ringke slim cases for VZW Galaxy Nexus

Which is better?
Which did you choose?
Are you happy with your choice?
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Anyone willing to point me in the right direction?
- Galaxy Nexus
I have the ringke case on my GSM nexus and LOVE it! I tried the case on my brother's lte nexus and it does not fit.
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I had the ringke slim aphine white case, I love the way it looks and the slimness it looks but it scratch your phone, in my case it did scratch mine, noe I'm using 3 buck gel case which not scratch
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Oh... well if the Ringke slim cases aren't for CDMA Galaxy Nexus... guess I made my choice lol
- Galaxy Nexus
Yeah the Ringke slim case scratched the top of my GSM nexus as well. But in my opinion it looks better with the case on anyway.
I rather have my phone free from scratch even it wears a cheapo case, I ordered sgp Neo hybrid case, I think it look more sexy than ringke case and offer more protection as well. I saw many good thing about sgp, I'll find out soon. I disappointed on ringke case because it scratches the phone while put/remove it often.
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I have the incipio feather case for my GSM Nexus and i love it. Fits well and the matte finish on it is great as well, adds some more grip to the phone.
Incipio FTW
I have been using the Incipio Feather case for a week now and love it. I got the gray one so it matches the GNex color perfectly.

New cases recommended?

Just wondering I've been using otterbox cases forever now and want to try something new..... is there any cases besides otter box that has port covers ? But is thinner then the otterboxes ?
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If you can live without the port covers you should definitely give the UAG case a look.
Ballistic sg max has port covers
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http://www.case123.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Protective-Cases-Holsters-s/252.htm
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I love my otter box, but check out Trident. The Aegis and Kraken are on par with the Commuter and Defender. Otterbox stool wins IMO.
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Griffin Survivor until the Otterbox Armor series comes out.
I need full dust coverage for work.
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***Best Nexus 5 rugged cases***

Hi everybody.
This is my first day with my nexus 5 and I love it. I have a spigen slim armor case for it and like that to. The only thing is that the lip around the screen is very thin and I do not know if it would protect against a drop. I also have an iloome flex glass screen protector. Do any of you know if otter box or trident will make cases for the nexus 5. I am worried it will break with what I have on it now.
Thanks
CDCtech said:
Hi everybody.
This is my first day with my nexus 5 and I love it. I have a spigen slim armor case for it and like that to. The only thing is that the lip around the screen is very thin and I do not know if it would protect against a drop. I also have an iloome flex glass screen protector. Do any of you know if otter box or trident will make cases for the nexus 5. I am worried it will break with what I have on it now.
Thanks
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Otter box says they don't have any plans on making a case for us. I-bason and ballistic , sedio all make some great cases. I also have the slim armor I feel safe enough with its lip. But on the other hand you do have a glass screen protector which will surly be closer to the lip.
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I-Blason Armorbox is what I have. Being an electrician my phone takes some knocks every now and then. With this case on it feels indestructible
See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49091788
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Don't have one, but if I have to use it, I would definitely give the Tech21 case a try (you may wanna read through page 3 for more pics)
Some drop test videos in YouTube are quite impressive.
Thank you for giving suggestions. Do you guys think I will be OK with an iloome .12 mm glass screen protector and the slim armor also do you know of and slim armor drop tests?
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I just retired my i-blason case. Unfortunately the corner rubbers started to pop off and yesterday I couldn't find one of the rubber corners. The phone doesn't fit tight and snug in the case. Now I'm rockin tech21 case. So far so good.
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Where would I find the tech 21 case can you send me a link?
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Its in this forum topic(Nexus 5 Accessories). I'm on mobile using tapatalk so I can't link it. They can be found in tmobile stores for 29.99 and in the tech21 thread (when you find it), some of the last pages, you will find a link with 30%? (I think) discount. Print it out and take it to the store and the case will be yours for $22 bucks
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Hi guys. I called Trident case today and apparently they are making the aegis and cyclops cases they said there might be a kraken!!!!
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Cases
I have one For my N5..
Pretty and nice flexible....
I have the Ballistic SG Maxx and while it's pretty bulky, it gets the job done. It comes with a holster which is always a plus. I got it on amazon for $25.
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Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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CDCtech said:
Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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Due to the fact of style I would go with the ballistic however I think both would offer the same protection
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Hi. I was wondering if I should get the iblason armor box, ballistic aspira or the trident aegis for my nexus 5. Also do you guys think port flaps are good/necessary?
Thanks!!
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_MetalHead_ said:
I have the Ballistic SG Maxx and while it's pretty bulky, it gets the job done. It comes with a holster which is always a plus. I got it on amazon for $25.
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I have the Ballistic SG Maxx too, I love it. It's a little bulky but feels solid. The only con for me is the hard screen protector, I love the idea, but it feels a little odd, and takes a little time to settle on the screen.
I think I might order the AEGIS. It looks promising but I wanna see some reviews first.
Rugged Cases
CDCtech said:
Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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I would choose the Ballistic Tough Jacket MAXX (SG MAXX) for protection. I own this case and I am very satisfied with it. The only concern I have is that it attracts lint easily.
From reading reviews, I have learned that the Urbanite's coat of paint can peel off.
The Incipio Dualpro looks cheap and flimsy. The reviews are not good for it so I would not buy it.
i like the Trident N5 case I had a trident for my evo 3d many moons ago.. i always rocked otter box defender most of the time.. think ima go with the trident soon.. looks sweet

Which Case?

Hi,
New phone has just arrived, which case is the best for the phone?
Looking for case that is durable and will withstand the odd drop.
I had the case mate on my s2 which was brilliant. Screen remained scratch free (no screen protector) even falling face down.
Is the case mate case for the N5 as good?
Open to alternative suggestions.
Cheers,
H
I can vouch for the Reath Ringke Fusion case. Quite slim, doesn't affect use too much but enough to provide more than adequate protection. Got both colors, get the black one. The grey looks bad in person. The back is customisable.
It is strong enough to withstand drops. But not facedown on gravel because the lip is very small.
Also you can look on ebay for some nilkin sand texture cases. They are actually very good if you want a slim case. lots of grip.
How about a spigen case? The slim armor is really a recommendation.
I went with the OEM bumper case. Figured Google would know best, and I wanted my phone to be protected the moment I took it out of the box. I do feel like something such as an otterbox would provide more protection though.
waris choy said:
I can vouch for the Reath Ringke Fusion case. Quite slim, doesn't affect use too much but enough to provide more than adequate protection. Got both colors, get the black one. The grey looks bad in person. The back is customisable.
It is strong enough to withstand drops. But not facedown on gravel because the lip is very small.
Also you can look on ebay for some nilkin sand texture cases. They are actually very good if you want a slim case. lots of grip.
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I don't really like the Ringke Fusion, there are sharp edges on the case. Thats what made me switch away from the case. Other than that its a good case.
I recommend spigen screen protectors and cruzerlite case. Look in the cruzerlite thread for pics
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I'm liking my cruzerlite case. I have the Ringke slim, official Google bumper, and I like the cruzerlite the best.
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Ive tried many cases but I always come back to diztronic tpu case.
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Spigen Slim Armor ?
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Have you tried Zerolemon case yet ?
moomingstarz said:
Spigen Slim Armor ?
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+1:laugh:
I have the slim armour as well. Great case.
Do not buy the ringke fusion. Its terrible.
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jtwlbz said:
Ive tried many cases but I always come back to diztronic tpu case.
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Looks nice.How about the feeling of buttons?
Quicksand.
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Teenight said:
Looks nice.How about the feeling of buttons?
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I have the Diztronic as well and the buttons work great. I love it
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Speck candyshell or diztronic. Both great cases
chris6278 said:
Speck candyshell or diztronic. Both great cases
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:good: I'm using both diztronic and zerolemon cases Good cases !

Best case for nexus 5

As in topic. Say which case are you using ( if you are using one ) and what do you think about it.
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wojwem19 said:
As in topic. Say which case are you using ( if you are using one ) and what do you think about it.
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I was rocking the black slim armor from spigen I got when the phone first came out. Great protection, not too bulky, protects the camera, and has a small lip on the screen so you can lay it down on its front with no worries.
I like it so much that when I heard that the bright red was more orange than red. I bought it in a heartbeat.
Only other case I got was the Ringke Fusion, works just as great and has a clear back. but dust kept getting in the back in between the case and the phone for me at least. Didn't like that...
GTDarthYoda said:
I was rocking the black slim armor from spigen I got when the phone first came out. Great protection, not too bulky, protects the camera, and has a small lip on the screen so you can lay it down on its front with no worries.
I like it so much that when I heard that the bright red was more orange than red. I bought it in a heartbeat.
Only other case I got was the Ringke Fusion, works just as great and has a clear back. but dust kept getting in the back in between the case and the phone for me at least. Didn't like that...
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I am acctually thinking about case and I am nearly sure that it will be spingen because I heart a lot of good opinions about them.
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I have a tech 21, a ballistic sg, and a spigen slim armor. They are all great. I tend to use the slim armor more being that it's smaller than the ballistic and looks better than the tech 21. The ballistic is definitely the most protective case made for the n5. But it's quite large. The spigen slim armor is still very protective and looks absolutely beautiful. The build quality is top notch.
for me, no doubt: Spigen Neo Hybrid
I am thinking abou slim armor. Its pretty expensive over here but it looks really great and people say that it is safe for our device
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I have both the Ringke Slim and the Neo Hybrid. The Slim is my choice even though it doesn't cover all of the phone. Its slim and almost makes you forget that you even have a case on the phone.
The Neo Hybrid is a good case and just adds more bulk than I personally wanted. Its not to the level of an Otterbox but still some bulk.
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How about protection neo hybrid vs slim armor?
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wojwem19 said:
How about protection neo hybrid vs slim armor?
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Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634
GTDarthYoda said:
Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634
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thank you
GTDarthYoda said:
Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634
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Vanilla Pudding said:
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for me its working properly.
Diztronic
Have both the original and the voyeur and prefer the original.
Recently ordered the spigen slim armor to try it out for myself.
I' m using spigen ultra hybrid, and it's great! it's not to bulky and the protection is wonderful, worth it
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Just ordered spingen ultra hybrid on amazon. They say it will come around 1st of May.
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ZeroLemon Rugged Battery Case
I purchased a ZeroLemon 3500MaH Rugged Case. It is by all means not a slim case. it's essentially a big ole brick of bada$$ery.
C shaped connector plugs into your Nexus 5 and into the battery, Hard plastic shell with a built in screen protector snaps around that, then rubberized fits around that, then of course a belt clip lol. I'd say i'm a centimeter off from a full inch thick lol.
I currently don't have a case, but I'm looking for recommendations. Can anyone recommend a case?
samleick said:
I purchased a ZeroLemon 3500MaH Rugged Case. It is by all means not a slim case. it's essentially a big ole brick of bada$$ery.
C shaped connector plugs into your Nexus 5 and into the battery, Hard plastic shell with a built in screen protector snaps around that, then rubberized fits around that, then of course a belt clip lol. I'd say i'm a centimeter off from a full inch thick lol.
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I'm waiting for mine to arrive. How do you like it?
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doverjosh8 said:
I currently don't have a case, but I'm looking for recommendations. Can anyone recommend a case?
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If you like slim cases, I really like the Ringke Fusion Crystal View case. http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-FUSIONĀ®-Absorption-Yourself-Technology/dp/B00H3OUGI2
It's completely clear to let the beauty of the N5 shine through. (especially if you have the red or white N5) It's a little bit softer than the Spigen version, has good grippiness, and probably more "bounce" if you dropped it.
wojwem19 said:
Just ordered spingen ultra hybrid on amazon. They say it will come around 1st of May.
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I bought 2 Spigen cases so far, but put them away in a drawer. I won't be buying any more. Good luck with yours.
wolfen69 said:
If you like slim cases, I really like the Ringke Fusion Crystal View case. http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-FUSIONĀ®-Absorption-Yourself-Technology/dp/B00H3OUGI2
It's completely clear to let the beauty of the N5 shine through. (especially if you have the red or white N5) It's a little bit softer than the Spigen version, has good grippiness, and probably more "bounce" if you dropped it.
I bought 2 Spigen cases so far, but put them away in a drawer. I won't be buying any more. Good luck with yours.
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I bought them because I heart a lot of good opinions about spingen. What happend with yours?
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