[VIDEO] Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case Review / First Look - Google Nexus 5 - Nexus 5 Accessories

When I purchase a device, I'm on the search for some protection immediately. This case was available for purchase around the release date of the Nexus 5 so I jumped on it and the GLAS.tR (installed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HIWv8zNgXpY).
For $10 I can't complain much about the case. It doesn't add too much bulk and keeps the phone safe under most situations. The buttons are easy to push, however some have mentioned they are too easy to push.
While playing games in landscape mode, it hasn't solved my personal issue with covering up the speaker on accident. A case would require a lot of padding around this area to fix that.
This case is only available through Amazon. I'll add the direct link if requested.

Thank for this video
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Decent video but arrgh! the corner of your screen protector was bugging me. Did the case do that or was it already like that?

I got my case two days ago.
I must say, overall, the case is very nice.
I love the way the buttons are so easily pressed with little effort, feels great.
Only real problem I've found is that the headphone opening will not accommodate my AudioTechnica m50 over sized 3.5 mm jack. I'l started to file the opening to make it larger so I can fit my headphones plug.
A bit disappointing for a very nice case, but I can live with it.

Could anyone recommend on a good and not expensive headset that can fir with this case?

irononreverse said:
Decent video but arrgh! the corner of your screen protector was bugging me. Did the case do that or was it already like that?
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Spigen GLAS screen protectors have a recall...
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Awesome review thankyou!

Thanks for this!
Looks like I might grab one of these.
Do you know this compares to the rearth ringke fusion (particularly the side buttons)?
I remember the ringke case for the nexus 4 was notorious for being hard to push.

Does this case get scratched easily since it's transparent and plastic I'm guessing. Also are there any other cases available with similar design just a frosted translucent back?? I'm looking for such a case for my phone
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the1onewolf said:
Thanks for this!
Looks like I might grab one of these.
Do you know this compares to the rearth ringke fusion (particularly the side buttons)?
I remember the ringke case for the nexus 4 was notorious for being hard to push.
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The buttons are actually really easy to push. In the beginning I almost felt the case was pushing down on the buttons. Any slight breeze of your finger over the power and it would depress. Over time I think that quit though.
I've never tried that other case.
animeshkumar said:
Does this case get scratched easily since it's transparent and plastic I'm guessing. Also are there any other cases available with similar design just a frosted translucent back?? I'm looking for such a case for my phone
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Just asked my wife and she said it didn't scratch too easily. I'm checking out cases for the S5, and apparently not all clear backs scratch too easily. There's one company (no Nexus 5 case) that has a clear hard back with a rubbery feel too it. My 1 year old daughter test it out and it does a good job of resisting scratches.

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SGP Neo hybrid for SGS3 coming soon!!!

http://www.spigen.com/blog/galaxy-s3-neo-hybrid-case-is-coming-soon/
i'm really excited. and they will use TPU instead of silicone and polycarbonate frame. amazing!!!!
kyan~ said:
http://www.spigen.com/blog/galaxy-s3-neo-hybrid-case-is-coming-soon/
i'm really excited. and they will use TPU instead of silicone and polycarbonate frame. amazing!!!!
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Nice find. I will looking out for this.
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This case looks excellent. I'll be keeping watch on their blog from here on out to see when I can pre-order.
I had one on my s2. First week it was fantastic..
After that, garbage. The lining portion they provide stretches and causes a gap in between the back of the phone and the lining. Got pretty annoyed with it and threw it away.
gaveup said:
I had one on my s2. First week it was fantastic..
After that, garbage. The lining portion they provide stretches and causes a gap in between the back of the phone and the lining. Got pretty annoyed with it and threw it away.
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They have updated it.
So what's different? In previous versions a silicone cover was used. However, we've updated the series is a new TPU material. This new material is still as soft and dust-resistant, but with added durability and protection. Perhaps the best update on the new Neo Hybrid for the Galaxy S3 is that there is absolutely NO sagging or expanding of the TPU cover due to heat from device.Great news to all Neo Hybrid fans out there!
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They have updated it.
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It ses the harder material sits on the phone, while the softer TPU material is on the outside. Seems like that is scratches just waiting to happen. Now reverse that so that TPU inside, hard shell outside, and add an optional belt clip and I'll take 2!!!
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It ses the harder material sits on the phone, while the softer TPU material is on the outside. Seems like that is scratches just waiting to happen. Now reverse that so that TPU inside, hard shell outside, and add an optional belt clip and I'll take 2!!!
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Did you read the website?
The Galaxy S3 Neo Hybrid Case Series will be the same dual concept as the Galaxy S2 and iPhone. The case features a TPU cover with a hard polycarbonate frame. The TPU material protects the phone by absorbing shock from any accidental drops. The hard plastic frame protect the phone from scratches and scuffs. Having both the advantages of a hard and soft case makes the Neo Hybrid an all-around protective solution.
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The frame (outside) is PC (hard). The cover, TPU, absorbs the shock.
Your phone wont be getting scratches with this case.
Bummer... the TPU is blue only the border of the hard case is white.
I've never clicked on their blog, and but they have really good stuff. Nano Clear Giveaway?? eek!
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Did you read the website?
The frame (outside) is PC (hard). The cover, TPU, absorbs the shock.
Your phone wont be getting scratches with this case.
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I did, but not carefully enough I guess. The 'TPU cover' is what threw me. Thanks
Nice
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Isn't it already on sale?
twoashj said:
Isn't it already on sale?
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Yep, looks like you can preorder now (only two color options though :/)
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...g-galaxy-s3-case-neo-hybrid-color-series.html
I will wait for amazon 2 day free shipping
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I'm really liking the look of this case. I just wish they had different color options for the backs. It says they're interchangeable for different looks. Well how can I get a different look if all the backs are the same?
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Has anyone had this case on the Nexus or other phone? Are they high-quality cases? (They appear to be pretty darn good.)
I like how there still appears to be lots of room around the home button for my fat thumb! Many other cases seem to have a lower lip that protrudes close to the home button...
Thanks!
nthngtlse said:
Has anyone had this case on the Nexus or other phone? Are they high-quality cases? (They appear to be pretty darn good.)
I like how there still appears to be lots of room around the home button for my fat thumb! Many other cases seem to have a lower lip that protrudes close to the home button...
Thanks!
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I had it on the gnex and loved it. I think this one is using a different material than the gnex neo hybrid but SPG never puts out crap.
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has anyone gotten theirs yet? post a review!!
Got mine today
just got mine in the mail today the case looks and feels great!!! one problem though seems like the case fits to tight it keeps shutting the phone off and adjusting the volume. I dont have a zagg or best skins ever on it to add bulk.
azelaya said:
just got mine in the mail today the case looks and feels great!!! one problem though seems like the case fits to tight it keeps shutting the phone off and adjusting the volume. I dont have a zagg or best skins ever on it to add bulk.
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Same problem here.
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SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Slim [Ultra Fit] *pictures*

I just received my n5 plus the case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all, the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably wouldn't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot. I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem, even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it's worth the extra $1 or $2. Spigen also include a screen protector with this case.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
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duckied said:
I just received my n5 and case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably won't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot but I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it would the extra 1 or 2 bucks.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
I will post pictures up later =)
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Im looking to get this one or the ringke slim! Waiting for pics! haha
I ordered the white one.
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
N5 coming tomorrow, case next week.
Look forward to the pics! Keep us updated
Goood, give us the pics
Pics please... Im waiting on my white one.
OP, did you get the screen protector too? How was it?
Heads up, it's the same price from spigen on eBay and comes with one of their pet screen protectors
The one I ordered through Amazon came with a screen protector. I was surprised because it did not mention anything about that on their page.
Thank you for the pics. Can you tell us what the fit is like? Is it comparable to the Ringke Slim for the N4? (most people on this forum own/owned both products ) Also, how does the build feel - cheap or premium? Thanks again.
The fit is perfect but it was the same on the ringke even after a year it still held on tight and I expect this would be the same quality. As for which feel more premium? I would probably say the spigen has the tiny edge on that because of the softer Matt touch. The difference isn't by much and you can't go wrong with either.
How well would it hold up, I still don't know. But at $10 I'm not loosing much.
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have black version thanks for pics have to wait a few more days for my n5
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Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?
Got my N5 and Spigen ultra fit today. Not a fan of it, I should have looked at it more carefully. Don't like how little coverage there is on the top and bottom.
I'm hoping the Chinese company that I bought my TPU case for my N4 on Amazon comes out with a N5 version. I think it was like $.79 with $2 shipping. Best case out of 4-5 I bought for the N4.
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Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?
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Nope because of the thinnest of the case it does not interfere with the camera.
And it's a thin case and there pictures of it lol how much protection you expect it will provide?
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I have the white case on my black N5, it looks great. My only concern with this case is that it is sharp on the bottom where I use my pinky to hold the phone. It's nothing some sand paper can't fix. It looks like the Ringke has more rounded edges, which might be more comfortable.
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Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.
Gibsonflyingv said:
Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.
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I agree with this. The case looks really nice and feels high quality but the top and bottom are ridiculously sharp. I like to rest my pinky under my phone when I use it but I can't with this case because it is too painful. Hopefully this will be fixed in a revision.
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I'd agree my bottom of case is pretty sharp... top is OK though..I'll ask about a revised version...
I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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gsrrr said:
I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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For what it's worth, I have removed the case and put it back on several time and do not see any scratches. It fits on way too snug for my tastes(it is incredibly difficult to take off) so I was afraid it would mess up my phone. But so far no issues. In fact one of the times I was having real trouble getting it off and I noticed white stuff on the corner of the phone when I finally got it off. It appears that the phone will scratch the case rather than the case scratching the phone.

Which Spigen case is best for Nexus 5, between the neohybrid and slimarmour?

Hey guys,
I know this is totally subjective. However, I have been looking for a case for my nexus 5. I like the Spigen NeoHybrid, and Slimarmor so far, however I have heard bad things about the Neohybrid, and that the Slimarmor is somewhat bulky. Some guidance is needed. Thank you!
Joegrind27 said:
Hey guys,
I know this is totally subjective. However, I have been looking for a case for my nexus 5. I like the Spigen NeoHybrid, and Slimarmor so far, however I have heard bad things about the Neohybrid, and that the Slimarmor is somewhat bulky. Some guidance is needed. Thank you!
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Spigen cases are always good to use and I have used slim armour of it...and I just love that case....so my vote will go for Slim Armour.....
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you can also check out the ultra hybrid one too...thats too a really nice case to go for....:good:
sometimes thick cases will mess with the camera by changing the light sensitivity because the lens and/or flash are shrouded. go on amazon and read the reviews... i decided against the slim armor because of potential camera issues and because people complained about the buttons either being hard to press, or no feedback/bad feel from the buttons. but it does look like it would protect the phone well and with tpu instead of cheap silicone like all those old iphone cases i had to deal with years ago i'm sure it's still a pretty good case. but i went with the neo hybrid and it should be here this afternoon so i'll give my opinion then.
I have the slim armour. I was a bit disappointed at how bulky it is when I first put it on my Nexus, however I have grown accustomed to it and it is a good quality case.
The button feedback is actually the best I've ever experienced on a case. Really nice.
I would personally prefer a slimmer case but if you're not worried about bulk, slim armour is a definite one to look at.
I got a Slim Armor and the buttons are no good. Makes them feel spongy. I'm returning it and ordering a Neo Hybrid.
Pretty awesome. Thank you guys!! Anyone encountered fitting problems with the neohybrid, especially the use of the headset jack?
I have the slimarmor. The power button is a bit too snug and i feel alot of dusk seeps into the bottom of the case.
However, I have dropped the phone 2 times on the ground outside (concrete) and there's not one nick on the case itself and the phone is perfectly fine. It does add a bit of bulk, but I got used to it pretty quickly. I can't promise I'll stay with this one for good, but It will definitely be in rotation with other cases
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I have the slimarmor. The power button is a bit too snug and i feel alot of dusk seeps into the bottom of the case.
However, I have dropped the phone 2 times on the ground outside (concrete) and there's not one nick on the case itself and the phone is perfectly fine. It does add a bit of bulk, but I got used to it pretty quickly. I can't promise I'll stay with this one for good, but It will definitely be in rotation with other cases
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A drop test! Thanks for your service:good:
Feeling better about my slim armor now!
I got the neo hybrid. I was unhappy with the size it made the phone and The grippiness. I think it looks nice though.
I returned it. Now have the nilkin v series flip case on order.
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I have both and like the slim armor better. Better protection and list slippery. If you want slimmer I also have the ultra hybrid which I feel is made better than the neo hybrid and is slimmer. That's my 2 cents on the issue.
i have the neo hybrid and think it's fine as a case. the case buttons transfer the tactile feel of the phone's buttons very well.
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I have the slimarmor. The power button is a bit too snug and i feel alot of dusk seeps into the bottom of the case.
However, I have dropped the phone 2 times on the ground outside (concrete) and there's not one nick on the case itself and the phone is perfectly fine. It does add a bit of bulk, but I got used to it pretty quickly. I can't promise I'll stay with this one for good, but It will definitely be in rotation with other cases
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It is good to have real life drop test. This is the exact reason why I bought this case (ordered, shipped, but not received yet).
I have the Neo Hybrid on mine and I love it. It makes the phone easier to hold and adds a nice layer of protection. Plus it looks pretty awesome!
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I have the Neo Hybrid on mine and I love it. It makes the phone easier to hold and adds a nice layer of protection. Plus it looks pretty awesome!
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Any issues with camera flash?
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i just got the neo hybrid. it adds more bulk to the phone than i thought... the back is thin but something about squaring off the back makes it feel a lot bigger. also the tpu + bumper adds some width. i was afraid of button access problems through the cutouts with some of the tpu cases out there so i didn't go with a cheap tpu case, maybe i would have been happier with a contoured case rather than this but overall it's a very good case. the power button feedback is a little less, but the button works consistently, my dennon headphones fit, but others might not, the phone stills charges wirelessly without problems.
I picked up the Slim Armor and love it. Great protection around the corners, screen, and camera lens. For a two layer case, it doesn't feel bulky at all. Fits very nice in the hand IMO.
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None that I've noticed with my Neo Hybrid. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to remove.
I haven't actually tried either case (because I haven't even gotten my phone yet... backorder ) but I would trade bulkiness for protection by getting the dual layer Slim Armor. I have had a dual layer case on my current phone and I have dropped a couple times over the past two years. In combination with a screen protector, a dual layer case can be the best insurance for your phone without actually paying $100-200 for real insurance.
I was originally planning on the Neo Hybrid just cuz it looks so damn nice but more than 1 person has said its very slippery... and that'd be silly to buy a case only for you to drop it more often.
I ordered the Slim Armor instead, waiting for it to arrive. Amazon's shipping is kind of wonky, they said 2 day delivery but the package has just sat at UPS's facilities for the past 3 days and its scheduled for tomorrow- oh wait, of course UPS changed the date to Thursday.
Hate UPS, but cant wait to get my hands on the case. Hoping it doesn't have the accursed power button issue (though I reckon it won't be too difficult to fix anyway).
I recently got the slim armor. Quality case. Make sure you play around with putting it on. The buttons are very sensitive as you've probably read elsewhere and would turn the phone off. After about 2 tries I got it on and the buttons are working normally.:good:

Poetic Atmosphere Case

Hey there fellow XDA members and nexus 5 owners first post on the forums here and I have a question about a case hopefully someone can chime in here. So since receiving the phone I've been in search of the perfect slim case to fit my needs. So far I have tried the ringke and spigen ultra thin cases and I like them very much, low profile and enough protection where I need it. Anyway in an effort to quit blindly buying anymore cases thought I'd post here since the community is quite big. I just found this case on Amazon:
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Looks like a decent case that would provide good protection all around and that clear gray color must be really nice. My question is has anyone purchased this case yet? If so how do you like it? I don't have any experience with this particular company but they do offer quite a lot of products. If no one owns this yet though I might have to take the dive. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Hey there fellow XDA members and nexus 5 owners first post on the forums here and I have a question about a case hopefully someone can chime in here. So since receiving the phone I've been in search of the perfect slim case to fit my needs. So far I have tried the ringke and spigen ultra thin cases and I like them very much, low profile and enough protection where I need it. Anyway in an effort to quit blindly buying anymore cases thought I'd post here since the community is quite big. I just found this case on Amazon:
Looks like a decent case that would provide good protection all around and that clear gray color must be really nice. My question is has anyone purchased this case yet? If so how do you like it? I don't have any experience with this particular company but they do offer quite a lot of products. If no one owns this yet though I might have to take the dive. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Poetic makes decent cases. I had an Atmosphere on my One but they suffered from problems with the rubber separating if you pulled the phone at the case. It looks like they may have solved that issue on this model by making the rubber go down farther. For $5 I will probably end up trying one out.
Awesome, does it add a lot of bulk to the phone or is it fairly slim?
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Woah thanks for that review, the case looks pretty good and slim indeed. I have the black version of the phone and would like to show off that nexus logo. Guess I'm gonna be adding this to my collection of cases. lol will update when I get it.
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The case does not add much bulk to the phone at all, IMO. A mini-review follows:
The style of this case is impeccable, in that it mostly stays out of the way to let the Nexus 5 shine. I have the white back N5, and the Atmosphere’s clear back shows off the vibrant color well. This is not a frosted back; it pretty much is completely clear, with strategically placed lines of rubber for the camera and also for reducing the slipperiness of the backend. The same matte gray rubber goes around the border and raises above the screen to provide a slight lay-on-table lip. Finally, the buttons are covered, but the buttons are still responsive, the lock button more so than the volume rocker.
The Google Nexus 5 is a very light phone. The lightest I’ve owned, actually. With the the Atmosphere on, it remains a slim, light phone. So while I want to protect this device, I also don’t want to weigh it down. I liked the Atmosphere case from from Poetic previously for the Nexus 4, and I was very happy with it, but I read about some durability problems. It remains to be seen if the Nexus 5 case will have better longevity, but I can say the rubber on this does feel sturdier than in the past reiteration. I am quite happy with this purchase. From this Nexus 5 version, I totally agree that this company does listen to feedback and keep making improvements. I am going to continue to support them through future devices.
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Your review made me buy one thankyou , I swore I was going to keep my case addiction under wraps , there goes that idea............lol
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I just got it in the mail today and so far so good. I had the same case on my HTC One the entire time I had the phone and the case was great.
I had an issue the the first Atmosphere case for my HTC it started coming apart. I contact the manufacture they stated there was a defect, they sent me a new case free of charge and let me keep the old one not that I wanted it. The 2nd case never had an issue. As soon as I found the Atmosphere for the Nexus 5 I ordered it. Good case and good customer service... cant beat it.
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Your review made me buy one thankyou , I swore I was going to keep my case addiction under wraps , there goes that idea............lol
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I feel the same way, glad to hear I'm not the only one. Lol
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In any "case" (no pun intended) they come with a 3yr warranty so it's a great buy.
I'm a warranty kind of guy and 3 years sounds pretty solid for a case. (No pun intended either) Lol
One thing I forgot to mention in the OP, I purchased the spigen crystal shell which is completely clear and had an issue that many others had with the flash showing a glow on pictures caused by the case being lit up or possibly the cutout itself. Anyone who has it care to test that out? If its not an issue here poetic has my business.
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GhostNGoblins91 said:
The case does not add much bulk to the phone at all, IMO. A mini-review follows:
The style of this case is impeccable, in that it mostly stays out of the way to let the Nexus 5 shine. I have the white back N5, and the Atmosphere’s clear back shows off the vibrant color well. This is not a frosted back; it pretty much is completely clear, with strategically placed lines of rubber for the camera and also for reducing the slipperiness of the backend. The same matte gray rubber goes around the border and raises above the screen to provide a slight lay-on-table lip. Finally, the buttons are covered, but the buttons are still responsive, the lock button more so than the volume rocker.
The Google Nexus 5 is a very light phone. The lightest I’ve owned, actually. With the the Atmosphere on, it remains a slim, light phone. So while I want to protect this device, I also don’t want to weigh it down. I liked the Atmosphere case from from Poetic previously for the Nexus 4, and I was very happy with it, but I read about some durability problems. It remains to be seen if the Nexus 5 case will have better longevity, but I can say the rubber on this does feel sturdier than in the past reiteration. I am quite happy with this purchase. From this Nexus 5 version, I totally agree that this company does listen to feedback and keep making improvements. I am going to continue to support them through future devices.
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Any idea if the headphone jack would accomodate a larger headphone jack, like a 1/8" inch?
Like this:
http://www.basicelectronixs.com/node/image/Blog/1/M50Jack.jpg
GhostNGoblins91 said:
The case does not add much bulk to the phone at all, IMO. A mini-review follows:
The style of this case is impeccable, in that it mostly stays out of the way to let the Nexus 5 shine. I have the white back N5, and the Atmosphere’s clear back shows off the vibrant color well. This is not a frosted back; it pretty much is completely clear, with strategically placed lines of rubber for the camera and also for reducing the slipperiness of the backend. The same matte gray rubber goes around the border and raises above the screen to provide a slight lay-on-table lip. Finally, the buttons are covered, but the buttons are still responsive, the lock button more so than the volume rocker.
The Google Nexus 5 is a very light phone. The lightest I’ve owned, actually. With the the Atmosphere on, it remains a slim, light phone. So while I want to protect this device, I also don’t want to weigh it down. I liked the Atmosphere case from from Poetic previously for the Nexus 4, and I was very happy with it, but I read about some durability problems. It remains to be seen if the Nexus 5 case will have better longevity, but I can say the rubber on this does feel sturdier than in the past reiteration. I am quite happy with this purchase. From this Nexus 5 version, I totally agree that this company does listen to feedback and keep making improvements. I am going to continue to support them through future devices.
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Awesome I was waiting for pics! One question though does the case provide a "seal" against the back of the phone near the earphone jack, camera, and USB port? And what I mean by that is if there is any gaps from where the case and the phone meet? Because that's what I hate with other clear cases, that they have gaps and let dirt and dust in which makes the case look dirty and I have to remove it to clean it often... So if this case is well sealed I think I'd buy it!
how easy is it to take on and off? my gf has the atmosphere for her one, and while it's a great case it's not the easiest to remove. I only use a case at work, so it's getting taken off at the end of the day
GhostNGoblins91 said:
I can't really say for sure as I don't have a large headphone jack myself, but you can see how the headphone port cutout looks on the last image I attached in my review.
I should have mentioned this in my review: this case IS difficult to take off. The fit is very tight and I wouldn't want to have to take this case on and off everyday. This is more of a put-on and leave-on sort of case.
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So does dust or lint get inside the phone? or does it seem like it would? (since you have the white one you probably wouldnt notice as much) But this is the only thing keeping me from getting it!
GhostNGoblins91 said:
I hadn't had a chance to notice this, but I did wipe down both the Nexus 5 and the case interior before putting it on. The seal is pretty tight around the edges, so I don't anticipate too much dust coming in, but we'll have to see.
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What about the seal by the headphone jack and micro usb and speakers? does the rubber come in contact with the phone or is it fairly close? Cause thats where most of the dust and debris get in from sticking it in and out of pockets. Thanls for all the info I appreciate it!
I have one
I bought it on Amazon in November for only $0.01 with $4.96 for shipping. I have the white nexus and I love the contrast in the back of the black lines. In addition, also does not overlap my screen protector from XtremeGuard, this combination works perfectly protecting my phone. On Youtube are a good review of the case.
GhostNGoblins91 said:
The case does not add much bulk to the phone at all, IMO. A mini-review follows:
The style of this case is impeccable, in that it mostly stays out of the way to let the Nexus 5 shine. I have the white back N5, and the Atmosphere’s clear back shows off the vibrant color well. This is not a frosted back; it pretty much is completely clear, with strategically placed lines of rubber for the camera and also for reducing the slipperiness of the backend. The same matte gray rubber goes around the border and raises above the screen to provide a slight lay-on-table lip. Finally, the buttons are covered, but the buttons are still responsive, the lock button more so than the volume rocker.
The Google Nexus 5 is a very light phone. The lightest I’ve owned, actually. With the the Atmosphere on, it remains a slim, light phone. So while I want to protect this device, I also don’t want to weigh it down. I liked the Atmosphere case from from Poetic previously for the Nexus 4, and I was very happy with it, but I read about some durability problems. It remains to be seen if the Nexus 5 case will have better longevity, but I can say the rubber on this does feel sturdier than in the past reiteration. I am quite happy with this purchase. From this Nexus 5 version, I totally agree that this company does listen to feedback and keep making improvements. I am going to continue to support them through future devices.
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Does the plastic back scratch easily? And does it mimic the curve of the original n5 back? Im using spigen neo hybrid, but the case basically made it a large iphone for me, extremely uncomfortable to hold because of the sharp corners
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honeybunchie said:
Does the plastic back scratch easily? And does it mimic the curve of the original n5 back? Im using spigen neo hybrid, but the case basically made it a large iphone for me, extremely uncomfortable to hold because of the sharp corners
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The back don't scratch so easily, I have it for a month and I have just a little scratches, I have the white version of the phone and the scratches are not perceptible in the use, and yes, it mimics the curve in the back and for me feels very comfortable to hold.
Here, is a good review of this case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vbWUC-4vJ4
Excuse my poor english.
Jamith said:
The back don't scratch so easily, I have it for a month and I have just a little scratches, I have the white version of the phone and the scratches are not perceptible in the use, and yes, it mimics the curve in the back and for me feels very comfortable to hold.
Here, is a good review of this case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vbWUC-4vJ4
Excuse my poor english.
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Thank you, your english was clear and concise
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New Amazon DE case from Pulsarplus gets great reviews. Any experiences here?

Here's a relatively new one that popped up on my radar. It's a TPU case with nice buttons and very good reviews, not only from a materials perspective but also with respect to button feedback. I think the honeycomb look adds a bit of subdued flair. Apparently the case is in fact black, but from the photo it looks ever so slightly green. Could be just the lighting. Looks very nice if you ask me!
http://www.amazon.de/PULSARplus-Hül...99&sr=1-47&keywords=nexus+5&tag=s601000020-21
Looks awesome. I tried buying it, but they won't ship to the US.
floepie said:
Here's a relatively new one that popped up on my radar. It's a TPU case with nice buttons and very good reviews, not only from a materials perspective but also with respect to button feedback. I think the honeycomb look adds a bit of subdued flair. Apparently the case is in fact black, but from the photo it looks ever so slightly green. Could be just the lighting. Looks very nice if you ask me!
http://www.amazon.de/PULSARplus-Hül...99&sr=1-47&keywords=nexus+5&tag=s601000020-21
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GOSH that looks sexy I especially love the way the case curves from the back to the sides so seamlessly! And it is translucent? if so, it would be even sexier!!! Some real life pics and review would be appreciated! hope they make more of these and make them available internationally, and more colors.
Also the dark green color does look nice I know its black, but still!!!
Love the look of this case so I emailed them just to see they'd be willing to ship to the states...
Dear Jason,
thank you very much for your inquiry and your kindly interest in our products.
Unfortunately we actually only sell our products within the EU and other european
countries. For logistical reasons concerning the customs clearance, we don't offer
shipping to the US. Thanks for your kindly understanding.
We are already thinking about selling our products on Amazon.com, too so that
US clients would be able to receive our cases within a few business days.
So maybe you will find our cases in your country in the near future.
Wish you a nice day.
Best regards.
Philippe
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So maybe in the future, but not right now.
I ordered this case just because of your OP I have the ringke fusion, ultra slim and a nilkin shell And this case is BY FAR the best case I've ever had on a smartphone. Its REALLY slim, the fusion is actually bulkier and it offers a lot more protection than the fusion. It looks absolutely gorgeous and it feels even better. You have no fingerprints whatsoever and the bee thingy on the back feels really good. Its a bit harder than generic tpu cases, the whole case feels like the rubbered edges of the fusion only a lot better. So 10/10 I can gladly recommend this case to anyone. The buttons are also covered and feel great. If anyone wants pictures I can provide
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Radixtrator said:
I ordered this case just because of your OP I have the ringke fusion, ultra slim and a nilkin shell And this case is BY FAR the best case I've ever had on a smartphone. Its REALLY slim, the fusion is actually bulkier and it offers a lot more protection than the fusion. It looks absolutely gorgeous and it feels even better. You have no fingerprints whatsoever and the bee thingy on the back feels really good. Its a bit harder than generic tpu cases, the whole case feels like the rubbered edges of the fusion only a lot better. So 10/10 I can gladly recommend this case to anyone. The buttons are also covered and feel great. If anyone wants pictures I can provide
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pics... pics... pics...
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Got the case as well. It fits perfectly, but it makes the phone more fat than the mumbi case. Overall I love it
xxalexcc said:
Got the case as well. It fits perfectly, but it makes the phone more fat than the mumbi case. Overall I love it
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My GOD, its sweeeet!!! I so want this case the hexagonal tread pattern reminds me of the Casemate tread case
xxalexcc said:
Got the case as well. It fits perfectly, but it makes the phone more fat than the mumbi case. Overall I love it
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Cool, looks like a tire! Hahahah
If they had something like that on a hard shell case I'd be all over it.
mmmmBACON said:
Cool, looks like a tire! Hahahah
If they had something like that on a hard shell case I'd be all over it.
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tire, yes my thoughts exactly. I found a few tread cases for the GN and NS on ebay. Casemate only makes for the GS4 now. Any idea if they'll be available for the N5? I don't even want casemate's cases, even a generic case with a tread pattern will do.
**** i dig that case too, wish it was sold here in the states.
Radixtrator said:
I ordered this case just because of your OP I have the ringke fusion, ultra slim and a nilkin shell And this case is BY FAR the best case I've ever had on a smartphone. Its REALLY slim, the fusion is actually bulkier and it offers a lot more protection than the fusion. It looks absolutely gorgeous and it feels even better. You have no fingerprints whatsoever and the bee thingy on the back feels really good. Its a bit harder than generic tpu cases, the whole case feels like the rubbered edges of the fusion only a lot better. So 10/10 I can gladly recommend this case to anyone. The buttons are also covered and feel great. If anyone wants pictures I can provide
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You say the buttons are great. How do they compare to the other cases? Do they give feedback, or a click of some sort? Some case button covers are too stiff, while others put so much pressure on the buttons that it becomes too easy to accidentally turn the phone on while in your pocket.
I guess i would pretty much compare it to the fusion if you have one.. If you don't have one for reference, it does get a teensy bit harder to press the button compared to naked(obviously), but its not really clicky.
Edit: the buttons are not hard to press and feel very natural, but as I said not as easy as without a case
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It's the best case I've ever used
Not a single complaint. Nice feeling, grip, look, fit, material, ..
Just received mine. Looks and feels great but I found one major flaw already. The micro usb cutout is very small, just to fit oem N5 cable and it fits tightly. Any other cable (unless it has longer than usual metal part of micro usb plug) will be unusable since the case is made from hard tpu that won't stretch to fit any larger plugs.
I got this last week and it is hands down the best tpu case I have ever seen. I would not have thought that diztronic could be trumped, but it does. Faboulous build quality and feel. It is a bit thicker than most tpu cases and the cutout for usb port is small (oem cable fits exactly), those are the only "downsides".
How can I get this case? I live in Chicago.
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I guess at the Moment you cant.. You would have someone send it to you from germany
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I wonder if this is the same?
https://plus.google.com/114447496682501449135/posts/3PVC7RSSYXq
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puertorecon said:
I wonder if this is the same?
https://plus.google.com/114447496682501449135/posts/3PVC7RSSYXq
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ur link shows nothing related to the case

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