Hey.
I'm going skiing in a few weeks and I want a case that is going to protect my phone really well, especially the screen. Spigen have the Slim Armour View (http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor-view.html) for the Galaxy S4 which is exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, the Slim Armour for the Nexus 5 doesn't have the part that flips over to protect the screen. Does any one know of anything similar for the Nexus 5?
AlmightyCushion said:
Hey.
I'm going skiing in a few weeks and I want a case that is going to protect my phone really well, especially the screen. Spigen have the Slim Armour View (http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor-view.html) for the Galaxy S4 which is exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, the Slim Armour for the Nexus 5 doesn't have the part that flips over to protect the screen. Does any one know of anything similar for the Nexus 5?
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I did the rugged case search for the Nexus 5 as well and ended up with the Ballistic SG Maxx. It has good protection, comes with a rigid screen protector that you can put on or off, and has the holster that I don't use to clip to my belt, but to act as a complete face shield for the phone. It isn't my favorite case in the world, but it protects the hell out of the phone and it is only $25 on amazon now. I would love it if the N5 had a case like the one you linked to above, that is really nice.
http://www.amazon.com/BALLISTIC-SX1...008&sr=8-1&keywords=ballistic+SG+Maxx+nexus+5
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Hey guys, like the title says... is there something like the Nexus One pouch for the Galaxy S2? I don't need fancy cases and what not. Just something to protect the phone when Im not using it...
How was the N1 pouch! I don't know that. But I can recommend some great pouches out there.
For Full cover Flip Top Leather pouch,
Either Zenus Prestige Carbon or SGP Argos.
For Non full cover case,
Case Mate Tough (I am using).
For looking and some protection,
SGP Neo Hybrid.
Regards.
The N1 had a neoprene slip pouch, which added a fair bit to the overall thickness of the phone. While it was handy, there was something perverse about doing the same thing with the ultra slim Galaxy S2!
In the end, I went with the leather pouch case made by Sena. It took a few days to stretch out, especially over the case mate barely there cover, but looks nice.
OK guys..
Need some tips for selecting which case I should get for my GN. I want my phone to be as sleek as possible with the case on. Using stock battery.
Now, not many shops are stocking accessories yet for the GN. So I have to give eBay a go this time around.
I have shortlisted these two cases:
BLACK GEL S Line TPU Hybrid Cover Case Skin for SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS I9250
Black Soft S TPU Silicone Case Cover Skin for Samsung i9250 Galaxy Nexus
Is there any difference between the above two cases ? They have the same pictures and description. Just the title is different. :/
How are the above cases different from the Diztronic mentioned below ?
Diztronic Samsung Galaxy Nexus Matte Back TPU Case Gel Cover & Screen Protector
Thanks
Im rocking the black and clear Andy from site listed below. Do understand any case will add some bulk but this one is very little. Also adds nice protection to the front in case you drop it to protect the screen from cracking.....it doesnt have the volume keys cut out but it doesnt bother me....plus its not rubber so no lint being stuck
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me=A1OK9R8S7S5URY&field-keywords=galaxy+nexus&x=0&y=0
Also, he said he has a new case coming out that I will def be checking out once it comes out. You can see a preview here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20690082&postcount=40
I have one of those first one, the S TPU case and I think it is a perfect case. The added grip at the sides make it very comfortable to hold without fear of dropping it. Go for it
Otterbox Commuter
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http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=808558&d=1323273741
try this thin and nice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375202
Hi, i'm searching for a SLIM case, but unlike the Barely There from Case-mate i want it to fully cover the phone.
Is there any around them? my research got no results
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
msnglink said:
i have a ringke slim case on mine right now. fits the oem extended battery, its a pretty nice case and very slim
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It does not cover the phone
try the sgp neo hybrid, its the thinnest dual layer case ive seen. i cut out the backing now so i use it as a bumber case.
hey im like you. i love the barely there case but i also had a problem with it offering just partial protection.
i ended up with the sgp ultra hybrid case. and i couldnt be happier. very slim. very well built. the only thing it doesnt cover is the screen. doesnt add much bulk.
i also have the sgp ultra capsule.. its just too shiny looking for me.
Diztronic Matte
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
Incipio Silicrylic case ftw.
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baibye said:
I like the Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 3* TPU Case.
$9.89 on Amazon, thin and covers phone
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
Just got the alpine white ringke slim case. Best case I have come across. Looks amazing!
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I recommend either one of these. The Ultra Hybrid may look thick, but it's actually thinner than the Cruzer Lite one as much to my surprise.
Ultry Hybrid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjQdA1ueaY&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=1&feature=plcp
Cruzer Lite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8TPxSFt6w&list=UUbfFMjyhflN4xFOFEmPj-wg&index=6&feature=plcp
I like the cruzer lite, it adds a thick enough "lip" over the face of the phone that setting it down doesn't allow your screen to contact the surface you set it on. Plus it's only $9.
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I buy Diztronics for all my phones.
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I also have this case and I really like it. It's matte, though, so it's not exactly grippy, if you're looking for that.
thinnest and uber cheap case
Hi there,
I'm not quite sure how thin you would like your case to be, but I recently discovered a couple of cases on ebay that may fit your description.
LINK: I'm sorry, I am a relatively new user on XDA and I can't post link just yet. However, you can ebay a seller called "smokydiscount" and keywords: 0.2mm Ultra thin case for galaxy nexus prime. Otherwise, just PM me.
MY OPINION: I really like these cases and they're great for scratch protection. As for drops and bumps, these cases are negligible; your phone will probably be just as damaged as compared to without a case.
PROS:
- Incredibly thin. It's as if your phone doesn't have a case on it
- WILL protect the back from any scratches. You can leave your phone on a rough surface without any concerns
- Very cheap
CONS:
- There is no front lip, meaning if you put your phone face down on a rough surface, beware. However, the case does come with a screen protector which is fairly decent (ALMOST to the same standard as Brando screen protectors)
- For some reason it does make the phone more slippery. The plastic doesn't provide any grip
- The case is very fragile when it is not applied on your phone. I had to get a replacement sent out because the case came to my house cracked, most probably due to the postage and handling.
Despite the cons, this is definitely one of my favourite cases. Check them out.
TPU rubber case with stand on amazon only 3 bucks and it covers everything , just need a screen protector
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I just just got the Speck Pixel skin HD, and its pretty great. Thinner profile than my otter box commuter, yet it feels much better. It looks pretty good, but I don't know if it was really worth $30
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Hi guys,
I bought the galaxy nexus.
since i'm in the millitary I want to protect the phone perfectly and I though about the otterbox defender.
BUT I've seen on youtube a video that shows how the case scratchs the top of the device,the bottom and around the front camera.
I wanted to know if there is someone here has the case and could recommend me buying this or not.
thanks
Because the defender's inner frame is hard plastic, debris like sand and dust can become lodged between the frame and the device, causing scratches.
The otter box commuter has a silicon inner layer, and won't have this issue.
If you want a case LIKE the defender, maybe the trident krakken case will work? Its very similar to the defender.
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jordanishere said:
Because the defender's inner frame is hard plastic, debris like sand and dust can become lodged between the frame and the device, causing scratches.
The otter box commuter has a silicon inner layer, and won't have this issue.
If you want a case LIKE the defender, maybe the trident krakken case will work? Its very similar to the defender.
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but the commuter doesnt protect the screen..:/
I bought a OtterBox Defender based on my good experiences with OtterBoxes for iPhone.2 weeks into owning the case,I decided to remove it and found that a lot of dust got accumulated in the the case and the phone was scratched at the top.Not only that,I found out that the plastic frame of the screenguard had broken on one side.I'd advise you to not buy the Defender,instead something like the Trident Kraken.
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I bought a OtterBox Defender based on my good experiences with OtterBoxes for iPhone.2 weeks into owning the case,I decided to remove it and found that a lot of dust got accumulated in the the case and the phone was scratched at the top.Not only that,I found out that the plastic frame of the screenguard had broken on one side.I'd advise you to not buy the Defender,instead something like the Trident Kraken.
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What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment
Eliav said:
What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment
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That ballistic shell case looks pretty good.The Seidio Active is another great case( http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgnlk-bk.htm).I haven't used it though.
Thanks for this thread. I was going to buy one as I do for all of my phones. Bet I've owned six defender cases.
After reading this and the reviews on otterbox.com I think I'll buy a trident case.
I had a ballistic on the infuse I had. Was a nice case.
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What do you say about ballistic shell gel? Its kinda hard to get this trident in my country.
And thanks for your comment
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I used the ballistic sg case on my gs2, and my Galaxy Nexus. I was happy with the case. I decided to slim down, so I went with a tpu case.
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Balistic cases dont have the port covers, which is a must for me.
The Defender was my first case, I was told in the VZW store that it might scratch the phone due to trapped dust, but it was better than nothing on day 1. I liked it alright but after a few months the clips started breaking, I bought the Kraken as a replacement.
The Kraken is an alright case, a little bulkier than the defender. I liked that it offered the same protection as the Defender, I disliked how the front LED was half covered. In the end - it was too bulky for me to keep it on forever, I would still use it if I wanted some super extra duty protection.
So I got the Commuter, I have had Commuters for my Captivate and Atrix so I am familiar with their design and function. The gnex Commuter is the same as past Commuters, if you've had one before you know how it works. (This is not true for the Defender) I've had the Commuter on for the past 6-8 months and will not be switching again. It DOES protect the screen to an extent, I have dropped my phone allot and there are no blemishes on the phone or screen or Commuter. I do have a Zagg applied, not the protector that comes with the OB. If I had it to do over I would have bought the commuter first and it would have been the only case I needed. It offers plenty of protection with minimal bulk.
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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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