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Help me choose a SGS2 case+protector

Hi guys,
When I look at the forum, it's like advertisements of new products which doesn't tell me a lot. So can you please recommend me:
A case that:
doesn't require me to open some part to access the screen
protects the phone well against drops
is comfortable to hold and touch (my fingers won't get itchy etc.)
And a screen protector that:
protects without distorting the image quality and responsiveness of the screen
doesn't leave bubbles inside (I hate the bubbles) or fingerprints outside
is a little slippery so it won't be a hard job for me to move fingers on the screen
THANKS IN ADVANCE FELLAS!

There is a hybrid case, just search hybrid case sgs2 in amazon,
I'm perfectly happy with that.
Downsides:
- not so slim anymore
- more weight
But my phone feels safe
And I'd suggest the Mumbi-screen protectors,
but you'll still some have fingerprints.
But once applied right (not easy btw )
they fit perfectly
Muta

you can look at the case-mate tough or the otterbox commuter, they both rock.
i bought the case-mate a few days ago, waiting untill it arrives

I also recommend the cases that other posters have, for a screen protector look no further than this.
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-Galaxy-Protector-Oleophobic/dp/B0056C3JT6

Ive just recieved a Zenus Air Jacket looks sleek and smart, they do a range of colours, and it comes with a screen protector too, although i tried to fit mine and some dust came out of nowhere and went onto my screen so i had to bin it , hopefully the gorilla glass will protect instead
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/zenus-skin-air-jacket-series-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-white-p29786.htm

I have a transparent Casemate Barely There.
It's a bit rigid but I think is the thinnest case on sale.
The transparent one gives to the phone a nice shiny look.
Suggested

I bought a hardcase, but i had the problem with the echo voice !
i heard my own voice twice !
is the problem fixed now?

In my personal opinion i like otterbox for SGS2, fits well, it has a metal cover for back side and plastic covers for usb port and earphones, i have one.
Enviado desde mi Samsung Galaxy S II

perso
Personally, I bought a pack screen protector + white case on ebay.
You can search on ebay :
LOT 7en1 Housse Etui Coque Rigide/FILMS Protecteur Pour Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100
sold by citephone

I just tried different case.
I prefer hard cover.
I try
1) Phoenix tough case: i broke upper corner, rubber come out after a bit of time
Vote: 3/10
Price around 15€
2) Samsung Original Mesh Vent case: Too sensitive and since have hole the dust come in and leave and put it many times to clean i broke the upper corner. In any case it offer a very low protection
Vote 5.5/10
Price around 18€
3)Tpu soft cover gel from ebay: it is not so soft but offer a better protection than other but for it's material attire too many dust on the border. It offer a good grip
Price 5€
Vote 6.5/10 (for now)
At end i buy also Case-Mate Tough that have 2 layer protection but it has not arrived.
Arrived
Perfect case optimal protection and grip. 2 thing. Inside silicon collect dust and dont put while phone is on because it press power button to reboot

Incipio NGP case. Martin Fields screen protector.

A lot of people are recommending products that does not stand out. I prefer to make my phone special so it stands out when I take it out. I like sleek , high tech looking things and thats what this setup is about:
I am currently using metal black battery cover:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263780
with real aluminum black phone case: (see akiba slider or SZLF slider)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263780
(SZLF or china made version on ebay for $30, search i9100 metal case)
with ultra optics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263780
result is a Sleek phone with a premium metal feel to it. The ultra optics cancels out fingerprints while maintaining good optical clarity. (you may need to clean it still every 1 week or so like any protector)
If you are daring, remove the case and just replace the housing for 15$ on ebay every time it gets too scratched.

1xinfusion said:
If you are daring, remove the case and just replace the housing for 15$ on ebay every time it gets too scratched.
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I got the Incipio NGP case as well and it is pretty sweet--has a great feel and is thin, although the back is a little bit too smooth but I still like it.
That is a good idea on the housing. I might try a white housing.
What is your opinion on a screen protector? I don't like how it adds a layer and changes the feel--and besides, the SGS2 has gorilla glass.

[REVIEW] Ringke Fusion for Nexus 5

Just received the Ringke Fusion case which I ordered a few weeks ago from Amazon. I actually ordered it launch day for the Nexus 5, but they stipulated that it wouldn't be shipped until around November 6th.
Overall I'm very happy with the case, nice build quality, especially the matte black finish. The clear backing was nicely protected with a film on both sides, so no damage upon receipt. I used the Ringke Fusion for the Nexus 4 as well, but the Nexus 5 version seems more refined in design and matches the Nexus 5's aesthetics a bit more. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid case is obviously the closest comparison, but I prefer the less pronounced buttons on the sides as well as the slightly more rounded form.
The case also comes with a template card for you to place on images and make your own inserts for behind the back cover (which i can't see most people using, but its a nice thought).
Only real issue with the case comes from the fact that the back is clear, and any dust which gets between the plastic and the black back of the phone is very visible.
IMAGES: http://imgur.com/a/YIFAH#0

Does the case come with a glass screen protector? or do I need to buy it separately?

HaloMediaz said:
Does the case come with a glass screen protector? or do I need to buy it separately?
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Nope, thats not a glass screen protector that's the template for making paper backings

TSweet88 said:
Nope, thats not a glass screen protector that's the template for making paper backings
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Do you know if a glass screen protector works with this case?

Don't you have some "watermarks" on the clear back?
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HaloMediaz said:
Do you know if a glass screen protector works with this case?
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The case shouldn't interfere as long as the screen protector doesn't go to the extreme edge of the actual glass. I'm currently using a screen protector that is only about 0.5mm from the glass edge and there no case/screen protector contact or bubbling.
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Don't you have some "watermarks" on the clear back?
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Waaaay less than the Nexus 4 one, and only a few specks near each corner. Not a real turn-off

TSweet88 said:
Just received the Ringke Fusion case which I ordered a few weeks ago from Amazon.
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid case is obviously the closest comparison, but I prefer the less pronounced buttons on the sides as well as the slightly more rounded form.
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I actually ordered both, and use the Spigen version for the reason you don't. I like the better defined buttons on the Spigen Hybrid.
I ended up ordering 6 cases and the Spigen Hybrid is my favorite I use every day. Just be sure to peel the almost invisible shipping film from both sides of the clear case.
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TSweet88 said:
Just received the Ringke Fusion case which I ordered a few weeks ago from Amazon. I actually ordered it launch day for the Nexus 5, but they stipulated that it wouldn't be shipped until around November 6th.
Overall I'm very happy with the case, nice build quality, especially the matte black finish. The clear backing was nicely protected with a film on both sides, so no damage upon receipt. I used the Ringke Fusion for the Nexus 4 as well, but the Nexus 5 version seems more refined in design and matches the Nexus 5's aesthetics a bit more. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid case is obviously the closest comparison, but I prefer the less pronounced buttons on the sides as well as the slightly more rounded form.
The case also comes with a template card for you to place on images and make your own inserts for behind the back cover (which i can't see most people using, but its a nice thought).
Only real issue with the case comes from the fact that the back is clear, and any dust which gets between the plastic and the black back of the phone is very visible.
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With my N4, my go to case is the Rinke Fusion and the first gen at that! Anyone who had the first gen release knows that the buttons were hard as nails and have virtually no feedback. I lived with it, and got used to it, but in the back of my mind, it's a flaw and I know it lol.
Now with the N5, I looked at the Fusion, but because of my personal experience with the first gen fusion case, I opted for the Spigen. It was personal preference actually. I prefer the button layout, even though the power button is pretty sensitive. I like the more "squared" look of the Spigen's back side compared to the Fusion as you pictured in the OP. Not knocking it at all. The fusion looks nice, but my grey Spigen is my current go to. However saying that, I am awaiting the white candygel Spigen case and I'll see how that works. And IMO resembles the fusion a bit lol.

I have this case and love it. I photocopied the barcode on my gym card and stuck it under the case so I don't have to take out my keys when I go to the gym. Works perfectly.

hi, I've got spiegen case and the rinkge. I prefer ringe because it's thinner, it doesn't rub off the screen protector as the spiegen. The transparent back it's hard to scratch, spiegen was so soft and in two days looked hoffible. I don't like only one think and it's on the transparent back I've got two cyrcle..and I don't know why..Does anybody have the cyrcle like me??? Tnx

roxtedy said:
hi, I've got spiegen case and the rinkge. I prefer ringe because it's thinner, it doesn't rub off the screen protector as the spiegen. The transparent back it's hard to scratch, spiegen was so soft and in two days looked hoffible. I don't like only one think and it's on the transparent back I've got two cyrcle..and I don't know why..Does anybody have the cyrcle like me??? Tnx
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I'm pretty sure that's cause you still have the 2 protective layers on the plastic still, I remember seeing 2 circles when i first took it out of the box

amCase Ultra Slim-Fit Case Review + Pictures

amCase Ultra Slim-Fit Case
There has been a lot of slim cases like the Rearth Ringke slim, spigen and others. The amCASE ultra slim is a bit different than the others.
First, its thin alright. Fits well and not much wiggle room when in the case. The back has a nice soft matte grip finish, No corner was sharp but a nice smooth rounding on all sides/corners. There is some lift ont he bezel around the phone so it lifts the phone just a bit to prevent scraching the glass on the front when setting it face down on a table.
The amCase differes in that there is no bezel by the buttons on the phone. While it makes it have even less protection than other slim cases; it makes it a lot easier to take it off and on. The Rearth slim I have has just a good fit but the buttons would always get caught when taking it off or on.
It doesn't add much protection on the bottom or sides which is nice to have complete free access to all the ports/seakers.
This is definitely not a case if you're clumsy with your phone but there to prevent the small drops or scratches. Very minimalistic and good construction witht he added bonus of the easiest to take on and off of the phone than other slim cases

This is my kind of case. I presently have the rearth slim. It's the only case for me, so far. This looks like a great option for those of us who like the more professional look vs the bling, bulky, rubber, two piece, colored type cases. I'll have to try one. Is the logo (boo hiss btw) raised or etched in any way or is it just printed?
Nexus5

almost bought this case, but reviewers had issues with the matte finish coming off after a week.
Please update your review after couple weeks on the fit and finish.
thanks

jbdan said:
This is my kind of case. I presently have the rearth slim. It's the only case for me, so far. This looks like a great option for those of us who like the more professional look vs the bling, bulky, rubber, two piece, colored type cases. I'll have to try one. Is the logo (boo hiss btw) raised or etched in any way or is it just printed?
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just printed on. I'm sure it'll start rubbing off soon enough

I only used the amcase on my nexus 4. The first one I had was amazing. The second started peeling almost immediately.
I just received my new one for the nexus 5. It has a slippery soft feel that is really disappointing.
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This guy has a video review of it and shows the case peeling pretty badly at all 4 corners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8CB7i_ExSA

Recommendations for a Slim, Soft-Touch TPU Case?

I'm a new Axon 7 owner and am currently searching for a case to use on this phone. The stock transparent case that comes with the phone is great but due to the fact it's a glossy plastic, it attracts a lot of grease from my fingers and feels dirty after a while. I also dislike it because the sweat from my hands will form into condensation on the back of the case. I also have a problem where the jack on my headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M50) is too large to fit in the hole provided.
I decided to purchase the Spigen 'Rugged Armor' case from Amazon after reading a lot of positive comments about it, but I have been left disappointed and debating whether to return it due to the sheer size and thickness that makes handling the phone (Which is already large enough!) incredibly difficult with small hands. The case does not add much friction despite the material used having a rubber-like appearance, and I actually feel more likely to drop the phone as a result of trying to fumble with the added size. As well as this, the cut-out for the headphone jack is still too small even though it's larger than the wider than the one seen on the stock case. I also find it a lot more difficult to access the fingerprint scanner due to the thickness of the case surrounding it. Another problem is that the case is quite difficult to put onto the phone and a lot harder to remove, to the point where it feels like i'm actually going to damage the phone by attempting to do this!
For my previous phone, a Lenovo ZUK Z2, I had a fantastic Nillkin 'Frosted Shield' shell case that was made from a soft-touch rubber-like plastic. It was very slim at about 2mm in thickness at most, and although it didn't offer much in the way of drop-protection, it did have a nice textured back and that increased the grip tremendously. So, despite the case not being able to protect the phone quite as much from being dropped, it didn't matter because the chances of dropping the phone in the first place were a lot less likely. I wondered whether there was something similar for the Axon 7, but instead in a TPU-style with the sealed corners, and the same thickness as the stock case that's included with the phone? Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.

Sui77 said:
This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.
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That looks nice, it's kinda like the old Sandstone Black finish on the OnePlus One. There was one similar to this on Amazon UK but I don't think it had the same texture to it. My only compliant with that one is that it isn't a TPU case which completely covers the corners, but on the other hand the sand texture probably adds a lot of grip to reduce the risk of it being dropped.
I'm currently looking into getting the J&D case from their official website. It's in TPU-form which covers the entire phone (Except from the power/volume buttons!) and has the textured soft-touch back I wanted. The only problem with this one is that the glossy plastic edges look a bit tacky in the pictures, but hopefully it's not as bad in person as it looks on the website. I have a discount code which knocks a subtle 15% off the price listed, so it might be worth a shot.

Looking into this now myself. The stock clear case will go yellow as they all do. Getting cheap see through black case as a temporary till I find a good one. I find the clear one a tad loose at the side.

Sui77 said:
This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.
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Hi there,
Does this case provide good grip?
Thanks for confirming!

joaste said:
Hi there,
Does this case provide good grip?
Thanks for confirming!
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Yes.
In my opinion it's the perfect one.
My buddies ordered it for their Samsung cause of the nice touch.
Color is anthracite, not fancy but decent

Sui77 said:
Yes.
In my opinion it's the perfect one.
My buddies ordered it for their Samsung cause of the nice touch.
Color is anthracite, not fancy but decent
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Thanks. I'm mostly interested in the grip. I had a similar case from Amazon. fr but it was in fact quite slippery (it had a satin feel to it). Had to send it back.
The stock case that came with the Axon 7 is quite grippy but it is slowly going yellow.

joaste said:
Thanks. I'm mostly interested in the grip. I had a similar case from Amazon. fr but it was in fact quite slippery (it had a satin feel to it). Had to send it back.
The stock case that came with the Axon 7 is quite grippy but it is slowly going yellow.
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This one is a different story.
It's the best pick you can get

Sui77 said:
This one is a different story.
It's the best pick you can get
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Thanks. Just ordered it.

joaste said:
Thanks. Just ordered it.
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Hey, have you received the case yet? Just wondering what you thought to it. If either you or @Sui77 could post a picture of it, that would be great as well. I'm still debating whether to choose this or the J&D TPU case that completely conceals the corners. I can't stand using the case which came with the phone much longer, as it's made from glossy plastic and attracts a lot of filth and grease. I imagine the ARTILVST case would be a lot better in this regard.

P650SE said:
Hey, have you received the case yet? Just wondering what you thought to it. If either you or @Sui77 could post a picture of it, that would be great as well. I'm still debating whether to choose this or the J&D TPU case that completely conceals the corners. I can't stand using the case which came with the phone much longer, as it's made from glossy plastic and attracts a lot of filth and grease. I imagine the ARTILVST case would be a lot better in this regard.
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Yes I did. Or is ok, but not as grippy as I was hoping for. The original case provides more grip.
Some pics attached.

joaste said:
Yes I did. Or is ok, but not as grippy as I was hoping for. The original case provides more grip.
Some pics attached.
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Thanks for posting those pictures! That's a shame to hear the grip wasn't as good as expected. I wanted something which provided more grip than the stock case, so maybe this isn't the right one for me. I also live in the United Kingdom and having the case shipped from Germany would make it more expensive in postage costs. It does look like a nice case but I am worried it might not offer much protection if the phone is dropped. I think the J&D case would perhaps be better because it has a soft-touch back and conceals all the corners properly.

I have that same Spigen case as above, an Incipio TPU case in smoked brown, and another thin "shell case". This thin shell offers zero protection in case it is dropped, making using one pointless , IMO.
The Incipio case is OK, but again thin and will show wear very quickly. The Spigen one is my favorite hands down, doesn't add bulk to the phone all ports easily accessable, and the edges offer good grip.

christoophat said:
I have that same Spigen case as above, an Incipio TPU case in smoked brown, and another thin "shell case". This thin shell offers zero protection in case it is dropped, making using one pointless , IMO.
The Incipio case is OK, but again thin and will show wear very quickly. The Spigen one is my favorite hands down, doesn't add bulk to the phone all ports easily accessable, and the edges offer good grip.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions regarding the cases available for the Axon 7. It's interesting to hear how you found the Spigen case not to be bulky, because I found the opposite and returned it for that exact reason. I eventually purchased one of the cheap, plastic shell cases from AliExpress similar to the that in the pictures Joaste posted above.
My overall opinion on this case has been positive but it has worn on the edges and there are cracks down all four corners. As you mentioned, a shell case does not offer much drop protection but it's definitely better than not having a case at all and it does improve the grip quite notably. However, I wish it had a textured or 'Sandstone' back to help avoid grease buildup.
I am now looking for another case, but options in the UK are limited since the Axon 7 is not officially sold here.

I've been using my TPU smoke black case with a glass screen protector for a while and enjoyed that. I got fed up with the Poetic Revolution case because of the dry protector built into the front. It allowed dust and stuff in between the screen and protector. Tonight I stripped out the dry protector and put the case on with the glass protector still on the screen. Fits nice. I have a full coverage protector to fit and might see if it will work with the Poetic. Might need to trim the inner edges of the corners near the speaker grilles.

I've been using this Proworx case since right after I got my Axon 7, so for a bit over a year now. I wasn't super impressed when I got it so I figured I'd replace it as soon as I found something better or it wore out, but I'm still using it, which says something about it.
It isn't the slimmest, for sure, but it isn't as bulky as the Otter Boxes and whatnot that everyone with a non-cracked iphone seems to have. It protects very well - TPU around the edges, fully covering the corners (which is a must, in my eyes), polycarbonate back, enough of a lip on top to protect the screen if you set it down face-down, and the cut-outs and buttons are perfect. Good drop protection - I've "thrown" it onto asphalt, tile, and concrete without the phone getting a scratch. Also works well with the glass screen protectors we covered in another thread. Easy enough to put on and take off too, with no chance of the phone just falling out.
Again, not the thinnest, but not huge, and the protection is excellent. Plus they're cheap and come in multiple colors. And as is typical with cheap stuff manufactured in China, I've seen this same case under at least a couple of other brand names, CoverOn for one. For $5-$6 I recommend trying it - I like it enough that I pretty much never think about replacing it, even though it (a clear one) has yellowed a tad. After trying like 10 cases for my G3 and finding faults with each of them, I can say I like this one enough that I'll probably replace it with the same one, eventually.

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I've been using this Proworx case since right after I got my Axon 7, so for a bit over a year now. I wasn't super impressed when I got it so I figured I'd replace it as soon as I found something better or it wore out, but I'm still using it, which says something about it.
It isn't the slimmest, for sure, but it isn't as bulky as the Otter Boxes and whatnot that everyone with a non-cracked iphone seems to have. It protects very well - TPU around the edges, fully covering the corners (which is a must, in my eyes), polycarbonate back, enough of a lip on top to protect the screen if you set it down face-down, and the cut-outs and buttons are perfect. Good drop protection - I've "thrown" it onto asphalt, tile, and concrete without the phone getting a scratch. Also works well with the glass screen protectors we covered in another thread. Easy enough to put on and take off too, with no chance of the phone just falling out.
Again, not the thinnest, but not huge, and the protection is excellent. Plus they're cheap and come in multiple colors. And as is typical with cheap stuff manufactured in China, I've seen this same case under at least a couple of other brand names, CoverOn for one. For $5-$6 I recommend trying it - I like it enough that I pretty much never think about replacing it, even though it (a clear one) has yellowed a tad. After trying like 10 cases for my G3 and finding faults with each of them, I can say I like this one enough that I'll probably replace it with the same one, eventually.
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I decided to order one of these in black to try out. Have been quite happy with my Spigen, but after installing this Proworx case yesterday, I think I am falling in love. Seems to offer enough protection, fits & looks nice, AND I kind of like how the buttons are a bit harder to push in, which actually prevents me from squeezing open the screen every time I try to pick it up. :good:

RobboW said:
I've been using my TPU smoke black case with a glass screen protector for a while and enjoyed that. I got fed up with the Poetic Revolution case because of the dry protector built into the front. It allowed dust and stuff in between the screen and protector. Tonight I stripped out the dry protector and put the case on with the glass protector still on the screen. Fits nice. I have a full coverage protector to fit and might see if it will work with the Poetic. Might need to trim the inner edges of the corners near the speaker grilles.
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Quoting myself here.
Today I fitted the full coverage protector to my Axon 7 and it fits into the Poetic Revolution case nicely! Glad I stripped out the dry protectors in the Poetic cases. I've also now fitted a plastic protector over the glass one as a quick and easy tear off to sacrifice for wear and tear but the glass one makes the front of the phone flat. Even with two stacked protectors, touch works perfectly.
The picture is slightly misleading as the black section also covers the capacitive buttons so there's no indicator of position, but not being backlit anyway, it makes little difference.
Here's a quicky bunch of pics. I have a soft TPU smoky case, black Poetic Revolution and a blue/grey Poetic Revolution which can be mix and matched. Got a couple of little bubbles under the plastic protector and will fix that later, or just remove it. Looks good with just the full coverage glass one.

If anyone is looking for a slim case I just picked up a Bear Motion Sand from eBay. Best case I've had so far for my A7 and I've tried quite a few. Feels like my OPO did.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J9Y5CQ...d_r=3683683e-ab8d-11e8-96dd-777fa7fb2507&th=1
Been using this one for over 6 months now with out any issues , not as bulky as it looks and the stand is useful . I also have a full body clear skin from clear-coat that fits superbly, clear-coat has various outlets through the UK and installs as you wait , is a bit pricey at £30 for the full skin .
I work in the building trade so need it well protected .

Case Review: SPECK Presidio Grip for Google Pixel 2 XL

Yesterday I recieved the SPECK Presidio Grip for my new Google Pixel 2 XL. I thought that you might enjoy some photos and a short review. This review is neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any discount in order to write this review.
Pricing
SPECK lists this product for 44.95 USD. I paid ~10 USDs at an German online retailer who lists the case for ~25 USD and applying an available-to-all discount for new customers. The list price is pretty hefty, the reduced one is a steal.
Retail box
This case comes in the standard SPECK retail box which allows to take a sneak peak at the case without unboxing.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
Unlike the classic glossy CandyShell cases, the Presidio Grip is made of matted plastic with rubber stripes on. This looks nice and makes the phone much more easy to hold. The rubber removes the slippery quality of the phone's material.
This case has a two-layered construction: The outer layer is sturdy plastic while the inner one is soft rubber. The edges and corners have some air-cushion. SPECK promises that the case would resist scratches easily. Since it is only a day old, I cannot tell. But judged by the feel of the product, I tend to believe the promise.
The lid above the USB port is rubber only (without a plastic housing). I believe this to be a weakness as I experienced deformed/broken rubber at the exact same place earlier on other cases. Time will tell.
The lid in combination with the curved glass panel leads to deep ridges which are predestinated to collect lint. It might be necessairy to remove this cases from times to times in order to clean it.
Be aware that this case adds some bulk definitely more than rubber cases. And as the edges are air-cushioned, the device grows in dimensions to a point where a person with smaller hands might have trouble to hold it in a comfortable manner.
Protection
I am quite confident with the protection level: The sturdy outer shell combined with the air cushioned edges and the inner rubber layer might protect the phone from serious drips. The frontside lip is thick enough to protect the screen while dropping on almost flat surfaces and avoids scratches when putting the phone face to the table.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
This case fits like a glove.. All needed cutouts are there. They are located perfectly and are surrounded by rubber to keep lint out of the case.
The buttons are rubber-made and are easy to press. The covered buttons still provide great tactile feedback.
Active Edge
Active Edge is still working with this case put on and not much pressure is needed to activate it.
Verdict
I highly recommend this case: It looks and feels great, provides great protection without adding too much bulk.
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Have it. Great case must own for my devices.

ademmer said:
Yesterday I recieved the SPECK Presidio Grip for my new Google Pixel 2 XL. I thought that you might enjoy some photos and a short review. This review is neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any discount in order to write this review.
Pricing
SPECK lists this product for 44.95 USD. I paid ~10 USDs at an German online retailer who lists the case for ~25 USD and applying an available-to-all discount for new customers. The list price is pretty hefty, the reduced one is a steal.
Retail box
This case comes in the standard SPECK retail box which allows to take a sneak peak at the case without unboxing.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
Unlike the classic glossy CandyShell cases, the Presidio Grip is made of matted plastic with rubber stripes on. This looks nice and makes the phone much more easy to hold. The rubber removes the slippery quality of the phone's material.
This case has a two-layered construction: The outer layer is sturdy plastic while the inner one is soft rubber. The edges and corners have some air-cushion. SPECK promises that the case would resist scratches easily. Since it is only a day old, I cannot tell. But judged by the feel of the product, I tend to believe the promise.
The lid above the USB port is rubber only (without a plastic housing). I believe this to be a weakness as I experienced deformed/broken rubber at the exact same place earlier on other cases. Time will tell.
The lid in combination with the curved glass panel leads to deep ridges which are predestinated to collect lint. It might be necessairy to remove this cases from times to times in order to clean it.
Be aware that this case adds some bulk definitely more than rubber cases. And as the edges are air-cushioned, the device grows in dimensions to a point where a person with smaller hands might have trouble to hold it in a comfortable manner.
Protection
I am quite confident with the protection level: The sturdy outer shell combined with the air cushioned edges and the inner rubber layer might protect the phone from serious drips. The frontside lip is thick enough to protect the screen while dropping on almost flat surfaces and avoids scratches when putting the phone face to the table.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
This case fits like a glove.. All needed cutouts are there. They are located perfectly and are surrounded by rubber to keep lint out of the case.
The buttons are rubber-made and are easy to press. The covered buttons still provide great tactile feedback.
Active Edge
Active Edge is still working with this case put on and not much pressure is needed to activate it.
Verdict
I highly recommend this case: It looks and feels great, provides great protection without adding too much bulk.
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Thanks for the review. I had this case for the original Pixel XL and noticed the fit became more loose in a pretty short amount of time (like 4 days). I ended up going through 3 of these before I ended up with a Tech21 case instead which has retained its tight, glove like fit for at least 6 months now. Have you noticed this case becomes noticeably more loose over time?

Today was my 5th day of use. I removed and put the case back on several over the last few days. Until now, I haven't noticed any signs of a loosening fit.

Does it play well with tempered screen protectors?
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Don_Perrignon said:
Does it play well with tempered screen protectors?
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I don't have one but according from the look of it and the available space I'd say yes.

I have the Speck Presidio Show - which is the same case but with a clear back and without the grippy texture there. I love this case. It has a nice beefy front lip more so than the other three cases I have. Definitely not a slim case, but it's not overly thick either. Provides more serious drop protection than most cases as well, without being big like an Otterbox Defender.

pixelsquish said:
I have the Speck Presidio Show - which is the same case but with a clear back and without the grippy texture there. I love this case. It has a nice beefy front lip more so than the other three cases I have. Definitely not a slim case, but it's not overly thick either. Provides more serious drop protection than most cases as well, without being big like an Otterbox Defender.
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Also have the Speck Presidio on my XL2. Love the case. I'm bad with dropping and this was by far the least slick case. No drops yet. I'm wanting to get a tempured glass to go with but can't decide after tons of readings seems like they are mostly all bad minus maybe the Dome whitestone. Which I'm not sure if it fits with this case and I'll be highly annoyed if I spend 45 and it doesn't. Although from looking at the edges I'd guess it would fit.

Don_Perrignon said:
Does it play well with tempered screen protectors?
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I've had the Presidio Grip on my Pixel 2 XL since I got it in November (week of Black Friday). I agree with the reviewer -- fits very well, excellent grip and it certainly appears to offer excellent shock protection -- but it DOES make the phone significantly bulkier.
Re: the question about screen protectors: I have an InvisShield from SG Fresh Idea on the phone, and the Presidio Grip is perfect with that. There's only a tiny bit of clearance between the InvisShield and the Presidio grip, but it's enough so that the case never touches the protector, and therefore doesn't lift the protector at all -- even when I squeeze the side to trigger Google Assistant.
Since it fits the InvisShield perfectly, you can also be confident that it would be fine with the Whitestone Dome Glass, since that's a bit smaller than the InvisShield.

What's the name of the retailer?
ademmer said:
Yesterday I recieved the SPECK Presidio Grip for my new Google Pixel 2 XL. I thought that you might enjoy some photos and a short review. This review is neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any discount in order to write this review.
Pricing
SPECK lists this product for 44.95 USD. I paid ~10 USDs at an German online retailer who lists the case for ~25 USD and applying an available-to-all discount for new customers. The list price is pretty hefty, the reduced one is a steal.
Retail box
This case comes in the standard SPECK retail box which allows to take a sneak peak at the case without unboxing.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
Unlike the classic glossy CandyShell cases, the Presidio Grip is made of matted plastic with rubber stripes on. This looks nice and makes the phone much more easy to hold. The rubber removes the slippery quality of the phone's material.
This case has a two-layered construction: The outer layer is sturdy plastic while the inner one is soft rubber. The edges and corners have some air-cushion. SPECK promises that the case would resist scratches easily. Since it is only a day old, I cannot tell. But judged by the feel of the product, I tend to believe the promise.
The lid above the USB port is rubber only (without a plastic housing). I believe this to be a weakness as I experienced deformed/broken rubber at the exact same place earlier on other cases. Time will tell.
The lid in combination with the curved glass panel leads to deep ridges which are predestinated to collect lint. It might be necessairy to remove this cases from times to times in order to clean it.
Be aware that this case adds some bulk definitely more than rubber cases. And as the edges are air-cushioned, the device grows in dimensions to a point where a person with smaller hands might have trouble to hold it in a comfortable manner.
Protection
I am quite confident with the protection level: The sturdy outer shell combined with the air cushioned edges and the inner rubber layer might protect the phone from serious drips. The frontside lip is thick enough to protect the screen while dropping on almost flat surfaces and avoids scratches when putting the phone face to the table.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
This case fits like a glove.. All needed cutouts are there. They are located perfectly and are surrounded by rubber to keep lint out of the case.
The buttons are rubber-made and are easy to press. The covered buttons still provide great tactile feedback.
Active Edge
Active Edge is still working with this case put on and not much pressure is needed to activate it.
Verdict
I highly recommend this case: It looks and feels great, provides great protection without adding too much bulk.
Please rate
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what's the name of the German retailer? I'm in the UK so no customs fees...thanks

I had this case as well. I returned it, though, because the grip texture started to peel after a few weeks.

edgeicator said:
I had this case as well. I returned it, though, because the grip texture started to peel after a few weeks.
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Wow...that's unusual for a Speck case. The Candy Grip has been around for several years, and the Presidio Grip is a similar concept, and they've been incredibly popular case for iPhones and many Android phones for years. I've had a Presidio Grip on my Pixel 2 XL since Thanksgiving -- just about 3 months now -- and use my phone a LOT, so the case is getting handled many times a day, sits in my pocket when not in use (except when on my nightstand charging at night), gets pulled in and out of my pocket dozens of times a day, etc., and -- it's indistinguishable from new.
Most people I know who have had Speck cases over the past 5 years or so have never had issues. I've read a tiny handful of reports online of folks who talk about peeling -- in most of these, it seems they bought online from a reseller, and it's been suggested that these were likely counterfeit Speck cases (apparently pretty common), sold as the real thing. Of course it's possible you have the real thing and it's peeling -- just a pretty rare occurrence -- I'm not challenging your experience -- just wondering if it's possible you had a counterfeit, or if Speck's quality control let a bad batch through. Where did you buy yours?

Same here, no issues with Speck cases! Best protection and grips!!

jonstrong said:
Wow...that's unusual for a Speck case. The Candy Grip has been around for several years, and the Presidio Grip is a similar concept, and they've been incredibly popular case for iPhones and many Android phones for years. I've had a Presidio Grip on my Pixel 2 XL since Thanksgiving -- just about 3 months now -- and use my phone a LOT, so the case is getting handled many times a day, sits in my pocket when not in use (except when on my nightstand charging at night), gets pulled in and out of my pocket dozens of times a day, etc., and -- it's indistinguishable from new.
Most people I know who have had Speck cases over the past 5 years or so have never had issues. I've read a tiny handful of reports online of folks who talk about peeling -- in most of these, it seems they bought online from a reseller, and it's been suggested that these were likely counterfeit Speck cases (apparently pretty common), sold as the real thing. Of course it's possible you have the real thing and it's peeling -- just a pretty rare occurrence -- I'm not challenging your experience -- just wondering if it's possible you had a counterfeit, or if Speck's quality control let a bad batch through. Where did you buy yours?
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I bought mine from target.com when it was on sale during the holidays. 3 of the smaller, outer strips at the midline of the phone horizontally were peeling for me.

paulbadassbriant said:
what's the name of the German retailer? I'm in the UK so no customs fees...thanks
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https://www.otto.de/p/speck-hardcas.../?variationId=649310242#variationId=649310242
17 EUR voucher + free delivery for new customers: https://www.otto.de/user/register?entryPoint=loginPage
Makes this case a steak!

edgeicator said:
I had this case as well. I returned it, though, because the grip texture started to peel after a few weeks.
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Mine's still good as new.