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ACase or Spigen Neo Hybrid (Yellow) or Urban Armor Gear (Aero/Blue)

Hello Everyone I been reading a lot of forums on cases and right now I can't decide on the Spigen, ACase, or the UAG cases. I am looking for a case that protects decently, doesn't add so much bulk, good button access for the home/side buttons. I am extremely careful with my phone and work a corporate job, meaning I don't foresee it needing to be all out tough.
So what you do?
Thanks in Advance

Hi, I was in the same position you were, and wanted a case with not too much bulk, but good protection (just in case by some awful chance I DO drop my phone).
So I went with the Acase Superleggera Pro.
I personally love it. It adds a certain amount of bulk I feel the phone needed, the silicon does not attract dust in my pocket, the polycarbonate back doesn't show smudges or fingerprints much, and the buttons require no extra force to push either.
I have a Zagg Invisible Shield HD on the screen, but am considering removing it because I never scratch my screen (my Droid X STILL doesn't have a scratch on it after two years) and the lip from the case that goes around the phone, PREVENTS the screen from touching the surface when layed face down.
The cut outs for all the ports are perfect, and look great as well. Overall, I suggest the case if these features appeal to you.
However, I'm also buying a Spigen Neo Hybrid to see what all the fuss is about

Thanks for the reply and the info, I am just like you as I really take care of my device. But I just read the review on the ACase the paint is rubbing off? Have you had that happen to you yet?
Blutonic said:
Hi, I was in the same position you were, and wanted a case with not too much bulk, but good protection (just in case by some awful chance I DO drop my phone).
So I went with the Acase Superleggera Pro.
I personally love it. It adds a certain amount of bulk I feel the phone needed, the silicon does not attract dust in my pocket, the polycarbonate back doesn't show smudges or fingerprints much, and the buttons require no extra force to push either.
I have a Zagg Invisible Shield HD on the screen, but am considering removing it because I never scratch my screen (my Droid X STILL doesn't have a scratch on it after two years) and the lip from the case that goes around the phone, PREVENTS the screen from touching the surface when layed face down.
The cut outs for all the ports are perfect, and look great as well. Overall, I suggest the case if these features appeal to you.
However, I'm also buying a Spigen Neo Hybrid to see what all the fuss is about
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I can't speak for two of the cases you mentioned, but I do have a black UAG case and I really like it. It's actually thinner than I thought it would be and is unique looking, if you like the look of it.
The screen protector it came with is pretty crap and not full coverage. I'm using a Zagg and so far (fingers crossed) it hasn't caused it to bubble up anyplace beyond the few spots I screwed up myself removing my metal bumper case I had picked up when I first got the phone.

How is the Button Issue that you have to hard press on the UAG case?
UlaTek said:
I can't speak for two of the cases you mentioned, but I do have a black UAG case and I really like it. It's actually thinner than I thought it would be and is unique looking, if you like the look of it.
The screen protector it came with is pretty crap and not full coverage. I'm using a Zagg and so far (fingers crossed) it hasn't caused it to bubble up anyplace beyond the few spots I screwed up myself removing my metal bumper case I had picked up when I first got the phone.
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BEERINAT0R said:
How is the Button Issue that you have to hard press on the UAG case?
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A little firm to push but nothing to worry about, on mine at least. I have a TPU case that is way harder to push. I saw somewhere (maybe this site) that someone cut one of the long sides of the power button and said it worked great after that. I never had to so YMMV

I had the spigen neo hybrid and sent it back the day after receiving it. I had the same button problem as everyone else although in fairness I don't think I had the revised edition.
I have had my Acase superlegerra pro now for about 5 days and I love it! plenty of grip and not too much bulk. buttons press perfectly and cutouts line up exactly.
I can't comment on the paint coming off issue as I haven't had it for long enough yet.

I am going to send my Spigen Neo back I got last week, buttons are bad on it, must be the non revised version. Seller has no clue and says its the latest stock they have.

twe69 said:
I am going to send my Spigen Neo back I got last week, buttons are bad on it, must be the non revised version. Seller has no clue and says its the latest stock they have.
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they are pretty poor. I was disappointed cos the case looks good.

[CASE] Acase Superleggera Pro vs Spigen Slim Armor

Acase Superleggera Pro
vs
Spigen Slim Armor
For Nexus 5​
Prologue:
Going to have a good ol' fashion case off here for the Nexus 5. At first I was excited, thinking that I would actually take measurements and pictures, but then I remembered that I'm too lazy for that kind of stuff. Therefore, this will only be a personal comparison with color-codie goodness. A little warning that already I'm biased towards Acase because I've used a superleggera pro for my iPhone 4s (never going back to Apple) and after two years of dropping, that phone looks like its brand new (with loads of finger prints :good: ). Besides the protection, I also just love the smooth feel of matte...
Summary:
Both cases have their advantages, but personally I went with Acase.
Main Points:
If you didn't know, both of these cases are supposedly dual-layered cases. This means that these cases have two pieces to their design. Whether that actually adds to the protection and shock absorption or not, I have no idea. What I do know is that psychologically, I feel like my phone has better protection.
Superleggera Pro:
Silicone Case with a Poly-carbonate shell
Nice smooth feel but super slippery.
Example: Case face down, back up. Try to slide your hand against the back. Barely any friction or resistance when sliding my hand across.
Good enough lift in the back to protect the camera but no extra corner stands like the Slim Armor for airflow. Great lift in the front as well.
[*]Clicky feedback when pressing volume and power buttons. You can press the power button without accidently pressing the volume buttons too.
(Note: See Slim Armor main points for details)
A little Acase branding on the bottom of the back of the case.
Slim Armor:
Hard TPU with a Poly-carbonate Shell
Nice smooth feel, making it a little slippery but not too slippery.
Example: Case face down, back up. Try to slide your hand against the back. I felt resistance from my hand sticking to the case.
[*]Nice lift in the back for airflow and nice lift in the front to protect the screen.
[*]Buttons lose their clicky feedback. Big problem for me. Also had some occasional issues with locking the screen since the amount of force needed to press the power button makes you also press the volume buttons if you have your finger there.
Spigen branding on the lower part of the back of the case and on the right side. Looks cooler than the Acase branding but who cares really.
Review:
To me. dual-layer means two different layers put together to make one great case. With the Slim Armor, I was expecting silicone plus the poly-carbonate like the Acase I was already used to. As far as silicon vs hard tpu for the base part of the case, I haven't read or seen anything that sets a clear winner.
With the positioning of the second layer of poly-carbonate Acase wins here. I mean when I drop my phone it hits the corners or at least near the corners more often than it lands perfectly on its side. With the Slim Armor, the hard shell poly-carbonate pretty much just covers the side and the corners are covered only by the hard tpu. Spigen claims that there are "air-pockets" in those corners in their advertising but I don't know how effective these "air-pockets" are. Anyway, If I wanted hard tpu to protect my corners, I'd just get a hard tpu case. The Acase has all around dual-layering except for the buttons and cut-outs like the headphone slot. With the Acase I feel I'm getting the true dual-layered protection I'm looking for where both the hard shell and the silicone cover the corners for that added and padded protection.
Button feedback is another pet-peeve/preference for me. Acase, since its silicone, has perfect feedback. Easy to press down and you feel and hear that click. Spigen, no feedback...at all. Thanks to hard tpu, its hard to press your buttons down. Now I'm not saying that its impossible to press the button down but the resistance of hard tpu not only kills your clicky feedback but it also can make you squeeze your phone hard enough to press the volume at the same time as the power button.
Both cases pick up on finger prints pretty easily. The Acase can also pick up on dust, lint, etc with its silicone. Personally, I can put up with this for a better feeling case. After a little back and forth case swapping, I realized that the Acase has more lift than the Slim armor in the front Due to the thickness of the silicone at that point. The case also wraps around the edges more (something I liked) without making my screen protector peel up at the edges.
Both cases have plenty of space for the micro-usb and speaker cut-outs. However, with most cases there are issues with the headphone port. My tiny apple headphone jacks fit perfectly for both cases, however my bulky (1 cm diameter) speaker jack only fit with the Acase. Since the Acase uses stretchy silicone, I could push the headphone in at the expense of stretching the silicone a little. With the Slim Armor, there was no way to get it in without taking off the case at the top. (I will note that its easier to take the top part of the Slim Armor off than it is to take the Superleggera Pro)
Width and length are the same for both cases, however the Acase is slightly thicker. For me, this means more protection at the cost of a barely noticeable additional thickness. Both cases feel great in the hand, I just felt like the Superleggera Pro had more pro's and a better feel than the Slim Armor.
Edit:
Just got a chance to test the Acase with a wireless charger (CHOETECH Stadium) and it works! The charger isn't that special, so I'm going to assume that most chargers should work with the Acase. I still recommend you conduct your own research on wireless chargers and compare it to the CHOETECH so you can confirm that whatever you buy will work as well. I'm not supporting CHOETECH in any way, just stating the charger I used to test the ability to wirelessly charge through the Acase.

Well said!
I also own both cases, and will vouch for everything ximaginex said. Personally, I feel the Acase provides a better level of protection than the Slim Armor because it has both silicone & polycarbonate protecting the corners vs. just TPU. The Acase is thicker, but feels better in your hands and the button response feels like using the phone bare.
Pro Tip: If you wish to remove the branding on the Acase, borrow a cotton ball and a dab of nail polish remover from your girlfriend. Lightly rub the lettering and it should come right off.

Kennypete said:
Well said!
I also own both cases, and will vouch for everything ximaginex said. Personally, I feel the Acase provides a better level of protection than the Slim Armor because it has both silicone & polycarbonate protecting the corners vs. just TPU. The Acase is thicker, but feels better in your hands and the button response feels like using the phone bare.
Pro Tip: If you wish to remove the branding on the Acase, borrow a cotton ball and a dab of nail polish remover from your girlfriend. Lightly rub the lettering and it should come right off.
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The had no idea about the removal technique, thanks. Not sure if I want to do it or not though. The branding is like a classy tramp stamp for my phone, but having it smooth and clean might be pretty nice too.
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So can you guys post pictures?
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Clicky Feedback on spigen
I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.

I also got the Acase case. One thing that bothers me is that the inner silicon layer is too soft, I wish it was tpu instead. The bottom lift of the phone is not reinforced high enough by the hard plastic shell, making the inner layer too loose.

I'd love to see an owner's picture of the Acase. ☺

derju said:
I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.
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Thanks for pointing that this out. I'll consider trying this and report back if it works.

Can someone post a picture of the acase? Considering getting one
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[/URL][/IMG] Here's a pic. I'll try to upload some more, with the nexus 5 in it.

Great review... But holy hell that was a lot of Comic Sans! That font always make me think of this picture.

Just got my Acase today and it is much thicker than I imagined it would be... But the bulkiness is kind of nice and the phone still feels great in hand so far. I ordered mine from CTCstore on Amazon and it was listed as Slim Superleggera PRO but my packaging only says Superleggera PRO... I emailed the vendor for clarification but am wondering if the op is referencing the slim version or regular, or if they are actually the sane thing.

Here's a picture of mine.
http://i.imgur.com/JnMmuwm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QjUjN3M.jpg

That white Superleggera case looks great! Thanks for posting the pictures. :thumbup:

ktamondo said:
Here's a pic. I'll try to upload some more, with the nexus 5 in it.
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Broken picture.
GHOSTIVVI said:
Can someone post a picture of the acase? Considering getting one
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Have you seen the amazon pictures?

To me I thought that the spigen slim armor felt like a dollar store product. Its fits OK but is just hard and cheap feeling. The volume buttons were sorta hard to push. I absolutely love my acase.
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Fixed the broken picture.

Terrible. The only place that carries this is Amazon.com and they won't ship to Canada.
Brutal. Just brutal.
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derju said:
I've got 2 different revisions of the spigen slim armor. as you can see the only difference is the way the pads for the keys are attached. The one with only one connection on the top side have a very big ce "clicky" feedback, the other one is very difficult to press. So you could try to cut the bottom connection and see if it gets better.
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Is the power button the same design (only connected on one side) on the new revision? Spigen allegedly sent me the revised TPU but my buttons look the same as the original design. I actually cannot tell the difference between my original one and the new one. I think Spigen might have messed up and sent me the original revision as a replacement.
To keep this on topic, I also have both cases as well. I actually liked the functionality of the Superleggera best (clicky buttons, corner coverage, etc) but to me the look and quality of materials of the spigen were significantly better than the superleggera. See I would have said the superleggera was the generic cheepo case and the spigen was the high end case. Just shows how widely peoples opinions can vary on two identical items.

Waiting for more pics from you!
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[/URL][/IMG] Here's a pic. I'll try to upload some more, with the nexus 5 in it.
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Waiting for more pics of this red case!

Good Cases?

What are some good cases for the phone?

I really like my Nillkin Natural TPU case. there are a couple of other threads with cases and pics.

that clear right? doesn't that interfere with flash when taking pictures?

Nilkin Frosted Shield case recommended.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20134158223...49&var=500540193931&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have both of these cases as well, and they are both excellent choices. I wish the clear case was a tad thicker, but I like that my phone's back cover is viewable through the clear case (so pretty!) and it doesn't add extra bulk.
Unlike some silicon cases, it has a smooth finish that won't stick to your pocket (it also might slide out of your hand easily enough, if your hand is damp).
There is a cutout for the flash, so I've not noticed any issues with it. The covers for the headphone jack and usb connector are a nice touch as well, but the usb cover on mine seems to not want to sit completely flush. Not a huge deal to me, even with OCD.
I like that the clear case covers the bottom edge of the phone, whereas the matte case leaves it exposed. The bottom edge of my phone already seems to have some wear because of the exposure.
That said, I really do like the feel and color of the matte case (I have red), and it fits a little more snugly that the clear case, IMHO.
I'd like to see a heavier duty case, something like a Griffin Survivor style case with 2-part rubber and hard plastic component. Unfortunately for now, the Nillikin cases aren't going to afford your phone much more than scratch protection but they are nice to hold and are better than nothing! Definitely pair with a nice tempered glass screen protector, if you can find one that fits well, that is...

bgibson72 said:
I have both of these cases as well, and they are both excellent choices. I wish the clear case was a tad thicker, but I like that my phone's back cover is viewable through the clear case (so pretty!) and it doesn't add extra bulk.
Unlike some silicon cases, it has a smooth finish that won't stick to your pocket (it also might slide out of your hand easily enough, if your hand is damp).
There is a cutout for the flash, so I've not noticed any issues with it. The covers for the headphone jack and usb connector are a nice touch as well, but the usb cover on mine seems to not want to sit completely flush. Not a huge deal to me, even with OCD.
I like that the clear case covers the bottom edge of the phone, whereas the matte case leaves it exposed. The bottom edge of my phone already seems to have some wear because of the exposure.
That said, I really do like the feel and color of the matte case (I have red), and it fits a little more snugly that the clear case, IMHO.
I'd like to see a heavier duty case, something like a Griffin Survivor style case with 2-part rubber and hard plastic component. Unfortunately for now, the Nillikin cases aren't going to afford your phone much more than scratch protection but they are nice to hold and are better than nothing! Definitely pair with a nice tempered glass screen protector, if you can find one that fits well, that is...
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Yeah, I'm waiting for a decent rubber-hard plastic case to come out for me to use. A cheaper one should hold till then.

nekrosoft13 said:
What are some good cases for the phone?
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Window case relly a good choice!

The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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zixen15 said:
The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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I've read there are issues with the Rearth Ringke Fusion case and the camera's flash. Have you experienced problems in that area?

The Ringke clear case creates a nasty halo on photos whenever you use the flash --- much worse than the Nilkin (halo is barely visible). I still prefer it over the Nilkin case because it feels much sturdier: like it'll actually protect my phone *if* I drop it. It doesn't have a USB port cover on it unlike the Nilkin, though.
The Nilkin case just feels too flimsy for my tastes. I also don't use the flash on mobile phones anyway... most of them are too harsh.
If you really want a subtle highlight when taking photos, have someone else use their mobile's torch app to shine on your subjects

I have this case and it's good. I did a review of it too. Very sturdy and not glossy so firm in hand. Comes with a screen protector $10 buck is a great deal!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0BBFTQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
If you want a wallet case try this. $3.99 with promo code ASUSZEN2. I purchase one myself too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y14WRCU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
Good luck.

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allstar21369 said:
I've read there are issues with the Rearth Ringke Fusion case and the camera's flash. Have you experienced problems in that area?
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I am not a heavy camera user, so I have not tried to see if there is any difference. I have used the camera with no problem. I am very confortable with it, it does its job how it should, protects the phone.
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I am happy with the nilkin, actually dropped two times and it did its job (thankfully Murphy played nice on me and it always fell on a corner, if it would drop dead flat, screen first, I am sure it would be dead). The back texture helps holding it in my hand, plastic rear cover of 550 is very very slippery also not much bulkier than stock (already bulky and heavy phone).

Litoven said:
I am happy with the nilkin, actually dropped two times and it did its job (thankfully Murphy played nice on me and it always fell on a corner, if it would drop dead flat, screen first, I am sure it would be dead). The back texture helps holding it in my hand, plastic rear cover of 550 is very very slippery also not much bulkier than stock (already bulky and heavy phone).
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The nillkin tpu transparent case is amazing so if anyone is looking to buy a good case for Zenfone then its worth a try.
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As someone who requires a lanyard to keep the phone from flying away while in the pocket ...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400900339275
... I can always find a solution.
Sure, it doesn't protect the device while it's in my hands,but I have more problems with phones when I am not holding them.

I have the Rearth Ringke Fusion and it does add a glare to pics if the flash is on but good thing I rarely use my flash. Looks like a simple fix just cut the piece of plastic that separates the flash and camera but other than that great protection for the phone for now.

Another happy user of the Nillkin Natural TPU, it's an excellent fit and adds very little bulk to the phone. The edges make it much easier to grip the phone as well. Best case I've tried so far.

Nillkin tpu, with a tempered glass screen protector

Yesterday I dropped the phone from the sofa, about 1 meter, it suffered no damage. I'm using the original Asus bumper case. It's a bit expensive, but has a very nice finish.
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zixen15 said:
The Rearth Ringke Fusion case is very good, fits well, I find it comfortable and of a durable material. Helps with the power button as the case plastic makes it pop out a bit and it can be pressed with a lot of ease.
Here is the link if you want to see it.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-5-5-Inch-Case/dp/B00XNSIYTU
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Thats the case I have and its great! It also includes a screen protector and a template to cut out a texture or image that can be swapped when ever which I kinda like.

Grouped the best cases and accessories available for the ZTE Axon 7

I've gathered the best cases and acessories available for the ZTE Axon 7, here
https://android-repo.com/2016/08/27/best-cases-and-accessories-for-the-zte-axon-7/
Finding a decent tempered glass, i would say was challenging since the Axon isnt so popular yet, but this puppie seems to work ok!

The tempered glass looks promising, can i use it with a case? Or does the edges peels off due to the pressure exerted by the case ?

blitzkrieg19 said:
I've gathered the best cases and acessories available for the ZTE Axon 7, here
https://android-repo.com/2016/08/27/best-cases-and-accessories-for-the-zte-axon-7/
Finding a decent tempered glass, i would say was challenging since the Axon isnt so popular yet, but this puppie seems to work ok!
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Thx for the link. I ordered the Skinomi Carbon Fibre set because of this. Dont mind buying that tempered glass, its absolutely terrible.
1. i had the golden one, its nothing like the phone´s natural gold color, it just looks terrible and cheap.
2. The sides peel off very quickly and the edges are not smooth, you cant even put the phone in your pocket without getting stuck on it. I had this even though i applicated the screen perfectly.
3. The protector is only adhesive on the edges, it comes off very easily
4. The phone sometimes does not detect your touch with this tempered "glass"
Good choice on the in ear headphones, but personally i prefer the Bose SoundTrue Ultra
Cant agree with the overear bose headphones though, the AKG K701 are far more superior (and cheaper!), but the cable is a pain in the a**. Huge connector which is almost as big as the phone itself, but the sound is not from this world.
Thanks!
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shellsuper said:
The tempered glass looks promising, can i use it with a case? Or does the edges peels off due to the pressure exerted by the case ?
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it peels off by simply looking at it. Worst protector ive ever had.

deluxxx said:
it peels off by simply looking at it. Worst protector ive ever had.
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Do you mean the Skinomi or TopAce screen protector?

this is the only screen protector without any reviews, good or bad. Keeping my eye on it.
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-LV...7_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JB7SM76Y8N6BNT184CH6

TopAce. Cant say anything about skinomi yet. im waiting for the shipping

This is absurd that no one can figure out how to cut a piece of rectangular plastic to the correct size.
Do me a favor and upvote and/or comment at the new product request forum at bestskinsever.com (link below). At least we know that Mike can do a bang-up job -- he just needs to know that there is a need:
https://bse.uservoice.com/forums/237647-new-product-forum/suggestions/15815908-zte-axon-7

Quick review of CoverON (google B01IPO3PJK). I'm big fan of hybrid rugged cases and this is perfect. It has small rise on front and little bigger on back. It protects front screen and back camera perfectly. With clear case that you get in box I got vibrations because fingerprint scanned my leg, this case solves it. It makes phone little bigger and good protected. Corners are soft, sides are plastic. Buttons are filled with TPU and are easy to press. Got holes for mics, headphone jack, charger.
Only con that I found that back and sideways are little slippery on flat surface. Hand grip is perfect.
All in all who wants rugged case and don't mind phone little bigger recommended! I bought from Ebay for 13 dollars shipped little expensive but very good case.
Here are pictures (first 3 from ZTE, others from samsung s4)

sipe1 said:
Quick review of CoverON (google B01IPO3PJK). I'm big fan of hybrid rugged cases and this is perfect. It has small rise on front and little bigger on back. It protects front screen and back camera perfectly. With clear case that you get in box I got vibrations because fingerprint scanned my leg, this case solves it. It makes phone little bigger and good protected. Corners are soft, sides are plastic. Buttons are filled with TPU and are easy to press. Got holes for mics, headphone jack, charger.
Only con that I found that back and sideways are little slippery on flat surface. Hand grip is perfect.
All in all who wants rugged case and don't mind phone little bigger recommended! I bought from Ebay for 13 dollars shipped little expensive but very good case.
Here are pictures (first 3 from ZTE, others from samsung s4)
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I picked this case up as well. My only company about it is the silicone around the USB-C port is rather weak and doesn't fit well. I have a Spigen case in a similar style for my m9 and I didn't have this issue. For now it's a nice case but I'll be keeping an eye out for a better fitting case.

blitzkrieg19 said:
Finding a decent tempered glass, i would say was challenging since the Axon isnt so popular yet, but this puppie seems to work ok!
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I bought one of those and it fell off in only a few hours. The halos are awful, but you can't see since the edges aren't clear. This screen protector is actually worse than others because no adhesive in the middle, so it comes off very easily and creates a halo rainbow effect in the middle of the screen. There was also a noticeable bowing of the screen protector whenever you tapped the screen because there's going to be a gap between the touchscreen and the glass. If you use a case, you may be able to prevent the sharp edges from cutting your fingers, but otherwise don't even bother. My experience with this was awful, I wouldn't wish this screen protector on my worst enemies.

Anyone found a case similar to the included clear TPU case that has more protection around the screen (bigger lip around the screen)?
http://m.ebay.ca/itm/New-Ultra-Thin...617423?varId=411017927173&txnId=1568928808001
I just received the above gray TPU case, and while the matte back is great, it has a smaller lip around the screen than the Axon's included case. When placed face down, the glass screen will actually rest on the surface, not the edges of the case.

I'm using a transparent slim hard case. It gives minimum protection but has a lip around the sides (very small) so the screen is not hitting the surface. I'm very pleased with it, and it ads grip to the device.
http://s.aliexpress.com/fuUJJvQN

Slipgrip Car Mounts
I see that Slip Grip Car mounts have added car and bike mounts for the Axon 7 using various cases. Axon 7 mounts, using Generic Cases. I really like these mounts because they are custom made for a certain phone in a specific case. The ones I have used hold really well, even when off-roading in a Jeep or going over railroad tracks on my bicycle.
It's nice to see that they are supporting some of the A7 cases I have seen mentioned here.

This guy shows off 4 different cases.
https://youtu.be/xUrgLUPaAOM
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((RayDar)) said:
I see that Slip Grip Car mounts have added car and bike mounts for the Axon 7 using various cases. Axon 7 mounts, using Generic Cases. I really like these mounts because they are custom made for a certain phone in a specific case. The ones I have used hold really well, even when off-roading in a Jeep or going over railroad tracks on my bicycle.
It's nice to see that they are supporting some of the A7 cases I have seen mentioned here.
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I ride a motorcycle, a Suzuki GSX S750. Think the bike mount would work out at the higher speeds?
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Slipgrip Car Mounts
polar2792 said:
I ride a motorcycle, a Suzuki GSX S750. Think the bike mount would work out at the higher speeds?
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This puts me in a difficult spot. I don't want to be the guy who says 'yeah, that should work' because I would feel responsible if it fails. I have been using these on my bicycle for years and I have only had one failure, which was completely my fault. It was a particularly rainy day and I wrapped my phone in a ziplock bag. The extra plastic made the phone bigger and the bag zipper was pressing against the release clasp. I could tell that it wasn't being held as snugly as normal, but I thought it would be good enough. When I hit about 37 MPH going down hill (in hindsight, perhaps I shouldn't have been going that fast on a rainy day), I hit a bump which dislodged my phone. Lucky for me, it was connected by a short charging cable that I had wrapped around the mount. The phone dangled upside down for a while before I even noticed.
The connection to the handlebar is very secure and the connection from the mount to the bracket is as well. The weak spot is the clasp that hooks around the phone in the middle of one side. With a large enough force, the phone can probably overcome the spring strength of the clasp and become dislodged, although I haven't seen this happen under normal circumstances.
I am not willing to say for sure that these will mounts will work flawlessly on a motorcycle, but they might. You should e-mail the guy at slipgripcarmounts.com and asks what he thinks. It seems like he custom-makes each order and so he might be willing to make a custom version that has a larger or longer clasp for you. Another option, for extra insurance, could be to loop a rubber band or piece of string around the base of the mount and connect it to the clasp to hold it closed in extreme conditions (although such a measure would obscure the middle of the display).
I hope this helps.

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This puts me in a.... I hope this helps.
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Ok sounds like it would work but like you say I will email the fellow to see what he thinks. I've been looking at normal mounts and there isn't that many custom made ones. I don't want just a generic one you know? Especially with a $400 dollar investment in it. Thanks for the reply!
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I bought the red one as it looks like Iron-Man
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Lux...32705386418.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.Wa7b54
Fits pretty snug!

I picked up a generic Chinese temper glass protector off ebay for around $3 shipped and it works okay.
I almost thought they sent me the wrong one because it does not completely cover the black portion of the screen, but does cover most of the actual visible screen portion. As have found out the slight curve of the screen (similar to the Note 4 IMO) makes it difficult for hard screen protectors to work.

Sirradiodude said:
I picked up a generic Chinese temper glass protector off ebay for around $3 shipped and it works okay.
I almost thought they sent me the wrong one because it does not completely cover the black portion of the screen, but does cover most of the actual visible screen portion. As have found out the slight curve of the screen (similar to the Note 4 IMO) makes it difficult for hard screen protectors to work.
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Odd that it halos on the top and bottom yet those areas of the screen are flat. Is the adhesive on the glass protector just poorly applied?

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.

emepher said:
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 .