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[Review] Diztronic Matte Clear TPU Case & Screen Protector

This is a review of the Samsung Galaxy S III: Diztronic Matte Back Clear TPU Case & Screen Protector.
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I will begin by stating that I am in no way affiliated with Diztronic in any way, and I am writing this review to provide to shoppers and readers my, and only my, opinions of the product that I have purchased.
Where to buy/Price:
Diztronic.com / $9.90 (pre shipping)
Amazon (where I purchased it due to prime shipping) / $9.90 free shipping
Features as listed on Diztronic.com product page:
• Made of Durable, Flexible TPU Material
• Matte Back Prevents Fingerprints - High Gloss TPU Frames the Display
• Bonus: Includes 1 Free Screen Protector Made of High Clarity 3 Layer Japanese Base Film
• Solid Protection from Drops and Scratches Protects Your Investment
• Shields Phone From Damaging UV Light
• Excellent Impact & Abrasion Resistance
• Stronger, Tougher Case Solution than Silicone
• Lay-On-The-Table Design Helps Protect Glass Screen from Damage when Placed Face Down
• Weighs Less Than 3/4 Ounce
• Precise Cutouts Gives Full Access to all Ports, Camera, Power Button, Volume Rocker
Intro:
I have never previously heard of diztronic cases before recently reading here in the Galaxy S III – Accessories sub forum. After reading how much praise they were receiving from Galaxy S II and Galaxy Nexus owners I decided to order the case and try it out for myself. I ordered clear over black as I hoped it would allow the natural beauty of the phone to be displayed. For $9.90… why not?
Case Review:
If I were to sum up the entire review into one sentence it would be this: This is a surprisingly nice case.
1) Case General Attributes
As we know the Galaxy S III is a little slippery due to the gloss back cover. This clear TPU case adds a nice subtle texture to the rear of the device that definitely eliminates that slipperiness but is not overbearing. The texture stops at the top of the brushed metal bezel that surrounds the Galaxy S III and from there on is a clear non textured gloss TPU plastic. I happen to enjoy this transition as I like the non-textured feeling around the rim. The clear nature of the case allows the true beauty of the Galaxy S III to show threw the case with a slightly frosted appearance. The case is also very thin and seems to add minimal bulk to the device. (This is only one of two cases I have used/reviewed to date for this device so take that with a grain of salt.)
2) Button Access/Cutouts
The cut-outs for power button, volume rocker, microphone, micro-usb, headphone jack, and flash/camera/speaker are correctly positioned and for the most part centered very respectively to their positions on the device. For example on other similar cases the micro-usb cutout is bigger than it needs to be for no apparent reason, on this duztronic case it is not. The case is molded very well. Nowhere do I see extra molding pieces, poor transitioning of textures, improper cutting, as one might in cheap cases.
3) Fitting
The case fits very snugly to the phone for the most part. If anyone has used a silicone case they know how easy they are to come off due to their extremely malleable construction… With this TPU case there is no worry of that. There are only two positions I worry about in the long term and those are the upper rim of the volume rocker and the power button. Those are the only two spots that I can detect any flimsiness at all. Still not silicone flimsy but more than I would like.
4) Protection
This case is no otterbox… but with that being said it does protect the entire device. Some other cases for some reasons do not cover the tops and bottoms of the phone, this one does. I have only tested this case with very minimal drops onto table tops and other less course surfaces. It does its job. I would say its main purpose is to prevent scratches, protect from minor drops, and add some peace of mind when placing on a table.
Bonus Free Screen Protector Review:
I am glad the case came with a free screen protector but it does leave something to be wishing for. I did not have a screen protector on my phone and this will hold me over until I find one that better suits my likings. The included screen protector is a peel and apply, thin, plastic screen protector. I enjoy this type of screen protectors over water application types (zagg, skinomi, etc.) as I find them easier to apply and usually have less possibilities of air bubbles and orange peel affects. As most screen protectors it does show more finger prints than the gorilla glass, although, that is to be expected. The protector is ultra-clear with no tenting or color distortion of any sort. I would give it a perfect rating if only it covered the full front of the device but it does not. This may be due to the slightly curved nature of the phones glass around the top and bottom, but it does not explain why the protector does not span fully left to right on the screen. If you’re looking for something to get you by this will do. If you want a screen protector that is not noticeable and offer full protection, look somewhere else.
Final Comments:
I am happy with the purchase. It is the best case I have ever purchased for under 10 dollars. The cut outs are perfectly positioned, it is not too thick, it has a lip to protect the screen, it is firm and not overly flimsy, it is slightly textured to add grip, and with it being clear it allows the natural beauty of the Galaxy S III to shine through. I would recommend this case to someone who is looking for a cheap option to add decent minimal protection to their device that doesn’t include much bulk.
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The sides of the display are curved exactly the same as the top and bottom. That's why the screen protector doesn't completely cover any of the edges.

yea your right about that. realized it after writing it. but still i would like to see a screen protector that accounts for that and still covers entire screen. It is the best free protector i have ever received though.

In your opinion, is it easy to pull the phone in and out of your pocket with the case on it?
Thanks for the review!

vpatel91 said:
In your opinion, is it easy to pull the phone in and out of your pocket with the case on it?
Thanks for the review!
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Yes it is. I don't know if you ever had a seidio case or silicone case, seidio is rubber coated and silicone is like all rubber, they stick in your pocket and are hard to pull out, especially when sweaty. But this harder TPU material makes it much easier. It's not as easy as the slippery phone itself, but not hard. Haven't tried it in a tight set of jeans yet... As I find that to be the ultimate test.
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Don't get this case in white. I bought one for my HTC One X and after a week it starts to get discolored.
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Hmm. The screen protector covers the front-facing camera whereas most other ones have cut-out.

Do you have a matte white case, like the one in this review? or a glossy white case?
twinkdogg said:
Don't get this case in white. I bought one for my HTC One X and after a week it starts to get discolored.
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LLStarks said:
Hmm. The screen protector covers the front-facing camera whereas most other ones have cut-out.
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Wow.... I didn't even notice that. It doesn't appear to affect quality, but then again I don't have an original photo to use as a control to test against.
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Comando156 said:
Bonus Free Screen Protector Review:
I am glad the case came with a free screen protector but it does leave something to be wishing for. I did not have a screen protector on my phone and this will hold me over until I find one that better suits my likings. The included screen protector is a peel and apply, thin, plastic screen protector. I enjoy this type of screen protectors over water application types (zagg, skinomi, etc.) as I find them easier to apply and usually have less possibilities of air bubbles and orange peel affects. As most screen protectors it does show more finger prints than the gorilla glass, although, that is to be expected. The protector is ultra-clear with no tenting or color distortion of any sort. I would give it a perfect rating if only it covered the full front of the device but it does not. This may be due to the slightly curved nature of the phones glass around the top and bottom, but it does not explain why the protector does not span fully left to right on the screen. If you’re looking for something to get you by this will do. If you want a screen protector that is not noticeable and offer full protection, look somewhere else.
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From our product description:
Regarding Screen Protector Sizing: Due to the tapered edge design of the Galaxy S III glass it was not possible to make our screen protector cover the glass all the way to the edge. Our screen protector covers the flat part of the glass only, as it would not adhere properly around the edges otherwise. This results in approximately 4mm of space from the edge of the display to the screen protector on all sides. This design choice will be consistent with the other static cling screen protectors on the market.
So basically it's just not possible to make it any bigger than we did or it would peel up along the sides. I would of loved to have them cut the full size of the screen, believe me! The screen is tapered on the right and left as well, so we couldn't of extended it that way either. If your looking for edge-to-edge protection you'll want to get an wet application screen protector, or the Nano from SGP which is an ultra thin PET film, but from my understanding even the Nano doesnt go all the way to the edge. I'm currently using the SGP FlexHD wet application screen protector on my GS 3 and it's pretty decent. I personally prefer PET but it's more important to me to have it go all the way to the edge so I'll settle for thermoplastic urethane on this device. I'm glad your happy with the quality of the screen protector though, we did switch to a Japanese based film which greatly increased our costs as they are 4x as expensive as the previous Korean PET film we were using. I think it's worth the added cost. I'm not sure how much longer we can continue to include them for free though. It doesn't make much sense that our Evo LTE case which doesn't include a screen protector is the same price as our GS III case which does. We'll probably increase the price of our cases that include a screen protector on our next major release by $1.00 to offset the added cost. Would you guys rather see us go back to the cheaper film and include the screen protectors for free, continue using the Japanese film and raise our prices by $1.00, or not include a screen protector at all and keep the prices where they are? Getting a Japanese based film screen protector for $1.00 more is a great deal in my opinion, SGP is charging $12.99 for their Japanese film, although you do get 2 of them for that price.
I really want to stress to you guys that these clear cases don't last as long as our black cases. I'm replacing mine about every 30-60 days because it either picks up blue dye from my pants or just becomes dirty. The matte finish makes it difficult to clean. If you are looking for longevity I'd go with black. If anyone's found a good way to clean them, and I'm sure there is some way to do it, please let me know!

Cool. Ordered one from Amazon earlier today. :good:

OneStepAhead said:
From our product description:
Regarding Screen Protector Sizing: Due to the tapered edge design of the Galaxy S III glass it was not possible to make our screen protector cover the glass all the way to the edge. Our screen protector covers the flat part of the glass only, as it would not adhere properly around the edges otherwise. This results in approximately 4mm of space from the edge of the display to the screen protector on all sides. This design choice will be consistent with the other static cling screen protectors on the market.
So basically it's just not possible to make it any bigger than we did or it would peel up along the sides. I would of loved to have them cut the full size of the screen, believe me! The screen is tapered on the right and left as well, so we couldn't of extended it that way either. If your looking for edge-to-edge protection you'll want to get an wet application screen protector, or the Nano from SGP which is an ultra thin PET film, but from my understanding even the Nano doesnt go all the way to the edge. I'm currently using the SGP FlexHD wet application screen protector on my GS 3 and it's pretty decent. I personally prefer PET but it's more important to me to have it go all the way to the edge so I'll settle for thermoplastic urethane on this device. I'm glad your happy with the quality of the screen protector though, we did switch to a Japanese based film which greatly increased our costs as they are 4x as expensive as the previous Korean PET film we were using. I think it's worth the added cost. I'm not sure how much longer we can continue to include them for free though. It doesn't make much sense that our Evo LTE case which doesn't include a screen protector is the same price as our GS III case which does. We'll probably increase the price of our cases that include a screen protector on our next major release by $1.00 to offset the added cost. Would you guys rather see us go back to the cheaper film and include the screen protectors for free, continue using the Japanese film and raise our prices by $1.00, or not include a screen protector at all and keep the prices where they are? Getting a Japanese based film screen protector for $1.00 more is a great deal in my opinion, SGP is charging $12.99 for their Japanese film, although you do get 2 of them for that price.
I really want to stress to you guys that these clear cases don't last as long as our black cases. I'm replacing mine about every 30-60 days because it either picks up blue dye from my pants or just becomes dirty. The matte finish makes it difficult to clean. If you are looking for longevity I'd go with black. If anyone's found a good way to clean them, and I'm sure there is some way to do it, please let me know!
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As I use it more and more the screen protector is not noticeable unless evaluating the edges in direct bright light... It doesn't even bother me anymore. It is a much appreciated addition to the case.
I find it interesting that you are speaking against the clear case as it is your own product.... Hmmm. I have not had it long enough to evaluate dirt absorbtion yet. I will update the review as it gets dirty to show time frame and other thoughts over time.
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OneStepAhead said:
From our product description:
Would you guys rather see us go back to the cheaper film and include the screen protectors for free, continue using the Japanese film and raise our prices by $1.00, or not include a screen protector at all and keep the prices where they are? !
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Raise the prices by $1. People respect quality and will see the value added. Especially here on XDA.

Not include the screen protector for me.

I didn't see any other case worth buying around the $10 mark. What's another dollar for a better screen protector?

Order this case last night.

Thanks for the review.
I ordered this case yesterday. I'm going to be really disappointed if it only lasts me 60 days.
Anyone have pictures of this case on the pebble blue version?
Edit - Found pics in another thread: http://imgur.com/a/Mq9xX#UnaGs

Make it a dollar more if the screen protectors are good. I haven't gotten mine yet though.

i ordered a matte black on amazon the other day, but then i read one of the seller's comment about a pebble blue one coming in a couple of weeks, so i'll wait for that instead.

Which screen protector to get?

I'm looking for a new screen protector for my 3T. Here's my requirements:
Tempered glass
Doesn't let dust get under it over time
Doesn't keep me from seeing pixels along the edges (rules out OnePlus 3/3T Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector; see https://youtu.be/rVtWOmDrVGU?t=119)
Covers up the entire display area (rules out OnePlus 3/3T Tempered Glass Screen Protector; see my attached photo)
Works with at least one of the big protective cases like Otterbox Case for OnePlus 3/3T, Spigen Neo Hybrid OnePlus 3 Case / OnePlus 3T Case with Flexible Inner Protection and Reinforced Hard Bumper Frame for OnePlus 3 2016 - Gunmetal, or OnePlus 3T / OnePlus 3 Case, TUDIA Slim-Fit HEAVY DUTY [MERGE] EXTREME Protection / Rugged but Slim Dual Layer Case for OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 3 (Matte Black)
Are there any screen protectors that meet all of these criteria?

the unicorn..gl

Doesn't exist.. that I've seen.

Sigh... Why did OnePlus have to curve the screen? :crying:

Yeah,there's no good tempered glass protector. The only option is a plastic protector.

B3501 said:
Yeah,there's no good tempered glass protector. The only option is a plastic protector.
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Yeah, it's looking that way. I really don't want to go that route because plastic has next to no impact protection.

I have the Orzly tempered glass protector, no issues here... Recommend it

dsdavis6 said:
I have the Orzly tempered glass protector, no issues here... Recommend it
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It comes off eventually,you get the rainbow effect and dust eventually gets underneath it as it only sticks to the edges.

I bought a couple of cheap ones off eBay that go around the home button and speaker. Don't even notice it's on most of the time. I get a little oil spill type effect but that's only when the screens off and not noticeable unless I look for it. Think the key is getting it really stuck down. When I first put it on I ended up with tobacco underneath it from my pocket but carefully took it off and reapplied it and so far it's been fine. Had it on about 2 months maybe 6 weeks and it's been great

I'm having the same issue as you. I'm not sure which tempered glass screen protector to use..
After a little search, it seems like the issue with the official curved screen protector from OnePlus has been fixed. I'm gonna bite the bullet and just go for that once, since it's "official". Will report back with images.

exb0 said:
After a little search, it seems like the issue with the official curved screen protector from OnePlus has been fixed.
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Where'd you see that? I'm under the impression that they said they were going to fix it, but all they ended up doing was adding a disclaimer about the problem to the description page.

Hey everyone,
I bought the curved tempered glass and it was so so so bad I removed it 1 minute after using it.
When you put your finger on the fingerprint sensor, I get the feeling that i'm putting my finger into a hole.
The feeling I get when I look at the screen, its the same as if my phone was outside a window...
It was expensive and I'm not using it. Tried to refund it and the support didnt allowed it.
The curved tempered glass does protect the whole phone into a point that it kills the whole feeling you get when
the phone is naked.
Please do not buy it!
I bought recently the normal tempered glass but I still didnt received it.
When it arrives I'll give some news.

I received these today and applied the first one perfectly. I can't tell there is anything on the screen. They do not attract smudges anymore than the phone's glass which is good.
I am more so trying to protect against micro scratches so do not necessarily need the better protection of glass.
OnePlus 3 / OnePlus 3T Screen Protectors, Multi-Pack of 5 Orzly Transparent Screen Guards Sheets for the ONE PLUS THREE SmartPhone (Original 2016 Mode https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H7BTSM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_8PbcRUUQS3tVw
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Using the orzly v2 glass and its cool. Yes you can see the dot matrix in direct sunlight, yes you get random rainbow in in hot/humid places. But overall its usually clear and perfect. If you use a case it just blends in and although the extra height is daunting on the home button at first, after a month I can say I can't even tell anymore, not obtrusive at all.

Experience with official tempered glass protector
So just to share my experience with the official curved tempered glass protector from oneplus after using it for some weeks.
I'm using it with the Otterbox case and it does work well together overall. It did happen very rarely that an edge was pushed off by the case when the phone was in my pocket. The visibility of the edges of the screen is impaired, but not to the point that I find it disturbing in every day usage.
So my point is, overall this combination works well and provides good protection while adding reasonable bulk. I think it's a very solid choice as of now.

dsdavis6 said:
I have the Orzly tempered glass protector, no issues here... Recommend it
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Yup, quite happy with that. But I'm not 100% persuaded that's actually tempered glass. I managed to get it chipped just by holding it in my pocket with some coins (I assume, as I never dropped it). Nothing major, but never happened with any other glass screen protector before. So, guess that's still going to provide some level of protection but wouldn't trust it too much for major protection.
Apart from that, that's ok for the price.
IMHO

Has anyone tried:
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/oneplus-3t-3

SlyUK said:
Has anyone tried:
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/oneplus-3t-3
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It seems to have the same problem as the official OnePlus full-coverage protector where you lose some edge pixels, according to the 3-star review on the white model.

I'm on my 2nd Orzly V2 now and it's not too bad. I have limited rainbow affect which is only visible under fluorescent lights and the touch sensitivity is generally OK. It's not great by any means but it's adequate, will protect the screen and is the best out of a poor lot.

Make by my self based on polyurethane film

the best TEMPERED glass

Hello guys, I am looking for a good tempered glass that can handle scratches and protect the phone from drops.. I had a tempered glass but my phone droped from 1 meter and the glass and the screen too just came broken... So I want the best from you..

These two are great. You can buy from AliExpress :
http://s.aliexpress.com/3yeIFv6v
http://s.aliexpress.com/YvuUBbMz
Features:
9H Hardness
2.5D round edge
Very Thin 0.2mm
Strong
Awesome Touch Experience
Dust Proof
Oil Proof
Anti Glare
Nothing comes close to these glasses they are bit expensive compared to 2-3$ glasses but worth every penny.
Thank You

sarthakwarlock said:
These two are great. You can buy from AliExpress :
http://s.aliexpress.com/3yeIFv6v
http://s.aliexpress.com/YvuUBbMz
Features:
9H Hardness
2.5D round edge
Very Thin 0.2mm
Strong
Awesome Touch Experience
Dust Proof
Oil Proof
Anti Glare
Nothing comes close to these glasses they are bit expensive compared to 2-3$ glasses but worth every penny.
Thank You
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I think nilkin can't get over all of the screen, I mean can't protect the all screen. At the edges would be empty..

StonebridgeGr said:
I think nilkin can't get over all of the screen, I mean can't protect the all screen. At the edges would be empty..
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Bro, Tempered Glasses don't work like that. Last week i dropped my max just from above a feet. Since it fell by corner it popped out of frame i pushed it back. Got a little dent on corner and i don't had glass or cover. I ordered a metal cover which i will receive by the week. I will test that and put a review on accessories section. Tempered glass don't provide protection from dropping ur phone. I would recommend you case over glass since they only provide screen protection not 360 protection.
Cover Link: http://s.aliexpress.com/YrQN3yeE
Wait few days i will put a detailed review of this cover With pros and cons..
Thank You

sarthakwarlock said:
Bro, Tempered Glasses don't work like that. Last week i dropped my max just from above a feet. Since it fell by corner it popped out of frame i pushed it back. Got a little dent on corner and i don't had glass or cover. I ordered a metal cover which i will receive by the week. I will test that and put a review on accessories section. Tempered glass don't provide protection from dropping ur phone. I would recommend you case over glass since they only provide screen protection not 360 protection.
Cover Link: http://s.aliexpress.com/YrQN3yeE
Wait few days i will put a detailed review of this cover With pros and cons..
Thank You
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you are wrong, tempered glass can protect a phone from fall, i had a s6 and a good tempered glass, i drop it many many times down with the screen by my fault and nothing happened!! believe me!!

StonebridgeGr said:
you are wrong, tempered glass can protect a phone from fall, i had a s6 and a good tempered glass, i drop it many many times down with the screen by my fault and nothing happened!! believe me!!
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U talking about Samsung Galaxy S6??
I believe you. They can protect some devices but not all. samsung s6 body is made of gorilla glass 4 (front and back panel). I guess that G Glass 4 is the most latest by corning. How strong is it you can see demo on YT. Even if you don't had glass on it. Normally It wasn't going to break. Although sometimes it's glass get crack if you drop it without case or screen guard.
On other hand we have Mi Max which got a metal body. It's weight is 203g and have massive screen. S6 weight only 138grams. I am saying if it falls to floor by it's back/front panel, There's no prob but if it falls by corner then you have to worry about it.
Also i have experienced that devices with a plastic body don't break easily and metal devices get dents sometimes if they fall by corners. So the only damage i m talking about metal device is DENTS. If you drop it from ur pocket it's more likely going to be a side drop (it can fall by corner). Side drop will more likely results ina dent and i don't think a galas will protect from side drops. Glass is grt for screen protection.
At the end choice is yours!! choose wisely

Had my Mi Max screen broken. 50 cm flight right to the stone parquet. The corners are weak spots. So, if you have screen protector not covering the ends, glass is not protected. Nothing helps, ok maybe some ugly case.
About metal unibody... good commercial. I have reassmbled Mi Max for few times. No metal in there.

ptr21 said:
Had my Mi Max screen broken. 50 cm flight right to the stone parquet. The corners are weak spots. So, if you have screen protector not covering the ends, glass is not protected. Nothing helps, ok maybe some ugly case.
About metal unibody... good commercial. I have reassmbled Mi Max for few times. No metal in there.
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Suggest me good tempered glass and a good case that can handle this cases.. but not a case like the above's guy..

I wish I could help. I have read several forums about screen protecting but sadly there is no solution because Mi Max has 2,5D edges.
About case: i have used Nillkin hard plastic transparent cover. Looks solid, edges over the corners. Havent dropped yet, but I truely believe, that it minimizes the risk.

ptr21 said:
I wish I could help. I have read several forums about screen protecting but sadly there is no solution because Mi Max has 2,5D edges.
About case: i have used Nillkin hard plastic transparent cover. Looks solid, edges over the corners. Havent dropped yet, but I truely believe, that it minimizes the risk.
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I found a good tempered for 6 euros.. it covers all the screen, the TEMPERED that I had it was covering all the screen... So out there are exist some good tempered glass

What do you think about a bumper for case? It helps?

Honor 9 Cases, Screen Protectors and other Accessories

Since there is only a thread for the Nillkin cases and tempered glass I thought it would be nice to have some thread for the accessories in general.
Until this day I tried 3 cases, two screen protectors (films) and two tempered glass protectors.
Case No. 1 ) Slim, silicone case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transparent-Clear-Silicone-Slim-Gel-Case-For-Huawei-Honor-9/112446352466?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - Very slim and light case made from nice silicone BUT the protection when dropped would be none. It's not made 100% precisely and since it's silicone it doesn't look any good on the back where it creates bubbles. I've ordered this as the first case to have at least some protection. Nice thing is they include free screen protector but the quality isn't very good - doesn't cover the whole display (I'm not talking about edge-to-edge) and there are 2mm gaps on each side and when the display is on it looks terrible. 2/5
Case No. 2) Nillkin Super Frosted http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-HUAWEI-Honor-9-NILLKIN-Super-Frosted-Shield-Hard-Plastic-Back-Covers-Cases-/152596952252?var=&hash=item23877cb4bc:m:mtNLCAV-KRHaAK2TUOYLPTg - very nice case, really sturdy BUT I have few complaints - it's kinda slippery on the sides but this will go away after some use maybe and the bottom side around jack, charging port and speaker is a bit sharp and if you're holding the phone with the little finger on the bottom it't not really comfortable. Besides that it's really nice case for the price but I expected a bit more. But once again for the price it's more than OK. 4/5
Case No. 3) TPU Shockproof case with "carbon" http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Carbon-Fiber-Slim-Shockproof-Soft-TPU-Back-Case-For-Huawei-Honor-9-Magic/112325496837?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=412748326145&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - as you can imagine, there is absolutely no carbon at all, just some kind of "sticker" or what it is. Nevermind, this case is the best of the three. Really nice case made from TPU, sturdy, should have the best drop protection and fits just perfectly. There is a small "rim" around the screen that should protect the screen from scratches when the phone is "face down". 5/5
Screen protector (film) No. 1) Nillkin Super Clear Protective Film - in terms of size the best screen protector I've had. Obviously it's not edge-to-edge but it does cover the whole display with gaps on the edges BUT the display is fully protected so thumbs up for me. In terms of "anti-fingerprint" it's nowhere close to the display or the back but is much better than some noname protector I've got with TPU case. Overall very nice screen protector for free but I'm still waiting for the Nillkin H+ tempered glass and some noname edge-to-edge tempered glass. 4/5
Tempered glass No. 1) Edge-to-edge blue 2.5D tempered glass http://www.ebay.com/itm/9H-2-5D-Full-Cover-Real-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protective-Film-For-Huawei-honor-9/152593109357?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=452016649496&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - really nice tempered glass (2 pcs) for the price. It has the adhesive only on the top, bottom and the sides but the application was very easy and the glass holds on even with any of tested cases. It has some "dots" in the screen area so I got no rainbow effect whatsoever. The blue color is a bit different from the original color od the phone but it's not a problem since you have your phone in a case. Overall for the price pretty good. 4/5
Tempered glass No. 2) Normal tempered glass Caliber (bought in CZE) - not edge-to-edge, doesn't cover the whole screen, gaps on the sides. Overall sh*t. 1/5
Still waiting for the Nillkin H+ tempered glass.

Nilkin Amazing H+ Pro is No Go
Got the 0.2mm H+ Pro. It's cover the display area for like 99%, with-out just about 0.5mm on each side, after all still the best.
BUT. The silicon layer doesn't hold the tempered glass on both sides, looks like the phone display curve started a bit earlier than its needed for the protector.
It doesn't stick to the display, making it looks like ****, with 3mm frame from each side. Top/bottom sides stick OK, all the way to edges.
So Nilkin Amazing H+ Pro is No Go for me.

Well, got it yesterday so I'm still waiting to try it but not sure if wan't to :laugh:

cases
sooooo, I bought these from tvc mall. They were so cheap that I bought three different ones with the intent of disposing of whichever were poor. Thing is, they are all good in their own way. The plain bumper is just very slimline. The rugged looking one is cool as it has a stand in landscape mode, and the wallet is exceptional quality, given the price. All three fit perfectly, but the plain bumper makes the power and volume buttons so much more tactile. The rugged one looks really cheap in silver, perhaps black would have been a good choice. As i wasn't expecting much from the wallet one, I also oredered the nilkin wallet but that hasn't arrived yet.
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/dr...r-9-auspicious-dragon-black-sku10174840d.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/fo...casing-with-kickstand-black-sku10174919a.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/ma...ot-for-huawei-honor-9-black-sku10175044a.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/ni...se-for-huawei-honor-9-black-sku10174916a.html
I have also ordered the ultimate sheild screen protector, which is edge to edge, in black as I think it will make an excellent contrast to the silver rear of the handset....which wont be visible when the (absolutely necessary) bumper is fitted!

Ultimate sheild screen protector
.... And the ultimate sheild protector turned up. It is excellent. A word of caution, unless this is fitted absolutely perfectly, it will render one or both of the capacitance keys inoperable. This happened to me as i fitted the sheild a fraction of a millimetre to the right. I carefully removed and replaced it with more accuracy.
Here is a pic of the black sheild fitted to my silver H9, and a photo of the plain bumper fitted from my previous post. Svelt but rugged!

After a couple of hours of use I can say that there has been no loss of sensitivity on the screen or capacitive buttons, but on darker details and the blacks, it does look like the screen is behind a sheet of glass. You will know what i mean if you have used a screen protector which bonds over its entirety, whereas this one has a mild adhesive at the top and bottom of the protector, where the bezels are. A small price to pay i think to protect my new device. It is mostly noticeable in bright light, not so much in low light. And I love the new black look of the bezels with the silver fingerprint sensor still visible.

Right, so, some more hours on....the ultimate sheild has begun to show its flaws. Towards the middle of the screen there is now what i can only describe as a "woodgrain" effect. This could be caused by tiny amounts of moisture getting between the screen and protector, which I guess there is nothing to stop that happening. They offered a refund for dissatisfaction so I guess I will be chasing that up. Pfffft. So disappointed.....

Is there a smart cover for it ?!

Just bought the TPU Shockproof case and it is amazing! It's a very good quality and it doesn't makes the phone feel like a toy.
I really like it and definitely recommend it!

NotoriousNick said:
Just bought the TPU Shockproof case and it is amazing! It's a very good quality and it doesn't makes the phone feel like a toy.
I really like it and definitely recommend it!
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Can you upload a photo of the phone with the case applied?! That would be awesome

The nilkin "sparkle series" wallet turned up. Its awful. Unlike the cheap wallet I purchased, which remains closed under magnetism, the nilkin just falls open and feels poorer quality.
The Ipaky bumper with the clear perspex back is, however, very nice. The only caveat, it sits flush with the screen so offers no protection if you decide to place your device screen down.

I'm waiting for the smart cover case, if it didn't come fast, I'll go with a skin.

I have bought an honor 9 few days ago. Somebody could suggest me a screen protector that cover whole display? With 3D display is so difficult find a good screen protector....

danygold95 said:
I have bought an honor 9 few days ago. Somebody could suggest me a screen protector that cover whole display? With 3D display is so difficult find a good screen protector....
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Here you go
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/honor-9

PalakMi said:
Here you go
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/honor-9
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Thanks.
I don't like this type of tempered glass (i know that is the only solution for cover 3d display without space).
So, someone has tested "invisible film screen protector"?

danygold95 said:
Thanks.
I don't like this type of tempered glass (i know that is the only solution for cover 3d display without space).
So, someone has tested "invisible film screen protector"?
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I didn't test, I will try it once I get my honor 9

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I didn't test, I will try it once I get my honor 9
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:good:
If someone else has tried this protective film, please give us a feedback.

Did someone try the Mofi screen protector? According to a review on Aliexpress it has minimal space at both sides.

I've seen ones from ultimate shield, I'm considering getting one.

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I've seen ones from ultimate shield, I'm considering getting one.
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Good luck with that. Did you read my earlier post? As the protector does not actually sit on the screen, due to the adhesive around the edges, it is susceptible to the "rainbow effect" which i think is caused by humidity between screen and protector. It seemed to manifest itself after the phone had been in my pocket and warmed up. I don't have an overly sweaty crotch.....
Anyhow, they apologised and promptly sent a replacement and the same happened again.
By all means give it a go and they will refund you without issue.

Detailed guide on Tempered Glass Protectors for the V30: What to buy and not to buy

Note: I initially intended to post this on the V30 subreddit, but then the mods on there decide to remove it for some stupid reason... (it took me 4 hours to write this guide FFS!) But I guess that is typical of reddit mods in general.
So now I have posted it on here. F*** reddit! Anyways rant over ​
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PREFACE
When it comes to tempered glass screen protectors (TGSPs) for the LG V30, or for any curved phone in this matter, finding the perfect one can be quite a tricky task, simply because there might not be a perfect one due to the curved nature of the display.
I just want to tell you guys that from my experience, there IS a perfect tempered glass screen protector out there, but before I get into that, HERE ARE THE TWO MAIN COMMON TGSPS THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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#1 : DO NOT buy the common "full cover" TGSP that you see on sites like Aliexpress or eBay.
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Be aware as while the pictures might look like the glass is curved, it isn't. In fact the edges are as flat as a pancake!
So when you put the protector on, the flat straight edges of the protector will protrude out, making the phone not only uncomfortable to hold, but also makes it very easy for dust to get trapped under the protector, and overall generally looks ugly AF. And that's even not the worst part. The worst part is that this screen protector relies on sticky adhesives that only sticks onto the edges of the device, so you have a big gap of air in between the protector, making the V30's beautiful AMOLED display look like some cheap unlaminated IPS screen. All of these downsides makes this screen protector a big no-no.
#2: DO NOT buy the regular TGSP that doesn't fully cover the display.
Don't get me wrong though, this is miles better than the pseudo-"full cover" TGSP as the entire screen protector is electrostatically adhered to the display, which drastically improves clarity. However while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
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So getting all that out of the way, here's what you should buy:
DO BUY UV GLUE TEMPERED GLASS SCREEN PROTECTORS
After researching a little bit more, I finally stumbled across the perfect TGSP that ACTUALLY has curved glass on its edges! This TGSP is unique as it uses UV glue as the bonding process rather than relying on electrostaticity or a sticky adhesive.
Now putting glue on your screen might sound a bit crazy, but it actually comes off easily and doesn't damage your screen at all as shown in this video:
This is what the UV glue screen protector looks like on my V30:
Here are 3 main reasons why you'd want to consider buying a UV TGSP over a regular TGSP for the V30:
1) It ACTUALLY covers the entire curved screen.
Compared to the more common "full-coverage" TGSP, the glass on this one is curved while the glass on the former is flat like a pancake. And I don't mean curved as in "2.5D", I mean the edges are actually curved downwards to fit onto the V30's concave screen.​2) It is insanely clear and transparent.
Unlike regular TGSPs (and especially w/r/t the non-electroadhesive ones), the UV TGSP offers the most clarity and transparency. Personally I found the colors and saturation to look every bit as vibrant and sharp as the original display, and the blacks still retain their deep AMOLED goodness. I was seriously shocked as to how sheer it looked, as if there was nothing on the screen at all. Now I can finally admire the V30's gorgeous display in confidence!​3) It only costs around $3 if you buy it on eBay or Aliexpress. ​
And now here are the 3 main reasons why you wouldn't want to buy this:
1) Lol I'm just kidding there's only one. Obviously this requires a bit more time and effort to put on than a regular TGSP, emphasis on "a bit". You have the extra step of applying the UV glue onto the display, and curing the glue for about a minute. If that sounds too complicated, then this (and generally any task that requires minimal patience) is probably not for you.​
IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: They don't tell you this on the listing, but when installing the glass, it is highly recommended to cover the speaker grill (with tape, cotton, sticky tack, etc.) so that the excess glue won't go into the speaker. Also I'd recommend wiping the edges of the screen with a cotton ball dipped with alcohol if there is any excess glue on the edge.
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DO BUY TPU ("HYDROGEL") SCREEN PROTECTORS (as an alternative)
Luckily for those that don't want to risk putting glue onto their screen, there is a great alternative to TGSPs. Another obscure type of screen protectors are TPU screen protectors.
These ones are made of a soft rubbery TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) material that is very flexible, and because of the flexibility, these are made to fully cover the curved edges of the V30, providing even better coverage than the UV TGSP. HOWEVER...... one major downside to TPU is that it is nowhere near as strong as glass. The flexible nature of the material also creates new problems, such as air bubbles when installing or peeling. So if you are looking for the absolute best protection, this is probably not the best idea. That goes for all plastic screen protectors in general.
Here is a picture I took of my V30 with the hydrogel film screen protector applied:
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SUMMARY/TL;DR
Avoid the "3D curved full cover" TGSP, they aren't actually curved and makes your beautiful AMOLED screen look like an unlaminated IPS screen.
Avoid regular TGSPs, while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
Do buy the UV glue TGSPs. This is the real deal as the glass is actually curved on the edges, giving you full screen coverage. It also has the best transparency I've ever seen on a TGSP.
Do buy the "Hydrogel" TPU screen protector. This is a great alternative to the UV glue TGSP. It covers a bit more of the V30's screen, while also providing superb clarity and screen visibility. The downside is that is it more prone to scratches.
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If this guide helped you in any way, or if you found it to be very informative, please give me a thanks
And sorry if the formatting of this post is all over the place, it's my first time doing a detailed guide on here.

Link to buy the UV glue tempered glass screen protector:
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32996700177.html?
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044886254.html
►https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V50...-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector/133154480173
Link to buy Hydrogel TPU screen protector: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32946624680.html?

One point. There are 3D curved glass protectors that are actually curved. I have one on my phone. The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly. I can't give you the product name as it was shipped with my phone in an unmarked envelope.
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Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards

daniu said:
Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards
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Here is a more obvious example of someone removing the UV protector: https://youtu.be/Z70dqq6kcF0?t=76
I would imagine it takes a bit of force to remove it, but it should come off without leaving any marks the screen.

kenbo111 said:
The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly.
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If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.

NeonHD said:
If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.
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It really doesn't look bad. But I still want to replace it with the uv glue type.
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Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards

daniu said:
Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards
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My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.

NeonHD said:
My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.
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Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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daniu said:
Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.

NeonHD said:
When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.
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I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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kenbo111 said:
I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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I didn't cover the holes on mines, but I think it would be a good idea to do so, maybe with small bits of tape.

P.S. don't mean to bump this thread, but I actually find it so interesting that—a week after making this post—I got a job offer at Mobile Outfitters. Now I apply screen protectors as a profession haha

My glas arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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daniu said:
My glad arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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Yup I love mines too, I think this is the best T.G. screen protector you could ever get for a curved glass phone. Mines is actually cracked already, but I'm planning to buy another one soon. Also try using a alcohol-dipped cotton swab to clean out the speaker.

Great guide! Just bought one on Aliexpress and there was a $2 off coupon so I got it for $1.99. I'll report back when I get it and get a chance to put it on.
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Ok - some more experience with this wonder glas:
in the last days - not even 1 week after applying the glas - I found lots of dirt on the edges of the glas. I carry my phone in my pocket and so there is quite a bit of fluff from my jeans. I tried to remove it carefully with the effect that the glue at the edges under the glas was also removed which did not look very nice. Today I wondered if the glas had moved slightly to the side. I tried to remove my silicon housing and found that it was glued to the glas/phone. Actually I know the problems of UV-glue from my job: they tend to never fully harden and can flow somewhere after month or years (stronger glues can cause severe damage). I had thought that this is not a problem here because everything is open and the device is exposed to the UV light contained in daylight
Trying to move the glas back ended in the glas jumping off the phone. As I had ordered 2 glasses anyways I applied the other one (this time with tape on the speaker). Now I will expose the glue for the rest of the day moving it from corner to corner with the UV light and hope that it is better after doing that. However I am still afraid that the light is just too weak. On the other hand I am afraid that a stronger light might damage something - which is possible ...
BTW: I find it a bit special that when you order 2 glasses you get only 1 UV light - what if the second one is a gift?
Bottom line for me at the moment: I am not sure if I can really recommend this glas. I will write again if something happens. Good chances that everything is OK now if I don't write. Unfortunately the other protector is not available for V30 ATM
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So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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kenbo111 said:
So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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Hi,
oh ... that would be interesting - where did you exactly buy? Not your problem but I would prefer to not receive another UV light next time ...
did you receive the glue?
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