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SGP/Spigen Ultra Nano Clear Review

Got my SGP/SPigen Ultra Nano Clear install on Friday.
I'm generally very good at dry protector installs. I've done it many times and know all of the tricks.
I have a couple of issues with this product.
First, it's so thin that's it's very hard to take off the top and bottom protective screens. I was able to get it done, but I bent the plastic a tiny bit down by the home button and it sticks up a little bit there. That's really a non-issue and isn't real noticeable.
Next, and more of a pressing issue, is that the protector scratches VERY easily. I keep it in my pocket (a pretty clean pocket) and there are already a bunch of scratches on the protector. With the screen on bright, you can't really tell, but with it off, they are pretty clear.
If I have that many scratches in a 3 days, it'll probably be near unusable in a month.
I generally don't like screen protectors on gorilla glass, but I know the glass can scratch. But it's kind of silly to have something over the top of it that's already scratched up. Might as well just take a chance on the gorilla glass not scratching then.
Anyone else notice that these scratch very easily?

Have had it on almost 2 weeks now and no scratches at all. I would maybe try another one since you do get 3.

mine has some but not noticable at all unless u are looking for them. ive had mine one for about 2 weeks with a case.

I've had mine on for 5 days.. I usually find these things a complete pain to install, but this one went on first try. Mine has no scratches whatsoever, crystal clear and covers enough of the glass in my opinion. I agree it was a little bit difficult to separate the protective back layer when installing, but if you just pull it from the two tabs (top and bottom protector tabs), it will come off.

As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.

lexluthor said:
As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.
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Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)

zmore said:
Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)
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Good point. Their email is a bit confusing, but I think they did mean the curve crystal.

keep us updated but im loving my nano so far.

Thanks for the review! I don't have the screen protector but I've been reading a lot of posts/reviews and it seems that the issues you mentioned regarding the tricky installation and frequent scratches are rather common. At the same time, users appear to be divided on the product...
In any case, hope things work out with the seller :fingers-crossed:

I have this screen protector and love it. It's very thin and easy to install. I can't even tell it's there. It doesn't peel up on the edges and works well with the cases that I have tried. I have had it for 2 weeks with no scratches. I don't put my phone in my pocket though.
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You definitely can't tell it's there, it doesn't pull up, it feels like your finger is on glass and the fact that it didn't go all the way to the edges is minimally bothersome.
Install is tough and scratches are the deal breaker for me.
Will update if they do or don't honor their offer.

had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.

kyan~ said:
had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.
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still waiting for the crystal one to come out and get a few reviews on it before purchasing.

very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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I love this screen protector. Came with my sgp ultra thin case (which I also love)
Thin, perfect cutouts, absolutely no orange peel, no distortion..
It does feel grippy AT FIRST. Use it for a bit and it feels like glass again

Very happy with mine. I haven't installed a cover in a couple years and I got the first one on fine and it is only visible if you look around the edge. With a Diztronic case, there is barely any exposed surface in the front. It was a bit tacky at first, but it quickly went away after using it.
I was going to buy the new full screen version, but I think this one might be better for future cases I might get.

i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.

markysd said:
very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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F the screen protector what case is that??? looks awesome
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el_chupa_cabra said:
i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.
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Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.

lexluthor said:
Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.
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did you ever get the replacement? if so what was it and how is it holding up?

CrazyOnDigital Armor case

I purchased this cheap case from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/CrazyOnDigita...42825366&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+armor+case its a combination TPU and hard plastic shell. Not to bad for $8 IMO.
Definitely looks like it could take a drop, corners are reinforced and the lip is raised around in front. I have big hands so the extra width is welcome. Laying it down flat next to my uncased DroidX the hump part on the droidx looks about a millimeter thicker but as the droidx tapers down it becomes thinner by a bout a millimeter compared to the cased sg3. The one draw back I'm noticing is the TPU part is a hair, dust, and dirt collector...is this a trait with all TPU cases? Previously I've only used hard plastic shells that came in to halves and for the past year I kept my droidx naked. Oh volume and power buttons are protected as well and easy to push. I never really had the impression that the naked sg3 was of poor or cheap construction but the case does give it a nice hefty solid feel it the phone, while still being lighter then a naked droidx. If you're looking for a case and don't want to spend $30-$40 I'd say you can't really go wrong with giving this one a try.

Great Case @ Incredible price = Fantastic Value
I was going to do a full review of this, but I found you already got it started. Hope you dont mind if I add to your thread, instead of creating a new one.
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This case is AWESOME. I am used to the heavier phones by HTC, so the SGS3 was a bit of a surprise when I first held it as it's so light. The other thing is that the phone is a slippery snake. This phone combined with my ever sweaty mits was a disaster waiting to happen. I found this case on Amazon and I thought I would use it until some of the "nicer", aka more expensive, phone cases came to market.
I received the case and I was immediately impressed with how well the case was thought out and how much it did seem like it would protect against an accidental drop. The corners have raised bumpers that definitely seem like a good idea, as the phones I've seen break usually break from hitting that sweet spot on the corner.
The other thing I like about this phone is those odd circles on the back. At first I didn't really know what to think about them (design wise) until I held the phone with the case on. My fingers naturally found those circles and it's like they're placed perfectly to make the phone easier and more comfortable to hold.
The covers over the buttons seem like an *improvement over the phones' actual buttons. They are nice and snug over them, and feel great + are very easy to push. I also like how it separates the vol up/down as I didn't like the single button for both. I know that other cases are having problems with being too snug and pushing the buttons when you don't want them to, or are overly sensitive. That is not an issue with this case.
I honestly love this case and I don't think I would swap it out for anything as of right now. Especially when you only pay $12.70 shipped. Bleh, what's to think about?

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I was going to do a full review of this, but I found you already got it started. Hope you dont mind if I add to your thread, instead of creating a new one.
This case is AWESOME. I am used to the heavier phones by HTC, so the SGS3 was a bit of a surprise when I first held it as it's so light. The other thing is that the phone is a slippery snake. This phone combined with my ever sweaty mits was a disaster waiting to happen. I found this case on Amazon and I thought I would use it until some of the "nicer", aka more expensive, phone cases came to market.
I received the case and I was immediately impressed with how well the case was thought out and how much it did seem like it would protect against an accidental drop. The corners have raised bumpers that definitely seem like a good idea, as the phones I've seen break usually break from hitting that sweet spot on the corner.
The other thing I like about this phone is those odd circles on the back. At first I didn't really know what to think about them (design wise) until I held the phone with the case on. My fingers naturally found those circles and it's like they're placed perfectly to make the phone easier and more comfortable to hold.
The covers over the buttons seem like an *improvement over the phones' actual buttons. They are nice and snug over them, and feel great + are very easy to push. I also like how it separates the vol up/down as I didn't like the single button for both. I know that other cases are having problems with being too snug and pushing the buttons when you don't want them to, or are overly sensitive. That is not an issue with this case.
I honestly love this case and I don't think I would swap it out for anything as of right now. Especially when you only pay $12.70 shipped. Bleh, what's to think about?
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Do you find the case slippery at all? Having it rest on my palm even on the slightest angle it would slide off, naked it doesn't do that and my fathers sg3 with a verizon silicon case doesn't do that his I can practically put my hand vertical before it slides off. So took some grainy sandpaper and roughened up the shell part which helped a lot.

I bought that case as well. I like it. With my fat hands I have trouble holding these super slim phones with no flat edges. With this case it is MUCH easier to handle the phone for me. I also agree that the buttons covered in the TPU stuff but nested in the hard plastic case, volume and lock seem to actually work better with the case on. They seem more substantial / easy to find since they are recessed in their own cove on the case... and yet are easier to push. I'm guessing due to extra leverage from the case covering them. I can find the volume and lock far easier as opposed to no case.
The circles on the back are handy too for knowing how I'm holding the phone when digging it out of a pocket, bag, or ditch. Again that is something I don't get with an all smooth case. Call me crazy but it matters to me as without a case I'm never sure how good a grip I've got on that slippery phone.
The inputs for USB and audio are given a lot of room on this case so no worries for those right angle USB OTG cables as they fit just fine with the case on.
The TPU parts do pick up dust from my pocket but it brushes off fairly easily and honestly I don't much care about that. The lip of the case at the bottom near the S3's hard center button takes a day or so of getting used to since it is raised higher than the button and you can't slide your thumb or finger from the edge of the case to find that button anymore. Not a big deal, I don't notice it at all, but it might bother some folk for a bit.
I got lucky and picked this case right from the sart and I'll stick with it. Note that I ordered it from Amazon and 3-5 business days took a shocking 7 business days. They usually arrive in like 2 or 3 business days. Not sure what was up with that.

Case or no case?

Do you think it is wise to get an LG G6 without a case? I am pretty careful with smartphones and have not had a cracked screen or any damage beyond tiny scratches on previous devices like LG G4 and G2. It seems like LG did a good job designing the phone for mild to moderate use with the corners being metal in order to absorb the shock from falls. Still, not having owned a phone with glass back before I thought it would be useful to get some opinions on this.

Case absolutely
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cases is for dyspraxis users
have had cell phones over 22 years now and just in your pocket, it's just fine. This G6 i got a Dbrand for the back just to save the camera lenses a bit (as they are flat with the casing)
However WOMEN with their bigger or smaller bags where they put it, is another story. That's just a beating on its own and very much eligible for a proper case

Having never suffered dyspraxia I still find it beneficial using a case. I've rarely dropped any of my phones but on the occasions I have it's been reassuring that if there was any damage it was it to the case and not the phone.
This time round I'll have a new case before
I've actually got a G6.
https://www.spigen.com/collections/lg-g6/products/lg-g6-case-neo-hybrid?variant=32022884481
Depending on what I think initially of the G6 I may see if I can find someone to do a swap for a V20.

If you're not someone inclined to drop your phone, then why ruin the look of the phone with a case? The phone looks great, and all cases are ugly and/or not thin enough.
Since I hated the shiny black fingerprint magnet back of the phone, I got a Dbrand brushed metal black skin on the back. Now it looks amazing, and provides a slightly better grip.

Approximately £600 GBP is why
And I think the Spigen Neo Hybrid looks pretty smart and doesn't add that much bulk.
Earlier I was looking at the dbrand skin selector after seeing a link someone posted. Care to elaborate on your experience, maybe a few pics too?
And whilst a skin can look good it's more a scratch guard than anything else.

just the level anti scratch i needed
I just did the back side.. front side is not needing any (my opinion)
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I typically don't use a case and rarely have had a problem. But this phone is shaped very differently than my G4 and is pretty smooth and slippery. I wanted a case as minimal as possible, but wanted the grip and corner protection. Went with this clear one and am pretty happy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6QD1QW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I never have insurance so not having a case just feels like waiting for the inevitable. Even if it did fall on didn't crack looking at the scuff marks for the next however long would drive me mad.

rfarrah said:
I typically don't use a case and rarely have had a problem. But this phone is shaped very differently than my G4 and is pretty smooth and slippery. I wanted a case as minimal as possible, but wanted the grip and corner protection. Went with this clear one and am pretty happy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6QD1QW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Here are a couple of pictures showing what this case looks like on my LG G6.

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Here are a couple of pictures showing what this case looks like on my LG G6.
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I bought one similar and had it for a couple weeks now and although it works good and like the feel of it. I started to notice UV discoloration on the sides from being in the sun. Just wondering if this case has the same issue.

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I bought one similar and had it for a couple weeks now and although it works good and like the feel of it. I started to notice UV discoloration on the sides from being in the sun. Just wondering if this case has the same issue.
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I'm not seeing that at all (yet?). When driving my phone sits in a cradle on the dash, so it is in the sun most of the time. So far no discoloration. I've had this case for almost a month now. As always, YMMV.

I imagine all the TPU classes will have some discoloration or yellowing effect from UV. Good thing is that the case is cheap so just get another one when it's too discolored.
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Thanks for the pictures. Given how attractive the G6 is I like the how clear cases show off the device.

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I'm not seeing that at all (yet?). When driving my phone sits in a cradle on the dash, so it is in the sun most of the time. So far no discoloration. I've had this case for almost a month now. As always, YMMV.
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Well I'll have to order that one next time. I've had this one a little over two weeks and the sides are pretty yellow.

I use a case on every phone I buy but always buy a clear case so that you can see the phone. I take care of my phones just don't want to damage them so when I sell them and get another the back is in mint condition so has greater value.

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Well I'll have to order that one next time. I've had this one a little over two weeks and the sides are pretty yellow.
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I have the same one he does and mine has some discoloration due to UV exposure. It's not terrible, yet, but that's the Texas sun for you. I'll just get another case when it comes to it. Hopefully it'll stay flexible for a while and not stiffen up.
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I have no choice but to use a case. My Neo Hybrid just arrived today and I'm very happy with it. Feels great

htcnext said:
Do you think it is wise to get an LG G6 without a case? I am pretty careful with smartphones and have not had a cracked screen or any damage beyond tiny scratches on previous devices like LG G4 and G2. It seems like LG did a good job designing the phone for mild to moderate use with the corners being metal in order to absorb the shock from falls. Still, not having owned a phone with glass back before I thought it would be useful to get some opinions on this.
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Only reason i would recommend a case is because of the rear camera. It can get easily cracked when you put your phone down.
Other than that, G6 is so solid.

Have always been using a case for the older plasticky phones as the feel did not change much. Ever since my first glass back one I've been going for tempered glass on front and a skin on the back, camera and sides (sometimes). That way you can really appreciate the materials used, thus enjoy not only the software side, but the looks/feel as well.
You just have to think a step forward before juggling the phone on your fingers or throwing it in the clustered backpack etc.

Two great & cheap Moto G5 Plus cases from Aliexpress

I recently ordered two great cases from Aliexpress. Now the usual caveats apply: They can take a long time to get delivered (it took 10 and 15 days for them to arrive), but you get free shipping.
The first is a soft silicon case. I got it in black, and it looks like it's just part of the phone. (It makes it look a bit like one of those rugged Samsung Galaxy phones). Importantly, the case protects the camera bump in the back. I got mine for $2.44, and it took about 15 days to arrive. The power buttons and volume up/down stick out nicely from the sides and are very clickable. They have a good feeling to them.
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The second is a clear plastic bumper case. It's definitely more low-end, but it still works well. It's clear, so it lets your nice-looking G5 Plus show through. It's very thin, which is nice. It also protects the camera, but unlike the case above, it simply adds on top of the camera. Meaning, there's still a bump, it just adds plastic on top of the camera. The silicone case has a recess so that the bottom of the case has no bump. This one cost me $3.44, and arrived in around 10 days.
Personally, the silicon / carbon fiber case is my daily driver. It looks cool. For $2.44! You just have to be patient.

I was interested up until you called your phone a daily driver and then i thought if it is going to have that effect on me i should really give it a miss.

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I was interested up until you called your phone a daily driver and then i thought if it is going to have that effect on me i should really give it a miss.
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Oh no, what have I done?
I meant that the "carbon fiber" black/grey case was my daily driver (I didn't want to confuse anyone since I ordered two cases, and wanted to clearly state which one I'm using day to day).
That first case has been pretty great so far. The only small problem I've is there's a tiny edge that's exposed below the charging port. When I play video games holding the phone landscape, it can feel a little rough. Besides that, I love the case. Usually I despise phone cases and long to remove them. That's not the way I feel with this one.

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Oh no, what have I done?
I meant that the "carbon fiber" black/grey case was my daily driver (I didn't want to confuse anyone since I ordered two cases, and wanted to clearly state which one I'm using day to day).
That first case has been pretty great so far. The only small problem I've is there's a tiny edge that's exposed below the charging port. When I play video games holding the phone landscape, it can feel a little rough. Besides that, I love the case. Usually I despise phone cases and long to remove them. That's not the way I feel with this one.
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How is it at actually protecting the phone?

The black case looks nice. Is it easy to grip? I usually try to forego cases on my phones, but the G5 Plus is so hard to grip properly on its own...

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How is it at actually protecting the phone?
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There's a few ways that I like how it protects the phone: First, the case protrudes off the back so that the camera "hump" doesn't touch when you lay the phone down.
Second, if you lay the phone down on its front, the screen isn't resting on the table. Plus, it helps with minor bumps, etc.

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The black case looks nice. Is it easy to grip? I usually try to forego cases on my phones, but the G5 Plus is so hard to grip properly on its own...
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It's very easy to grip, and to me, it feels better than just the phone. The phone felt a bit too light and slippery minus the case. (I normally HATE cases. I had a Nexus 6 and Moto X and steadfastly refused to encase them, mostly for appearance reasons). I got the $179 Amazon Prime version, and between the low price and the light weight, I was afraid I would treat it like a cheap phone. This makes it feel more robust without being clunky and annoying.
The case actually looks cool, which is nice. (My phone is black/grey, so I'm not missing much). The case buttons (power/vol+/vol-) stick out quite a bit, and it makes them much more clickable. (The clear case I linked to above, the buttons can be hard to click unless you know where they are by memory)

Brainstatic said:
The black case looks nice. Is it easy to grip? I usually try to forego cases on my phones, but the G5 Plus is so hard to grip properly on its own...
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I've had a bit of a different experience. I've never used the phone naked, but I find the case is fairly slippery. The back's not tactile textured (just smooth silicone), except for the patches at the top and bottom.
I also personally find the buttons to be quite soft and have little feedback. YMMV.

Azphreal said:
I've had a bit of a different experience. I've never used the phone naked, but I find the case is fairly slippery. The back's not tactile textured (just smooth silicone), except for the patches at the top and bottom.
I also personally find the buttons to be quite soft and have little feedback. YMMV.
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I just received my case in the mail. It's slightly less slippery than the naked phone, which is an improvement. The buttons aren't as tactile as without the case, but not bad. Overall, I think I'll use the case rather than go without it.

Accessories Dbrand Grip Case Pixel 6 Pro Feedback?

For those of you who have the DBrand grip case, what has your experience been like and if you've had it for a few weeks/months, how has it held up?

I've had it for a couple weeks now and absolutely love it. The buttons really stick out so you can actually feel them in your pocket when you reach for it love it.

It's holding up great

Thanks for the feedback @spart0n . Hows the coverage near the curved edges?

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Thanks for the feedback @spart0n . Hows the coverage near the curved edges?
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The top and bottom stick out a bit and the sides are flush with the screen so not terrible

Also, does dbrand have any coupon/promo codes? I didn't see any deals in the holiday season but since the Grip was backordered, wasn't as big a deal. It appears to be in stock now.

I have been looking at this case. Got my Pro on Friday and currently using the Spigen Thin Fit case. I'm happy with this case but looking for something with a bit more grip. Does anyone know how much this case weighs? I cannot find specs on dbrand website. The Thin Fit case weighs 1 oz.

This YouTube video should give you some good looks on it

I have it. It does what it needs to do and thats be grippy lol. I really like this case, the camera is flush with the case and has edges around the camera housing so if it drops it doesn't damage the cameras. I also put the exact same skin on the back of the case from that youtube video above me

My experience isn't too good with the grip. It literally looks like I got someone's returned case and they just stuffed it into a box with the skins and sent it to me. There's a bunch of scuffs on the back and a pretty sizable ding on the bottom. Plus area for the skin seemed to be cut incorrectly even when alligned perfectly looks like the skin is sinking in one area. Contacted their customer support but with a 7-10 business day response time, I don't see this getting resolved in a timely fashion. Especially if every single exchange will take 7-10 days after initial contact, that is just atrocious.

I had one of those for my Pixel 5 an absolutely loved it. I ordered now one for my Pixel 6, the website sais it will ship in January.

I loved the Grip case on my OP7P and am loving it on my Pixel now too. Grip is probably the most appropriate name for it - it stays in your hand with the "rough" textured sides and the entire case is very rigid feeling, compared to some other hard cases that have some flex to it. I really like that the camera is flush with the back now as well. Grip is probably my favourite hard case.

Best case I've owned for any phone. The grip has a good bite. The buttons stick out enough to find them easily and the case around the camera sits flush. Definitely recommend dbrand

I used them with my Oneplus 7 pro, and 9, they are great.

I have one, and I actually find it slippery, even though it is called GRIP. It looks nice though, fits perfectly, and I like the "carbon" skin which costed me extra $10. The skin is very slippery too, but it does not make it much worse because the case back is hard and slippery as it is, without any skin. I used Spigen Rugged Armor before, and the reason I switched to the DBRAND's case is because it hides that ugly 6 Pro camera bump and turns it into the regular phone. And I also wanted to try a more expensive case which I never did before. But the Spigen case was definitely softer and grippier and sometimes I think I will switch back to it.
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Just received mine today.
It's just a bit bulkier than the rhinoshield SolidSuit, but at the same time I have the feeling it's also just a bit lighter.
The grip is just fantastic - a lot "grippier" than the SolidSuit, so I think it'S going to be my N°1 case for trailrunning, gravel biking, skiing, ...
The buttons are great as well, even though I just like the color buttons you can get with the rhinoshield.
And yes, the back is nice to look at as well

This looks fantastic! My Grip is on its way to Germany. I picked the Teardown skin (like yours), the Robot Camo skin and the Matrix skin (which I had for my Pixel 5 Grip - it was fantastic).

I enjoy mine, I got the leather version. The only complaint is that I wish the power button was smooth to help differentiate it between the two volume buttons. It looks great and I feel for me it was worth the money having dropped the p6p on concrete several times already due to my being stupid.

I have the MKBHD RedCode skin getting delivered to me. I was considering getting the Teardown or Ghost skin but went with the RedCode one for the eye-catching color and appearance. I just peeled off my panda, white/grey skin as the white started getting some colored stains on it =/. But I had forgotten how this phone's back is more slippery than a stick of butter without a skin or a case!

stetre76 said:
Just received mine today.
It's just a bit bulkier than the rhinoshield SolidSuit, but at the same time I have the feeling it's also just a bit lighter.
The grip is just fantastic - a lot "grippier" than the SolidSuit, so I think it'S going to be my N°1 case for trailrunning, gravel biking, skiing, ...
The buttons are great as well, even though I just like the color buttons you can get with the rhinoshield.
And yes, the back is nice to look at as well
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I have the solidsuit and like it a lot but I keep going to the dbrand website to look at the Grip.
Is it different enough to add to my collection?
Do you think it's an upgrade to the Rhinoshield?
TIA