Just received my brown leather (fake or synthetic leather) Qin case for my Moto Z. First of all, it feels reallly great at hand for RM30 (about $9) including shipping to Malaysia.
It adds the necessary thickness to the Moto Z, making it perfect in terms of grip because i have always felt that the phone is too thin!
Installation is a breeze! The sides clip the phone perfectly in place and removal is not a problem as well. Some other cases can cause the side of the phone to scratch easily or leaves dirt in it but this one is just wonderful.
As for camera, the hum is gone as this case gives the additional thickness to it. Now you can lay the phone flat on a surface and worry no more for unnecessary tilts.
The only problem i have for this case is that it does not offer full body protection. Just like the Frost Series by Nillkin, the top side and bottom side are vulnerable to dents and unwanted damages because of the open areas.
Whats the purpose of revealing the pogo pins on the back? You can't use mods with this case. Seems odd.
In my opinion, phone case manufacturers had no idea what were the pins for when the dimensions of the phone have been released. To be safe than sorry, they left the pins uncovered.
Jessooca said:
Is this case still holding up for you? Where did you get it exactly, I have a moto z coming Thursday and I'd like something simple like this to go into the mass of options to swap out from time to time.
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Nope, eventually this one just sits in my drawer. I have been using the Nillkin Frost. Check out my review somewhere here.
just wonder will this fits Moto Z Play or Moto Z Force? or just for the slim Z only?
Just the slim Z.
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Hey, everyone!
I've seen video reviews for both cases, but they didn't exactly cover the points that I really wanted to know.
The Kommandant Ultra Thin Aluminium Metal Case (Just Google "Kommandant S4 Case". The link to the case goes straight to Ebay)
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The Spigen Neo Hybrid Case Case (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html)
If you have either of these cases, I need to know just a few things:
1. If I lay my phone flat on a table, does the camera lense touch the table? Or does the case come out enough to stop the camera from touching the table? (I don't want the camera lense scratched)
2. When the phone is in the case, how sturdy does it feel? Does the phone wiggle at all if you shake the case a little bit?
3. Does the case feel solid? Does it feel like it could fall apart at any moment? Or does it feel solid and well built?
Please weigh in if at all possible!
I have both cases, so I can answer your questions..
1. Neither case lets the camera lens touch the table.
2. The aluminum case is a lot more sturdier, however sturdiness does not equal drop protection. (Aluminum case would transfer the shock of the drop to the body of the phone and screen, but the TPU in the Neo Hybrid would absorb some of the impact, although not as much as a silicon-poly-carbonate combo case like the Incipio DualPro).....
3. Same thing...neither of the cases will fall apart.
PRO TIP: The Kommandant case from CaseFanatic is actually a slightly remodeled Chinese aluminum case which can be bought from eBay for ~$12-16.. (I also have a aluminum case from eBay for $13, it looks, and feels almost identical to the Kommandant)
Search "Bumper aluminum case galaxy s4" on eBay, you should be able to find some.
By the way, aluminum cases that have a back plate tend to lower your cell, WiFi, GPS reception by about 1 bar, but you could get a aluminum bumper which doesn't affect reception at all.
Spiegen case is great. I don't have or want the other. I did some research on the case before buying, the ones listed on eBay for half price are not real. I bought from the manufacturer got a screen protector for half price.
Lense won't get scratched laying flat on the table. Very well engineered to fit perfectly around the camera and flash.
Case is very snug and buttons are really easy to push. Great phone Jack is small but fits stock head phone fine. But my computer speakers Jack won't fit. Also 3rd pray chargers that are bigger on the end don't fit. Example being my Motorola car charger from a few years ago.
I have dropped my phone several times and the plastic around the phone is jacked up but the phone it's self is perfect. You can buy replacement for 10 on there web site. Or different colors. I have metal red and yellow. Digging the red... I have a white phone.
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Spigen all the way! Is fits sooo nice
i-Blason Prime Series Dual Layer Holster Case with Kickstand and Locking Belt Swivel Clip.
I just received this case for my Moto X 2nd Gen Pure Edition.
The packaging is as simple as it gets. No complaints here since the price of this case is low.
The back of the holster is of soft touch material. Very close feel to the material on the back of the Nexus 7 2013
The clip rotates for horizontal use but the loading of the phone is always from top to bottom.
The inside of the holster has a "suede-leather" like material to protect the screen even when the screen will never touch it due to the thickness of the case.
The whole system consists of three parts. A holster, the soft silicone case (where the phone goes), and the plastic that embrace it.
The cutouts for the mic holes on the back are spot on as well as the single cutout for the camera and Motorola logo.
The feel on the side buttons is nice and they are easy to find by just touch. The cutout for the charging port is wide
enough to accept cables with wide plastic ends.
No problem with headphone cutout but can not vouch on this since I only own headphones with straight slim connectors.
Not a problem for me either is the lack of access the sim tray with the case on.
Now let me point some cons that I see with this case system.
The case itself feels pretty good for the money paid. But the soft silicone part is a SUPER MAGNET for lint and dust.
That's in caps cause I know there's people that don't like that in a case, me included.
If you are considering this case because you have a need for a holster and that's what you want. Forget about it.
This holster should be viewed as an added "Freebie" to a good case.
Taking the phone out of the holster is either a two hand ordeal or a cumbersome one hand operation.
The side buttons are pressed every time you take out the phone.
In conclusion. Good case, with a mediocre holster.
My use of the holster will be as an added protection when transporting my phone inside a car, more like a
protecting travel case than a daily use phone holder.
I think they market the identical case under the Fossman name too. I have one for my Moto G and also only use it when active/traveling.
I use to run the Trident cases on all my devices..the "SUPER MAGNET" part, will probably go away after a few weeks of use..the silicone trim, when new, attracts ever particle of lint and dust, but I found, after a few weeks of use, the "stickiness" (newness) of the silicone goes away, and attracts alot less particles..
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I think they market the identical case under the Fossman name too. I have one for my Moto G and also only use it when active/traveling.
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Me too. Yesterday a tried to use the holster for a complete day and I couldn't.
It's still a hassle to take the phone out with one hand
and the volume buttons get pressed every time you put it in.
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I use to run the Trident cases on all my devices..the "SUPER MAGNET" part, will probably go away after a few weeks of use..the silicone trim, when new, attracts ever particle of lint and dust, but I found, after a few weeks of use, the "stickiness" (newness) of the silicone goes away, and attracts alot less particles..
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You're right after days of use it is less prone to attract stuff to it.
Also noticed that the silicon fit is not as tight as the first days but at least the hard plastic wrapping it keeps it in place.
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Hi guys,
I finally got around to doing a review on the Moko Heavy Duty Case for my 6P. I ordered this on amazon.ca. I've rocked this case for about a week now since I did that video, and I am pleasantly surprised.
The cutouts are precise, and the case does not look or feel cheap. The fingerprint scanner is easy to use still as well. The plastic is pretty soft, and I don't think it would stay on on its own without the black shell, but it does fit perfectly. Also, didn't notice much pocket lint or anything else sticking to it like some have reported. Overall it's a great option for a more rugged case for the Nexus 6P, especially here in Canada, where the options can be sparse. Here's the link from amazon.
Nexus 6P Case - MoKo [Heavy Duty] Full Body Rugged Holster Cover with Swivel Belt Clip - Dual Layer Shock Resistant for Huawei Google Nexus 6P 5.7 Inch Smartphone 2015, PURPLE https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JP6J1A0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_HnYMwbXKYG11S
11 bucks plus tax, and since I have PRIME, also got free 2 day shipping. Yes, I have a compulsive online shopping problem...
I will also post reviews for my Spigen Rugged Armour and a Poetic Revolution cases shortly.
https://youtu.be/k2k6gPdRPUY
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I've got one in blue but I don't use it anymore. It's a pretty nice case and the quality is fantastic I just wish they would stop putting those huge bumps on the back for no reason. They serve absolutely no purpose and double the thickness of the phone. They do this on these cases for all phones and just still makes no sense.
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[...] I just wish they would stop putting those huge bumps on the back for no reason. [...]
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You might be interested in this CoverON case, which has no such huge bumps on the back. It has an unusual 3-piece design, with a hard plastic piece that snaps on from the front of the phone (in addition to the usual one from the back), locking the soft TPU in place in the middle. I'm quite happy with the build quality, and because of the design it seems like possibly the toughest case you can get that (a) still looks even remotely normal and (b) doesn't have an integrated plastic screen protector, making it easy to add a tempered-glass one of your own. (Note, though—I have an IntelliArmor "case-friendly" TGSP, and it fits perfectly but with absolutely no room to spare. Full-coverage TGSPs will definitely interfere with the TPU at the edges of the screen, although because of the way the case fits together you might be able to get them to nestle nicely under it without lifting up.)
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You might be interested in this CoverON case, which has no such huge bumps on the back. It has an unusual 3-piece design, with a hard plastic piece that snaps on from the front of the phone (in addition to the usual one from the back), locking the soft TPU in place in the middle. I'm quite happy with the build quality, and because of the design it seems like possibly the toughest case you can get that (a) still looks even remotely normal and (b) doesn't have an integrated plastic screen protector, making it easy to add a tempered-glass one of your own. (Note, though—I have an IntelliArmor "case-friendly" TGSP, and it fits perfectly but with absolutely no room to spare. Full-coverage TGSPs will definitely interfere with the TPU at the edges of the screen, although because of the way the case fits together you might be able to get them to nestle nicely under it without lifting up.)
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Nice to see somebody on this site review that case. Which color did you get? Do you have any holsters to see if this will fit?
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Nice to see somebody on this site review that case. Which color did you get? Do you have any holsters to see if this will fit?
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I have the black version. Based on the pictures on Amazon the colors looked like they'd be pretty in-your-face, especially since the highlight color is visible directly around the edges of the screen. I'm afraid I don't have any holsters—I've never used one.
I realize, I forgot to mention the most important thing! The headphone and USB-C cutouts on this case, as shipped, are not large enough for most cables. The stock USB-C cable fits but scuffs the sides, many high-quality third-party cables won't, and the only headphone plugs that will fit are the super-tiny ones that some headphones have for exactly this reason. But! If you have a decent utility knife, some courage, and a steady hand, it's possible to enlarge the cutouts without messing up the case. (I cut away a tiny bit of the TPU near the jacks as well, since it was being deformed when plugging in a cable.) With this done it works beautifully—the case is even thin enough to use a Square credit-card reader in the headphone jack.
Hello everyone, sorry for opening new thread, but I have question. Do You know where can I find new bumper case (the same like one included with phone or other)? I want to have style shell on back, but I want to protect sides also, because It's hard to handle with phone like with egg for me.
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Hello everyone, sorry for opening new thread, but I have question. Do You know where can I find new bumper case (the same like one included with phone or other)? I want to have style shell on back, but I want to protect sides also, because It's hard to handle with phone like with egg for me.
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Yeah the one included is pretty easily broken and is hard plastic but instead of TPU
Best of the best bumper here:
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...roid-cases/moto-z-droid-co-molded-bumper.html
(I own this one)
Other option would be the Verizon Two Tone bumper:
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Original...204917?hash=item238c177cf5:g:AbkAAOSwwHFZnMll
Thanks for answer. I have one more question - has anyone this ? IMO it looks terrible, but maybe is possibility of using it as bumper without back
The one from Incipio is the best for protect the phone but only works with the battery mod and the style mods, does not fit with the rest of the mods.
I used the Verizon bumper but it made some scratches arround the phone maybe due to the semi regid plastic, nevertheless it works with all mods (jbl, hasselblad and proyector.
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It works also with the 1st Gen speaker (sometimes minor misalignment with the buttons) and if you're keen - I've put the turbo power mod also (with it the buttons are hard to press but I use the fingerprint for power on \off and Bluetooth for audio, so I don't really care )
I would like to ask those that bought it how is the bumper case faring for them?
Mine broke at the bottom (the USB cutout is after all the weakest park of it ) in less than 6 months. I swap mods a couple of times a day though ...
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I would like to ask those that bought it how is the bumper case faring for them?
Mine broke at the bottom (the USB cutout is after all the weakest park of it ) in less than 6 months. I swap mods a couple of times a day though ...
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About 7 months on mine. Incipio was kind enough to ship a replacement.
I love the Moto Z but it's the slipperiest phone I've ever seen. I had an otterbox for my Moto X but the otterbox for the Moto Z doesn't line up properly. I have the basic model. Any suggestions?
I'm also having a problem finding screen shields, I've taken to buying the ones made for the Moto Z Force, close enough.
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I love the Moto Z but it's the slipperiest phone I've ever seen. I had an otterbox for my Moto X but the otterbox for the Moto Z doesn't line up properly. I have the basic model. Any suggestions?
I'm also having a problem finding screen shields, I've taken to buying the ones made for the Moto Z Force, close enough.
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I buy my screen protectors ( tempered glass ones ) on Aliexpress and these fit perfectly ( no bubbles since they cover only the screen portion of the front width and not the curved glass ). They're brutally cheap when compared to 20$+ protectors and they're quite scratch-proof too.
As for cases, I also got a "carbon fiber" one on Aliexpress.
With those two the phone hit various floors several times without dying ( one screen protector cracked once ).
Here's the link to the screen protector:
http://s.aliexpress.com/B3MNRzU7?fromSns
I got a verizon bumper case on ebay and a black carbon fiber skin from dbrand, also a red carbon fiber skin protecting the camera lens.
https://dbrand.com/shop/moto-z-skins
Makes the z look pretty cool
I see a lot of the cases don't actually offer any hinge protection and if you drop the phone right on the edge with the hinge, something might break.
I am looking to see what cases with hinge protection are available. So far I have only found 1 : Spiegen Tough, but it is bulky, personally I am looking for something more minimalistic.
Are there any other options?
I have preordered the UAG Civilian Series Case. But I guess it’s also pretty bulky
I've found this one. Will be giving it a go when I get mine in a couple of weeks - https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/araree-nukin-360-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-case-crystal-clear-85997
What i found so far:
Spigen Tough Armor
UAG Civilian
VRS Active
Araree Aero Flex
Araree Nukin 360
Goospery ZFLP3
Mercury Fard (same as Goospery)
I returned Tough Armor as i find it's too bulky for me... will give Araree and Goospery a try
I want something like the araree aeroflex but clear!
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I want something like the araree aeroflex but clear!
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Samsung make clear case with ring. I’ll be getting for free with my preordered Zflip 3, but I opted for VRS case.
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Samsung make clear case with ring. I’ll be getting for free with my preordered Zflip 3, but I opted for VRS case.
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I ordered one in the first place, too. But its a pain to plug the loose parts and phone together and it gives minor hinge protection as the strip is way too narrow and the ring can touch or scratch the hinge in your pocket as well in some angles...
btw. meanwhile i got the Goospery/Mercury Case here, it's nice looking and feeling but sits very loose (i don't use the adhesive tape at first) so that the top part of the case detaches from the phone when flipping open, very annoying :/ my hopes are for the araree aero flex now, should get it delivered these days...
I've ordered the araree aeroflex. Will report back when it arrives in a week or two.
I got my Araree aero flex today and i'm in love... perfect fit, perfect feeling BUT there is one big problem: when the phone is fully closed and i open it the hinge protection doesnt slide properly inside the lower case. It needs a little push with the finger. I improved it by putting a little Tesa on the inside of the lower case (above the factory sticker which should NOT be removed) and now it slides better but not everytime...
Whatever you do, stay away from that Samsung clear case with the ring. First case in my life that I had to read the user guide and search YouTube on how to install on phone.
Two pieces of plastic, that hold the ring, has to fit perfectly between the case and the phone. If they are not align properly, the case will not fit the phone. And it's almost impossible to align that s**t. It has no adhesive to keep it in place.
Went with the Spigen Tough Armor case myself and yeah like someone else said, it's definitely bulky (thick as a pack of cigarettes when closed) but it looks like it will offer very good protection, and I work in the construction industry so I'll take all the protection I can get.
Just noticed another Flip 3 case with hinge protection on Etsy, I dont know nothing about the seller (always bought the wallet cases from the seller "Hand & Hide" from USA on there for my slab phones) but these from the seller "Andantannerie" (from South Korea) look interesting, although $115 is a bit expensive, if they're actually full grain leather they just might possibly be worth it (but upon closer inspection of the pics they look like they might be made from a very thin layer of leather over a plastic shell though)......... https://www.etsy.com/listing/1060335374/premium-leather-galaxy-z-flip-3-case-3?ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1&variation0=2201540456
UPDATE: No doubt about it the leather is paper thin, sent the seller an email asking about it and he replied it was 2.5 to 3.5mm thick (about a tenth of an inch) and I replied as to whether that was the thickness of the entire case itself or the leather covering on it, in turn he sent me a photo of him measuring it and he was measuring the thickness of the entire case. Got to give him credit the cases do look nice on his product pics though, but not no where near a $115 nice.......
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Went with the Spigen Tough Armor case myself and yeah like someone else said, it's definitely bulky (thick as a pack of cigarettes when closed) but it looks like it will offer very good protection, and I work in the construction industry so I'll take all the protection I can get.
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Ordered the same one. Wasn't sure about the adhesive, but after 5 different installations (trying various cover screen protectors), it still holds without any of the wiggle or creaking you get on an Otterbox that clips together. It isn't the most amazing hinge protection, but its enough. The case feels less bulky the more I use it and definitely makes the phone feel more sturdy.
I bought an Araree AERO Flex for my Flip 3 and it works fine. It was available on Amazon but became unavailable shortly after I got mine. It is not bulky and has hinge protection. Feels good in hand too. This case does not require any adhesive tape or pad. It just snaps onto the phone securely.
Just check Amazon from time to time and it could be available again. Maybe it is out of stock due to popularity.
I have the same araree case. Great case, no bulk, feels nice in the hand, smudge free. Definitely recommend it.
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I bought an Araree AERO Flex for my Flip 3 and it works fine. It was available on Amazon but became unavailable shortly after I got mine. It is not bulky and has hinge protection. Feels good in hand too. This case does not require any adhesive tape or pad. It just snaps onto the phone securely.
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I have the same araree case. Great case, no bulk, feels nice in the hand, smudge free. Definitely recommend it.
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does your aeroflex cases flip open smoothly when fully closed or do you have to give the hinge protection a little push?
It does now. On the first night I got it, I did have to place my finger over the hinge protection a couple of times to help push it down. But it seems to have sorted itself out now.
I did take it off and put it back on on the 2nd day, so maybe it wasn't sat properly the first time I put it on?
When it was new, the hinge cover did not slide into the slot smoothly. It even pushed the bottom case down when I opened the phone from the closed position. It was not a big deal as I could easily push up the bottom half of the case back up. I took the case off the phone and examined it but found nothing out of the ordinary. After I reinstalled the case, it never happen again. After some use, the hinge cover is sliding back into the case fine. However, if I open the phone rapidly, the hinge cover would bulge out and then snap back into the case. Never, did require me to push on it to help it to slide back. A new car would require some run-in period for its engine. I expect this hinge cover should soften up and loosen up after some more use.
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When it was new, the hinge cover did not slide into the slot smoothly. It even pushed the bottom case down when I opened the phone from the closed position. It was not a big deal as I could easily push up the bottom half of the case back up. I took the case off the phone and examined it but found nothing out of the ordinary. After I reinstalled the case, it never happen again. After some use, the hinge cover is sliding back into the case fine. However, if I open the phone rapidly, the hinge cover would bulge out and then snap back into the case. Never, did require me to push on it to help it to slide back. A new car would require some run-in period for its engine. I expect this hinge cover should soften up and loosen up after some more use.
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Which case?
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Araree AERO Flex.