I've had this for 5 months and am really pleased with it. It's a good scarlet kind of red, as opposed to an orangey-red. The smooth rubber sides and leather textured back mean the phone doesn't slip and slide out of my hands anymore, the way it does without a case.
There's just enough lip at the top and bottom to keep the screen from touching anything if you place it screen-side down on a table. I don't use the edge functionality of the phone much (I actually kind of hate it) so I can't say whether the sides affect that or not. I do know the curve sometimes still reads the side of my palm as a touch when I'm holding it, whether it's in the case or not. So I suppose that's good?
The fit feels a little tight while you're trying to put in on the phone, but that's actually a good thing once it's on. I've dropped this a few times (hardwood floor and concrete floor) and had it impact on the corner of the phone and haven't had any damage. The side buttons feel good, are fairly easy to find by feel, and aren't too stiff when pressed. The buttons do have little gaps, and a very small amount of dust does get through. So you may want to pop the case off every few months to give the phone buttons a quick brush off. Access to the charging port, headphone jack, and s-pen are really good. Microphones and external speaker seem fine too, though I use those less. There's also two holes on the bottom left side, I assume for looping a lanyard or charm, if you need them. They're pretty unobtrusive if you don't use them.
I haven't seen any sign of the peeling some customers have had on theirs. Moisture exposure maybe? I haven't gotten this really wet, but it has had the odd swipe with a Clorox wipe and been placed near the kitchen sink on a regular basis.
If it does start peeling, I like how it works otherwise, and I love how it looks, so for $12 and roughly 6 months use, I'd most likely just buy it again.
EDIT: I've had this case for nearly a year and half now. As shown in the (not great computer camera) picture, it now has a few spots where there is some minor peeling that started I think three months ago, and one gouge along the top from where I dropped the phone on a sharp edged step two months ago. The phone inside is still in pristine shape after numerous drops from pocket height, and from things like dropping it on asphalt while climbing out of our van. I wouldn't expect it to hold up under harsh/rugged use, but it's been great phone protection for my general daily clumsiness.
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Good sturdy phone case - Year and half update added
I've had this for 5 months and am really pleased with it. It's a good scarlet kind of red, as opposed to an orangey-red. The smooth rubber sides and leather textured back mean the phone doesn't slip and slide out of my hands anymore, the way it does without a case.There's just enough lip at the top and bottom to keep the screen from touching anything if you place it screen-side down on a table. I don't use the edge functionality of the phone much (I actually kind of hate it) so I can't say whether the sides affect that or not. I do know the curve sometimes still reads the side of my palm as a touch when I'm holding it, whether it's in the case or not. So I suppose that's good?The fit feels a little tight while you're trying to put in on the phone, but that's actually a good thing once it's on. I've dropped this a few times (hardwood floor and concrete floor) and had it impact on the corner of the phone and haven't had any damage. The side buttons feel good, are fairly easy to find by feel, and aren't too stiff when pressed. The buttons do have little gaps, and a very small amount of dust does get through. So you may want to pop the case off every few months to give the phone buttons a quick brush off. Access to the charging port, headphone jack, and s-pen are really good. Microphones and external speaker seem fine too, though I use those less. There's also two holes on the bottom left side, I assume for looping a lanyard or charm, if you need them. They're pretty unobtrusive if you don't use them.I haven't seen any sign of the peeling some customers have had on theirs. Moisture exposure maybe? I haven't gotten this really wet, but it has had the odd swipe with a Clorox wipe and been placed near the kitchen sink on a regular basis.If it does start peeling, I like how it works otherwise, and I love how it looks, so for $12 and roughly 6 months use, I'd most likely just buy it again.EDIT: I've had this case for nearly a year and half now. As shown in the (not great computer camera) picture, it now has a few spots where there is some minor peeling that started I think three months ago, and one gouge along the top from where I dropped the phone on a sharp edged step two months ago. The phone inside is still in pristine shape after numerous drops from pocket height, and from things like dropping it on asphalt while climbing out of our van. I wouldn't expect it to hold up under harsh/rugged use, but it's been great phone protection for my general daily clumsiness.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
There's just enough lip at the top and bottom to keep the screen from touching anything if you place it screen-side down on a table. I don't use the edge functionality of the phone much (I actually kind of hate it) so I can't say whether the sides affect that or not. I do know the curve sometimes still reads the side of my palm as a touch when I'm holding it, whether it's in the case or not. So I suppose that's good?
The fit feels a little tight while you're trying to put in on the phone, but that's actually a good thing once it's on. I've dropped this a few times (hardwood floor and concrete floor) and had it impact on the corner of the phone and haven't had any damage. The side buttons feel good, are fairly easy to find by feel, and aren't too stiff when pressed. The buttons do have little gaps, and a very small amount of dust does get through. So you may want to pop the case off every few months to give the phone buttons a quick brush off. Access to the charging port, headphone jack, and s-pen are really good. Microphones and external speaker seem fine too, though I use those less. There's also two holes on the bottom left side, I assume for looping a lanyard or charm, if you need them. They're pretty unobtrusive if you don't use them.
I haven't seen any sign of the peeling some customers have had on theirs. Moisture exposure maybe? I haven't gotten this really wet, but it has had the odd swipe with a Clorox wipe and been placed near the kitchen sink on a regular basis.
If it does start peeling, I like how it works otherwise, and I love how it looks, so for $12 and roughly 6 months use, I'd most likely just buy it again.
EDIT: I've had this case for nearly a year and half now. As shown in the (not great computer camera) picture, it now has a few spots where there is some minor peeling that started I think three months ago, and one gouge along the top from where I dropped the phone on a sharp edged step two months ago. The phone inside is still in pristine shape after numerous drops from pocket height, and from things like dropping it on asphalt while climbing out of our van. I wouldn't expect it to hold up under harsh/rugged use, but it's been great phone protection for my general daily clumsiness.
Good sturdy phone case - Year and half update added
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
I've had this for 5 months and am really pleased with it. It's a good scarlet kind of red, as opposed to an orangey-red. The smooth rubber sides and leather textured back mean the phone doesn't slip and slide out of my hands anymore, the way it does without a case.Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
There's just enough lip at the top and bottom to keep the screen from touching anything if you place it screen-side down on a table. I don't use the edge functionality of the phone much (I actually kind of hate it) so I can't say whether the sides affect that or not. I do know the curve sometimes still reads the side of my palm as a touch when I'm holding it, whether it's in the case or not. So I suppose that's good?
The fit feels a little tight while you're trying to put in on the phone, but that's actually a good thing once it's on. I've dropped this a few times (hardwood floor and concrete floor) and had it impact on the corner of the phone and haven't had any damage. The side buttons feel good, are fairly easy to find by feel, and aren't too stiff when pressed. The buttons do have little gaps, and a very small amount of dust does get through. So you may want to pop the case off every few months to give the phone buttons a quick brush off. Access to the charging port, headphone jack, and s-pen are really good. Microphones and external speaker seem fine too, though I use those less. There's also two holes on the bottom left side, I assume for looping a lanyard or charm, if you need them. They're pretty unobtrusive if you don't use them.
I haven't seen any sign of the peeling some customers have had on theirs. Moisture exposure maybe? I haven't gotten this really wet, but it has had the odd swipe with a Clorox wipe and been placed near the kitchen sink on a regular basis.
If it does start peeling, I like how it works otherwise, and I love how it looks, so for $12 and roughly 6 months use, I'd most likely just buy it again.
EDIT: I've had this case for nearly a year and half now. As shown in the (not great computer camera) picture, it now has a few spots where there is some minor peeling that started I think three months ago, and one gouge along the top from where I dropped the phone on a sharp edged step two months ago. The phone inside is still in pristine shape after numerous drops from pocket height, and from things like dropping it on asphalt while climbing out of our van. I wouldn't expect it to hold up under harsh/rugged use, but it's been great phone protection for my general daily clumsiness.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
Received my Note8 case yesterday. My phone is on backorder so I can only comment on the looks of the case. I got the rose color and find it to be a very lustrous/frosty finish. The rose finish area is slick with ridges. It feels very nice to hold. The black areas around the edges and the bottom have a rubbery feel that gives a better grip. I'm not sure if it is enough of a grip to hold the phone well, since I don't have a phone in the case. It appears to have all the proper port holes and button presses in the right places. The upper and lower areas on the front corners are raised, which would seem keep the front glass from touching a surface and scratching the phone glass, when placing it face down.
I will update my review once I receive my new phone.
I will update my review once I receive my new phone.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
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