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Looking for fold case recommendations (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by Dangerhart@lemm.ee to c/googlepixel@lemmy.world

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I can't quite seem to find a case I'm happy with. I usually get a plain clear all TPU case that is both pretty thin but good for drops. I don't care if it yellows and I don't really like the tough/OtterBox style bulky cases. I have the google case and my problems with it are the lack of camera bar coverage, I've already dinged mine, and how hard/not drop friendly the front half is. The back seems a little too soft, one of the corners is slightly torn from the previously mentioned drop, but I'd rather that than what the material of the front is. I picked up one of these from eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/314678008376 but it doesn't close all the way, doesn't fit great in some spots and is also a little too hard, otherwise it would be great. At this point I'm leaning toward just using the google case and trying to find a skin to cover the camera. I'm also willing to pay a bit more if it hits everything I want. Anyone have good suggestions?

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[–] UFODivebomb@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like: https://a.co/d/cIJCO52

Which is a thin (real) carbon fiber case. Plus an Oh Snap Snap 3 https://ohsnap.com/products/snap-3-pro

Not much mass added and you get mag safe plus a more even form factor.

[–] Dangerhart@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Magnetic is really important for me, how is that case with drops? I imagine it's pretty stiff/hard?

[–] UFODivebomb@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Very stiff and no real padding. So all the force is being transferred I'd presume. I'm thinking this chonky phone is fairly tough for that kinda stuff... I hope anyways

[–] AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

How about a Spigen case along with an EZFit Optik lens protector? The combo will be a bit expensive though.

[–] Dangerhart@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How are the Spigen case for drops? Is it one type of material or two like the google? I was trying to avoid glass over the camera and just go with a sticker/skin

[–] AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have neither a Fold nor even a phone case so I don't really know, I suggested them because they seemed to have a thin case and they also had a lens protector + they seemed to have good reviews. However, there's a YouTube review if it can help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu3RvTpvE08

[–] Pillarist@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I went with dbrand and their screen protector and I'm a happy man.