Galaxy S5: Buying cases ahead of release?

anon(8702321)

Well-known member
Mar 24, 2014
297
0
0
Visit site
I just ordered one off of amazon, but just want to know, have any of you guys ordered a case before a phone came out before? Will the case accurately fit? Like nice n' tight?
 
Last edited by a moderator:

UJ95x

Retired Ambassador
Aug 26, 2013
9,337
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Depends on the case manufacturer. Brand name cases usually fit perfectly, even if released before the phone is. Cheap cases on Amazon or eBay might not

Sent from my Galaxy S4 running SlimKat 4.4.2
 

Ry

Moderator Captain
Trusted Member
Nov 16, 2010
17,654
214
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Before the first DROID officially came out, I took it to a Verizon store to see if they'd sell me any accessories early. They did.

Posted via Android Central App
 

dpham00

Moderator Team VP
Moderator
Apr 23, 2011
30,108
200
63
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

There is no guarantee. Even my otterbox defender case didn't fit well.

But just buy from a reputable vendor with a good return policy and you would be fine.

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 via Tapatalk Pro
 

anon(8702321)

Well-known member
Mar 24, 2014
297
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

I'm not really worried about wasting money because it's just 13$ but I'd like a nice fitting case for when I pick up my phone from the store :)
 

anon(8702321)

Well-known member
Mar 24, 2014
297
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Has anybody bought a case from that brand before? Are they usually a tight nice fit? Not something that can slip off? Sorry for all the questions, but when it comes to phones my ocd kicks in.
 

dpham00

Moderator Team VP
Moderator
Apr 23, 2011
30,108
200
63
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Has anybody bought a case from that brand before? Are they usually a tight nice fit? Not something that can slip off? Sorry for all the questions, but when it comes to phones my ocd kicks in.

I have a spigen slim armor case on my note 3. It cracked near the volume button when I was removing the case. I got a warranty replacement that came cracked in the exact same spot right out of the bag

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 via Tapatalk Pro
 

xmostwanted559x

Well-known member
Jan 23, 2014
253
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

I have a spigen slim armor case on my note 3. It cracked near the volume button when I was removing the case. I got a warranty replacement that came cracked in the exact same spot right out of the bag

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 via Tapatalk Pro

Is slim and tough armor different? I have a tough armor spigen for the s5

Posted via Android Central App
 

dpham00

Moderator Team VP
Moderator
Apr 23, 2011
30,108
200
63
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Is slim and tough armor different? I have a tough armor spigen for the s5

Posted via Android Central App

They are different cases.

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 via Tapatalk Pro
 

hardrocker89

Well-known member
Nov 3, 2013
209
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

I don't think they're out yet but I'm holding off on buying a case until UAG releases them. Have one on my s4 and this thing has survived multiple drops 5+ feet off the floor (I'm a clutz)

Posted via Android Central App
 

Mika Kat

Well-known member
Aug 4, 2013
111
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

I don't think they're out yet but I'm holding off on buying a case until UAG releases them. Have one on my s4 and this thing has survived multiple drops 5+ feet off the floor (I'm a clutz)

Posted via Android Central App

I had a UAG case for my note 2 and loved it. Looked great and extremely durable and long lasting. Had it for a year and still looked great.

Posted via Android Central App
 

smooth4lyfe

Trusted Member
Sep 16, 2012
5,534
0
0
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

uploadfromtaptalk1396213142495.jpguploadfromtaptalk1396213167100.jpg

I got my case already from Amazon... Nyce and durable and also had a lanyard attachment which I like... All I need is the phone

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 via Tapatalk
 

Spencerdl

Well-known member
Jan 10, 2013
1,772
0
36
Visit site
Re: Buying cases ahead of release?

Yes, I have purchased cases for different devices before they was actually released on several occassions. I usually stick with "name brands", because of the known quality of their products.
 

Trending Posts

Forum statistics

Threads
943,007
Messages
6,916,858
Members
3,158,771
Latest member
planeboy