Who's going caseless

johnnyshinta

Well-known member
Jul 30, 2010
2,666
22
0
Visit site
I usually end up buying a bunch of cases, hating them, and wasting my money. Only to end up going without and loving the phone as is. So far I haven't bought a single case and love the phone as it was meant to be.

Who's with me?!
 

mumfoau

Trusted Member
Oct 29, 2010
1,503
28
48
Visit site
This is the first phone that I feel comfortable going caseless with in a long time. I actually did for a day after it arrived. Now, I'm using a TopAce snap on the back case that's open on the top, bottom and button sides.

If I did go naked though, Zack from JerryRigEverything gave me the confidence to do so with his torture test.

TopAce Case
TopACE Phone Case Protector for Google Pixel 3 Lite XL/Google Pixel 3a XL, Resilient Shock Absorption Replacement for Google Pixel 3 Lite XL Slim Scrub Shell Mobile Phone Protectors (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHC74M...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6566012
 

kmcochran

Well-known member
Jul 12, 2011
407
3
0
Visit site
I went naked for about a week and loved it. I even dropped my phone on a concrete floor and no damage. But I have put a clear case on it since I have the purple-ish XL.
 

the_boon

Well-known member
Aug 7, 2018
903
10
18
Visit site
That's why I think polycarbonate phones don't get enough credit for this.

My BlackBerry KEY2 LE which has polycarbonate build and is at same price point as the 3a, is the only phone I dare to use without a case.

The rear of the phone is made of a rubbery material which very slightly protrudes around the rear camera, meaning the camera glass shouldn't be scratching the surface where the phone is laying on.

Too bad the 3a has a protruding lens, but which phone doesn't these days?

But as with all phones, the glass display needs a tempered glass protector.
 

johnnyshinta

Well-known member
Jul 30, 2010
2,666
22
0
Visit site
I also got the purple-ish. I considered a Spigen liquid crystal but talked myself out of it. I know if end up taking the case off after a matter of days.
 

DesertTwang

Well-known member
Nov 7, 2017
66
0
0
Visit site
Just the other day, I got so tired of the case I had bought with my Pixel 2 that I stripped it off and went naked. I know that it's a really dumb move to do this with a 16-month old around me all day, so I may reverse that decision again soon...
 

the_boon

Well-known member
Aug 7, 2018
903
10
18
Visit site
Just the other day, I got so tired of the case I had bought with my Pixel 2 that I stripped it off and went naked. I know that it's a really dumb move to do this with a 16-month old around me all day, so I may reverse that decision again soon...
Well, if it's a phone you've had for a very long time and it's already paid itself off and you don't care too much about it, then I suppose it's "okay".
At least it's a small phone that you can get a nice firm grip on.
If it was a gigantic slab like the Note, it might be a different story
 

Morty2264

Ambassador
Mar 6, 2012
22,922
1,053
113
Visit site
I can understand the desire to go caseless. The Pixel 3a line is beautiful! Maybe grab a tempered glass screen protector for some scratch resistance!
 

jasonb

Well-known member
Apr 23, 2010
506
1
0
Visit site
I can understand the desire to go caseless. The Pixel 3a line is beautiful! Maybe grab a tempered glass screen protector for some scratch resistance!

Using a Skinomi Techskin, and a dbrand black camo skin. Gives it some scratch protection.

I kind of want a Rhinoshield crashgaurd, but I'm not sure how any case is going to get a long with the Android Q gestures.
 

morriea

Well-known member
Oct 5, 2011
114
0
0
Visit site
Using a Skinomi Techskin, and a dbrand black camo skin. Gives it some scratch protection.

I kind of want a Rhinoshield crashgaurd, but I'm not sure how any case is going to get a long with the Android Q gestures.
I had no case-related issues with Q gestures. There were other issues, but not that.
 

Morty2264

Ambassador
Mar 6, 2012
22,922
1,053
113
Visit site
Using a Skinomi Techskin, and a dbrand black camo skin. Gives it some scratch protection.

I kind of want a Rhinoshield crashgaurd, but I'm not sure how any case is going to get a long with the Android Q gestures.

Sounds like you have the protection aspect covered!
 

acejavelin

Well-known member
Jun 13, 2012
1,935
27
0
Visit site
I can't seem to go caseless, no matter how good phones get... But I have gone from using Otterbox and other super heavy duty hybrid cases to very thin ones. Been using the Ringke Fusion on my 3a XL for a few days now and it barely ads any bulk at all.
 

Morty2264

Ambassador
Mar 6, 2012
22,922
1,053
113
Visit site
It's protected against scratches at least, but I don't know how well it'll survive a real drop.

True. I'm always afraid to drop my phone - even with a tempered glass screen protector and a case. Sometimes no amount of protection can stop a really badly timed drop (ie, angle, surface, if it bounces) from ruining or damaging your phone. Sad but true. :(
 

Alex Soto Jr

New member
Jun 24, 2019
1
0
0
Visit site
I usually end up buying a bunch of cases, hating them, and wasting my money. Only to end up going without and loving the phone as is. So far I haven't bought a single case and love the phone as it was meant to be.

Who's with me?!

Bought a premium popsocket on the black on black pixel 3a xl and screen protector. No case like a boss. Caseless is streaking like will ferrel in old school. Who's going streaking?
 

GranPaSmurf

Active member
Aug 23, 2011
40
1
0
Visit site
One of the ways I justified the Pixel 3a XL is by not paying for the insurance. Therfore, a case seemed judicious.

So, from Amazon:

4.3 out of 5 stars 15 Reviews
ESR Mimic Series Compatible with Google Pixel 3a XL Case, 9H Tempered-Glass Back Cover, Scratch-Resistant, Flexible TPU Bumper, Hybrid Case for The Pixel 3a XL(2019 Release), Clear