I don't have my Note 7 yet, so I'm not able to tell you how easy that would be to take out of the pouch. Taking the FlexiCase out of the pouch one handed is pretty easy, but I don't know how the weight, size, and shape of the Note 7 would change easiness of removal. I have an HTC One M8 right now with a Unicorn Beetle case on it. It fits in the pouch as well. I can get the M8 with Beetle out one handed if the side of the phone/case with the screen is facing outward, but if its facing toward my body the case curves toward my body and is harder to grip. I found I can also press up through the bottom hole (with the top flap up/open) to push the phone upward and grab and pull it out with that one hand, so it can still be done one handed. I'm not familiar with the Verus case you mentioned, but according to Amazon's specs on the Unicorn Beetle for the HTC the dimensions are: 6.5 x 3.5 x 0.8 inches. Once I've got the Note 7 (eta: 17-19th) I can test again if you haven't already made your decision, and you still want input.