Best Cases & Accessories for the Note 8

[KateBeckett]

Any feedback on the fit of the Commuter? Does it have a high lip that offers lots of clearance when the phone is face down on a surface?

 

[GhostGun]

ZiZo Bolt
glass protector, kickstand, holster and it works with the wireless charger. it recesses the camera very well to prevent damage.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I just got my Note 8 from my T-Mobile store. Also walked out with an OtterBox defender case. Love the case but it doesn't work with my Samsung Wireless charging stand. Guess I'll just have to always plug it in.

EDIT: I got the wireless charging to work by restarting the phone.

I also have the defender case. I feel safe with my very experience smartphone in that case instead of anything else less protective.

 

[farrellcollie]

I am trying to decide between the story leather back only case and the icarer leather back only case- does anyone have experience with either brand?

 

[tsells]

I am trying to decide between the story leather back only case and the icarer leather back only case- does anyone have experience with either brand?

I had the Story Leather Back case for my S7 Edge. It was great. Very minimalist and great leather quality. Probably not the best for drop protection, but thankfully never had a big drop.
I have already ordered the same case for the Note 8. Should have it by end September.

 

[jimd1050]

This one Jewels:



...I just don't use the holster, I keep it in my front pants pocket! I've used these since my Note 4... ugly but rugged as hell!

 

[Jewels81]

This one Jewels:

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...I just don't use the holster, I keep it in my front pants pocket! I've used these since my Note 4... ugly but rugged as hell!

Oh gotcha. Wouldn't be too bad if that thing on the back wasn't there. I hate holsters but will use it if I have nothing to put my phone in.

 

[o4liberty]

Picked up bodyguardz case very thin works great. Probably pick up leather wallet for different occasions. Also grabbed their screen protector which also looks good no issues at all.

 

[jimd1050]

Oh gotcha. Wouldn't be too bad if that thing on the back wasn't there. I hate holsters but will use it if I have nothing to put my phone in.

The piece on the left is just the holster... that gets thrown in a corner. Here's what it looks like without the holster...

 

[DLCPhototography]

How do you like the built-in screen protector? Is it Tempered Glass? How does it hold up over time?

My daughter had used an otterbox defender, with built-in screen protector, and after a while, it looked like crap.

Any negative impact on sensitivity?

Thanks. Waiting for mine to come in at BB.

 

[Jewels81]

The piece on the left is just the holster... that gets thrown in a corner. Here's what it looks like without the holster...

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Does that have a built in screen protector?

 

[jimd1050]

Does that have a built in screen protector?

Yes, it does, and "DLCPhototography" I don't have it yet - I'm still waiting on Amazon (or iBlasson actually) - they were inundated with orders I guess! I had one on my Note 5 and I was able to remove the glass/plastic with an X-Acto knife, then rely on a real tempered glass screen. May do that here too once I see it!

 

[RSindian]

I have on my Note a Myriann clear case that I'm really happy with and a Ringke fusion smoke black case that I will probably return to back to Amazon.

 

[DLCPhototography]

Yes, it does, and "DLCPhototography" I don't have it yet - I'm still waiting on Amazon (or iBlasson actually) - they were inundated with orders I guess! I had one on my Note 5 and I was able to remove the glass/plastic with an X-Acto knife, then rely on a real tempered glass screen. May do that here too once I see it!

Gotcha. Thanks.

At this point I'm leaning toward the Whitestone Dome, and probably a Spigen Tough Rugged case. But no decisions made yet.

And yeah, I was typing on my phone when I registered for this site, and things got a bit messed up!!

 

[Jewels81]

Yes, it does, and "DLCPhototography" I don't have it yet - I'm still waiting on Amazon (or iBlasson actually) - they were inundated with orders I guess! I had one on my Note 5 and I was able to remove the glass/plastic with an X-Acto knife, then rely on a real tempered glass screen. May do that here too once I see it!

Cool. This is my supcase unicorn beetle hybrid case that came today. I love it. The sides can be a little slick at times but better than that ringke wave case. Btw: guess you can tell I like dolphins haha and sorry for lighting

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I have the ludicrously overpriced (and sure to drop in price dramatically over the next few months) Tech 21 wallet case. I like it a lot because it offers nice protection with all corners of the note 8 covered. Its also fairly thin and doesn't add much bulk to an already large phone. It would be perfect if the cover came off (as I think is the case with the S8 version) for mounting in a cradle while driving. That's not a major issue for me right now, as I have Android auto in my vehicle. But, would be a nice option.

I seriously considered the Samsung LED case, but I wonder if that is protective enough. I'm not a klutz, but like everybody else, I've had some minor drops.

Oh, and I know some are down on the case because it doesn't fold over like an easel for watching movies and such. I've had that feature on many phone and tablet cases and never use it - so this was not something I was at all interested in having.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I already have received my case for my new phone, but it doesn't have any screen cover. And the OtterBox which protected my Note 3 for over 4 years now, the one they have for the Note 8 doesn't look like it covers the screen either.

This is the cover I ordered, but it doesn't cover the screen.

https://www.amazon.com/Encased-Hols...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5983223

Otherwise I like the belt clip better on this encased than the belt clip on my Otterbox that I have for my Note 3. It's broken three times, and Otterbox makes it so hard to use their warranty, I just stopped using the belt clip. The plastic breaks too easy. But the Otterbox case itself has protected my Note 3 from drops over 10 feet several times. This encased Note 8 case looks every bit as tough as the Otterbox at less than half the price, but I want a case that covers the screen.

Anyone found a case which totally covers the phone, including the screen?

I have this and am returning it. Way too bulky and the plastic feels cheap. It does look really protective though and the price was nice.

 

[DLCPhototography]

I'm looking for a case with these features:

Compatible with Whitestone Dome Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Raised "lip" all around the phone, so that the screen is more protected from a fall

Kickstand

Reasonably lightweight and minimalist in design; not slippery.

I haven't yet found any that fully meet these requirements. The Spigen Tough Armor comes close, but apparently there isn't a lip, or enough of a lip, to fully protect the screen.

Anybody know of one that would meet these criteria?

Thanks.

 

[jesskoh]

I'm looking for a case with these features:

Compatible with Whitestone Dome Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Raised "lip" all around the phone, so that the screen is more protected from a fall

Kickstand

Reasonably lightweight and minimalist in design; not slippery.

I haven't yet found any that fully meet these requirements. The Spigen Tough Armor comes close, but apparently there isn't a lip, or enough of a lip, to fully protect the screen.

Anybody know of one that would meet these criteria?

Thanks.

I'm not sure if Whitestone will fit but this one fits Spigen Slim Armor and quite a number of other casings as I was reading in a forum. Will get down to posting the compatability here.

InvisShield True Fit Full Adhesive Tempered Glass

For your viewing pleasure

https://youtu.be/hF05bX8CvHE

 

[DLCPhototography]

I'm not sure if Whitestone will fit but this one fits Spigen Slim Armor and quite a number of other casings as I was reading in a forum. Will get down to posting the compatability here.

Thanks for the reply. I looked at the Spigen Slim Armor, and from the photos, it appears it's like their Tough Armor case, in that it doesn't seem to have a "lip" along the sides.

Does anyone here have one of these, and can confirm whether or not there is a "lip" such that when the phone is face-down, it's actually resting on the case, and not the glass/screen surface?

I suspect I may end up getting one of those, as they come closest to what I'm looking for, but wanted to see if there's one I've overlooked that has everything I'm looking for.