I do like the protection the s-view gives when it's shoved into a pocket, like mine seems to get a decent amount of the time haha. The old one didn't protect the top or bottom, not sure when they added that but it's a very welcome addition, my top and bottom of my note10+ were all scuffed up.
I may look into alternative cases, I'm going without screen protector for now, I had the original on the N10+ and it was ratty by the time I yanked it off to send it back. Might give it a couple months and see what pops up, I would like a clear, but as you said, constant cleaning, especially taking the phone out and cleaning the case. I'd kill for a clear backed s-view, I know it has some sort of NFC in it as the N10+ recognized it, but i wouldn't mind a small amount of circuitry lol.
I've messed with the folds at BB, not quite sold on them just yet. My co-worker moved from iPhone to Flip but said if Apple brings a flip out he'll flip back instantly. I'm going to give it until I am ready to move on from the S22U to see where they are.
I started Android with Nexus but went Note right off with Samsung.