Samsung Galaxy S4 Cases/Covers Thread

thehatguy · May 9, 2013

I bought the smooth black one for $9.99. Great, slim case.

John

Jordan Walker · May 9, 2013

JawjaBill said:
I purchased my Incipio DualPro from an AT&T store ($35 + tax) just to have something to protect the phone while I figure out what I really want as far as a case. I went in to get the cheapest thing they had but really liked the look of the fake carbon fiber which looks even better in person. But, the silicone layer is so loose and floppy that even with the stiff Plextonium frame (per Incipio), it won't hold its shape leaving the bezel exposed where the fancy named frame isn't. This case had the makings of a winner.

Love this look:
http://lakecityquietpills.com/photo/multihost/images/73137159288877223083.jpg

Hate this:
http://lakecityquietpills.com/photo/multihost/images/99606557301152100446.jpg

Returned to AT&T store today!

got the same case except in black. the silicon is pretty loose, but i'm not having any issues with it.

kirkhere · May 9, 2013

4pdad said:
cheap sgp case, SGP Galaxy S4 Case Slim Armor Soul Black

Hmmm, tempting price, but ships direct from China. Might not be genuine Spigen product?

nat72sherman · May 9, 2013

any good ones out there with a holster? i like sedio but what's available on amazon has a kickstand which i think might add bulk. without kickstand is available on their website but it seems overpriced at over $15-20

JHBThree · May 9, 2013

Does the s-view case have a magnet or anything that holds it closed? If it doesn't I'm not interested.

eyecon82 · May 9, 2013

iOS Refugee said:
With these Samsung S4 flip cover cases, does the information displayed in the window stay on all the time. That could add hurt battery life if so.

regards

no..it turns off...there is a magnet that senses it and turns the main screen on and off....and the S VIEW stays on for like 15 seconds...and turns off

you get it to turn back on by pressing the power key or lifting the cover a little bit

wkupike2000 · May 9, 2013

skiner5246 said:
I don't think it neither heavy or bulky. It really conforms to the S4's overall shape and IMO doesn't add any bulk at all. So far the only thing I've noticed is that it can get slippery due to the high gloss finish. ( But my hands sweat a lot and I live in a warm climate.) However, its not heavy at all with the case on. Hope this helps.

Two questions for you skiner5246 as I'm about to order my Spigen. 1. What's your thought on the 3 jellybean home buttons? I can't decide whether I would like the look or if I would like the feel and their responsiveness. 2. I've avoided white cases in past as they get dirty fast and seem to stay stained after a lot of use. Think that will be an issue?

skiner5246 · May 9, 2013

wkupike2000 said:
Two questions for you skiner5246 as I'm about to order my Spigen. 1. What's your thought on the 3 jellybean home buttons? I can't decide whether I would like the look or if I would like the feel and their responsiveness. 2. I've avoided white cases in past as they get dirty fast and seem to stay stained after a lot of use. Think that will be an issue?

Both good questions Wkupike.
IMO, I personally like the Jelly bean button. I'm currently using the black one, but it comes with a white and Spigen orange one too. So far, it handles the rigors of my back pocket with no problems. It's a lttle tactile as well and has a nice feel. (I suggest using it and see what you think. If you don't like it, you can always take it off later. no problem.)
As far as your second question. I was worried about that as well. (White cases in general) The thing is, the main section is a hard ploycarbonate. The finish they put on there is very uniform , thick, and glossy. It will show fingerprints for shure, but as far as getting dirty and staining? It's been my experience that it will hold up well. Pretty durable. I belive this would be true with any of the other colors they offer as well. I'll also carry a small micro-fiber cloth with me, If anything gets on it, a quick wipe usually handles it. But I use it more for my screen than the case though as I don't use a screen protector.
I say got for it.

I think it's one of the nicest cases currently avaliable for the S4 . I'm very happy with mine.
-good luck

thehatguy · May 9, 2013

JHBThree said:
Does the s-view case have a magnet or anything that holds it closed? If it doesn't I'm not interested.

Not meant as a locking magnet. When flat, mine stays closed.

John

ctk4949 · May 9, 2013

Just saw this on eBay. Anyone bought one from them yet?? Hows the fitment??

Hot SGP Neo Hybrid Series Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy S4 SIV I9500 | eBay

df6245 · May 9, 2013

I got mine today. So far I like the feel, but time will only tell

Here is the one I got

Here is a review I just found with pics of it on the phone from different angles
Spigen Neo Hybrid Samsung Galaxy S4 case hands-on

JawjaBill · May 9, 2013

Received mine today as well. It is quite flimsy imo until you get it on the phone. I personally prefer a bit more protection but at $15, this will definitely do until I figure out what I really want.

rober7o · May 9, 2013

Does anybody recommend the bodyguardz skins? I dont want protection much since I'm very careful with my phones but I do want to get rid of that glossy feeling. My question is if they will actually stay on or look any good.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Carbon Fiber protectors by BodyGuardz

Thats the carbon fibre version and the one below is the "art" version.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Art

LoveMyPhone · May 10, 2013

rober7o said:
Does anybody recommend the bodyguardz skins? I dont want protection much since I'm very careful with my phones but I do want to get rid of that glossy feeling. My question is if they will actually stay on or look any good.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Carbon Fiber protectors by BodyGuardz

Thats the carbon fibre version and the one below is the "art" version.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Art

I tried those once. Didn't like the way the side parts fit and felt they were just harder to install than say DecalGirl and SkinIt ones. You should check those out! DecalGirl just added the S4 to their lineup. I buy MULTIPILE backs for my phones and apply different skins to them and just change things up by applying a different back! I have installed MANY of the DecalGirl and SkinIt skins and I love them! Definitely give the phone more grip!

torch29 · May 10, 2013

rober7o said:
Does anybody recommend the bodyguardz skins? I dont want protection much since I'm very careful with my phones but I do want to get rid of that glossy feeling. My question is if they will actually stay on or look any good.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Carbon Fiber protectors by BodyGuardz

Thats the carbon fibre version and the one below is the "art" version.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Art

Maybe should look at these if you don't like the slick plastic feel.

[Aftermarket Product] Black Fiber Back Battery Case Protective Cover For Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 i9505 LTE
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIJ7BC6...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU2770726
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rober7o · May 10, 2013

the quality seems a bit iffy, I would love something like that but I fear they wont fit as good as stock cover, do you not recommend bodyguardz?

motor96 · May 10, 2013

Probably getting the blk incipio frequency case. Had it on iphone 5 and loved it.

mouseglider · May 10, 2013

rober7o said:
Does anybody recommend the bodyguardz skins? I dont want protection much since I'm very careful with my phones but I do want to get rid of that glossy feeling. My question is if they will actually stay on or look any good.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Carbon Fiber protectors by BodyGuardz

Thats the carbon fibre version and the one below is the "art" version.

Samsung Galaxy S4 (IV) Armor Art

I use (put it on my wife's phone) to have those and like one of the users above said, I also didn't like the feel of the side pieces as it felt a little rough to me - what I ended up doing is pulling the side pieces off while leaving the back on - it still felt rough, but not as bad and you get use to it. My wife of course could've cared less, but she is really rough on her phones - my phones that are 1 year old look better than her one month of use - she is the terminator!

Tar Heel · May 10, 2013

4pdad said:
cheap sgp case, SGP Galaxy S4 Case Slim Armor Soul Black
OEM Galaxy S4 Case Neo Hybrid Satin Silver

So why is this so cheap? It it not the same neo hybrid? Or a ripe off that's not as good?

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vasekvi · May 10, 2013

I got this one and I like it. Does add some thickness but I don't want the camera to get scratched when I put the phone down.

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/05/09/samsung-galaxy-s4-case-review-incipio-dualpro-shine/#

But I dislike how this and most other cases I see cover up the speaker when it is flat on a table.

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