Who's going caseless

[johnnyshinta]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[jasonb]

Just a screen protector and a dbrand skin

 

[mogelijk]

I really enjoyed this article, and I agree with several of the points made.

 

[riccowboy2014]

I really enjoyed this article, and I agree with several of the points made.

Very nice article. I have a full body skin and glass screen protector. It's a carbon fiber skin and I just like the look and feel of it.

 

[DesertTwang]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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!

 

[jasonb]

Sounds like you have the protection aspect covered!

It's protected against scratches at least, but I don't know how well it'll survive a real drop.

 

[acejavelin]

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]

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.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I have been rocking a dbrand full cover skin on my Pixel 2XL and I love it. Phone is still immaculate.

 

[Alex Soto Jr]

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]

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