Leather back - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General

Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?

It's not really leather, it's plastic that pretty much looks and kinda feels like leather.
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Pleather I actually like it gives a good grip in comparison to the slick plastic note 1 had, I am currently on the hunt for a case but for now its giving me a good grip no slips or falls yet.
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The black feels more leather like than the white.
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I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.

tyiphius said:
The black feels more leather like than the white.
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Ngambek2003 said:
I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.
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Interesting. I will keep this in mind. I should be getting mine on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Unhived__Mind said:
Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Isnt it fauxleather?

Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather

Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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The original back of the phone is just textured plastic, but the flip cover is some sort of fake leather or maybe even real just like the blackberry bold9700. The flip cover feels very premium and seems to add a decent amount of protection.

It feels very nice actually. The black one anyway, the white one just feels like plastic. I am a huge fan of the new design. Love the fake stitching as well. Definitely go with black, though.
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It feels like soft rubbery plastic like the nexus 10 unlike the white which is hard plastic ..
Btw the new note 10 black is not the same soft plastic, it is plastic same as the white note 3 .. All have the leather texture look.

If you get the flip cover like I did it's a premium feel way better than stock feel and I have a white one
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I have white and even though it does feel like plastic, I always use case with my phone so doesn't matter to me. Black does feel nicer if you gonna use the phone with no case.

I went with the black flip case , cause there was no other case . I was only going to use the flip case temp until I could get an otterbox or something , but it turns out the flip case is pretty good. I would say to at least check out the flip case , you might like it and it is full of features that are cool as well.

Cloudmoose said:
Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather
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So it's faux faux leather?

dscline said:
So it's faux faux leather?
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No.... its Faux² Leather. High school math....

I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.

ruebarb said:
I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.
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I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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theonedub said:
I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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Will do

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[Q] Will you be buying a case for your Nexus 4?

I say this because after reading the verge review, Joshua knocked the phone over and the back glass broke.
Well I sure dont want to risk so I will.
Just ordered a Best Skins Ever full body skin, should offer some protection without ruining the look of the phone
Cruzerlite FTW
Maybe if there is one with the flip cover that doesn't add too much bulk otherwise no case. It's too pretty.
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nivlac978 said:
Maybe if there is one with the flip cover that doesn't add too much bulk otherwise no case. It's too pretty.
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This
Yes I will. Off topic. Anyone know if/where/how to get insurance on this phone?
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Deggy said:
Yes I will. Off topic. Anyone know if/where/how to get insurance on this phone?
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SquareTrade or something is a popular choice I keep hearing about
I'll make my own protective cover, using double sided adhesive tape, liquid teflon or silicon. Modeling that to just fit Nexus 4's back and adding 1mm to its thinness.
I may get the bumper case
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Nope.. I wouldn't have one for my iPhone either if Apple didn't give it to me free of charge.
The glass looks nice apart from the fact that it's a fingerprint magnet.
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Nope I never used a cover on my phone, it's make phone super ugly
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Yeah, probably a TPU one.
I will most definitely get a Noreve case for it.
Yep, a black rubber one for the back/sides and a clear skin for the screen.
I voted no, but would use a thin clear case if they became available just for scratch protection. I don't care for the TPU cases as they add some bulk.
Will be getting a flip case...
I don't know really, I've never had a glass parts phone, only plastic.
I saw the Verge video too and the crack was pretty annoying since once you see it you can't ignore it.
But then again with screenprotectors and cases the phone gets less comfortable, besides Gorilla Glass 2 is supposed to be really strong and flexible. Once I get the phone and use it for a bit I'll rethink and definitely check out this thread again to see who recommends what cases etc.
Yes, but I'll only use it for the first month or so. After that naked.
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Most likely getting a Otterbox here. I've got a baby who loves to reach for small things with bright screens. It's begging for a mishap.
Would a case mess up the wireless charging?
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ZAGG?

I ordered my 16gb yesterday, sweet, and it is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
I ordered a ZAGG front and back protection. My questions is, does anyone use the zagg on the N4??
I am hoping it will combat the drops that will without a doubt take place.
thanks...
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I ordered my 16gb yesterday, sweet, and it is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
I ordered a ZAGG front and back protection. My questions is, does anyone use the zagg on the N4??
I am hoping it will combat the drops that will without a doubt take place.
thanks...
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What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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As soon as my factory plastic rubbed off back of phone I went to BB and got a cut yourself Zagg front and back. Back fits perfectly ( minus my lack of cutting skills. Front was however about 2/5th an inch too short.) Looks decent and I actually have a case coming and will probably get a different front at some point but it works for now.
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Richieboy67 said:
What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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It's a popular screen protector.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CPTcttOn8rMCFQqe4AodrzQAlg
They have an orange-peel like texture that's pretty love it or hate it but they provide good protection and minor scratches resolve themselves over time.
I had one on my galaxy nexus. It worked well for a while but the edges gradually became very dirty, so I switched to an XO skin.
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What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/lg-nexus-4-e960-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
i order front and back, not the full body protection
I prefer BSE or Skinomi, same thing pretty much, but for like half the price.
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I prefer BSE or Skinomi, same thing pretty much, but for like half the price.
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Very similar yes...in fact most of the time I prefer the BSEs as well, however, I'm looking for a bit more grip on the back of my N4 so I went with the Zagg. They are quite a bit more sticky so they improve grip. I actually bought both a BSE and a Zagg so I'll compare, but I know what the BSE feels like since I have it on the back of my iPad Mini. It's pretty slippery, which is why I bought a Zagg after it was released.
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What is it? Do you have a link or image or something?
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That's is a transparent plastic orange peel

Best case for Nexus4

Anyone got any recommendations for the best case out there nothing to big...
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There isnt really a "best" case as someone will have a different opinion in certain design of feature the case will have over another.
Check out the Nexus 4 Accessories thread there is a lot as well as a sticky on the current cases out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1910
What kind of case are you looking for? Minimal? Protection?
Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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ShaunMichael80 said:
Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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Im using diztronic and find it to not add much bulk to it.
If TPU gel cases are fine then Cruzerlite is pretty good. They are a bit expensive but if you buy two, you can usually get one for free from them.
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
You should obviously get the new xda-developers case by cruzerlite. They look awesome
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mumbi TPU Skin Case very cheap
I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.
stonegroover said:
I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.
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Nillkin is a very nice and fitted case but it would not protect it from a drop... Just learned that the hard way earlier today... Although it appears it covers the corner bezel... Mine managed to be chipped right next to the case. Today is a sad day
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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Cruzerlite
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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There is. Melkco. Have one. It's not bad.
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Case advice. Looking for a support thin case. Any ideas?

OK so I've never used a case on any phone I've every owned because I've always hated how thick they were and made it impossible to fit in a belt style holster. Now however I definitely need one since the speaker is on the back making the phone impossible to watch videos or do anything with audio while laying the phone down. So I'm looking for something that's as thin add possible while also having a kick stand of some sort... Any ideas?
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Seidio Surface probably.
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EvanJ18 said:
Seidio Surface probably.
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I heard the seidio case cases scratches on the bezel so u would have to put tape on the bezel to prevent the scratching. It also scratched their screen.
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Has anyone provided pictures to support this? I only saw one person mention this in the Seidio thread but after people asked for more info and pictures he disappeared.
DowntownJeffBrown said:
I heard the seidio case cases scratches on the bezel so u would have to put tape on the bezel to prevent the scratching. It also scratched their screen.
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I didn't disappear. I threw the case in the trash before taking any pictures, mea culpa. I do have the holster which is nice. If you don't believe me please go for it, but it. will. scratch. your. phone. Just wait till the active case comes out. It looks nice and seems the inner layer is all silicone which is much more friendly on your phone than the plastic. The problem is, you just aren't going to find a hard slim case that wont scratch your phone unless the entire thing has a soft rubber inside, is tight in the case, and doesn't use any sort of sliding mechanism to fit together. It's the friction and whatever debris is in there that causes the scratching... on the glass. The plastic bezel is very soft. Doesn't take much to scratch it. Dust under a TPU case can scuff up the phone too, but not like the surface. You can use a TPU case with the surface. Looks fine and works great.
Just for your enjoyment... I did some dumpster diving through my kitchen trash can, but my wife took that trash out already. Got my arms full of meat juice, spit, eggs, and other nasty crap just to show that I'm not a troll, but the bag is apparently in the big can in the garage. Maybe I'll take some pics of that just to prove that I have the case. I have no axe to grind with Seidio. I've spent hundreds on their products. They just don't make a good surface case for the nexus 4. I just don't want people to damage a hard to find phone and in the process, waste $60ish hard earned on a product that does more damage than it protects.
Jayrod is not a troll and anything he says I believe he has helped me with countless things on here
Ewww man
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You could buy a fly grip if your just looking for a kickstand. Keeps your phone naked aswell. Flygrip thread is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088230
Boizzen said:
You could buy a fly grip if your just looking for a kickstand. Keeps your phone naked aswell. Flygrip thread is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088230
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No offense my brother but "Hell No" its so tacky looking.:thumbdown:
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Boizzen said:
You could buy a fly grip if your just looking for a kickstand. Keeps your phone naked aswell. Flygrip thread is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088230
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Thanks for the recommendation mate, but that's not quite what I'm looking for. I mean I love that it can be a kickstand but I don't like the look of a folder clip looking thing on the back of my phone. ;(
I'm looking for something slim and thin as possible but has the option to prop my device up. Something like this but for the Nexus 4:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=72711&gclid=CNfrq7XL47QCFQqe4AodVToARQ
Check out the Poetic Palette or Diztronic Hardshell. I have reviews on both. I would personally recommend the Palette.
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Nxxx said:
Check out the Poetic Palette or Diztronic Hardshell. I have reviews on both. I would personally recommend the Palette.
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The palette is a nice case but no kickstand.
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Came across this.. Don't know if you'll like it :
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=380549147579#ht_2899wt_1041
This sort of acts as a kickstand when folded but not very thin : http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=290839156759#ht_1268wt_1275
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Thin case

Well I want to get a case for my M as my hands get sweaty easily.
I really want a thin, durable, smooth or rubbery case.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Malvarose said:
Well I want to get a case for my M as my hands get sweaty easily.
I really want a thin, durable, smooth or rubbery case.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Incipio feather for a slim hard case. Cruzerlite androidified for a slim tpu case
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I have the Fosmon Dura S on mine. I purchased from Amazon. It retains the compact size of the M, but it protects the sides and rear from sweaty palms. I have the same problem.
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brycekerr said:
Incipio feather for a slim hard case. Cruzerlite androidified for a slim tpu case
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Have you used the Incipio? I read review of the matte finish wearing off in like 2 weeks.
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Malvarose said:
Have you used the Incipio? I read review of the matte finish wearing off in like 2 weeks.
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I have the black one and use it pretty frequently and have not had that issue. I've only had it about a month though
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The case I use gives it some protection, but I don't want anything clunky and I really like how the M looks, so I normally go caseless. I may try out the feather case from incipio, though.
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The Diztronic TPU case works really well. Costs about $10 on Amazon.
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Best Cover for Razr M is Bodyglove DROPSUIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Body-Glove-...707572?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ccdf95634
Buy it and you will not regret as me!
Kelvin0007 said:
Best Cover for Razr M is Bodyglove DROPSUIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Body-Glove-...707572?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ccdf95634
Buy it and you will not regret as me!
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I second that.... I have five cases now. I bought the body glove first and its still my favorite. Not quite as slim as the tpu or incipio, but very slim for the protection it offers
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I occasionally use a black rubberized case that is fairly thin and not obtrusive. I bought it on Amazon for next to nothing and it works well for what it is. It's not overly protective, but it will protect against scratches. It's good quality and keeps the phone from sliding around on surfaces, but nothing fancy. If you want a thin, clean look it's definitely an option that would work.
Black Soft Flexible Gel Silicon Skin Case Cover for Motorola Razr M XT907
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EVMULI/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Jersey846 said:
I occasionally use a black rubberized case that is fairly thin and not obtrusive. I bought it on Amazon for next to nothing and it works well for what it is. It's not overly protective, but it will protect against scratches. It's good quality and keeps the phone from sliding around on surfaces, but nothing fancy. If you want a thin, clean look it's definitely an option that would work.
Black Soft Flexible Gel Silicon Skin Case Cover for Motorola Razr M XT907
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EVMULI/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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i got a similar one, and don't like it. it's a bit too rubbery whereby it's tough to get in and out of my pocket.
jco23 said:
i got a similar one, and don't like it. it's a bit too rubbery whereby it's tough to get in and out of my pocket.
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I'll agree with you there. Getting it out of your pocket is about as difficult as reasoning with a mountain lion.
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Anybody tried this casehttp://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...id-razr-m-xt907-open-screen-design-black.html ?
Also monaco made the same case, any review for it?
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I went from the Tridfent Agies to this ULTRA THIN dual-layered silicone/hardshell case and have no regrets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290846794068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Outta said:
I went from the Tridfent Agies to this ULTRA THIN dual-layered silicone/hardshell case and have no regrets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290846794068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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saw that, but it just makes it look bulky. i really enjoy the phone being so thin, that i don't even realize that it is in my pocket. i've realized that this phone is made rather tough with the teflon backing and gorilla glass... but of course, it's still prone to chips/scratches/dents from it falling and whatnot...
I got a cheap silicone case for my M from eBay, and it provides the scuff/drop protection. I rely on the durability of the phone to take the impact. And I'm super careful. Screen protectors are good as well!
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Outta said:
I went from the Tridfent Agies to this ULTRA THIN dual-layered silicone/hardshell case and have no regrets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290846794068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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any chance you could post some pics of it on the phone? thanks ahead
Tough, Thin, and preserves Razr's Natural Beauty
Cimo S-Line Back Case Flexible TPU Cover for Motorola DROID RAZR M
Qmadix Holster / Shell combo
I found this Qmadix holster / shell combo at one of my local wireless stores. It covers the back and sides well, with just the tiniest lip on the front to keep the shell attached and raise the screen off of the table if you put your phone face down. There are some soft-rubber elements that help with grip, but most of the shell is a brushed metal-looking plastic.
I rarely use the holster, but the shell is on my phone 24/7
QMadix Razr M Cover Holster
just got this case, and my phone still retains the sleek profile/feel:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290840828494?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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