I received my Pixel 2 XL earlier this week...
Why are phones increasingly coming with rounded screen corners? The screen on the XL doesn't go all the way to the edge of the phone, so there is no spatial concern there--this is an actual design decision. Why would anyone artificially give up screen real estate? For the sake of style? Is it really that important to have the contours of the viewable display match the contours of the corners of the phone?
This is incomprehensible to me, and it actually affects usability. When I VNC my PC, I can't even see the program icon on a maximized window because of the rounded upper left corner. Depending on the OS, the close button isn't visible either. Additionally, the unnecessary padding shrinks the notification bar.
Is it worth the cool-factor to you? Do you really need 'sleekness' so much that you wish to sacrifice the benefits of a traditional rectangular resolution?
Rectangles are typically just more efficient shapes in two dimensions. If you have little cabinet space in your kitchen, you can make the most of it by using square plates instead of round plates--it doesn't harm usability much (a round plate is typically easier to carry) and you increase total plate area. You could almost say the same for square versus round cups, except there is a clear impact on usability there in favor of the round cup. The rounded screen aligns more closely with the round plate, except I can't see even a minor usability advantage.
I honestly hate the trend of rounding everything...from icons (i.e. Contact photos) to screen corners. Super irritating but we're stuck dealing with it if the rest of the phone out-weighs the negative aspects of rounded corner displays.
It's to make more money I feel.harder to get a screen protector on which means more people go naked and then the need for screen repairs increases
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It's to make more money I feel.harder to get a screen protector on which means more people go naked and then the need for screen repairs increases
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I think the OP is talking about the view-able display area not the curved glass on the surface.
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I think the OP is talking about the view-able display area not the curved glass on the surface.
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Oh oops lmao didn't fully read
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Personally can't stand it implemented at the hardware level, when it can be done with a simple software overlay. I believe it's a 2017 trend and next year we'll be back to squared corners.
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I considered adding that I also hate curved edges, but I wanted to focus on the latest trend (I was already in danger of a tl;dr I figured) since curved edges became a thing in... 2014 I believe?
Round icons are terrible as well. I'm using a square icon pack. I think Google began encouraging round icons with Android 5, and now even Twitter has given in.
It's. All. Just. Wasted. Space. Computing is supposed to be about efficiency, not fickle, transient glamour. This is what happens to a market when nearly everyone on the planet becomes a part of it: lowest common denominator marketing.
I agree that a software overlay makes perfect sense. It's essentially adding an extreme, opaque vignetting effect (another thing I loathe) which can be done with a shader, just like vignetting.
Yes a software overlay or user-selectable option for squared or rounded interface would be ideal
They should have made the film grain effect optional as well.
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I considered adding that I also hate curved edges, but I wanted to focus on the latest trend (I was already in danger of a tl;dr I figured) since curved edges became a thing in... 2014 I believe?
Round icons are terrible as well. I'm using a square icon pack. I think Google began encouraging round icons with Android 5, and now even Twitter has given in.
It's. All. Just. Wasted. Space. Computing is supposed to be about efficiency, not fickle, transient glamour. This is what happens to a market when nearly everyone on the planet becomes a part of it: lowest common denominator marketing.
I agree that a software overlay makes perfect sense. It's essentially adding an extreme, opaque vignetting effect (another thing I loathe) which can be done with a shader, just like vignetting.
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Yep can't stand rounded glass either. I'm convinced it's a form of planned obsolescence, you're less likely to use a tempered glass screen protector if it doesn't cover the whole screen or doesn't lay flat; hence you're statistically more likely to crack your screen. That and it looks nice pretty and caters to the masses.
I believe when lg launched g6 they said that the rounded corners of the display helped prevent the screen to crack when dropped
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I believe when lg launched g6 they said that the rounded corners of the display helped prevent the screen to crack when dropped
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How does having a rounded corner on the display have to do with the physical glass on the phone...
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How does having a rounded corner on the display have to do with the physical glass on the phone...
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because the physical glass is rounded...
(correct me if I'm wrong)
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https://www.google.se/amp/s/www.and...-reliability-display-battery-heat-752389/amp/
One of the things I simply can not stand (and I've tried really hard to learn to like it) is the way Samsung has taken to wrapping the screen around curved edges. I'll take the rounded corners. It's not like you're losing any important screen real estate. I've never need to tap something wayyyy up in any of the corners before.
The viewable screen measures 5-13/16" diagonally. They advertise a 6" display to the virtual black corners.
THOSE LYING [email protected]#$%!!! A whole 3/16" of an inch!?! That it. That's false advertising on top of a horrible screen...clicking noises, and...and...whatever else some anonymous internet person claims fails!!!!!! I'M CANCELLING MY ORDER!!!!
PS - This is meant to be funny. 8-P
Just FYI though. Rounding is not a trend that all companies are trying to follow. It's just an engineering solution to minimize cracks in the corners now that there is minimal bezel. Just my 2 cents here.
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One of the things I simply can not stand (and I've tried really hard to learn to like it) is the way Samsung has taken to wrapping the screen around curved edges. I'll take the rounded corners. It's not like you're losing any important screen real estate. I've never need to tap something wayyyy up in any of the corners before.
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I gave some examples of how the rounded corners hurt functionality. Just because it doesn't personally affect you (yet) doesn't mean it isn't, objectively speaking, a usability downgrade. It's a decrease in resolution, and one scaling cannot make up for considering where the pixels are taken from. However minor you consider it, measuring the traditional way and imagining square corners to call the display "6-inch" is also highly deceptive--good catch, pcloadletter1.
Consider also a scenario where this trend dies out, but 2:1 aspect ratio actually becomes common enough that games and graphically intensive productivity programs (which can't necessarily scale aspect ratio on the fly) begin conforming to it when it is detected (meaning no pillar boxing), moving UI elements into anticipated squared corners. You can't reasonably expect all developers to provide automatic padding detection or manual options for UI elements, particularly when the app doesn't use standard Android fare elements.
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Just FYI though. Rounding is not a trend that all companies are trying to follow. It's just an engineering solution to minimize cracks in the corners now that there is minimal bezel. Just my 2 cents here.
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I understand how this applies to rounded glass along the EDGES, but not to rounded corners as the visible display on most phones, including the 2 XL, does not come close enough to the corners of the phone for this to be a solution. I see the article above, but I'm skeptical of LG's in-house testing (particular after the V30 and 2 XL screens were released into the wild ). The entire face of the phone is going to be covered in glass regardless. The shock of the impact is much more likely to go throughout the plane of the glass rather than damage the screen underneath it IMO, regardless of where the screen begins or ends. I think in this particular case it's purely a stylistic decision. :/ All that said, I get the impression you're talking about rolled edges rather than the corners of the viewable screen. I don't like rolled edges either, but I agree with you on that as a damage mitigation solution on tiny bezel phones.
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I gave some examples of how the rounded corners hurt functionality. Just because it doesn't personally affect you (yet) doesn't mean it isn't, objectively speaking, a usability downgrade. It's a decrease in resolution, and one scaling cannot make up for considering where the pixels are taken from. However minor you consider it, measuring the traditional way and imagining square corners to call the display "6-inch" is also highly deceptive--good catch, pcloadletter1.
Consider also a scenario where this trend dies out, but 2:1 aspect ratio actually becomes common enough that games and graphically intensive productivity programs (which can't necessarily scale aspect ratio on the fly) begin conforming to it when it is detected (meaning no pillar boxing), moving UI elements into anticipated squared corners. You can't reasonably expect all developers to provide automatic padding detection or manual options for UI elements, particularly when the app doesn't use standard Android fare elements.
I understand how this applies to rounded glass along the EDGES, but not to rounded corners as the visible display on most phones, including the 2 XL, does not come close enough to the corners of the phone for this to be a solution. I see the article above, but I'm skeptical of LG's in-house testing (particular after the V30 and 2 XL screens were released into the wild ). The entire face of the phone is going to be covered in glass regardless. The shock of the impact is much more likely to go throughout the plane of the glass rather than damage the screen underneath it IMO, regardless of where the screen begins or ends. I think in this particular case it's purely a stylistic decision. :/ All that said, I get the impression you're talking about rolled edges rather than the corners of the viewable screen. I don't like rolled edges either, but I agree with you on that as a damage mitigation solution on tiny bezel phones.
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No I am talking about the corners not the edges. you would be surprised how much the square cut corners can do to the structural integrity of parts. do you know why we no longer have rectangular airplane windows? cracks. They just blew out during testing and flights. similar concept here.
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FINALLY some decent video coverage of this device.
You can find the YouTube link here.
He also addresses the GapGate controversy. Really doesn't seem to be that big of an issue at all on his unit. Not sure if the US models will differ or not.
After seeing the video and closeup, the said gap is now a non issue to me when initially it was.
It seems to run symmetrically around the entire device. Like a tiny tiny gutter? Lol
That kinda makes it consistent with samsung manual clarifying it is a manufacturing necessity for metal on plastic.
All systems go still. ..
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yeah, it's barely there, so non-issue for me, and it was on the previous iterations. People just didn't notice.
If I had to gues I would say it is designrd that way to allow for expansion and contraction in different temperatures. There is glass, plastic and metal involved and all of which expand and contract at different temperatures therefore a tiny space to allow such a thing makes sence to me. Just a guess tho
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If I had to gues I would say it is designrd that way to allow for expansion and contraction in different temperatures. There is glass, plastic and metal involved and all of which expand and contract at different temperatures therefore a tiny space to allow such a thing makes sence to me. Just a guess tho
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If you've ever dropped a phone on an edge and broke a screen, it makes sense too!
Hard metal bending with no room to go but into glass really shatters screens, if there is a small gap or "buffer" then it will possibly prevent such easy breaks... at least that is one benefit I can gather from some "space".
Absolutely
http://youtu.be/aTpFTifoMks
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I'd choose a Sony over that every single time!
Where is the glass part of the phone btw? This phone is just like all the others, while Sony has a back and front plate made out of glass.
that's one chunky
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I'd choose a Sony over that every single time!
Where is the glass part of the phone btw? This phone is just like all the others, while Sony has a back and front plate made out of glass.
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Did you watch the video with your eyes open?
One side of every mobile phone made, is glass, you know, so you can see through it to the information on the display! It would be quite problematic if they placed a plastic, rubber or metal casing over the phones actual lcd display as you would not be able to interact with its touch capabilities nor would you be able to see the screen!
My post is only talking purely about the glass.
I have a z3 compact and love it. However the glass is not resilient enough.
Imagine if on the iteration of the z4 Sony used this glass, front and back, then just increased the thickness of the nylon corners by 1-2mm so that when placed flat on a surface this was the only part that touched.
Close to perfection! Naked phone all day everyday ☺
That's one chunky and ugly phone! But at least I'd trust the glass more than I do the Z3c's
Funny thing is, many people's iPhones, Xperias, Galaxies etc. end up looking just as chunky and ugly when wrapped with big ol' cases for protection :laugh:
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Did you watch the video with your eyes open?
One side of every mobile phone made, is glass, you know, so you can see through it to the information on the display! It would be quite problematic if they placed a plastic, rubber or metal casing over the phones actual lcd display as you would not be able to interact with its touch capabilities nor would you be able to see the screen!
My post is only talking purely about the glass.
I have a z3 compact and love it. However the glass is not resilient enough.
Imagine if on the iteration of the z4 Sony used this glass, front and back, then just increased the thickness of the nylon corners by 1-2mm so that when placed flat on a surface this was the only part that touched.
Close to perfection! Naked phone all day everyday ☺
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It was 5am when I watched the video. Anyways... What I meant was, Sony has one front and rear glass body, while that phone has only the front part that's made out of glass, that's why I said that the phone is similar to other phones out there. The rear of the phone you linked takes most of the impact when the phone falls. Glass can take less hits (Sony front and rear)
In the end it doesn't matter if the phone is shatterproof/breakproof/waterproof. It's proof until a certain point.
It really doesn't matter if the/a phone is made out of diamonds, it will never be indestructible.
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It was 5am when I watched the video. Anyways... What I meant was, Sony has one front and rear glass body, while that phone has only the front part that's made out of glass, that's why I said that the phone is similar to other phones out there. The rear of the phone you linked takes most of the impact when the phone falls. Glass can take less hits (Sony front and rear)
In the end it doesn't matter if the phone is shatterproof/breakproof/waterproof. It's proof until a certain point.
It really doesn't matter if the/a phone is made out of diamonds, it will never be indestructible.
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Sometimes I don't know why I bother, some people just look for the black clouds in everything!
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Sometimes I don't know why I bother, some people just look for the black clouds in everything!
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Exactly! Hence the title of this topic. This is a Sony section, I don't see what you can/want to reach by posting such a video here.
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Exactly! Hence the title of this topic. This is a Sony section, I don't see what you can/want to reach by posting such a video here.
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OMG here come the clouds!
I actually get what you mean, and it would certainly be nice seeing something like that on a smartphone with 2 glass sides, but it would be really expensive. The off-contract price for Z3 Compact is already $500+, if both sides had a sapphire glass it would cost $700 or most likely more (especially since Sony does not produce their own sapphire glass). And the sapphire glass, while scratch-proof, can still break during certain impacts, as the video has shown. I'd rather see Sony use a better quality glass - not a sapphire but something which doesn't crack during normal usage, like some Z3C's currently do
This thread is pointless.
A Phone with sapphire front and backpanel, as thin as the Z3, would be way more prone to cracking. While sapphire is much more scratch resistant it's also more brittle. Harder = more brittle. So what exactly is the point of this thread?
A bulky phone with a rugged design and built in bumper is stronger than a thin phone without all these rugged reinforcements? Who could have expected that? :cyclops:
Thanks, exactly what I just wanted to say. And the fact that the phone is so bulky is one reason they can use sapphire glass at all.
Apple invested hundreds of millions of dollars in sapphire, and still the iPhone 6 doesn't use it. Guess why.
http://time.com/3377972/why-apple-didnt-use-sapphire-iphone-screens/
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Thanks, exactly what I just wanted to say. And the fact that the phone is so bulky is one reason they can use sapphire glass at all.
Apple invested hundreds of millions of dollars in sapphire, and still the iPhone 6 doesn't use it. Guess why.
http://time.com/3377972/why-apple-didnt-use-sapphire-iphone-screens/
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Sorry to bring some rays of bright, ambitious, product design ideas to the forum!
The whole idea of my thread was to highlight the possibility of better glass for Sony. I for one am not so concerned about shock/impact resilence as I have never been so clumsy as to drop a phone. However to have a screen that remains scratch free for its intended life span? Well I would pay an extra $50 for that! Additionally like I said, if they redesigned the phone frame/bumper most of the shock due to a drop would not transmit to the screen.
In closing, it's hilarious how those of you who posted negative , inflammatory comments on the pointlessness of this thread.
It was obviously meaningful enough for you to waste your petty time, energy and minds on!
What a waste of internet space this thread is.
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When people think they're smarter than multi-billion dollar companies they either have a good reason or they didn't check the facts.
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That's one chunky and ugly phone! But at least I'd trust the glass more than I do the Z3c's
Funny thing is, many people's iPhones, Xperias, Galaxies etc. end up looking just as chunky and ugly when wrapped with big ol' cases for protection :laugh:
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Ahh some refreshing, intelligent and insightful comments.
Thankyou for your time and thoughts ☺
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I actually get what you mean, and it would certainly be nice seeing something like that on a smartphone with 2 glass sides, but it would be really expensive. The off-contract price for Z3 Compact is already $500+, if both sides had a sapphire glass it would cost $700 or most likely more (especially since Sony does not produce their own sapphire glass). And the sapphire glass, while scratch-proof, can still break during certain impacts, as the video has shown. I'd rather see Sony use a better quality glass - not a sapphire but something which doesn't crack during normal usage, like some Z3C's currently do
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Ahh another bright light, who reads a post, understand it's intend purpose and respectfully identified both sides of their opinion.
Good day to you sir ☺
Any type of Sapphire screen would have made the Z3 thicker. Additionally it would have required a total redesign to compensate for the sapphire brittleness.
So again, what is your point? A mistery phone from Sony designed around a sapphire screen? Then this thread should go in the general Sony section.
OP's too butthurt to listen to actual arguments I'm afraid.
Useless thread is useless.
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Hello all,
I am interested in the Turbo 2 but have heard and seen videos of the top most plastic layer (featuring that lovely Verizon logo...) scratching quite easily.
So, here's my question to those that own in - is it feasible to remove that ugly Verizon top layer and put one of the new-age glass screen protectors in place of it? I'd like to have that nice glass feel, and if I ever DO drop it hard and it shatters, merely pay $10-15 for a new glass protector.
Best,
James
(yes, I know adding glass is a bit ironic)
Yes you can remove the outer layer and place a glass one on. The thing is finding one that's a good fit. Verizon sells a flexible glass one and or a pk of three regular soft screen protector on their site. I recommend using theirs because its cut perfect. And they don't come with that logo. Here's what I did, I bought both took off the outer layer put on a soft screen protector and then the glass. Looks and feels better to me. You can find cheaper but they won't be cut right or fit as well.
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Ah, I see. I'll look into the glass Verizon screen, thanks.
And if your screen breaks I don't think Moto will replace because you took off the shattershield. I used the Verizon flexible glass protector on the shattershield shield and feel fine to me.
Per Moto they will not warranty the screen if you run it without the top lens.
I have also seem some comments about the adhesive being different than a standard protector. I do not know if that is concern about damage or just the protector being able to adhere.
I also run the Verizon flexible on top of the lens and cannot tell it is there.
All I did was buy a couple cheap screen protectors and threw one on.
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All I did was buy a couple cheap screen protectors and threw one on.
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I love the Verizon-sold glass protector and it really is virtually invisible on top of the full shatter-shield stack without having to remove the outer layer first. My concern with removing the top layer to put the glass on would be two-fold: 1) potentially having to argue about warranty if they decide that the glass layer wasn't a sufficient cover with the top shatter-shield layer missing, and 2) if you DO drop the phone and glass layer breaks, without the top shatter-shield layer under it, I imagine the plastic underneath will scratch -- and THAT part is NOT replaceable.
For my money, the Verizon glass layer on top of the full shatter-shield stack is a great solution.
I just removed it and maybe my phone is not shatterproof anymore, but I don't pretend to drop my phone to test this feature. Also, it will be always with a case.
I say we shouldn't modify the exterior appearance of the phone because we are not electronic and design engineers. If anyone thinks that are smarter than phone engineers then try and make a smartphone then talk
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I say we shouldn't modify the exterior appearance of the phone because we are not electronic and design engineers. If anyone thinks that are smarter than phone engineers then try and make a smartphone then talk
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I had to smile when reading this -- on an XDA Developers forum, considering that this is the home of many thousands of phone enthusiasts who gather regularly to figure out how to how to unlock, root and modify phone firmware and software that was developed by phone software engineers, embedded code specialists, OS specialists, UI specialists, etc. This is the first place I would turn to when looking for people interested in modding their phones. Not mocking, by the way, but just observing that the audience here is more likely to think about modding their phones than pretty much any other audience you will find online.
That said -- caution, and reasoned modding is smart, and ignoring elements of a mechanical engineering design without understanding the rationale behind it is a crapshoot at best. For people willing to gamble, so be it -- but they should understand the risk. For others -- we have enough folks who understand warranty legalese and basic mechanical construction concepts to be able to make at least a somewhat informed assessment. As in any of the custom ROM threads, the basic premise is: you really need to understand what you're doing before you mess with it, or be willing to accept the consequences of your actions without complaining.
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After pretty much completely avoiding Samsung's curved models in recent years, the S8+ became the first time I've ever used a phone with a curved display consistently and I have to say... I really don't like it at all.
It's not a deal breaker or anything, but there hasn't been a moment where it seemed to add anything to the phone, and I can easily say I much prefer the look and feel in the hand of a flat display.
Like I said, while it doesn't make me dislike my S8+ or anything, if the Pixel 2 or LG G7 really knocks it out of the park, it may very well cause me to not pick up the S9.
I completely agree... it's why I've been so hesitant to go for Samsungs newer phones... It doesn't really add anything to the experience and causes this annoying reflection right at the curve where you can ALWAYS see external light sources no matter what room or field you're in because the full curve will always have an angle on light.
I was really happy with what LG did with the G6 screen but then they throw that outdated hardware in... soooo waiting for Note 8, or G7 I guess :/.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the phone!
I think it's pretty useful honestly, but that's just me
cool story bro
I think you a word from your title.
But yes I think it started as a gimmick that has evolved into an accepted aesthetic. It doesn't hamper the performance of the device from what I have tried, it's just whether or not you can live with the reflections that edge picks up.
Also I know they are not official renders, just some fan made stuff, but I am still waiting for the Note 8 to see if I prefer that over the S8 plus. If it has these less severe edges I might be persuaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddIl8UGFvE#action=share
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I think it's pretty useful honestly, but that's just me
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No it's not just you...lol....i sometimes keep my main screen clean... if I want weather,nba,news updates fast with just a swipe then boom I use the edge.... now I don't get why these dudes bought it(s8) when it's pretty clear s lines have been edges since s6 but ok lol
I like it. Looks and feels great.
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and causes this annoying reflection right at the curve where you can ALWAYS see external light sources no matter what room or field you're in because the full curve will always have an angle on light.
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I was really happy with it until you point that out...so thanks
I really don't like Marmite.......?????
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The edge screen makes the phone smaller? So it's lays better in your hand?
It's not useless at all, it helps the phone sagnifically.....
The reason why these phones got rounded corners is 5o prevent the screens from cracking.. for example why are the windows in the plane rounded to prevent the plane from splitting in half as without rounded windows the plane would just split in half as there is more pressure around the corners whereas rounded corners split the pressure evenly.. another example windows in a house why do you see cracks near windows on old houses not that old but still these cracks appear from the sharp corners of the glass I'm not talking that the glass cracks but the bricks split as well from the windows... So anyways the rounded corners help the screen to spread the pressure evenly throughout the display especially when these displays are bigger than ever....
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No it's not just you...lol....i sometimes keep my main screen clean... if I want weather,nba,news updates fast with just a swipe then boom I use the edge.... now I don't get why these dudes bought it(s8) when it's pretty clear s lines have been edges since s6 but ok lol
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I think you mean the edge features? Yes these are useful, but you don't need an curved edge to swipe from the right... I have the edge features on my Note 4 and it works great I agree.
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It's not useless at all, it helps the phone sagnifically.....
The reason why these phones got rounded corners is 5o prevent the screens from cracking.. for example why are the windows in the plane rounded to prevent the plane from splitting in half as without rounded windows the plane would just split in half as there is more pressure around the corners whereas rounded corners split the pressure evenly.. another example windows in a house why do you see cracks near windows on old houses not that old but still these cracks appear from the sharp corners of the glass I'm not talking that the glass cracks but the bricks split as well from the windows... So anyways the rounded corners help the screen to spread the pressure evenly throughout the display especially when these displays are bigger than ever....
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Never thought of that, that's good info!
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I was really happy with it until you point that out...so thanks
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Sorry bone you'll forget about it again! It's an amazing phone either way!
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The edge screen makes the phone smaller? So it's lays better in your hand?
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When they first put out the S6 EDGE I said why don't they just change the aspect ratio of the screen if they really want narrower and taller phones. No reason for this edge nonsense..
Now we have both for some reason. The keyboard is now even narrower than on the S6.
I don't like these decisions at all.
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When they first put out the S6 EDGE I said why don't they just change the aspect ratio of the screen if they really want narrower and taller phones. No reason for this edge nonsense..
Now we have both for some reason. The keyboard is now even narrower than on the S6.
I don't like these decisions at all.
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Please tell me you did not buy after knowing what you know?.....
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But you know what op....ill give you that because they did take away nightclock and news feed am I right? Or am I blind...because those were the features that really made the edge useful...lol but I still think it's a nice looking phone with the curves...plus it feels smooth when getting to the edge panel.......
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I think you a word from your title.
But yes I think it started as a gimmick that has evolved into an accepted aesthetic. It doesn't hamper the performance of the device from what I have tried, it's just whether or not you can live with the reflections that edge picks up.
Also I know they are not official renders, just some fan made stuff, but I am still waiting for the Note 8 to see if I prefer that over the S8 plus. If it has these less severe edges I might be persuaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddIl8UGFvE#action=share
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So true it started as a gimmick. Curved display today. Tomorrow we will be getting a foldable display Samsung got to start somewhere
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It's not useless at all, it helps the phone sagnifically.....
The reason why these phones got rounded corners is 5o prevent the screens from cracking.. for example why are the windows in the plane rounded to prevent the plane from splitting in half as without rounded windows the plane would just split in half as there is more pressure around the corners whereas rounded corners split the pressure evenly.. another example windows in a house why do you see cracks near windows on old houses not that old but still these cracks appear from the sharp corners of the glass I'm not talking that the glass cracks but the bricks split as well from the windows... So anyways the rounded corners help the screen to spread the pressure evenly throughout the display especially when these displays are bigger than ever....
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Are you sure about that? I've heard from practically every major tech reviewer/destroyer there is that curved edges make the phone less durable, not more so.
JerryRigEverything did say curving the corners of a display does help - but you can do that on a flat display too (like the G6).
I initially liked the curved screen on s6 edge plus but went of it with s7 edge but loving it on s8 plus.
It's best looking handset period especially in black.
Accidental touches few and far between so for me it's brilliant.
Highly recommended can't believe I like it this much so much so that I can live with touchwiz! Now that's saying something.
brianthangathurai said:
The edge screen makes the phone smaller? So it's lays better in your hand?
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I do love the width of the S8+. I've definitely noticed that having a smaller width and taller phone definitely makes it easier to use than a wide display.
However, I personally would rather have a slightly smaller display and the same form factor than having a larger display curved.
CConn882 said:
Are you sure about that? I've heard from practically every major tech reviewer/destroyer there is that curved edges make the phone less durable, not more so.
JerryRigEverything did say curving the corners of a display does help - but you can do that on a flat display too (like the G6).
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Of course rounded edges won't stop the screen from cracking, but it spreads the force evenly throughout the display instead of the force being at the four corners... It's glass it won't stop it from cracking if you hit it of course it will crack the rounded corners. It will help when your in different altitudes for example on a plane meaning etc.... Hopefully you get what I mean...
Go research on the internet about why do planes have rounded corners or LG g6 why it has rounded corners etc it's good to know...
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Of course rounded edges won't stop the screen from cracking, but it spreads the force evenly throughout the display instead of the force being at the four corners... It's glass it won't stop it from cracking if you hit it of course it will crack the rounded corners. It will help when your in different altitudes for example on a plane meaning etc.... Hopefully you get what I mean...
Go research on the internet about why do planes have rounded corners or LG g6 why it has rounded corners etc it's good to know...
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It doesn't seem like that big of a deal. At least in comparison to the G6.
My reviews of four cases after using each over the last 3 days. Not real extensive use, but enough to figure out what's good and bad about each, and how I feel about them. None of them are my "ideal" case, so I'll undoubtedly be trying more and adding more reviews to this thread.
X-dorna Defense Lux (“Cabon Fiber”)
First Impressions: This case has a lot of good reviews (on other phones) online, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I’m not sure how I feel about it. The case material is very hard and stiff, with no soft padding at all. It seems to me it will transfer the energy from an impact right into the phone. There’s a reason football helmets, motorcycle riding jackets, and pretty much every other impact protection have a compressible liner: compressing that material absorbs energy that would otherwise go through to the head / body / whatever.
OTOH, the box says it’s “certified to survive a 10’ drop onto concrete. But what does that mean. Does the case survive a 10’ drop? How about the phone? Does it survive with no damage at all, or does minor damage that doesn't affect function count as "survived"? No details are provided. It also “exceeds mil-std-810G.” Which doesn’t mean as much as you might think: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/phone-cases-military-drop-test-standards/
The truth is that none of these claims by manufacturers amount to much, because they're all self tested, and no details are provided.
The aluminum band seems to be more for style than function, because it doesn’t actually cover the parts of the case most likely to see an impact: the corners and edges.
Oh, and I put “Carbon Fiber” in quotes in the title because it’s really not a very good imitation of CF. It looks like exactly what is is: molded plastic.
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https://xdorialife.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-defense-lux?variant=360800059408
In use review: Disappointing. On the positive side, it has significant raised edges on the top and bottom to keep the screen safe when you set the phone face down. But that’s about it.
I’m still not convinced it offers as much protection as many less expensive cases. It’s also bulky, adding quite a bit to both the width and thickness of the phone. In fact, it’s by far the thickest of the cases I’ve tried so far. The added thickness makes it harder to get my fingers on the FPS in back, and I got some read errors with this case, and not any of the others. I have fairly small hands, and really feel the added bulk. The edges of the case contain sharp angles, rather than the rounded forms of most cases, and I found them pretty uncomfortable. The button action is pretty good, but stiffer than the other cases tested here. I’m going to see if I can send this one back.
Spigen Ultra Hybird
First Impressions: I had a similar case for my S7 Edge made by Ulack, which was one of my favorites. A hard, clear polycarbonate back surrounded by an impact absorbing TPU bumper, with addition corner protection in the form of "air bubbles" between the TPU and the phone. But the Spigen is disappointing in comparison, in multiple ways.
The Ulak case had raised “feet” in the corners of the back, which kept the polycarb off of whatever surface you laid it down on . The Spigen doesn’t. Put the phone down, and it’s going onto that clear plastic back. I suspect it going to get all scratched up very quickly. And even before putting it on a phone, the clear plastic back shows huge amounts of rainbow effect. Not impressed so far.
https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-case-ultra-hybrid?variant=570814824449
In use review: A mixed bag. The case looks nice, and the clear back shows off the phone, especially if you got something other than black. It’s narrower than the Caseology Parallax, so it’s easier for me to hold, but probably offers a little less impact protection as a result. It’s got raised edges at top and bottom for when you set the phone face down. They’re not as tall as on the X-doria or the Caseology, but should be good enough as long as you’re not setting the phone down on rough finished concrete. The button action is typical Spigen – very good. Oddly, the volume buttons are harder to press than the power button, but that’s not a real issue. My only real objection to this case is, as I mentioned in first impressions, that the clear back is going to end up getting scratched up pretty quickly, unless you always set your phone face down. The rainbows I saw with the case off the phone aren't visible when it's installed on a black phone, but I can't say whether they will be on a lighter one. Oh, and the back of this case is as much a fingerprint magnet as the bare phone.
Caseology Parallax
First Impressions: Similar to the better known Spigen neo-hybrid. Black TPU with a semi-rigid plastic band around the edge. In theory the plastic band should help distribute the force of an impact over a greater area, reducing the forces acting on the phone (like the hard shell of a motorcycle helmet). In reality, the band is so thin I’m not sure it makes much difference. But it certainly won’t hurt anything. The TPU isn’t as soft as some, but it’s certainly not as hard as the X-doria case. Probably a good compromise. The sides are thicker than some cases I’ve looked at, which is a good thing, but there doesn’t seem to be any extra corner protection. The box says it’s been “drop tested 26 times,” but without more data that’s meaningless. From how high? Onto how hard a surface? Did the phone suffer any damage in those drops? They don’t say.
The Caseology has one feature which none of the other cases offer. It has a sloping section below the FPS to, I guess, guide your finger to the sensor. I suspect this will reduce the likelihood of hitting the camera lens instead of the FPS.
https://www.caseologycases.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-parallax-case
In use review: I like this case quite a bit. The TPU is a little thicker than the Spigen, which may translate into a bit better impact resistance. The tradeoff is that, if you have small hands, it’s a little harder to hold one-handed. The sides of the case are a little taller than the other cases, which may offer better protection if the phone lands on one side. They don’t interfere with the edge functions, either. Like the other cases, it has a raised top and bottom edge to keep the screen off whatever surface you set the phone down on. The button action is very good – every bit as good as the Spigen. This case, and the Ringke, have the opening for the flash and HR sensor in a separate little window from the cutout for the lenses and flash. That may help keep your fingerprints off the lenses. The slope to the FPS that I mentioned above, as it turns out, doesn’t help at all. I end up putting my finger on the slope, instead of the FPS, and then have to slide it up. The shorter cutouts on the Spigen and Ringke are better. But I could easily live with this case as a daily driver.
Ringke Onyx
First Impressions: Your basic “little black dress” of a case. Plain TPU, thinner and softer than the Caseology. But it’s very nice looking. I like the brushed metal look of the back. Should offer about as much protection as other inexpensive TPU cases without adding very much bulk to the phone.
https://www.ringkestore.com/products/galaxy-s9-plus-ringke-onyx?variant=6366033739803
In use review: It’s fine. If you value a case that doesn’t add bulk, this will do the job. The button action is the best of the four. It feels almost like you have no case on at all. Like the Parallax, it has a separate window for the flash and HR sensor, and the cutout makes the FPS easy to find and reach.
Conclusions: The X-Doria is a non-starter for me. Just too bulky for the protection it seems to offer, and uncomfortable to boot. The other three are all acceptable, depending on what you’re looking for. I like the look and feel of the Ringke Onyx the best, but it seems to offer the least protection. The Parallax probably offers the best compromise between bulk and protection, but the FPS opening is makes using the FPS more awkward than it needs to be. Finally, if you want to show off the back of your phone, the Ultra Hybrid seems fine, other than the issue of scratches. I probably wouldn’t choose it for a black phone, though.
Hope you find this useful.
Here's one more, and I have another Ringke case on order.
”Luxury” Ultra-Thin…..Hard Back Case
First Impressions: These are available in multiple colors, from multiple sellers on ebay. You can pay as much as $7 or $8 from a US seller, or as little as $3.50 from China. Shipping included. These must cost pennies to make. These are about as close to no case at all as you can get. It’s very thin, hard, and has no cushioning at all. If you drop your phone, all the impact forces are going to be transmitted right through to the glass. It has virtually no lip at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you put your phone face down. It might make more sense to consider this a very thick skin than an actual case.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ul...ar=512214969629&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
In use review:. The button action is great, however. You don’t really realize you’re using a case. Minimal protection (and that’s being charitable) from anything but scratches on the back and sides. And it’s a little bit slippery. That said, I find myself strangely attracted to it. It really does look nice, I love the button action, and that it adds no virtually no bulk to the phone. And it’s dirt cheap. If your goal is to protect your phone from scratches, you could do a lot worse than this.
And it’s so cheap you could by 3 or 4 of them. Some have silver tops and bottoms, some gold, but you could mix and match to get, say, a blue case with silver ends, or a silver case with gold ends (perfect for Christmas, eh?).
Ringke "Wave" Case
First Impressions: I really like the Ringke Onyx case I've been using, so I thought I'd take a chance on another of theirs. From the photos on the web site, the "Wave" case looked really interesting. A TPU inner case with a hard polycarbonate surround that also covers part of the back, and an interesting wave pattern molded into both the TPU and PC shell that gives it some visual interest. I got the one they call "Metallic Chrome," but neither the name nor the pictures really tell you what it looks like. The polycarbonate is a shiny, lightly textured metallic gray that is lighter than it appears in the photos. I think it's very nice looking, and breaks up the all black look without being too flashy.
https://ringkestore.com/collection...xy-s9-plus-ringke-wave?variant=6452285734939
In use review:. The button action is very good, although the volume buttons are not quite as light as the power button, or as the buttons on the Onyx case. But they're fine, not something I would complain about. The TPU is a little firmer than some TPU cases, and the PC shell adds still more stiffness. Your guess is as good as mine as to whether a softer TPU offerz more or less protection than a harder one, and whether the PC shell really adds much, but I'd say this is as protective as any other case that doesn't add a lot of bulk. The PC around the sides is slightly slippery compared to the all TPU Onyx, but I have no problem gripping it or picking it up off a table, and I'm not worried about dropping the phone. This case does have thicker TPU around the edges than the Onyx does. The case is about as wide as the Caseology I reviewed above. That makes it less comfortable for me to hold than the Onyx, but probably more protective. It has significant raised lips at the top and bottom to protect the screen if you set the phone face down.
The wave pattern on the back not only looks nice, it actually helps me hold the phone in certain ways. If I hold the phone in my right hand, with my little finger under the bottom edge, my index finger naturally rests in one of the depressions in the back, providing a nice secure feeling when using the phone one-handed. It's definitely a keeper. I'll probably use the Onyx as my day to day case, because it's more comfortable for me to hold, and this one when I want a little bit more protection, or a little bit more style.
Ringke Fusion Case
First Impressions: I really like the other two Ringke cases I've been using, so when Ringke sent me an email with a discount code that got me this case for $4, I figured I'd take a chance. This is similar to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid, with a TPU surround and a hard, clear polycarbonate back. Unlike the Spigen, this one has raised corners on the back that will keep the rear surface off whatever you set it down on, which should help minimize scratches. It even came with the lanyard included i that $4 price. Hard to beat that deal.
https://www.ringkestore.com/collec...-s9-plus-ringke-fusion?variant=6366003167259
In use review:. I think that if I had a color other than black, this might be my daily driver. It's narrower than the Ringke Wave or Spigen Ultra Hybrid, about the same as the Ringke Onyx. That probably trades off some protection for more comfort, so you pays your money and takes your chances. The button action is excellent, just like on the Onyx. Like the other Ringke cases, it has nice lips top and bottom to protect the screen if you put it face down.
Conclusion:
I'm really impressed with the Ringke cases. Especially given the excellent pricing. They're well made, seem to offer reasonable protection, and they look good. They all have good button action, raised lips to protect the screen, and the Fusion has raised corners on the back to help keep scratches off the polycarbonate.
I'm using the Ringke Onyx normally. It trades off a bit of protection for a narrower case, which is one I'm willing to make. If I wanted more protection, I'd choose the Ringke Wave. And if I had a blue or lavender phone, the Ringke Fusion.
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”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
I would agree with your assessment about "whether it's for me". I'm just so used to have these two items separate. If a user wants this functionality then this is a quality product I would recommend. I'm 47, there's little chance I'm going to change..
meyerweb said:
”iPulse Leather Wallet Case
TL;DR: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one.
Background: I really like leather accessories (wallets, key cases, attache cases, etc.) I like the look, the texture, the feel, even the smell. High quality leather made into high quality products just exudes a sense of quality and style than few other things do. And definitely more style than plastic phone cases, no matter how well made those plastic ones are made. Since received my S9+, I’ve been looking for a leather case, but wasn’t considering a wallet style case. I wanted a slim case that covered the back, like most of the plastic ones, but made out of nice quality leather. Unfortunately, no one makes one. The closest I found is “Vegan leather.” Not only is that an oxymoron, “Vegan leather” is a just a fancy name for leather-grained plastic.
But the more I looked at wallet cases, the more I thought combining my phone case and my wallet into one unit would work. So after looking at a number of different options, I bought this one. How do I like it? I like it a lot, but I’m not sure I’m going to use it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZRZL2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First impressions: This is a REALLY nice case. The leather is soft and supple. It feels great in the hand, looks fantastic and smells wonderful. (No “vegan leather” here.) The stitching is very well done: neat, straight and even. The magnetic clasp is really well designed. It closes firmly, without any user interaction, yet opens easily without any extra effort. The inside pockets are finely made and precisely cut. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of materials, construction, and design. With one caveat.
The phone fits into a plastic (TPU?) shell that’s mounted to the inside of the leather back. Functionally, this is probably a very good design, adding some padding and protection to the phone. And all the cutouts in the shell are precisely made and aligned. It’s just that compared to the quality of the leather it looks cheap. Trade offs. I wouldn’t let this keep my from buying the case, however.
In use impressions: I’ve been using this for about a day and a half. And as nice as this case is, I’m not sure it’s the right case for me, personally. I put my regular wallet in my back pocket, but wouldn’t put my phone there. Sitting on a big screen phone isn’t a good idea, I don’t think. And while the case does fit in my front pants pockets, it’s a tight fit in some of my pants. OTOH, the grip provided by the leather actually makes it easy to get the phone / wallet out of my pocket when it rings. Again, tradeoffs. Using the phone in the case is not as convenient as in a thin, open, TPU style case. It’s much bulkier, and is definitely a two-handed device now.
I’m of two minds about this right now. I really like the look and feel of the case, but I’m not crazy about the extra size. I like combining my wallet into the phone case, but don’t like giving up one-handed use. I’m going to continue using the case for a while and see if my feelings change, either for the better or worse.
My wife, on the other hand, LOVES this case. She carries her phone in her purse, so the extra bulk isn’t a concern for her. And she pretty much always uses her phone with two hands anyway, so that’s not an issue. When she upgrades her current phone, I’m sure I’ll be buying her one of these.
Conclusion: If you like wallet style cases, or want to try a wallet style case, I don’t think you can do much better than this one. I’m going to urge them to make a nice, non-wallet style case out of the same leather. If they do, I’ll be the first person in line to order.
A few other niceties: The case comes with a 1 year warranty, and a promise to replace it or refund your money if you’re not satisfied. The manufacturer says they donate a part of every sale to UNICEF (but don’t say how much).
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"Loopy" Case
Now for something completely different: The “Loopy” case. If you look at the picture, the meaning behind the name is obvious.
I really like my S9 +, but it IS big. Too big for me to comfortably use one-handed. My S7 Edge was borderline, but with the extra height (and slightly greater width) I simply can’t reach everything I need to reach to use it one-handed even some of the time, and I just know that if I try I will, sooner or later, drop the phone and shatter the lovely screen. So enter the Loopy, a case which promises one-handed use AND greater security against drops. Sounds like a great combination. And with a 30 day no questions asked money-back guarantee, what’s to lose other than a few bucks for shipping? (Don't worry, it comes in other colors, too.)
First Impressions: I got the matte black version. Other than the strap, it looks like a $2 Chinese TPU case. Thin, flexible, devoid of any styling touches to try to enhance the look. This is very definitely function over form. Every other case I’ve purchased offers at least a little bit of style: a brushed metal appearance on the back, or fake Carbon Fiber, or something. In terms of protection, the case offers little padding, and there’s no extra cushion in the corners to protect it in a drop. Then again, the point of this case is to prevent drops, so maybe that doesn’t matter? It does have nicely raised edges at top and bottom to keep the screen off of surfaces if you put the phone face down. Which you’ll do a lot with this case.
I don't think they offered the "teak wood" version when I ordered mine. If they had, I would have probably ordered it. At least it doesn't look like a $2 case.
Edit: I contacted Loopy, and they let me swap my black case for the "teak" version at no extra cost other than postage to return the first one. No one would mistake this for real wood, but it does look nicer than the matte black one. The functionality doesn't change, of course.
https://www.loopycases.com/collections/samsung
In use review: Mixed, very mixed. It fits very well, and all the cutouts are precisely aligned and finished. But even $1 Chinese cases get that right, so that doesn’t really mean much. The button action is quite good. Not quite the best I’ve used, but close. Close enough that button action isn’t something you think about at all. The main feature, of course, is the loop, so how does it work? Pretty well, actually, with a few caveats.
It’s easy to put one (or two if you don’t have large hands) fingers in the loop, with your thumb and other fingers wrapped around the sides of the phone. And it definitely feels secure. I think you’d have to work really hard to drop your phone if you’re using this case correctly. And it certainly makes one-handed use more secure. But…..
Even with the loop, the S9 + is still too big for me to hold the phone in one hand and comfortably reach both the status bar and the navigation bar, especially the far icon on the nav bar. So, for me, it’s not completely a one-handed solution, but it’s an improvement. If your hands are bigger than mine, you might not have this problem.
And the loop does have some side effects that I probably should have realized, but didn’t occur to me. You can’t use a wireless charging pad with the case on. The loop holds the phone too far away from the charger. And you can’t lay the phone flat on a desk face up. You can use the loop as sort of a kickstand in landscape format, but it doesn’t really hold the phone at the right angle for that. So it’s not a completely positive experience.
Conclusion: I’m probably going to keep it. It won’t ever be my everyday case, though. It’s interference with wireless charging and inability to lay flat on a table are too annoying. But I can see myself using this when going into “high risk” environments, where the extra security against dropping the phone outweighs the inconvenience. Outdoor events, times when my hands might get slippery, on a boat…..
But the cost really does bother me. Without the strap, this would be a $2 - $4 case from a Chinese seller on ebay. And even many of those cases have more style than this one does. At $35, the profit margin on this must be HUGE. Or Yuuuge!
Finally, be aware that you need to choose a left or right handed version, because the strap is angled to one side or the other, not straight up and down. You can use it with the other hand, but it’s definitely less comfortable.
Would you mind reviewing the speck candyshell case? I had that on my s6 edge and found it invaluable. The rubber grip was super annoying with the phone in pocket but the trade off was that the phone was extremely easy to handle. I feel these curved glass edge screens are practically designed to slip out of the hand and speck candyshell has probably the best grip. They have another with a v shaped grip pattern instead of horizontal, I dont think those work as well.
Superb thread! Thank you.
Good job. Thx
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