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[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Completely understandable, a case coming from a company such as Spigen should have better button feedback. Try emailing them, you never know. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ej8989:
Can anyone recommend a screen guard that perfectly fits the neo-hybrid case, so that dust wont get stuck on the edges? My only concern here is the dust.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Spacewide:
My slimarmor version has perfect tpu buttons. I seem to be lucky according to what I'm reading on the net about problems.

My case came from Korea.. :\
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Hey everyone..Anybody using White Spigen Slim Armor?..Does it turn yellowish or something or gets dirty easily?..I have the black one and now thinking of getting the white one too..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TJKV:
No yellowishness, dirty yes but easily wiped off on your shirt. I love the look but I'm considering buying a black one for when I get bored of white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xliv:
I bought the neo hybrid and found that it made my N5 fell very bulky.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ConorCX:
I have the black one. Its really nice, and you don't notice any dirt with it. Sometimes if your hands are really oily then you'll see some fingerprints on the back, but its really quite good with that.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] texas_born:
I own a white slim armor that I love. The only problem I have is the power button is somewhat hard to trigger . I may be the only one but I removed the white "armor" part. I kind of like the feel of it as well. And I still get protection for my phone. Feels a bit slimmer in my hand. Has worked for me so far so I think I'll continue to use it this way.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Had the rearth fusion and it sucked. The case didn't fit well at all, and the side and bottom bezels were visible.

Returned it and ordered the slim armour. Got black, because I have a black nexus 5. Shows up tomorrow. Hoping I like it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GR0S:
Can anybody post photos of spigen neo hybrid, just want to check thickness
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tysj:
There are tons of pictures posted already. If you are using Chrome on desktop, install this extension: XDA Gallery, go to the first page, then click the extension icon to start it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gippy2:
I have a slim armour in white ..Brand new just opened and put on the phone for about 30 mins...Make me an offer..:)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Johnston212:
I can confirm that there is no interference with wireless charging with the Neo Hybrid. I use a different car dock that I got on Amazon and supports vent mounting. It works great. I'm ordering some NFC tags to launch CarHome Ultra app.

My only complaint with the Neo Hybrid is that I have to take it off every morning because the USB connector on my Hale Dreamer alarm clock can't connect through the case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Got my slim armour today. All the buttons work with no issues. Great fit. Much less bulk than the otter box commuter.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dehsA:
Since I already own a Neo Hybrid in slate, I've been looking for the gold frame but don't want to spend $20 on another Neo Hybrid.

Found this on AliExpress and ordered one for $7. I'm sure it's fake but hopefully the frame will fit the case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] E3SYLER:
Was just reading the fine print take a look and tell me what you see. Kinda funny.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritzxda:
"iPhone" Sigh!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Here are a few pics of how the slim armor fits our device. It is a snug fit and isn't lose at all. Great case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Here's another.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ptesmoke:
well I have a replacement slim armor on the way. let's hope it fits as good as the last few posts claim :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ what was the issue you were having with the case? Was it the buttons?

I ask because the spigen amazon listing now specifically guarantees the case will fit 100% issue free, and mentions the button issues have been sorted out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Hello guys,

I have received my Spigen Ultra Hybrid case for my Nexus 5. Its an awesome case, but I'm having one issue with it. I have read about this issue prior to ordering, their is a gap between the case the the USB port allowing dust to enter the clear back of this case.

Has spigen released a revised version?

Thanks

JD
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mrro82:
I bought a ultra hybrid last week from amazon and there is a gap. It's not an issue for me as I always take my phone out of its case once a week to blow dust out. That gap or no, dust will still get in.

Sent from the jaws of my Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
I clean my N5 religiously also. That does not rectify Spigen selling Ultra Hybrids with this defect, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that this issue has been fixed in a revised version.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ctscloud:
Its a design choice. If they closed the gap, then it some USB cables might not fit. So I suppose they rather have people complaining about dust inside their case than their USB cable not being compatible.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danlocke123:
Can anyone confirm whether NFC and or wireless charging work with the neo hybrid? I already have the case, but don't want to order a charger if it won't work with this case.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] steadly2004:
I can confirm wireless charging works with the neo hybrid. Haven't tried NFC.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vsmasilang:
NFC works. I scan my transit card with it and use it for Wallet.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Johnston212:
Yep, both work. I got a Qi car charger dock and slapped an NFC tag from Tagstand to it to launch CarHomeUltra when I put it in. Loving how quickly I can get it of the car when there are no cables involved, lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] arzbhatia:
So, Spigen just released the valentines edition. The cases are RED!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Goes with the new Nexus 5 Red out :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] twister99403:
Wonder if they would trade my gold one for Red? Haha
[Nexus 5 Accessories] domo325:
Ah damn. I wish Spigen would just sell the outer shells for the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor. I don't know why they aren't doing this for their Nexus 5 phone cases. Would love to have just the outer shell in red for my Neo.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Has anyone emailed them to ask this question?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
It would cost spigen more money to maintain a separate inventory of putter shells, as the cases currently ship with both pieces attached to each other.

Higher costs = higher prices.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] E3SYLER:
I got my case into day and as others have said it adds bulk to the phone and the volume rocker is loose and power button is loose and seems like it adds weight to my Nexus 5. It fits real snug and has a smooth feel to it. All in all its an ok case for 20
[Nexus 5 Accessories] domo325:
Then can you explain why they are able to sell just the outer shell for their other phone cases (ie. Samsung S4) for $10.99? I'm sure there is enough market for Nexus 5 owners who would be glad to throw money at Spigen (like myself) just for the outer shells.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] E3SYLER:
I agree as this case does not feel good in the hand it's too square. I will use it until I find a better one. Best buy don't even sell the cases for the nexus 5 but will sell the phone which tells me the market is not big enough on the nexus 5 to make mass amounts of accessories which sucks for people like us.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Different factors effect the supply chain for that product, including where it is stored, how it is produced, and the quantities in which it is produced.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AI0LIA:
I have ultra hybrid black, very nice but too bulky :(

Sent from my Google Nexus 5 [DroidKang v19]
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ its not much worse than those rinkge slim cases, and it offers way more protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ck.chunkeat:
Does the ultra hybrid tpu sides changes color? Looking to get the clear one...but worried that it might turn yellow over time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Schultz_91:
Hey all, does anyone have both the neo hybrid and the slim armor and can comment on the differences? I already have the neo hybrid, I just wanted to know if the slim armor felt better in the hand and if it is not as wide. The neo feels very wide and terrible in hand. Thanks! :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bfettd:
I bought all of them and found that the slim armor feel was terrible. Plus the plastic "metal-ring" bumper was already showing stress signs straight out the box. It definitely feels better from a size perspective because the neo is huge but I really don't believe it offers good protection. I returned them all because of how crappy they all seemed.

Honestly the best case I've found (other than the battery cases) has been the Google Play bumper case. Totally worth the price - I honestly have dropped my phone 50+ times on a variety of bad surfaces and it's never had an issue. That makes it for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
The slim armor is the case I have. It isn't much thicker than the ringke slim.

It makes the back of the device thicker, but I wouldn't say it is wide by any means.

I posted these pictures a few pages back, but figured I'd bring them back just so you can see how it fits.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abihakim:
Bought Neo. Will come 2-3 days. Will report back later

Hope it is not too bulky. As my asian hand isnt big..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cliff p:
Purchased the Slim Armor. Fits like an absolute glove, very happy with the overall look and feel of the case. Much more solid than my Seidio case on my Galaxy N2 was.

Money well spent, for sure.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
I put a black leather dbrand skin on my neo hybrid, and it's slick as hell. Tons of compliments, zero issues with my spigen crystal clear screen protector. My ultimate setup when the phone isn't naked in my suit pocket in a leather sleeve.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abihakim:
Spent like $25 for Screenguard and Neo Hybrid. I think its worth every penny of it..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dambay:
Spigen Ultra Fit and NEW Ultra Thin Air

I picked up the Ultra Fit case, in White, to go with my white Nexus 5. its a nice slim case which adds a raised edge to the front of the phone. The back is now a bit scratched up, but its protected the phone when being dropped a few times now.

I was just on the Spigen website though, and they now have THIS case. I'm definitely considering picking one up.

http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5/nexus-5-case-ultra-thin-air.html
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
It's not the best case. Offers very little protection, and scratches extremely easily. It also makes it ridiculously slippery.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KLancelot:
Spigen Neo Hybrid Thoughts

Got a great deal on the Spigen Neo Hybrid, $3.99 Shipped, New, and I got the case before my Nexus 5 arrived. Eagerly put it into the case but after half a day, realized how much wider and thicker the case made the phone. If you ever need to quickly access the SIM tray on your unlocked Nexus 5, you'll realize it'll also take you at least a few minutes to get the ring, the case, and tray off and open.

I wanted to like the case, especially at the great price I got it for, but the wider and thicker part was too much. I don't have big hands but I don't have small ones either and with the case on, it was hard to reach the other side with one hand. Without the case, it was no problem.

Although the case doesn't pick up fingerprints as badly as the naked Nexus 5 itself, I was somewhat surprised that the back would pick up fingerprints as smudges sometimes.

Finally, the case is not compatible with Monoprice micro-USB cables. The opening is not wide enough. The stock cables fit fine but as Monoprice cables are generally good quality and relatively cheap, keeping the case would have voided my investment in the several Monoprice micro USB cables I have.

No doubt I'll recoup my cost, throwing my once used case onto eBay. Just disappointed it didn't work out. Spigen makes nice accessories and they were one of the first places I'd check for my iPhone but this case just wasn't right for me.

I've decided to order a simpler and much cheaper at retail case, the Caseology TPU/faux leather case. I'll review that later.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] elbarto7:
what deal? can you share? ty
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nexii:
Plus 1 on this. $3.99 is crazy low for this case.

EDIT: never mind. Though you it was for the dual layer one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zephyr101:
Mind sharing how you painted the case? What products did you use? Cause that looks amazing.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] manuel.cornelio@gmail.com:
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they come in black dude no paint needed
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zephyr101:
Wow, on my screen it looks like you painted it silver. My bad.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] manuel.cornelio@gmail.com:
I'm on my nexus now and your ****ing right wtf it must have something to do with the display on the phone cause on my laptop it was obviously black.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cliff p:
I purchased the ultra hybrid after the slim armor since the SA case doesn't provide decent wireless charging ability with the nexus qi charger. Just posting up in case anyone else is wondering.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Lol.

As others have said, its black. Looks black on my n5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Looks greyish on my screen, must be the lighting hitting it.

I'm going to carbon fibre wrap the back attachment on mine. Not sure if I want white or black.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stevemw:
I had no problems with wireless charging (Energizer Qi dual) with the Slim Armor but the back picked up too many fingerprints and smudges for my taste. Switched to the Neo Hybrid because the back smudged less.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] alxrock:
bright red Spigen ultra hybrid on my red N5. The colors definitely don't match up, the case looks more like a faded red, but it looks good overall IMO.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Wrapped up the plastic piece in carbon fiber vinyl. Not sure if I want to redo with white cf or some other colours. Got lots to play with.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbarayah:
If anyone is interested I have a Champagne Slim Armor case I'm looking to trade for another case or accessory.

If you'd like to work something out, send me a PM
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Damountje:
case problem

To all of you who own this case, I have a question; I feel like the plastic bumper around the tpu case isn't snug enough. In my case I can slightly push in the bumper on the left side below the volume rockers. This irritates me very much as it shows that it's not as snug as on the right side of my case. Does anyone of you have the same issue? Not sure if it's normal?﻿
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lets_zock:
Is there anything like the neo hybrid but made of metal? At least the border? I like the look very much, but I don't want so much plastic.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ yes but anything metal will act like an antenna and will mess with radio signals emitted from the device.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KLancelot:
To clarify, this is the case I purchased. It is a dual layer case.

http://www.spigen.com/nexus-5-case-neo-hybrid.html

Spigen runs an eBay store that occasionally has flash sales for this case. $3.99 shipped is certainly a great deal. I just found that the case added a bit too much girth and that it interfered slightly with screen protection. You can see the flash sale history if you click on number sold on the listing page.

The bottom left and right corners were causing the Xtreme Guard screen protection I put on it to slightly bubble. Nothing on the upper corners but slight bubbling on the lower corners.

I didn't want to spend too much on a case as this phone is a secondary phone to my iPhone. The Xtreme Guard protection I got for 90 cents on one of those 90% off deals. It's a bit like InvisibleShield, slightly rubbery.

I ended up going with a Caseology matte leather case, which is selling for $5 now on eBay. It has a cutout for the sim card slot, useful for me as my iPhone is on contract and not unlocked for overseas use, and it is less wide than the Neo Hybrid. It does provide less protection but it's tradeoff for convenience.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Martin6040:
I just wanted to chime in that the Neo hybrid has had no problems for me, and I've had the case for 2 months. No dents on the side, and no stretching on the outer rim thingy.:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] SUPERSLEDZ:
Can anybody recommend good desktop docking station that will work without any problems with that case?

I got kidigi today but it requires good fitting to the dock and it's too much hassle and I'm really lazy...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dehsA:
Link please?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KLancelot:
Sorry, can't help but laugh at why you couldn't have jumped over to eBay using the keywords I used: "Caseology Nexus 5 Matte Case" Must be easier to type "Link please?" :laugh: Here you go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251368761723?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I actually like the case a lot. Can change SIM cards without taking the case off (important for me, traveling internationally sometimes), textured back provides some grip and doesn't attract fingerprints, and raised lip to raise the screen off the table when placed face down, no significant width or girth added, and nice curved black TPU back keeps some of the same shape as the Nexus 5. If you watch the auctions, they occasionally go for $5.00 instead of $8.99.

Also sufficiently thin that I'm thinking of trying it with this dock.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H6U387E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3CZ5XR3PIAJMS

Finally, good customer service. USPS straight up lost the first one in the mail. Seller sent over a second case, no questions asked, and I got it 2 business days after informing them I thought the package was lost.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dehsA:
I did and wasn't able to find your $5 case.

They all seem to be Buy It Nows.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] emeraldayotte:
Love the feeling of my Neo Hybrid. The only downside to this case is the headphone slot is to small and doesn't allow for most of the cables that I use.

Other than that completely would recommend this case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KLancelot:
Yes, it is a Buy It Now. It seems to drop to $4.99 from time to time. There's no way to predict it. I guess some eBay sellers drop their prices temporarily to goose sales. I follow the SlickDeals.com forums with alerts so you could possibly set up a keyword alert from there.

I got a brand new Neo Hybrid case direct from Spigen on eBay this way for $3.99 shipped. I think they have 10 minute flash sales and I was lucky enough to stumble onto one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dehsA:
The Metal Slate Neo Hybrid appears to be $17.99 on Spigen's eBay store.

[b]http://www.ebay.com/itm/251368586452[/b]
[Nexus 5 Accessories] howard bamber:
Best case there is, and I've a stack of all Nexus 4 and 5 cases

Sent by mobile telephone.

---------- Post added at 12:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:29 PM ----------

Do what I did on the armor one drill it. I just used a pair of open scissors, turning until I had a perfect circle of the right size. Looks like it's made that size. Could use a bit by hand if you have the right size

Sent by mobile telephone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Hoyos:
My Neo Hybrid just arrived today, and I have to say that its a magnificent case.

Some pictures

The only downside, I have to say is that the headphone slot wasn't large enough, or my cars Cassette adapter was too large, I guess to enjoy music on the road I have to get a new cassette adapter or figure something else out
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Finally got around to wrapping in white. Not sure if I like it more than black.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] alxg49:
Waiting for my slate black neo hybrid as we speak. I just hope it doesn't make my N5 too bulky :/ It looks pretty slim on youtube videos :o
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jiayit:
Bought a used SGP neo Hybrid from someone else, some mild dissatisfaction I have... (It's my fault for being a perfectionist when it comes to gadgets, the case is fine, I love it)

1. Speaker cutout is too small. Some holes are hidden. But sound quality is NOT affected at all.

2. Case is slightly squarish, while the back of the N5 is curved, resulting in a gap between the case and the phone, which I expect dust will enter and get trapped. Might need frequent cleaning.

3. My mild OCD is kicking in.... URGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And look at my teeny tiny hands... The case adds some bulk to the phone, but still manageable... Protection vs slimness, can't have the best of both worlds.

Sent from Jonn,

Jiayit's OMG-MY-EYES Neon Nexus.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason Vong:
I have this case too, but after 2 weeks of usage, in and out my pocket everyday, i found that the colour is fading away from the edges. Did you face this as well?

Notice the colour fade at the edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Yaminashi:
Do you guys find the slim armor or the neo hybrid cases hard to remove from the phone?

I like to clean out all the dust from time to time and that was one thing that swayed me away from purchasing a neo hybrid.

Every review I stumbled across mentioned some difficulty removing the case from the phone
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason Vong:
I have the neo hybrid as well. Yes it's quite a struggle to remove the case, my only suggestion is to remove the outer plastic frame 1st and then you can easily remove the black rubber case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] paradoxiumwind:
Personally, mine pops out relatively easily. Push gently with your thumb on the camera from the back and use both your index fingers at the same time to lift up that side of the casing, and it pops right out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason Vong:
wow, never thought of pushing the camera, silly me.

Thanks for the tip.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Yaminashi:
Isn't it quite difficult to remove the plastic shell once the case is on the phone? I'd imagine you'd have to push the plastic to its structural limits to remove it
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CDKJudoka:
I love my Neo Hybrid. Here are some pics of it after I left it on the roof of my car and drove around with it. Phone is perfect and the case if a little scratched.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] souvik101990:
WOW.

That's quite a damage.

I just got the silver neo hybrid. It feels really good but I am a little apprehensive about people saying the back surface is severely prone to scratches.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EP35DS4:
Has anyone a red Nexus and a black Spigen Ultra Hybrid? I searched now for over a hour and didn't find any pictures of that combination. I can't decide between the red case and the black. And I dont like the color mismatch between the red case and the phone but I can't imagine how the black case looks on the red phone
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason Vong:
might be something ur looking for.

Cheers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EP35DS4:
Exactly, thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bazzag:
I have the Neo Hybrid. Just a question, are the buttons supposed to be a little loose? Like when you shake the phone, you can hear them rattle? Yeah they're still functional but it does add a bit of cheapness feel to the case.

Overall I'm a bit disappointed with the Neo Hybrid...I think it's overrated. The silicon part seems to be of decent quality, apart from being a dirt/smudge magnet, but the plastic band is really flimsy and slippery...and the buttons looks and feels cheap. It's also stupidly hard to remove, and the headphone jack isn't big enough.

On a plus side, the Spigen Clear screen protector I bought along with the case is great. Probably the easiest screen protector ever for me to install. But I'll probably steer away from Spigen cases in the future.