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[Nexus 5 Accessories] jiayit:
Yep, my Neo Hybrid has loose buttons as well. I TOTALLY agree that the Chrome buttons makes the case look cheap, they should've went ahead with a matte aluminum look.

Yes, the jack is too small. I end up having to use a Bluetooth headset with my Shures, defeating the whole point of owning a pair of decent headphones since music quality is degraded over Bluetooth.

Must I also add that the case is too damn tight. It's great that it's right because I'm assured that it won't fall out during a drop but it's too extreme. I've tried both ways of removing the case (frame first then silicon or removing the entire case together), both will pop out the back of my N5. Yes, the back.

^That will be no problem if the case wasn't such a dust magnet. The USB cutout is too big, dust enters from there, I then have to clean it regularly for fear of some dist scratching up my entire phone.

When I just got it I was pleased with it, but as time passes, the flaws are really sticking out.

Sent from Jonn,

Jiayit's OMG-MY-EYES Neon Nexus.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
I took my slim armor off for the first time in 2 months. Was actually surprised at how little dust and lint had made its way into the case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] reddead66:
how protective is the ultra hybrid case against drops ( i have buttery hands)....which is more protective hybrid or neo?

and i have heard about problems with head phone jack not fitting in(neo hybrid) is it the same with ultra hybrid?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CDKJudoka:
I was doing about 80 kph when it slid off of the car's roof. The phone is perfect and only the bumper is scratched in my Hybrid. The back is still pretty clean.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ali2012:
neo hybrid makes the nexus 5 a little too bulky for my taste.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] krsk77:
I have a really tough choice.... :-\

- Spigen Ultra Hybrid: fingerprint attracting back

- Spigen Neo Hybrid: I heard it makes the phone very bulky and square-ish

- Spigen Slim Armor: Is it a lot thicker than the Neo?

Which feels the best in hand?

Anybody with the Original Nexus 5 Bumper case?

What are your opinions about it? How does it feel? Button's hard to press? Peeling?

And everything else you think is important to know about those cases before buying...

Thanks in advance! :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stevemw:
I really like the slim ultra fit -- only protects the back from fingerprints but has a slight lip to protect the screen when face down.

The slim armor feels better but the back isa fingerprint magnet. The Neo Hybrid feels OK, and doesn't get too smudged up. I have them all but feel I am careful enough not to need the bulk.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DeepSleep85:
I will only speak to my experience, and that's with the Neo Hybrid and the Slimm Armor.

Purchased both and sent the Neo Hybrid back. In regards to bulk I would say they are about the same.

However what got to me was the buttons, the camera cutout, head-phone jack cutout, and the backing.

Neo Hybrid

1. Buttons are very cheap feeling and feel loose/rattle to the touch. Good feedback just feel cheap.

2. Camera is just about flush with the back of the case with the Neo Hybrid while the Slim Armor allows it to be sunken in allowing better protection.

3. The head-phone jack cutout is small on the Neo Hybrid and may interfere with different headphone jacks. This is not the case with the Slim Armor.

4. The back on the Neo Hybrid, in my opinion, is much more prone to fingerprints than the Slim Armor.

To clarify, I have the white version of the Slim Armor so the finger prints not showing up there might be why.

Slim Armor

1. About the same amount of bulk as Neo Hybrid.

2. Backing feels more comfortable in my hands as it follows the curve of the phone instead of sqauring like the Neo Hybrid.

3. I was lucky to recieve one of the Slim Armor cases with none of the button problems that I have seen in some of the reviews and am in fact extremely pleased with the style and feedback they provide. No extreme amount of force required.

4. Some may say the back is slippery because of the smooth outer shell but I have had this base on since November and have yet to drop because of it slipping from my hands. I have found it very easy to slip in and out of my pocket when I need it because of the smooth backing, unlike other styles that may create some resistance or pick up lint. Not a big deal but I have found it convenient and stood out enough to me to mention.

All in all I have been a bit of a case freak and have tried many different styles and brands but always came back to the Slim Armor.

It works perfectly with my Tylt Qi charger and has protected me from my 3 year old and 1 year old son's when they manage to get their hands on it.

Again, all the above is just my opinion.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Native89:
Had the Neo Hybrid for about 2 weeks now and despite its cons I like it. Little bulky, tacky buttons, and the headphone jack is kinda tight, but I feel it offers good protection and looks pretty good.

I will say though that one of the first things I did was take some sandpaper to the chrome buttons. I got the red version and it looks way better with black buttons now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] krsk77:
I think I'll go for the white slim armor I kind of like the looks of it :D

Anybody has the ultra hybrid?

What are your opinions?

Is the back full with fingerprints and scratches?

Buttons work fine?

Does it put any pressure on the back of the phone? If so, is it visible on the black nexus 5?

I might buy them both.

P.S. Anybody who has the dimensions of the Slim Armor? Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] w1ltzu:
I have the Ultra Hybrid. It is an okay case. It adds a little bulk, but also gives a slight premium feel. The cool thing about the transparency is that you can add custom backplates. But without a backplate the glass/poly is a fingerprint magnet. The buttons are responsive, but I think sometimes the volume buttons are too sensitive. The case doesn't feel slippery thanks to the "air cushions". Cushions also separate the screen from surfaces, so you can put it on the table facing on the screen.

So in a verdict, a 3-and-a-half out of five case. I use mine nearly daily. Not a masterpiece, but most likely you won't regret it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] krsk77:
Thanks for a great answer!

I still have one question :)

Does the transparent plastic back put pressure on the phones back and if so, is it visible?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gifurama:
Neo Hybrid Frame

Guys i get the Neo Hybrid case but, just in the firts drop from py pocket to the floor, the frame/bumper/band crack it in the corner, anyone know where i can get just that??

Greetings from Japan
[Nexus 5 Accessories] piumach:
It's plastic, you can try with special glue like epoxy glue and similar
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wolfca:
I bought the SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Slim Armor] and it damage my RHINO SHIELD SCREEN PROTECTOR. It damaged the xtremeguard screen protector as well. I do not know if anyone has the similar trouble of this case. I contacted SPIGEN and they seems do not acknowledge their fault of this product. Please tell me what do you think.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
I only have a citigeeks screen protector on mine but it has not damaged it at all. I've taken it out of the case several times and reinstalled the phone and it hasn't ever lifted or caused any issues with the screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] matts290:
Just for my Slim Armor in all black in the mail...contemplated hard about getting the white but in the end figure I would be less likely to get tired of all black.

Few thoughts...

Case is nicely built and mine has perfect buttons, they retain the clicky feel and feedback. The black actually looks pretty sweet on my black Nexus; sure its just nothing but black but it looks very stealth in my opinion.

Second, I am surprised at just how slim the Slim Armor is. I have owned a couple two piece cases before, both the otter box commuter series for my iPhones. I was expecting a much bulkier case...while thats mostly good, one of my main goals was drop protection and I must say I don't feel 100% confident my phone will be safe in a 4ft drop onto concrete.

That being said, it may just be an adjustment for me because my past two cases have been much bulkier and maybe just gave me a false sense of protection because of their size. My original case for my Nexus was the Tech 21 impact case, the ones they sell at T-mobile for 30 freakin dollars. https://www.t-mobile.com/accessories/google-nexus-5-tech-21-impact-snap-case-clear-with-black.html

Although I hate the design of the Tech 21 case, I feel like it probably provides better drop protection...the bumper/lip is thick as hell on it.

Still, the Slim Armor appears to provide good protection as well, and the design, feel, and appearance are so much better its easily worth the trade off for marginally less drop protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fruity_senpai:
hi i have the neo hybrid and wanted to get the slim armor. my problem with the neo hybrid is that a friend of mine has the same for his galaxy s3 or 4 i don't care and the plastic case broke so he's using the gummy thing only on his phone. my question is whether the slim armor is tougher than the neo hybrid or in other words: which one would you guys prefer?

does the glas tr pay off for such a high price? are there maybe some better alternatives while using one of the cases at the same time?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
The buttons on my slim armor are mushy. I wonder if there is a way to improve them without buying a new case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BATZ DA LOCC:
I got the tech21 case from T-Mobile

N5 aka IPHONE KILLA
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ynrozturk:
I have the Neo Hybrid but I hate the plastic back - it's a fingerprint magnet. I wonder if I could just mod it to take the back plastic cover off of it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vanisleryan:
You could put a dbrand skin on it. That's what I've done with my red spigen ultra fit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ynrozturk:
Not a bad idea at all, that looks great.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Who do I need to email at spigen to get a replacement case? Got mine in Feb but the buttons are still mushy.

Emailed customer support but never heard back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rubber guard:
My button fell out on the ultra hybrid . emailed them today but it sounds like I shouldn't expect timely responses
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rubber guard:
Got a reply just now. they are sending a replacement power button.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
I am going to buy 2 cases for my nexus 5 .

One of them is going to be the spigen neo hybrid because it looks so cool , the other one is going to be spigen slim armor or diztronic matte case .

Which one of the should I buy ? In terms of durability and protection ?

I won't have access to these stores after I buy them , My friend is getting them for me from the USA .
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rubber guard:
No real complaints with the Neo Hybrid even after 6 months of ownership
[Nexus 5 Accessories] goofball2k:
Very happy with the slim armor, though I have a neo hybrid coming just for fun.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ also quite happy with the slim armor. Its a good case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ayvecs:
slim armor is a good case too. i like it also. only thing i don't like is the sharp angles at the bottom of the phone hurts my pinky.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
What happens if I break the plastic around my neo hybrid case ? How do I get one without buying the whole case again ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Anyone ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fatum2002:
Guys, who bought this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/SPIGEN-SGP-...id=1383245759&sr=1-11&keywords=nexus+5+spigen

Isn't it too slippery? I couldn't use the similar one for nexus 4 from Spigen because it was too slippery in the hands.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
Under features it says excellent grip, http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-SPIG...tective/dp/tech-data/B00EV8Y4QI/ref=de_a_smtd
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fatum2002:
It is a different case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
Whoops, I linked the wrong thing. Spigen has so many words on their product names that it gets confusing.

http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-SPIG...3325769&sr=1-1&keywords=Case+Slim+Fit+Nexus+5

Even the linked you mentioned says it,

I wouldn't worry about it being 'slippery.'
[Nexus 5 Accessories] apristel:
I just ordered the Neo Hybrid Satin Silver and the Ultra Hybrid ... looking forward to seeing them in person. Thanks OP!

DELIVERY ESTIMATE Wednesday, November 6, 2013 by 8:00pm for the Neo Hybrid

DELIVERY ESTIMATE Thursday, November 7, 2013 - Wednesday, November 13, 2013 by 8:00pm for the Ultra Hybrid
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterGGM:
Got the Neo Hybrid champaign gold off ebay for $20.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zen123:
I have the Neo Hybrid on my Note 3. The TPU part is nice quality but the outer plastic trim is very flimsy & fragile especially around the charging port area. I also think that because of the flimsy plastic, one drop will probably break it. It is though, one of very few cases that actually enhance the look of the phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fredrock123:
Can anyone confirm if the slim armor case comes with a screen protector? I would assume yes....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nickotine18:
I have a slim armor, it didn't come with a screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chillaxnphilx:
I believe the only SPIGEN SGP case for the Nexus 5 that includes 1 screen protector is the Ultra Hybrid.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Wbroshea:
Any body have the outer dimensions of the Slim armor case? Trying to figure out how much bulk it adds to the phone.

I am comparring it to the acase superleggera pro case on preorder from amazon. Anybody have any opinions between the Superleggera Pro and the Slim Armor? I plan on coupling the case with the Glas.Tr screen protector so it might be best to go with the Slim armor for compatibility.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ali812:
Trying to order the Ultra Hybrid from Amazon but apparently they won't ship it to Canada?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Milady_Odessa:
I saw it on Amazon.ca , I'm still debating on which one to get.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00FJJ38HY/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1383368615&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
[Nexus 5 Accessories] grndc2gsr:
Just ordered one of these will be here on Friday. I will post up some nice photos of it when I get it.

[AIR CUSHION] Spigen Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Slim Armor] [Infinity White] Air Cushioned Protective Case with Dual Layer for Nexus 5 - Infinity White (SGP10565)

I also ordered this case but there is no shipping date on Amazon yet. Hopefully I don't have to wait too long. I like how you the case comes with a template so you can add your own photo to the clear back case.

[NEW RELEASE] RINGKE FUSION® Google Nexus 5 Case Bumper [BLACK] The Best Selling Shock Absorption Bumper + Anti Scratch Clear Back Panel + Design It Yourself Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco/DIY Package] for Google Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Datsun.510:
Cheapest price yet for SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid Case. Just bought one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPIGEN-SGP-Ultra-Hybrid-Case-BLACK-for-Nexus-5-/251365474715
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ballaz:
The hard plastic on the slim armor tends to scratch easily, however its not overly distracting. In addition, it provides more protection than the neo hybrid and has a better in hand feel (subjective). Had both on my GS4 and the Neo Hybrid made the phone a little wider and uncomfortable to hold. Aesthetically it was beautiful.

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Slippery to the touch when i had it on my GS4. If your hands are dry it's slippery. If moisturized slightly they're okay.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wanfeilwong:
Just ordered the ultra hybrid. Can't really pass up a full on case with screen protector at that price.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Master05:
I just want a fusion of the slim case http://www.amazon.com/Non-Slip-SPIG...qid=1383385530&sr=1-3&keywords=spigen+nexus+5 and the ultra hybrid http://www.amazon.com/CUSHION-Anti-...qid=1383385530&sr=1-5&keywords=spigen+nexus+5 :crying:

having the slim case with the clear backpanel would be insta buy :crying::crying::crying:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Lownita:
How much of a better drop protection is the slim armor over the neo hybrid? I like the look of neo hybrid better, but I want best protection :confused:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
You just answered your own question, you want the best protection. Slim Armor offers the best protection.

Ultra Hybrid being the less amount ofp rotection but will protect your phone in the most minimal ways.

Neo Hybrid is between Ultra and Slim Armor.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
^ my plastic is messed up. Ordered a new case yesterday. I emailed customer support and they never responded.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Which is better in terms of durability and protection the slim armor or the diztronic matte ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fruity_senpai:
I have seen that there is a slim armor view. Does someone tested it? Seems pretty interesting
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bliizzz:
Go for the slim armor I've been using it since day one, feels pretty rugged.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Could that plastic back cover break easily ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bliizzz:
No its tough enough.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bodi524:
I got my Slim Armor case today. It seems sturdy and rugged. Adds a little toughness. I always felt like I was going to break the phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CyberScopes:
Just wanted to ask a quick question, ive got an ultra hybrid and i dont like the big gaps between the phone and the case near the usb port and headphone jack (it lets a lot of dust in), is the slim armor like that as well?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hafai:
So I'm pretty sold on getting the Slim Armor to replace my current case but with it I need to replace my screen protector because my current one was not put on centered and is getting peeled by the case. This time I want to go for a tempered glass option and was wondering if anyone has any experiences with tempered glass brands other than Spigen in conjunction with any of Spigen's cases, the Slim Armor especially. I'm worried mostly that the lip of the case will cause problems with the edges of the protector.

Or if you have experience with Spigen's TG option, is it worth the price in comparison to some of the other options?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fruity_senpai:
Got my slim armor today and i am glad to get rid of the neo hybrid. But it feels a bit like that the bottomhas some sharp edges around the usb input. Does anyone have the same feeling?

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] kayl2:
I am using the Tech Armor ballistic glass with the slim armor and am very happy with no problems.

This screen protector is the best I've ever used. (I've tried Zaag, the thin plastic Spigen, the thin Rinke, and thin plastic tech armor. I'll never use a non-glass screen protector again!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] itasoulas:
I got the neo hybrid case. Very good case but BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU TAKE IT....on my first attempt to take it off (which you know is quite hard if you don't do it in a certain way, thing I wasn't aware off at that time) I noticed that a very slight screen lift occured. I noticed that mainly by touch while using the phone. Then I examined the phone on bright light and it was confirmed. It doesn't create a problem of an kind and only a tech freak would tell the difference which one more time is pretty negligible. What I did to fix it was to heat up the screen with a hair blow dryer while phone was switched off, then attached a few strong pegs around the screen, let it cool and now i think it's ok. So be careful with all spigen cases like neo hybrid and ultra fit (crystal)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] unciviilized:
Anybody has the red slim armor? Is it glossy or more of a matte? Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] piumach:
Hi!

Few weeks ago I bought the Neo Hybrid - Champagne Gold, but when it arrived I realized that it was not the best choice for me...

The gold color simply made the phone to big...then I decided to mod it a little :)

I removed the plastic frame, prepared it with sandpaper (grade 300) and painted with a black matte spray paint (3 layer).

Here the result, I like very much the "stealth" look ;)

DSC_2376 by piumach, on Flickr

DSC_2374 by piumach, on Flickr

DSC_2375 by piumach, on Flickr

DSC_2377 by piumach, on Flickr

DSC_2373 by piumach, on Flickr

DSC_2378 by piumach, on Flickr

Do you like it?

Nicola
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Teach me MASTER
[Nexus 5 Accessories] piumach:
It's very easy :)

You need a small pieve of sandpaper (grade 300 or something) to prepare the outer and the inner surface of the plastic frame.

After the preparation wash the plastic frame with water and soap (your hands too :) ) and then let it dry completely.

After that take a thin metallic wire and use it to hang the plastic frame to something, so you will have your hands free. I used the small top mic hole to hang the frame.

Finally you are ready to paint! I used a normal black spray can, black matte.

Stay at not less than 30 cm when you paint and do not rush, you will obtain the best results only if you apply very small quantity at a time. Three layer will be enough, just wait a couple of hour between each one of them. ;)

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] filthygoat223996:
I feel like my screen protector is pushing the sides of my slim armour. Can anyone else confirm this
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Does it fade after a while ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] piumach:
Still doing well but matte finishing is gonna be a little bit glossy...

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Had a waist height drop occur today.

Face down on a porcelain tile floor. Device is fine :)

Slim armor seems to provide great protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kingston73:
After reading a bunch I decided to buy the neo hybrid, got it and took it out of the package and had it on the phone for maybe a minute before deciding it was not going to work. Way too slick, just terrible. I was actually really surprised how many people like this case after handling it .

I sent it back and got a slim armor and I love it. Much better grip and feel than the neo hybrid, and it's thicker so I'm guessing it will provide better protection. Also IMO it looks better, to me the neo hybrid looks cheap when you have it in front of you.

I bought the black slim armor but I'm tempted to buy the gold one. For any body who has that color, is the plastic soft touch like my black one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] filthygoat223996:
The golden slim armour has a smooth back not soft touch
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _jordan_:
Same with the white.

I have both the black and white cases. The black one has a soft touch back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DeepSleep85:
Are people who have recently gotten the slim armor cases still seeing the sharp edge on the bottom of the case?

I had gotten one in the past but sent it back because after awhile it really started to bother me with how I hold my phone.

I'm using the Diztronic Voyeur at the moment and definitely happy, but I definitely felt like the slim armor provided more protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kingston73:
Not sure how you hold your phone but I haven't noticed or been bothered by any edges on mine, just got it last week from amazon. The only "issue" mine has is it isn't exactly flat, the case is very slightly twisted so when you put it on a flat surface only 3 of the 4 feet make contact. It might be because I have a glasTr screen protector on and it isn't perfectly centered, so one side of the case makes a little more contact with the screen protector than the other. Either way it's a nice case and in a week it hasn't lifted the screen protector at all. The only thing I wish was that the ports were covered.