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[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
I pop my case on and off all the time and it has never scratched my N4. Maybe its just the N4 that doesn't scratch.

The reason I like these slim cases is because it does add much bulk and it keeps the design of the phone some what. I'm the kind of person that has never dropped their phone on a hard surface. Worst surface iv dropped it on is carpet which was from my lap.

I'm thinking of buying both now cause I can't make my mind up at all!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
Lol I was a accessory crazy guy in N4. Trying to make my first purchase the most satisfied one and stick with it :p im leaning towards the Neo Hybrid
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jmelan:
Had a ringke slim on both my s3 and s4. Have one on order for the n5 as well.

Really like the s4 case but certainly not for someone that drops their phone all the time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ozarkasince1905:
just ordered the spigen ultra fit soft matte white for my black nexus 5

i hate cases. so much attention and value is dedicated to the aesthetics and build quality of a phone only to be covered up by an uglier case. my gf has an iphone, a really beautiful phone, and she covers it up with the most hideous otterbox. in her case it is warranted because she is a clutz, but it bothers me every time i see it. i liken it to buying a really nice sports car and then covering it up in foam to drive around.

BUT... i've had my current phone for 1.5 years and i remember the feeling when i dropped it the first day i bought it... it felt bad. only a small scratch but i swear i stared at that scratch and rubbed my finger over it so many times the first week in regret. hopefully this case will be minimal enough and good feeling enough so that i will keep it on my phone. but i'm predicting i'll keep it on for about 2 weeks before i decide i just want my phone beautiful and nude.

why spigen over ringke? well first off i wanted matte and second off ringke advertises "world's thinnest case" and then proves it with a picture of a nexus 5 with the wrong thickness measurement. so i had to dock them for semi false advertising.

the spigen and ringke were both $10 for me with shipping and handling included.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lightskies:
Has anyone bought a Ringke Slim case from Rearth and actually recieved their Nexus 5 yet?

How does it fit? Any comments/reviews would be fun to hear. I'm still waiting for both to arrive.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xkravenx:
I received my ringke white case 2 days ago. I like how thin it is. I previously ordered the Caselogic case when it was on sale on amazon for $3.50 and didn't like it. It was too thick, made the phone bigger than it needed to be. Also it was hard to press the power and volume buttons.

So I ordered the ringke case and I have mixed feelings about it. It's really thin and the size is perfect. My only issue with this case is that the material used is too slippery. If you have sweating hands like I do, then this case does not have enough grip material.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
It could be just the white version, the black one is very grippy. Feels very close to the phone back without a case. Its probably mimicing the phone's white back texture
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mailboy1412:
I have the Ringke Slim Nexus 4 and loved it.

Decided to buy the Black color Ringke Slim case since it wraps around the phone better than the Spigen Ultra Fit. Also it is thinner and lighter.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
Aye, i am the same, love the case but the "Premium LF coating for a Light feeling texture" isn't present on the case, mine is just bare plastic.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] onmike:
I think this is it. I have the black as well and also agree the feel is similar to that of the back of the black 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
Two days ago I put scotch tape on phone corners before I put Spigen ultra fit case on it. Today I checked and I don't have any scratches. So looks like scotch tape on phone corners could prevent scraches...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
Tape is the solution to everything :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
you can see the tape with the cover?

can you post a picture?

thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sipoputu:
You can put the tape on the case?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zephiK:
I dont have the SPIGEN case and I don't use tape. I was jokingly saying that tape is the solution to everything (because it is).

You would just put tape on the inside on the 4 corners of the case. Its not a difficult concept.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] subbywrc:
I made a mistake quote.. :good:

I know it's not difficult concept but I was curious if you see the tape with the cover because the area "at risk" is close to the openings of the case (at least in ringke )
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Raistlin1:
I thought the black Ringke case was much more slippery than the material on the back of the N5, noticed that right away when I tried it out. At first it seems like it is the same material but it is not, back of N5 is so much better.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
How long did you use it? I ask because after a few days with it the ringke has better grip than the n5 naked. I feel like the 2 feel extremely similar
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Raistlin1:
I only had the case on for a short time while testing it, maybe a couple of hours. I liked how slim the case was and the openings for the buttons where good. The material felt nice though, I liked how it felt but I definitely think it felt more slippery than the N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sporb:
is it glass slippery like the back of the n4?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] androidsnax:
For what it's worth, I've had the spigen case on and off the phone plenty times without any scratches... I just prise off the corner next to the power button, then slowly side my finger down that side if the phone, the case pops off no problem.

I have both cases and much prefer the spigen, the backing grips much better, as well as feeling just a little better made...

Both good cases though, although the ringke one is a bit sharp etc... maybe I'll see if they will send out a revised edition...

...sent from the Nexus 5000
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
A few people here asked for a photos. I put case down and corners are without any scratches. Here are photos how I did it and how it looks.

I know it isn't perfect solution, but it doesn't look that bad and it prevent scratches.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
I have contacted Rearth about the lack of coating on the white Ringke Slim and they want pictures.

Im not sure what pictures of a plastic case will prove when all i want to know is does it have a coating or is the "Premium LF coating for a Light feeling texture" just marketing speak for bare plastic.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
nice. i should have done that. oh well. I have two small scratches on it. the scratches are hard to see unless i pointed them out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Confused_Cheese:
Got my Spigen Ultra Fit in white today... have to say, I'm pretty impressed. Loving the white on black at the moment. I filed down the 4 corners on the lip part to make sure they were nice and smooth and also added a small bit of tape to each corner being careful to make sure none of it overhangs. Case feels nice and grippy, and a lot thinner than the slim armour I had on before.

No edges I class as being sharp! Also doesn't interfere with the bestskinsever screen protector I have on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] caribouxda:
Screw spigen.

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Give it 1 week till it gets loose and makes annoying noises.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] frag2:
Stupid question: its not the same material as the black rubbery feeling is it? I got the Gold and was disappointed it was just smooth polycarbonate. Not glossy but was hoping for that rubbery touch feel.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Confused_Cheese:
I'd say it was a matte feel, not the same as the back of the n5. To be honest I don't mind that so much, as this gives more grip. The N5 feels a bit slippy to me naked.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Confused_Cheese:
? I've owned maybe 5-6 spg cases for various phones and never had any issues with them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
I have it longer than a week and is still like new.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
I should have done the tape thing. I noticed a nice size scratch by the volume rocker. Sucks. oh well. I'm ordering the clear one. Hopefully that one doesn't scratch.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MrBelter:
Rearth never bothered to get back in touch so ill assume that the "Premium LF coating for a Light feeling texture" is after all just marketing speak for bare plastic.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ufinmd:
I actually bought both too but ...

I went with the official Google case. It is a little but thicker but offers a lot more protection. I've dropped my N5 a couple times with it on and not a scratch or any damage.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] faultytowersdude:
Ive got the spigen ultra fit very disappointed as it has slightly scratched the corner of my phone, purchased off amazon have emailed the seller to complain. I bought this case to avoid such things happening to my phone, but the case itself has scratched my phone. I have put tape on the corners also to prevent it from happening again, does anyone know if you can remove a scratch from plastic?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] arzbhatia:
Apply baking powder on it.

Lol kidding, no way to do that mate. The plastic has a rubber coating on top of it and AFAIK, the coating cannot be filled it through any way.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] faultytowersdude:
If I knew it was going to scratch wouldn't of put it on, nevermind. Just annoys me that companies release products that aren't fit for purpose, i.e scratch phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] arzbhatia:
Yep, one of the most annoying things. Even the ultra hybrid kinda scratched my phone. Too much space between the phone and the case from the bottom.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] -A-P-M-:
IMO it scratch a phone when you put case on / off a phone. I prevent scratches with scotch tape on corners, I posted a photos a few pages back. This is IMO the best solution if you want to use Spigen ultra fit and you don't want to have scratches on corners.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] faultytowersdude:
Surely they shouldn't be selling them or compensate for a faulty product. That being damaging a £300 unit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] noobkidd:
I have got the Spigen ultra slim fit case. Has anyone noticed that if you put it in your pocket and every time you take it out, the upper right hand side of the case by the power button always comes out?

I have tried contacting Spigen and addressing the problem to them. It's been a week and still no response from them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dicecuber:
Fuk spigen ultra fit

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] GH0571990:
Got myself the Ringke Fusion Hybrid Hard Case. Extremely light while also providing a high level of protection from bad drops and scratches. Definitely worth the $13. The only issue I have is that just below the power button side, the casing seems to be slightly loose although that didn't make any difference to the protection provided by the item itself.

Anyone else having the same issue? Any way to fix it?

My review score: 8.5/10

Would have given a 9 if not for this minor issue but it doesn't take away much.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sohell:
That doesn't happen to me all the times - but, yes, it has happened more often than it should...

Thought it was just me... Ain't it great being a beta tester for products?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fernifje:
Guys, I recently bought the Ringke Slim case for my new nexus 5. Lemme say that I got a Nexus 5 with a dead pixel, that was replaced, so with that one I could "misbehave" a little more, the case scratched it, so I didn't really mind that much, but... since I was gonna have my new phone, I decided to modify the case. I took sanding paper P600 and P1200, and I sanded the corners until it was smooth like butter, and... no more scratches in my phone... it took me maximum 15 minutes, and I did while watching tv, and works great. if any of you is having the issue and using scotch tape, don't use that, that will give the phone a lame look, and try to sand the corners of the case until it is smooth and won't scratch your phone!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Gabre:
i just received this case, and it still has the same flaws with the build quality!! :mad: Identical problems, on the bottom, and at the side buttons.

Some would think they would solve that with time, but nooo... im seriously annoyed cause the bottom flaw really scratches my finger and it seriously bugs me. Its not worth paying for shipping to return it as it would cost almost as the whole case, but they should work on quality control. :rolleyes:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Danub:
so in terms of slimness the Ringke is better? cos I'm looking for a slim but very protective case for my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bleys43:
Slim cases are scratch protection, for "very protective", i.e. impact protection, you will need to compromise on slimness.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
For slimness to protective ratio I'd vote for the diztronic tpu. Those terms "slim but very protective" don't really go together. I prefer the ringke slim over the tpu by a landslide, but that's just me
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Danub:
Ok thanks. I've also been looking at the Spigen Neo Hybrid. Would you say that more towards the protection rather than slim?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
Yes definitely more protection, but I thought that case looked horrible on my GS4. It's makes the phone WAY bigger and has a cheap plastic outer rim that looks, well, cheap (imo)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thfreedumb:
I took a dremel sanding tool to the four corners and the sharp points under the power and volume rocker. I haven't tried taking it out yet but a fairly simple task considering it costs 8 bucks. I love the unobtrusive logo.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Danub:
ah ok thanks, I think I'll take a look at the Ringke case. Hopefully they sell it here in Hong Kong
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
Like the OP, I have both the Ringke Slim and the Spigen Ultra Fit...but with the Spigen, I went with the clear version (see attachment).Here's my thoughts on the Spigen...

Pros:

Light

Clean, understated design

Because it's a clear case, displays your phone's back, especially the "Nexus" logo

Can be used on a Qi charger (Nexus wireless charger tested)

Camera protrusion is protected (doesn't stick out) with the case

Has a lip that covers all the way around the front of the phone (which oddly is different from the OP's black Spigen, yet same model), which is better protection than the Ringke

Snug, but not as snug as the Ringke if you want to remove it from time to time

Cons:

Glossy feel, so practically no grip

Clear case may scratch more easily

Unlike the Ringke, you can clearly tell you have a case on

Not as thin (relatively speaking) compared to the Ringke

Because it's not as snug, more debris can sneak in
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dave2metz:
I ordered the Ringke case about a week after I got my Nexus 5. So they've been paired up together for around 1 month. Anyways, I only use the case when I'm working, otherwise it's naked. After work I went to take off the Ringke and it was cracked. (case not phone) I assume it happened when putting it on this morning. The crack is at the power button opening. The really thin piece. Like many have said, this case is too damn tight on the phone. I wasn't overly impressed Wythe Ringke case. Seems most of these Slim cases for the N5 are made too tight.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jbdan:
I don't believe they're made to take on and off every day. Not saying that the case isn't cheap because it is very inexpensive indeed, but typically (hate that word), a phone case is bought to put on & leave on (although they don't advertise it as such). I personally like how snug the ringke slim case is on my N5, but I don't take it off except once a month to clean the phone. Do it gingerly and the case will last for years

Nexus5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Miqueas111:
How do you take off the Ringke? I cant!!!

Crying
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spicydicy:
Push on the phone where the camera is.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsarino:
Ditto what spicydicy said, then I slowly pull the case apart.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bmwjnky:
I have both the black and white Ringke slim cases and like the fit. The black one has the same soft touch coating as my black N5 does which is nice but shows finger prints when my naked phone doesn't. The white case is nice but the plastic used is stiffer than the black plastic and requires me to be more careful when taking it off. I did find that if I leave my phone in my pocket for a while to get it warm the case is easier to remove. For now I'm leaving the white case on because I like how it looks over the black one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] midgarsormr:
Same here. I typically always have above average body heat from metabolism so the phone is always sort of warm from my pocket so the case is easy to take off. The edges are sort of sharp. Probably not enough to cut though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chad_Petree:
Such a bummer to hear that, I thought they would make a revisited version :crying:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I have a solution for that! :)

Just follow my video tutorials. Video #2 works very well if you are having lots of trouble.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601790

I have a Ringke Slim as well and it's easy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] midgarsormr:
I don't know...but the case always comes right off for me. But the edges seem to be dulling down over time with use.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
I can't believe, the Ringke slim had scratch all the corners of my phone :mad: I don't know what to do. I saw some comments about that but I didn't want to believe it, but know......

Tapatalked with my Nexus5(AKA The Hammerhead)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Matrix_19:
Yeah... The Ultra Fit did the same on 2 corners of mine. I'm no longer using it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ctscloud:
I'd say take this as a learning experience like I did. It sucks but gotta move on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dsmpampis:
Yes I know....but it sucks a little bit because when I bought my N5 I used it without a case for 30seconds and then I put it in a silicon case and I didn't took of the original screen protector before I take spigen one. Now I have a minimal TPU case that I buy for 3€. But quality of Ringke is ten times better.....

Maybe I send it back (RMA) because the power button rattles a little bit......
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Edge330:
Also used ringke until today, I noticed scratch on edge on back original case...

Ringke case is good, but it should protect a phone, not scratch it. Lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] amargawade90:
Guys , is there any change in design of RINGKE Slim ??? i received cover from Amazon , and Its little different at Lock Button.

Can Anyone confirm this ??
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Powered by SRAM:
Replying to an old thread.

I just got the Ringke case. Scratched the edges on the power button side of the phone. Not too terribly...but still scratched. I don't think it scratched the phone coming off...but did it when I was "snapping" in the case. Its a real tight fit.

I got the case mainly to protect the camera. Lol...in doing so...I scratched the body of the phone...with the case. :rolleyes:

I guess there is no real reason to remove the case once you have it on...its not like there is a SD card or battery you'll need to get to.:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
I bought both and a 3 pack spigen screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Triversity:
I´ve ordered the Ringke, too. It should arrive tomorrow together with my N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eep2378:
Just ordered the white one :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Has anyone tries the ringke hybrid with the clear back? If so how is it compared to the spigen hybrid and howmdoes it look/feel/fit?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritzxda:
Thanks for this thread. I haven't commented on cases etc but I've never understood how some people can focus so much on the look of a phone/the sleekness/material etc etc and then cover it up with a thick case (almost any case feels thick to me to be honest). I am fortunate that I've never smashed any of my smartphones (I've been lucky enough to have owned and sold off about 10 during the last few years as I do a bit of testing etc). Anyway, I have owned a Ringke for my GS4 (hardly used it) but have to say, it is a case that I didn't have a problem with. It's sleek, very light and very thin. I have ordered one for my Nexus 5. Whether I use it or not is another matter but if you want something light/thin then I think this is one of your best options. Personally, I'll just put a dbrand skin on the back and use it naked but I'll see.

Anyway, sorry to ramble on but yes from my experience, these Ringke slim clases are great. Even the Nexus 4 bumper added way too much width for my liking. The naked phone just feels so much better :) If you want this feeling but also want some protection of a case then I'd definitely recommend Ringke :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eman3316@optonline.net:
I got my case and I am just waiting for my phone to be delivered today.

This case is the slimmest thing I have ever seen. I have always used TPU soft cases but this thing makes that look bulky.

Here is a pic of it next to my Diztronic N4 case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritzxda:
It's beautiful :p Yea I know what you mean. Can't stand the tpu feeling. This case is slimmer, feels nicer and looks better!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eman3316@optonline.net:
Okay, so this is the best case every if you want to feel like your device does not have a case.

Check my pics here with the N5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47133509#post47133509
[Nexus 5 Accessories] surge27:
I will have both tomorrow. If someone doesn't post pics by tomorrow night, I'll report back (sub'd)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] resynx:
Ugh, my Ringke slim came in today and the case is bent on the power button..bleh, will have to request a new one :eek:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ritzxda:
Well put. Thanks for the link!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Biggster:
Based on the official prictures, can anyone confirm that the RIngke Slim has no logo whatsoever?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Enddo:
looks like the free bumper cases apple gave away with the iphone 4 to fix the antenna issue. thank you for the pictures, that's exactly what i was hoping it would be. very very thin
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ms0chez:
Anyone know if there's gonna be a mint color slim ringke?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eman3316@optonline.net:
Did you look up? lol

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It does on the back bottom.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eman3316@optonline.net:
Yeah, the case literally looks like it is just part of the phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
Mine should be here tomorrow.. Will post pics of both Ringke and SPIGEN cases to compare.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jmelan:
Great case. Got mine in yesterday! Have the S3 and S4 version as well.

Just barely extends past the camera lens, so should protect that from scratches as well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darkarcherii:
I got this case yesterday along with my N5 and I have to say I'm happy with getting it. I've been using the Ringke SLIM cases since getting my Gnex and was satisfied with the product. This case doesn't disappoint! It snugly hugs the phone and is super thin as advertised. The cutout of for the volume rocker has very little flex compared to the N4's case which I thought was an improvement. One issue I had with the case was that there was a bit of extra material along the seams from the mold which made for some sharp points. I snipped them off with some pliers and now it's smooth to the touch. Another issue I have is that the case is very difficult to get off and I worry that it could scratch off the soft touch material when trying to do so. Overall it's a great case and I'm glad I didn't go with the Spigen thin case which was almost double the price on amazon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abalosmusic:
Got my case today feels good! Looks sleek. Dont mind the finger prints
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
Thanks for the pics but its the wrong case we are talking about lol.