[Nexus 6P Accessories] Pilz:
I know everyone is looking for the ideal case for their new Nexus 6P so I am here to help make that decision easier! I am a case addict and always end up with a plethora of them by the time I am ready to get a new phone. I usually start with whatever I can get my hands on and is a known good brand, then I go from there. I am going to add more cases to this OP as time goes on and they arrive. I will also add in measurements including thickness of each case in due time.

Adopted (Google Case):

I was hoping the first party Google cases would be better than this one turned out. The case looks nice and has a frosted appearance so its not 100% clear. There is a ton of overlap around the screen which ruins/heavily dampens the ability to swipe from the edge of your display

I'm going to repeat some things here becasue there is only so much you can say about certain things

Ports:The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. The headphone cutout is small but it could certainly be worse. It should fit most headphones and MAYBE some slightly larger ones.

Finger print cutout: The cutout sits around the size of the Spigen one which is great in my opinion and it has a nice beveled edge that's big enough to easily find.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons on this case are tied for the worst overall as of right now. It's nearly impossible to take a screenshot without taking a bug report (Power and Vol +) due to the poor design of the case. They also don't have a nice click to them so its hard to tell what you are hitting.

Tempered Glass fit: Good luck trying to get the case to not lift the TGSP up (it ruined 2 for me...)

UPDATE: the case does work with the new intelliarmor TGSP but the buttons are still terrible on this case.

Note: Some users do not have the button issue, but all 3 of the Adopted cases I have tried do. Your experience may vary and that being the case I would be on the cautious side considering its price.

Overall: 7/10 The buttons are terrible and add that to the TGSP issues (sometimes you can put the case on and it won't make it pop up right away in the corners but if you touch it the wrong way it will instantly ruin your TGSP) I would stay away from these cases

Adopted:

CaseMate Tough Clear Case:

CaseMate is generally know for making 'expensive' nice quality cases. This is my second CaseMate case (the first one being the Project Fi case), and it's much better than I expected. The Project Fi case for my Nexus 6 wasn't anything particularly special leaving me unimpressed. This case is a 2-piece design just like the Project Fi one was. It has an inner TPU 'bumper' that you put on your phone first, then install the outer PC shell. The end result is a rock solid fitting case, that has an excellent feel. The branding on the case is minimal with only a tiny logo at the bottom, and 'CaseMate' imprinted on the lower side of the case (opposite side of the buttons). The one small downside I can find after using it most of today is how slippery the case is. This case is my new favorite clear case overtaking the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I got used to the slick design of the PC back relatively fast (up side is that it can easily slide in/out of your pockets). The doesn't have any 'feet' to keep it from getting scratched when placing it on a table, so I hope the coating on the PC will keep it from getting scratched. Unlike the Spigen Ultra Hybrid the camera cutout is more like the Ringke Fusions. I prefer this style of cutout because it offers more protection without sacrificing the look since the case is clear. This case is not intended to be durable despite its name. The case by design is slim, and will provide moderate protection if dropped. I would not count on it protecting your phone from a large drop like a heavy duty or TPU case would.

Car Mount Compatibility: [MENTION=647789]DeathmonkeyGTX[/MENTION] has mentioned that this case will not work with the Proclip large universal T1 mount. If you have this car mount, then you might want to use another case while mounting the phone in the car.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. I've tested the following USB-C cables on it so far: ChoeTech, Google, i-Orange, Cable Matters and the TechMatte adapter. Next, the headphone cutout is large enough for most people, but not as big as the Spigen ones. This should allow it to work with most cables, and some auxiliary ones depending on their size.

Finger print cutout: The CaseMate cutout is nearly identical in size to the Speck Candyshell. Personally, I'm not a fan of the abnormally large fingerprint sensor cutouts as I've mentioned earlier. The cutout does has a very nice bevel (unlike the Ringke) allowing for a smooth transition from the back of the case to the sensor. The smooth PC back makes this feel very natural; although, it still takes a second to get to the sensor when you first start using the case as opposed to the Spigen. (Update: [12/19] I noticed that the fingerprint sensor cutout also suffers from the same 'mark/crack' that the Spigen Ultra Hybrid has. I don't know the cause of it, but I reached out to CaseMate for comment, and a possible replacement of the case. Once they respond, I will let everyone know what they say.)

Update[12/27] CaseMate replaced the defective case after calling/emailing them several times; however, the new case still suffers from the same 'scratch/mark/crack' around the finger print sensor cutout. I'm convinced this defect occurs in the factory due to some tooling/handling process, but they need to address it. I am going to email/call CaseMate yet again to see what they have to say this time.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons on the case are 'metallic' and click perfectly every time. I could not ask for better feeling buttons in a case of this style. Usually hybrid cases tend to have mediocre buttons (Spigen Ultra Hybrid, and SupCase Beetle) both of which had harder to click buttons that weren't nearly as good as the CaseMate's, but they were still 'good'.

Update [2/15] The buttons started to not click as well because of the way they sit inside the TPU frame. The stick now instead of moving freely when depressed, so I lowered it's score based on that.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass I have now. There is not 'lip' when placing the phone face down due to the tempered glass, but it makes the phone feel really nice to use. I can't see this case having any issues with an edge to edge tempered glass screen protector either given its design.

Overall: 9.6/10 8.5/10 This case is great overall, the only true downside being the case's slick back. The fingerprint cutout is a nominal issue (my personal preference), but they make up for it with a nice beveled edge. This case will be my new daily driver unless I find something better. Despite it's high cost of $35, the case is worth the money if you want a nice clear case to show off your phone.

CaseMate Tough Clear Case:

DGLTE:

This is your typical cheap TPU case and that being the case it feels as cheap as you would expect. The case is glossy and attracts fingerprints easily

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting cables from these (and likely many more) companies: Tronsmart, Huawei, Google, i-Orange, Cable Matters etc... The headphone cutout is small but it could certainly be worse. It should fit most headphones and MAYBE some slightly larger ones.

Finger print cutout: The cutout sits in the middle of the pack and it lacks a nice beveled edge making it uncomfortable to find the sensor sometimes.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons on this case are tied for the worst overall as of right now. The buttons don't click, in fact they are so stiff its hard to press them at all without really hitting them hard.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the iVoler I have now, the glass sits nearly flush with the screen so if you put your phone face down this could be an issue

Overall: 6/10 The buttons are terrible and the case is cheap feeling so don't expect much from it

DGLTE:

Diztronic:

Diztronic is known to make nice cases and this one is no exception for the most part. The case is more flimsy compared to the other 2 TPU cases which is disappointing to me because its around the same thickness. The feel is very similar to the Spigen but seems to attract scratches easier so keep that in mind.

Update [2/15]: I received a replacement case from Diztronic, and the fit is much better than my original one. The sides are no longer loose like they were on my first one, and the fit is very tight as it should be. Everything else from the case remains the same including its great feel and buttons.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting cables from these (and likely many more) companies: Tronsmart, Huawei, Google, i-Orange, CableMatters etc... The headphone cutout is big but smaller than the TUDIA while still keeping the square cutout. It should fit all of your headphones just fine.

Finger print cutout: This cutout is the big but still smaller than the one on the TUDIA. The overall feel of the cutout is nice and it maintains the beveled edge that the other cases have. I have another case (Verus) that has a terrible cutout so I'm glad this one is on part with the TUDIA and Supcase.

Volume/Power buttons: This case by far has the best buttons! They click exceptionally well so despite the cases other shortcomings this is a major win in its favor. There is some material left out to make the resistance lower for the button click which can be a two-way street of good/bad. It’s good for the 'clickiness' of the buttons but bad because it allows dirt in and may affect the longevity of the case.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass I have now, has a small 'lip' to protect the screen without covering it

Overall:8.75/10/B] Great TPU case that tends to be a little on the slippery side, but don't let that stop you from getting it.

Diztronic:

Diztronic Voyeur:

I was rather skeptical of this case after some of the issues with the original Diztronic TPU case. The Voyeur series retains the exact same TPU as their normal case, but it also features a clear poly carbonate back to show off your Nexus 6P. The feel of the case is almost identical to the original TPU one with a slightly more slippery feel to it from the clear section. Diztronic revised their case to now include a scratch resistant coating which is a huge improvement, and it really helps in the long run. They also included small TPU feet on the bottom side to keep the back raised off a surface which will further help prolong the life of the clear back alongside the coating.

The next few sections will be identical to the TPU model with a note or two added where applicable.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting cables from these (and likely many more) companies: Tronsmart, Huawei, Google, i-Orange, CableMatters etc... The headphone cutout is big but smaller than the TUDIA while still keeping the square cutout. It should fit all of your headphones just fine. (Identical to the cutouts on the TPU model)

Finger print cutout: This cutout is the big but still smaller than the one on the TUDIA. The overall feel of the cutout is nice and it maintains the beveled edge that the other cases have. I have another case (Verus) that has a terrible cutout so I'm glad this one is on part with the TUDIA and Supcase. There is a slightly larger cutout on the revised model that I have in order to avoid that scratch/crack looking mark seen on other cases including the Spigen. I am happy with the way it turned out, and appreciate the explanation Diztronic provided when they were revising the case.

Volume/Power buttons: This case by far has the some of the best buttons! They click exceptionally well so despite the cases other shortcomings this is a major win in its favor. There is some material left out to make the resistance lower for a more tactile feeling click that many other manufacturers have now started to do.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass case model I have now, has a small 'lip' to protect the screen without covering it

Overall: 9/10 Diztronic went out of their way to address the early on issues with this case. It has gone on to be one of my favorites because it offers a unique blend of the best TPU 'bumper' along with a nice crystal clear (and not scratch resistant) back panel.

Diztronic Voyeur:

Old case on the left, new revision on the right

Evolutive Rhino Shield Bumper:

Note: I’m trying to be as honest as I can as I am with all of my reviews (even though my experience with Evolutive has been less than stellar as with some other companies that I won’t name here). I will go into more detail for this review because of the demand for this bumper.

I’m not a huge fan of the way the design of this bumper turned out because it’s not the most attractive design. The way Motorola designed their Moto X bumper was more elegant along with looking more natural than the Rhino Shield.

The bumper itself is interesting to say the least; the edges are sharp, its not very “grippy” and it seems to like fingers prints. (see the pictures below) With the number of delays the bumper faced I really expected a lot more from Evolutive. This was a highly anticipated ‘case’ that seems to have fallen short leaving behind an unrefined product that’s more reminiscent of a botched Kickstarter campaign. Every time I pick up my phone in the bumper it just feels wrong, and more like a backless case than a true bumper. I had the Nilkin bumper for my Nexus 6 last year which was much the same way, but at least that felt better to hold. The bumper isn’t small either (see the dimensions via the “slim cases” table below). A bumper should be slim, which this one is not, the physical bumper is as wide as my Incipio Dual Pro (meaning its 1[mm] wider than the Speck CandyShell), so this is by no means a small or “thin” case despite my putting it in that table since it’s a bumper. As far as the raised top/bottom go their dimensions are consistent according to my caliper making it feel much bigger than it is. I would have like it a lot more if Evolutive rounded the corners, and only raised the camera section.

Now, let’s talk about another interesting observation. The sides of the bumper are “loose” meaning they can easily be pulled away if you swipe too hard to one side much like my original Diztronic TPU case. With that being said the top and bottom are secure, so at least there’s that. The phone is held in via 4 “nubs” or extended areas (1 at each interior corner of the bumper and the phone should be inserted from the ‘front’ just like a normal case. Evolutive’s design seems questionable due to the bumper feeling like they just made a full case, and cut the back off without considering how that would affect the feel of it. I can go on for days about how much I dislike the bumper even though I was really hoping it would be great after reading countless reviews of their other products.

To sum up my initial comments: The whole feel of the bumper seems rushed, and unrefined.

Ports: The Type-C cutout is big enough for all of my cables which include: Tronsmart, Google, Huawei, Anker, Aukey, Cable Matters, Cable Creation, and i-Orange so that’s something good. As far as headphones go, the cutout is in the middle of the pack and I’m fine with that. I suspect that some of you with large AUX audiophile monster cables will have an issue without the use of an extender of sort. I use Bose QC20’s (2015 model) along with Bose Freestyles, and OE headphones without any issues for perspective.

Finger print cutout: GIGTANTIC… J/K it’s a bumper

Volume/Power buttons: Just when I thought there might be something to save this disaster of a ‘case’ I was let down yet again by the buttons. The power button is awful, and more pushing a brick wall. There’s absolutely zero feedback from the button. I don’t know why companies fail at making great buttons at this point. There are many companies that perfected this, yet Evolutive has let us down again. The volume buttons are a infinitesimally bit better, but I cannot stress enough how tiny of a difference there is between those and the power button’s feel.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass case fit I have now. I suspect the E2E intelliglass might work, but I’ll have to install one to verify that unless someone else already has. This bumper of course has a lip to keep the screen off the surface otherwise the bumper would just fall off.

Overall: 5 /10 After using this bumper I’m left feeling disappointed, confused by their design choices, and questioning how anyone can recommend their bumper. The buttons are horrible, footprint is large, and the unrefined sharp edged are hard on your hands. I really hope Evolutive fixes these issues so I can use the bumper, and recommend it to other people. I didn’t want to add in any remarks about my experience with their service, so I ignored that when writing this for those of you that might question my critical remarks of the bumper. I truly wanted to like this bumper, but no matter what I looked at the bumper disappointed me at every step.

Evolutive Rhino Shield Bumper:

Incipio Dual Pro:

Incipio had a unique approach to cases using a dual layer design with weird material names that are just fancy words for common materials (in my opinion). This doesn't mean their cases aren't nice because they are one of the better case companies out there. As I'm typing this I have a Incipio case on my Surface Pro 4, and my wife has one for her Surface Pro 3. Their cases hold up well to abuse as I've learned with my Surface being used daily for classes in tablet mode. This is one of a few cases featuring a full visor cutout. Incipio did a great job with the cutout, and raised lip that surrounds it to prevent accidental damage. The downside is how slipper the case feels; their soft touch like back makes the phone literally slide out of my hand almost causing me to drop it multiples times during the past day's usage.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting cables from these (and likely many more) companies: Tronsmart, Huawei, Google, i-Orange, CableMatters etc... The headphone cutout is more generous than most other cases except for the Spigen and Diztronic cases.

Finger print cutout: The Dual Pro features a large cutout for the fingerprint reader which some people might prefer. It has a nice beveled edge with plenty of room to access the scanner; the size is similar to the Speck case which is also in the same class hybrid cases. My one big complaint about the cutout is how it's off centered (sensor is closer to the bottom of the cutout)

Volume/Power buttons: This case has great buttons, yet it's still out shined by the Speck and Diztronic. All buttons are very responsive and will provide a nice tactile feel when pressed. There is one huge advantage this case offers over all others to date: the power button has a texture to it, and the volume buttons are smooth. This allows you to easily distinguish the buttons on the go and should be a standard for cases by now.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass case model I have now, has a small 'lip' to protect the screen without covering the screen.

Overall: 9/10 Excellent case with the visor exposed, textured power button and a nice hybrid design. It falls short with the mis-aligned fingerprint cutout and slippery feel, but these issues can be overlooked depending on the users needs.

Incipio Dual Pro:

Disclaimer: I received this case in exchange for a fair/unbiased review

Intelliarmor Sentry Series:

I was contacted by intelliarmor recently about reviewing their new venture into cases. For those of you that might not know about intelliarmor, they make my favorite TGSP (tempered glass screen protector) for the Nexus 6P. I’ve used, tested, and supported their TGSP’s for a long time given how great they are dating back to my Nvidia Shield Tablet.

The first thing you notice when picking up the case is the nice texture that feels great without being overly aggressive; it helps mask/prevent oily fingerprints from ruining the otherwise nice look of the case. Although the texture feels nice, I’ve found that it doesn’t necessarily provide any more grip for me, but your experience may vary. Since this is a hybrid case it has an inner ‘core’ made from a TPU wrapped with a harder plastic (most likely poly-carbonate) shell that is textured. There are no issues using the case with any of their TGSP’s that I’ve found especially given how I am using their intelliglass max coverage one currently on my Nexus.

Ports:

The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. The headphone cutout is the smallest of the batch and won't fit any big cables without modification.

Finger print cutout:

This cutout is on the larger side of the spectrum which I know some of you appreciate. I personally prefer ones that are smaller, but that has nothing to do with its function here. I had no issues using my fingerprint scanner with this case like I did with some other cases.

Volume/Power buttons:

Both the volume +/- buttons function flawlessly, and provide a nice tactile response; on the other hand, I cannot say the say holds true for the power button. I’ve had mine stick, or feel like pressing into pudding on more occasions than not which might not be indicative of every case shipped out.

Overall: 8.5 /10 There are many things to appreciate about this case ranging from the nice texture, to the balanced feel, but no case is without issues. I was not overly impressed with my power button (might just be this particular case), and the texture is more for show than grip. I still like this case despite its small drawbacks, and for that reason I would still get another one (hoping the small issues get addressed) in the future.

Intelliarmor Sentry Series: