[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] xbkingx:
After the sweet trade in deals, I figure everyone should be keeping their phones in good condition. I used to go naked, but now a case seems worth the minimal investment. Here are some from my S7Edge and Note 8...

(Quick edit: All these cases were compatible with every wireless charger I own, and none of those chargers were particularly high end.)

Spigen Thin Armor (S7Edge)

- Nice dual layer setup.

- Outer shell scuffed relatively easily, showing the white inner plastic.

- More slippery hard shell than I would have liked, though not terrible by any means. Problem made worse by the slight bow in case, so just the slippery, hard section makes contact with the surface.

- There was a decent lip.

- Not too bulky, but a good, dense feeling.

- Kick stand was a joke. Flimsy plastic that could easily pop off, failed to hold the phone up, and wore down after a couple months. Also detracts from the clean look by being a different color and sporting a massive branding label.

- Good button responsiveness.

- Good camera protection.

- - Overall: Good overall quality and great compromise between size and protection, but questionable longevity and middle of the road looks.

Generic clear soft flexible (TPU) cases (S7Edge, 3 different brands)

- They all discolor, though it is most noticeable along the edges, presumably because you're looking through more material in those areas.

- Fine for backup or limited use.

- Looked bad.

- Button areas would become deformed slightly and eventually not line up correctly (on all of them).

- Minimal protection, almost no lip.

- - Overall: Fine for backup or if you need something phone sized for a small project. Otherwise, very underwhelming.

Caseology Legion Series (Note 8)

- Very solid, 2 layer system with quality in line with the Spigen case above.

- Cut outs roomy, except for the headphone cutout, which might be a bit tight (will not fit right angled 3.5 mm plugs). SPen cut out is very well spaced. Speaker cut out is deep, so accidentally completely blocking the sound is almost impossible.

- Adds noticeable bulk, especially to the sides. Makes it look like a few mm of bezel around the screen.

- Generous lip, with raised edges on the back as well. The edges are from the softer part, to the phone doesn't slide when set down on a slightly angled surface.

- Good camera protection, but glossy material is hard to distinguish from the fingerprint sensor. Also, unlike some cases, which have an asymmetrical camera area that's supposed to help you feel the sensor, the camera area is symmetrical.

- Appearance is very clean, angled, and monolithic. No busy patterns and compliments the phone nicely. And tiny, tiny branding icon that doesn't diminish the looks.

- Buttons a little stiffer than other cases, which can be a good thing (yet to accidentally push any).

- Worthwhile mod: Drill or cut out a little of the headphone jack area.

- Possible 2nd mod: Patch the speaker area with Sugru and carve out a front facing sound notch, so that sound if reflected forward.

- - Overall: This case is more on the 'protection side' than the 'slim side' of the scale, but it still looks good. It's bulkier than the Spigen (based on the S7E version), but offers better protection, especially around the edges. I don't like the bulk it adds for everyday use, but it would be my go to for longer trips, like relaxing vacations. Probably NOT rugged enough for more adventurous hikes, but not too far off if you added front protection. Definitely provides peace of mind and won't look out of place in a more formal scene.

Ringke Fusion clear, black edge TPU (Note 8)

- A little more firm than the super cheap TPU cases I had on the S7E.

- For TPU, the more firm, the more slippery, definitely the case here. It's smooooooth (which also means fingerprints galore).

- The colored edge will diminish any yellowing, which I have noticed none of. I've had it out on a desk next to the window, so plenty of sun for the last 2.5 weeks.

- Cut out are all accurate and roomy.

- Surprisingly good top and bottom lips.

- Much thinner sides, feel like they may deform over time/with use.

- Just the addition of that black coloring on the edge makes it a night and day difference from the soft TPU cases I had on the S7E. Also, no branding.

- So thin that it actually looks like part of the phone.

- Possible mod: Might sandpaper the outside surface to add a frosted effect and some grip.

- - Overall: If you like the way the phone looks without a case, this is probably as close as you can get. But, the protection is pretty minimal. Fine for basic protection.

I have the Poetic Nubuck and YFWOOD real wood case coming in the next 2 weeks, so I'll update this soon..