[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Patchworks Level ITG

https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Patchworks-Level-White/dp/B075258BFF

I would say this is a intermediate protection case. It's slim and not very bulky. I would not be afraid to drop this onto hard concrete. Surprisingly nice looking packaging for a brand I haven't heard of.

This case simply hugs the phone, best fit of all the cases here. It's a hybrid material but it's molded as a one-piece case. It has enough grip on the TPU sides. The polycarbonate back has a matte finish so it will probably resist scratches well enough. There is an extra protruding lip near the camera opening so you can tell where to put your finger when you're looking for the fingerprint reader. This has to be the favorite of this bunch. I've never heard of the company but I am interested in seeing what they have to offer after using this case.

I would recommend this case for $13 retail.

-Hard polycarbonate back

-Soft TPU inner

-Really nice fit and finish

-Great fit

-Solid enough for drops

-Has space for metal plate (car mount)

Lumion Huey

https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Case-Huey-Lightweight/dp/B074T4LVJG

Thin TPU with nice texture and design on the back. There is no issue with fit and this will be my go-to for a slim TPU case. It slides on and off without much effort but it won't fall off by itself, but it is thin TPU so some may not like the flimsier sides. The company is now called Lumion, but I believe we all know them by the name VRS Design. They make decent cases from my experience with them. Good choice for light drop protection.

I would recommend this one for $10 retail.

-Slim

-Really decent fit

-Soft TPU

-Looks nice

-Brushed metal pattern on the bottom half

Maxboost mSnap

https://www.amazon.com/Maxboost-Midnight-Resistant-Excellent-Protective/dp/B0749CSD7D

Although it's nice and minimalist, it's just stiff polycarbonate and it's not particularly grippy. There isn't much in terms of lip around the camera area.

It's difficult to put on as the polycarbonate is pretty stiff.

I would pass on this case for the price of $8 retail.

-Really slim

-Hard polycarbonate

-Smooth

-Covers most of the phone

Ringke Wave

https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Absorbent-Full-Body-Resistant-Protection/dp/B074GY1NPX

For a TPU hybrid case, it's very difficult to insert the phone.

They decided to use super stiff TPU. Feels like I was going to break my phone trying to put it in and take it out.

Large/sharp lip would lift your screen protector.

The case looks larger/thicker than it really is, and that's not a good thing.

I would pass on this one even though it's just $8 retail.

-Hard TPU Inner

-Two piece design

-Hard polycarbonate outer

-Large lip

Trianium Clear

https://www.amazon.com/Trianium-Clarium-Resistant-Ergonomic-Shock-Absorbing/dp/B074F4W8SW

Honestly, it's nothing special. It's similar to the Ringke Fusion series and nothing about it stands out. I can talk more about this one if anyone's interested. It'll probably yellow very quickly given the look and feel of the clear TPU.

I would pass on this case even though it's just $7 retail.

-Soft TPU sides

-Polycabonate back

-Cheap feeling TPU