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Review on πŸ“± Galaxy S7 SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro Series Case with Full-Body Rugged Holster & Built-In Screen Protector (Black/Black) - Designed for Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016 Release) by Chris Endricko

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Well done. A simple solution to the high cost of Otterbox

I just received the case. I am using my cell phone on one occasion when writing this review. I usually buy Otterbox cases, but I was drawn to the tactical/military look. First, the build quality and looks/packaging are excellent. Those were the first two points that struck me. They are thought through down to the smallest detail. This case feels good in the hand. It feels solid and the precise design looks like it's laser cut. The belt clip is in no way inferior to the bodywork in terms of processing quality. Easy to put on and take off. The built-in screen protector fits right on the screen and comes in handy when using Swype. The "grip" of the fingers is about the same as Otterbox's built into screen protectors. I like the deep indentation of the screen bezel. It offers sufficient protection in the front. I have confirmed that wireless charging works with a Samsung OEM wireless charger. That was very important to me. I can't speak about third party chargers. The case is really tight so I'm curious to see how long the silicone will last. Silicon Otterbox will normally stretch after 8 months. My only complaint is that the two protrusions covering the micro USB and audio ports on the bottom of the phone/case are a bit sharp around the edges. If you like resting your pinky on the base of the phone while using it with one hand, this can be a problem. I figured it out pretty quickly. But that shouldn't be a problem for most people. Verdict: $18 vs. $35 for the Otterbox Commuter case (current prices): The Otterbox Commuter comes without a belt clip and includes an adhesive screen protector instead of an integrated one. with this matter. Half the price with a great deal and the best looks (IMO) makes this an EASY recommendation. I quickly snapped a few photos to upload. I will update this review if anything comes up. Again, I typed this review using Swype and a case on my phone. UPDATE (4/5/16): I've dropped my phone twice since I've had it. Both falls were 4 feet and both were on the stove. There was no fall injury. Of course, the falls were not high. I also wanted to mention that if you have a Gear VR, you'll have to remove the tight-fitting case every time you want to use it. This is a minor inconvenience. BUT, if you use the Gear VR regularly, this might be too much. A simple case might make sense for active VR users. So far I'm happy with the case. UPDATE (8/4/16): It's been 4 months since the case. I've dropped the phone multiple times on various surfaces and it works great (including 3-4 feet on concrete). The outer shell remains snug. I ended up buying an identical supcase for the LG G4. To be honest, I don't know why I've pushed for Otterbox in the past. The sharpness of the tabs at the bottom is no longer an issue. Maybe I'm used to it already, but I wanted to mention it. One suggestion for the supcase would be to add a thin C-pillar to future models. UPDATE (12/21/16): It's been over 9 months and the outer silicone is still tight. It's no longer free like Otterbox. The front cover is still scratch-free. Wireless charging still works well, and removing the case for VR use wasn't a big deal. I still highly recommend this case.

Pros
  • Availability
Cons
  • I have no particular complaints about it, everything is fine

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April 27, 2023
Highly recommend!!