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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ Spigen Ultra Hybrid 2nd Generation Crystal Clear Case - Compatible with iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 8 (2017), and iPhone 7 (2016) by Adan Hudson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

My choice for iPhone 8, 6S and 5S devices! Great protection, great optics!

I've been trusting my devices to Spigen cases for years and they've never let me down (even when I've let them down by using them again and again dropped) . What can I say, no matter how hard I try, I'm as clumsy as a roller skate hippo! However, I HATE big, chunky cases that ruin my iPhone's sleek, sexy, slim profile. When my new iPhone 8 arrived, literally the first thing I did when I took it out of the box was put a screen protector on the screen (I used Manto Edge-to-Edge One branded screen protector) and this one was clear Covering. First of all, these two things go VERY well together, in case you're wondering. The cover does not lift the protective film at all. They offer all round protection without looking like they look, exactly what I'm looking for! This case is SUPER slim and stylish and adds little to the bulk of the phone. It's easier to hold, but I can still slip it in and out of my pocket with ease. It offers excellent protection from light falls. I've used the same case on other devices for years that have been dropped A LOT and never damaged! The buttons and volume knob are hidden, but in this case, they are VERY easy to press. Whatever they do, I love it. Ports, speaker and camera openings are also easily accessible. I also love that this case doesn't interfere with wireless charging at all and that I can attach my magnetic magic mount to the back and use it in my car. As much as I love it I have 2 complaints about this case. The first is based on past experience, namely that crystal clear ones (which I like) tend to yellow drastically over time, especially on the sides. Obviously it hasn't had this problem yet, but I see it as a problem with all explicit cases and fully expect this to be the same. However, at this price I can afford to change the case every 6 months or a year just to freshen up the look. I wish I didn't have to do this and the case stays crystal clear but so far this has never happened with the clear case I've had so I've lowered my expectations with the clear cases. Another question I have is that the case says "Designed in Irvine, California, Made in South Korea". Is it REALLY necessary to have a SEAL on the case itself!? Is it possible to put this information on the packaging? The point of a clear case is to show off the phone, not your company logo, product info and other branding etc. I find the Spigen logo minimal and tasteful, but that OFFER text on the side feels overdone and unnecessary. This is new from the last Spigen Clear case I had and not a welcome addition. Could you at least shorten California to SA and not use Irvine? If it wasn't for that I would probably give this case 5 stars. It may not seem like much, but it's driving me insane. However, I really like this case and will continue to buy and recommend Spigen products. For reference, I have NEVER received anything for free or discounted from Spigen and have always paid full price for these products just like everyone else. Hope that helps!

Pros
  • Raised bezels raise the screen and camera off flat surfaces
Cons
  • Some minor things