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Review on ZIZO Bolt Series for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Case - Heavy-Duty Military-Grade Drop Protection with Kickstand, Belt Clip Holster, and Lanyard (Black/Red) by Jeff Ross

Revainrating 3 out of 5

1/3 the price of Otterbox Defender. Functional but protective? Can be used?

As of at least November 13, 2019, ALL previous reviews are out of date with concerns about the Note 10+'s charging and ultrawide camera. In this case, I went from cautious to impressed that Zizo was doing it to fix the issues. Wireless charging works great with multiple fast wireless chargers (10W or more). (This phone doesn't like non-fast chargers anyway. NO case issue.) However, where rubber meets road: me and my $1,000 phone? My last phones have been in Otterbox Defender cases, most recently the Note 8, also with Whitestone Dome Glass. . So that's my base to compare this Zizo case. Good News: 1) This case allows ALL phone functions to work properly. NO interference with the ultra wide angle camera or others. NO problems with wireless fast charging. (See below for more information on wireless charging.) Easy access to the S Pen. Buttons are fine! 2) The Zizo holster is *prettier* than the other types. Feels better in the hand and is safer. The Zizo holster has a card slot as an additional "feature". I'm not sure what I would use it for. only hidden when the phone is saved. ;) Now the bad news that made me return my Zizo case. 3) The holster is so tight that it takes me (a strong guy) two hands to get my phone out. 4) The design is COMPLETELY different. The other guys have a hard plastic inner shell and the outer shell is thick and rubbery. Finally at least 1/4 inch rubber material on each corner except the phone. Zizo has a soft plastic inner TPU shell and an outer harder plastic shell on the back, sides and front. The inner shell protects the corners of the phone. about 1/8 inch. Looking at this, I understand: in this case, I do not at all believe that my phone will live for two years. :(

Pros
  • I'm holding my fists
Cons
  • A little wrinkled