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Review on PORTHOLIC Armband for Large Phones - iPhone Xs Max XR iPhone 8 Plus 7 Plus 6s/6 Plus with Otterbox Defender Case, Samsung Galaxy S9 + S8 Plus Note 8 3 4 5 LG G6, Exercise Running Pouch Phone Holder by William Mathis

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Well made but with some caveats

Bought for my Nexus 6P. Even with a phone case, the case with this armband is still too big - almost 1 inch on top, narrower in width. On the plus side, the case is soft, including the transparent front. Sensitivity is pretty good. The case is well constructed and the strap goes through a built in slot. My last case had a plastic loop sewn to the case like a button. The strap itself doesn't give - doesn't stretch at all. This means the velcro is snug, but the compression around the biceps can become uncomfortable when the blood starts pumping during my runs. The two biggest downsides are: 1. No holes for a headphone jack. I use bluetooth headsets so this is not a problem for me. 2. The body is unstructured - no box construction, just stitching around the edges. This means there is no easy access to the volume controls on the phone. An even bigger problem is that when you need to pull out the phone while running or exercising, it's too flimsy to put the phone back in without removing the armband and using both hands. I gave four stars because it's cheap and feels solid. Using a Bluetooth headset and not having to take your phone out of its case while running eliminates the biggest drawbacks. It's unattractive, but it works. If this lasts until the end of my 6P's life cycle, I will be very satisfied.

Pros
  • Slim design
Cons
  • Long delivery time