Which Clear Case is better?

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Badelhas

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I really want a case that can still show the great design this phone has, while providing some protection, and I believe many of you will as well. I also ordered a Glass Screen Protector from Aliexpress to go along.

This are my findings:

Spigen Case Ultra Fit Capsule (TPU)
http://www.spigen.com/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-fit-capsule.html

Case-Mate BARELY THERE (Hard Plastic)
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-barely-there-case.asp

Case-Mate NAKED TOUGH (Hard Plastic + TPU bumper)
http://www.case-mate.com/htc-one-m8-cases/case-mate-htc-one-m8-naked-tough-case.asp#

Exact Prism Series Slim-Fit Transparent Case (TPU)
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Prism-Series-Slim-Fit-Transparent/dp/B00JAR24SU

KAYSCASE Slim Hard Shell Cover (TPU)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=UTF8&psc=1&tag=androidcentral00-20&m1k=vb_ac

Do you have any of these? Which one would you recommend and why? It´s very difficult to make a decision based on the videos out there, which are normaly only unpackaging...

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CtK4949

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I have the spigen case its very nice and clear. But is kinda bulky.

I really like this Cimo case I got off eBay, but i wish it was clear and not frosted.
eBay

I dont like plastic cases, always think it will scratch my phones.
 
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Just fyi, there's already an active thread entitled: M8 clear cases to showcase.

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I had to send the spigen clear back.
The cutout for the flash is too close.
Ruins flash pictures.
The entire rim of the case lights up when the flash fires!
I suppose if using the camera flash isn't your thing it would make a great alert with a mod/app that uses the flash as the LED alert, etc.
And yes it feels a bit big.
Also it has a yellowish tinge on the edges.
The black version would be fine but the power button is covered so the IR blaster would be useless...
 
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Chartist

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The new Tech21 case might be worth waiting for.

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I had the Spigen ultra fit capsule and returned it. Mine had a yellow coloring around the edges that I couldn't get over. Some people who have it say that the coloring is due to the lighting in the room you're in....i had it regardless of where I was. Great looking case, fit well, but the yellow killed it for me.

I currently have the Supcase premium hybrid case, which is similar to the exact prism in appearance. It looks great, shows off the phone very well. My only complaint is that it is somewhat slippery.

Im now waiting on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-hybrid.html

It wasn't supposed to ship until the end of the month, but I received notification that its supposed to be delivered today. I'm hoping this case doesn't have the yellow coloring like the Ultra fit capsule...ill let you know.
 
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I had the Spigen ultra fit capsule and returned it. Mine had a yellow coloring around the edges that I couldn't get over. Some people who have it say that the coloring is due to the lighting in the room you're in....i had it regardless of where I was. Great looking case, fit well, but the yellow killed it for me.

I currently have the Supcase premium hybrid case, which is similar to the exact prism in appearance. It looks great, shows off the phone very well. My only complaint is that it is somewhat slippery.

Im now waiting on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-hybrid.html

It wasn't supposed to ship until the end of the month, but I received notification that its supposed to be delivered today. I'm hoping this case doesn't have the yellow coloring like the Ultra fit capsule...ill let you know.
Originally Posted by chickweedblur
I have the last 2. Both are clear, semi-hard plastic. The Exact Prism is slightly less bulky only because the edge is clear plastic as well. The Kay's has a TPU edge. As someone else suggested, both scuff a little almost immediately. The scuffing is not bad, you can't even see it some light but because they are glossy, every little mark shows. I think they were slightly scuffed before I got them out of the package! Even though I am generally anti-tpu, the Kay's has a better feel to it. It feels nice in the hand, has good grip, and fits well. I just don't like the "squishy-ness" of tpu anywhere it's not supported. I wish they would find a material that's more firm. The Prism is fine but there is a very slight amount of play which gives it a bit of "creak" when manipulating the phone.

Thanks a lot for your input. :)
I tend not to like TPU cases and was thinking about ordering the case mate "Barely There" (the "Naked Tough" seems too bulky) but it seems it's slippery and it seems hard plastic clear cases are susceptible to scratches, some users claim.
Meanwhile I found this on another thread and couldn't resist ordering because of the low price (3,20€), but it will take at least 2 weeks to get to Portugal.
It's ultrathin and made of TPU. Check it out:

Baseus Soft TPU Ultrathin Transparent Case Cover Shield for HTC ONE M8

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131169013422&alt=web

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MoNsTeReNeRgY22

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Yeah, it's indeed good looking but makes the phone even bigger. I am willing to give up some protection for having a smaller phone.

I have used plenty of cases in the past (Otterbox, cruzerlite, seidio, incipio dual pro) and I was actually impressed how little bulk was added. For the amount of protection you get, I am very happy.
 

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I also think so but I can't seem to find any real review of the case. Do you have it? Some posters say it dosent add any additional grip so the phone continues do be slippery.

I have the black one, so I unfortunately can't speak as to the grip for the clear case but the black has a very nice matte finish that is GREAT for grip, having the phone bare was just too slippery for me and I had to find a case that would help fix this without too much bulk, I bought a couple cruzerlite cases, a TPU one and a few "print cases" these are basically like the barely there case, but very poorly made, the plastic sucks, and the build quality is horrible, the TPU case however I did keep and is very nice, but is a bit bulky, so I ordered the case.mate and I could not be happier. I am not a huge fan of the increasing screen sizes, and actually considered waiting for the m8 mini, but this phone is perfect and I will be happy on it for my 2 year contact.
If HTC makes a M9 I can see myself wanting the mini as I believe the M9 would most likely be too large, but that's for another thread, sorry.
not the best pics, sorry

http://imgur.com/npXGAQt

http://imgur.com/qS7rRnb

http://imgur.com/W9bslhy
 
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I have the black one, so I unfortunately can't speak as to the grip for the clear case but the black has a very nice matte finish that is GREAT for grip, having the phone bare was just too slippery for me and I had to find a case that would help fix this without too much bulk, I bought a couple cruzerlite cases, a TPU one and a few "print cases" these are basically like the barely there case, but very poorly made, the plastic sucks, and the build quality is horrible, the TPU case however I did keep and is very nice, but is a bit bulky, so I ordered the case.mate and I could not be happier. I am not a huge fan of the increasing screen sizes, and actually considered waiting for the m8 mini, but this phone is perfect and I will be happy on it for my 2 year contact.
If HTC makes a M9 I can see myself wanting the mini as I believe the M9 would most likely be too large, but that's for another thread, sorry.
not the best pics, sorry

http://imgur.com/npXGAQt

http://imgur.com/qS7rRnb

http://imgur.com/W9bslhy

Your phone does look good and Slim with that case, congrats! It's just a pity we can't see the metal finish of the phone. When I get my ultra thin TPU Case I will let you know if it's worth it.
 
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Your phone does look good and Slim with that case, congrats! It's just a pity we can't see the metal finish of the phone. When I get my ultra thin TPU Case I will let you know if it's worth it.

My Case Mate Barely There Clear arrived today. Overall I'm pleased that it offers minimal impact on the handsets aesthetics. It's slim and tidy and allows the HTC M8 to keep it's like on show while still offering a 'degree' of scratch protection. I only say scratch because like all these slim cases, they offer very little drop protection.

That's all the good stuff about the case. On the other side of the coin though it's only let down in two areas 1) top and bottom exposed 2) it's a shiny finish which means it's pretty slippery!

I'm risk assessing the slippery feel so I can still see the handsets design as it was intended!

Apologies for the crappy images, had to use my work Nokia Lumia.

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I ordered both the Case mate and the spigen for choice

the case mate went on too easily and obviously came off just as easily, it has no 'wrap over or around' at all.( it does not protrude even flush with the front chamfered edge)
it truly is 'barely there' and as such it is not a lot more than a scratch cover for the beautiful ally back . buttons are cut away making it even less there.
Its incredibly smooth and quite slippery and I felt it would not offer any protection if it slipped out of my hand (it would probably fall off before it hit the floor as it doesn't feel at all securely fitting)

so ......

It was packaged up and returned within minutes.


the Spigen ultrafit capsule is everything opposite....great fit, good protection, slight grippy feel, protrudes +1mm over edges to protect screen and front edge, buttons are covered but feel very positive when pressed....blah blah blah

BUT

it is tinted yellow!!!!!!!! in a daylight balanced room..yellow tint around edges....halogen lit room....yellow tint too, everywhere there is anykind of light it has a yellow tint around the bevelled front edge :(

thought I could live with it........NOPE it makes it look old and cheap!

so...........

It was packaged up and returned within hours.


My lovely new M8 is now wrapped in BLACK Spigen 2piece slim armour. AWESOME both for looks and protection

case closed

J:D
 
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    I have the spigen case its very nice and clear. But is kinda bulky.

    I really like this Cimo case I got off eBay, but i wish it was clear and not frosted.
    eBay

    I dont like plastic cases, always think it will scratch my phones.
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    Just fyi, there's already an active thread entitled: M8 clear cases to showcase.

    Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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    I had to send the spigen clear back.
    The cutout for the flash is too close.
    Ruins flash pictures.
    The entire rim of the case lights up when the flash fires!
    I suppose if using the camera flash isn't your thing it would make a great alert with a mod/app that uses the flash as the LED alert, etc.
    And yes it feels a bit big.
    Also it has a yellowish tinge on the edges.
    The black version would be fine but the power button is covered so the IR blaster would be useless...
    1
    I had the Spigen ultra fit capsule and returned it. Mine had a yellow coloring around the edges that I couldn't get over. Some people who have it say that the coloring is due to the lighting in the room you're in....i had it regardless of where I was. Great looking case, fit well, but the yellow killed it for me.

    I currently have the Supcase premium hybrid case, which is similar to the exact prism in appearance. It looks great, shows off the phone very well. My only complaint is that it is somewhat slippery.

    Im now waiting on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid. http://www.spigen.com/brands/htc/htc-one-m8/htc-one-m8-case-ultra-hybrid.html

    It wasn't supposed to ship until the end of the month, but I received notification that its supposed to be delivered today. I'm hoping this case doesn't have the yellow coloring like the Ultra fit capsule...ill let you know.