Best back cover for the S4?

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GuestK00406

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• Oct 16, 2016

• #1

The back cover of the S4 is driving me insane. Not only does it feel slippery and uncomfortable, it's one hell of a fingerprint magnet. I'm looking into covers and I'm looking for something nice and slim.
It looks like I will go with this leather case:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-SA...00L9K8XLI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

The reviews look pretty good as well. Anyone used this case before or have any recommendations for back covers?

 

Rhoban

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Dobra

• Oct 16, 2016

• #2

I have it. It came standard with my S4.
Fingerprints are visible on this one too, but since it's matte, they won't stand out as much, but they are there.

 

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redspeed

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• Oct 17, 2016

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I ended up removing my back cover completely and used a transparent phone case which is kind of neat since you can see the battery and sim cards through it. Might be placebo but I swear my reception is a little bit better now.

 

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GuestK00406

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• Oct 17, 2016

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redspeed said:

I ended up removing my back cover completely and used a transparent phone case which is kind of neat since you can see the battery and sim cards through it. Might be placebo but I swear my reception is a little bit better now.

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I'm not really into transparent cases but increased reception is interesting

 

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GuestK00406

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• Oct 17, 2016

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GDReaper said:

I have it. It came standard with my S4.
Fingerprints are visible on this one too, but since it's matte, they won't stand out as much, but they are there.

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They're less visible which is good, if they're barely noticeable, I can live with it. How does the case feel in the hand and is it slippery?

 

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GuestK00406

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• Oct 17, 2016

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Oh great, It's out of stock. This is the alternative I'm considering
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goliton-Ca...&qid=1476728270&sr=1-42&keywords=back+case+s4

 

Rhoban

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• Oct 17, 2016

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safwanz1 said:

They're less visible which is good, if they're barely noticeable, I can live with it. How does the case feel in the hand and is it slippery?

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It doesn't feel slippery. As for comfort level, I have nothing to compare it to.

 

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redspeed

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• Oct 17, 2016

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Dont get this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152191606228?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Its actually a little different than pictured and says Galaxy S IV on the back. It has a metal plate on it and looks kinda cool and adds weight to the phone, but it actually reduced signal.

 

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GuestK00406

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• Oct 18, 2016

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redspeed said:

Dont get this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152191606228?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Its actually a little different than pictured and says Galaxy S IV on the back. It has a metal plate on it and looks kinda cool and adds weight to the phone, but it actually reduced signal.

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Thanks for the heads up, it sucks that having metal back covers messes up reception.