I went with the Rugged Armor over Tough. I had Tough on my last phone and after a year the stand got really loose and would always get stuck on my pocket since it wouldn't stay flush to case.
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I bought the Cyrill Color Brick. Overall it's very sturdy and I feel like I could drop the phone many times without incident. But it does add a certain heft to the phone. The Amazon listing claims a weight of 20g but it in fact adds 30g to the phone which is non-negligible. And the thickness does affect the ergonomics of typing.
I'm open to other options that are lighter and slimmer.
I'm open to other options that are lighter and slimmer.
I got the google fabric case. I find it a little thick,slick and kinda harsh. I think I am going to send it back. I really want a thin textured case but nothing out there fits the bill.
https://www.spigen.com/products/google-pixel-4a-case-thin-fit?variant=31920375988271
I have this and the Tough Armor. Settled on the latter for better protection, looks and a nicely textured back (between upper/lower panels). Sides also have light 'ribs' which actually work. Button covers convey 'clickiness' but hide power button accent. Buttons are uncovered in model above.
I might try that spigen one. Looks like it is not too bad. Going to look at the thickness. It's kind of odd looking but honestly I didn't buy this phone to care about fashion. It's so plain that a case is fine. I really really wanted to like the fabric case.
What's that one made of? The description says PC. I have this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083N5DD7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_nDrzFbRBCK70R
Doesn't really feel very grippy at all. Good protection, but looking for a silicone feel.
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You answered your own question
. It's a polycarbonate case like their description says. I wouldn't say it adds much grip compared to using the 4a without a case. I never really had an issues with grip on anything except glass-back phones with no case.
I have the google fabric case and it's "just OK" in my opinion
I like the look of it and the the power and volume buttons feel really nice, but that's about it for positives. I don't like the wide opening at the bottom. It makes it hard to plug in a charger by feel in the dark. I find the soft fabric to be a little more slippery than rubber/tpu. It's fallen out of my hand a few times. Lastly, after only ~2 months it's starting to get a little grody. I know it's supposedly washable but the product page says "Case tested to 12 cycles" so I'm not really confident it will survive washing it as often as it seems to need.
I'm really bummed with the options from Otterbox.
I've grown really fond of their Symmetry series, seeing them on friends and families phones and was planning to get one for my 4a until I saw the colors offered. It seems that on nearly every phone I've seen, they AT LEAST offer plain black and one other solid color (and usually also some stupid clear/glitter versions). On the Pixel 3a they had three options (Black, Yellow, Red). On the Pixel 4 they had five (Black, Blue, and three different styles of clear/glitter). But then on the 4a they only have two options and neither of them are a solid. It's just those stupid clear/glitter things. Who's buying those? The damn phone only came in black anyway... what would I be trying to show off with a clear case? I get that this is an "a" phone and also assume they may have cut back on the many SKUs due to COVID... but if you're going to offer two different Symmetry options, at least offer black. This is insanity.
That's it. Rant over.
I like the look of it and the the power and volume buttons feel really nice, but that's about it for positives. I don't like the wide opening at the bottom. It makes it hard to plug in a charger by feel in the dark. I find the soft fabric to be a little more slippery than rubber/tpu. It's fallen out of my hand a few times. Lastly, after only ~2 months it's starting to get a little grody. I know it's supposedly washable but the product page says "Case tested to 12 cycles" so I'm not really confident it will survive washing it as often as it seems to need.
I'm really bummed with the options from Otterbox.
I've grown really fond of their Symmetry series, seeing them on friends and families phones and was planning to get one for my 4a until I saw the colors offered. It seems that on nearly every phone I've seen, they AT LEAST offer plain black and one other solid color (and usually also some stupid clear/glitter versions). On the Pixel 3a they had three options (Black, Yellow, Red). On the Pixel 4 they had five (Black, Blue, and three different styles of clear/glitter). But then on the 4a they only have two options and neither of them are a solid. It's just those stupid clear/glitter things. Who's buying those? The damn phone only came in black anyway... what would I be trying to show off with a clear case? I get that this is an "a" phone and also assume they may have cut back on the many SKUs due to COVID... but if you're going to offer two different Symmetry options, at least offer black. This is insanity.
That's it. Rant over.
I went for the tough armor (though that and my phone hasn't actually turned up yet!). Oddly the tough armor isn't on spigen's site, nor in the link in the OP. It looks better than the others though (looks about the same but more protection).
I have a hard time choosing between caseology vault and spigen rugged armour. I like how the 'vault' looks but after reading the reviews, I'm slightly worried about the grip. So how is the grip on 'vault'? Will it be better than the spigen rugged armour?
The Caseology Vault has a good grip, I don't have any problem with it. I think it's better than the grip on Rugged Armor. Also, the Rugged Armor is too bulky for my liking and the back of the case is the fingerprints magnet. But it's only just my opinion.
I don't remember exactly. I think it had an adequate grip.
It isn't as sticky as something like clear TPU, it has a matte finish, but I think it has great grip.
im waiting for the spigen Liquid Air to launch, the best case ive used so far on any phone
a bit like the expensive Google one, but thiner and cheaper
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B086ST4SGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
love it
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B086ST4SGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
love it
I've this too. Is really great. We will see how much it last.a bit like the expensive Google one, but thiner and cheaper
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B086ST4SGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
love it
Spigen
The Spigen thin fit is a very nice case!
I've been using it for about a month and I can say that I'm very happy with it. It doesn't add much thickness to the phone and I really appreciate it since I consider the phone size to be perfect. The material is quite grippy and it doesn't attract much fingerprints and finger oil. It's pretty easy to clean. There are cutouts around the original buttons - some might consider it an upside, some downside. There is an engraved slot for a metal plate to use with magnetic phone mounts.
Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083N3YT4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Spigen thin fit is a very nice case!
I've been using it for about a month and I can say that I'm very happy with it. It doesn't add much thickness to the phone and I really appreciate it since I consider the phone size to be perfect. The material is quite grippy and it doesn't attract much fingerprints and finger oil. It's pretty easy to clean. There are cutouts around the original buttons - some might consider it an upside, some downside. There is an engraved slot for a metal plate to use with magnetic phone mounts.
Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083N3YT4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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