Poor case selection

[rouyal]

Looking at Amazon to seeing what cases were available for prior Nokia phones (8, 6.1, 6, etc) selection looks horrible. Nothing but cheaply made Chinese cases that usually have poor fit and finish.

I have simple wishes for a case: slim as possible, tpu (no PC hard), black (no yellowing clear), matte (not slick & oily), good fit and finish (ports aligned and no injection flashing), simple design (no fancy carbon look, fake leather, protruding corners, unneeded designs like chamfered edges, dual layer, etc) , and good tactile buttons. Best example is this case I use on my iPhone 8.

If I don't see a some quality cases pop up, I may just cancel my order before it ships, and wait and see if a case ever comes.

/rant over

 

[GuestK00459]

I too have been unsuccessful at finding a decent case for the 7.1. I saw exactly the same junk cases that you found on Amazon and no known case manufacturer has yet to show one.
Let's hope somebody steps up. I like that case that you linked to as that type of case is what I prefer as well.

 

[Axecaster]

Deleted, missed the preference against carbon fiber style.

 

[Brianrh]

In the UK MobileFun are promising some cases in 2-3 weeks:

https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/nokia/7-1

Obviously we have yet to see them but perhaps it's a sign that manufacturers are gearing up to make cases for this mobile.

 

[GuestK00459]

In the UK MobileFun are promising some cases in 2-3 weeks:

https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/nokia/7-1

Obviously we have yet to see them but perhaps it's a sign that manufacturers are gearing up to make cases for this mobile.

Thanks for the link. I had seen those and would probably buy the Slim Crystal case if I can't find anything else. I don't care much for flip cases myself.
I and I think the OP too were hoping some of the more well known manufactures (Spigen, Tudia, Otterbox, etc) would have something. Time will tell I suppose.

 

[GuestK00459]

Amazon is now showing the clear Nokia case but has it at a one to three month lead time!
https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-7-1-Ca..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=PNHYBFSBB5NMJMZAZ8C1

 

[Brianrh]

Looks as though even Nokia themselves haven't got any cases for 7.1 for sale:

https://www.nokia.com/en_gb/phones/accessories

As they already have manufacturing arrangement for cases for their other mobiles, it wouldn't have been a bid deal to have cases for the 7.1 ready for the launch.

---------- Post added at 08:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 PM ----------

Amazon is now showing the clear Nokia case but has it at a one to three month lead time!
https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-7-1-Ca..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=PNHYBFSBB5NMJMZAZ8C1

Thanks for the link too, I now have another place to watch for a clear case for the 7.1.

 

[tintin13]

Most of the cases listed on amazon are terrible, in terms of quality or aesthetic. Maybe more will pop up after the release of the device. However, for now It looks like it doesn't have decent one.

 

[rouyal]

The only case that looks somewhat decent is this: https://www.amazon.com/KuGi-Scratch...&sprefix=Nokia+7.1+,aps,191&sr=8-8&ref=sr_1_8

I say it seems decent because the same case is made for Pixel 3 and actually got glowing reviews.

 

[fatesealer]

I have my Nokia 7.1 and yes the lack of readily available cases is killing me. Even my go to stores in China are saying delivery by Black Friday!

 

[GuestK00459]

The only case that looks somewhat decent is this: https://www.amazon.com/KuGi-Scratch...&sprefix=Nokia+7.1+,aps,191&sr=8-8&ref=sr_1_8

I say it seems decent because the same case is made for Pixel 3 and actually got glowing reviews.

I actually ordered that one but the "in stock" date keeps slipping. It was Oct 31, then Nov 1 now it's Nov 4th. Two days after I was supposed to receive it! Not promising at all.

 

[scsione889]

I contacted both D-Brand and Slickwraps. Neither plan to make skins for the 7.1. They both say sales are far too low to justify development.

 

[rouyal]

Got the Kugi in the mail, and agree with the reviews it got for the Pixel 3 version. It’s nicely made, with no machine molding marks and generally good fit & finish. Quality is up there with bigger names, and is not the typical China case. I don’t have the phone, so I can’t comment about camera, port, etc alignment.

 

[tintin13]

Got the Kugi in the mail, and agree with the reviews it got for the Pixel 3 version. It’s nicely made, with no machine molding marks and generally good fit & finish. Quality is up there with bigger names, and is not the typical China case. I don’t have the phone, so I can’t comment about camera, port, etc alignment.

hey, would you be able to post a pic of it, btw, whats ur situation with screen protector ?

 

[tintin13]

Got mine, overall like the case, Its minimalist and good quality from design perspective.
https://imgur.com/a/kvb7AkC

 

[fatesealer]

They bumped up my delivery date of my official Nokia case from January to next week so here's hoping

 

[jsanta11]

Mines was moved up to Monday ( oem clear case) hope it doesn't change have the kugi back case on now.. Also ordered tempered glass screen protector hope they are good..

 

[fatesealer]

Nokia 7.1 official clear case is in stock for purchase at $10 with free shipping at Amazon.

 

[fatesealer]

I just got my official Nokia case. Just wanted to let you all know that it is NOT a hard plastic case. I still am waiting for my hard case from China but here are pics of the official case:

 

[Cisito]

I am finding it difficult to get a good leather flip case. still no choice! I have bought a very crappy one for 5£ otherwise wouldn't be able to use the phone.
I have left emails with a few companies. but so far the answer has been negative