What cases would you recommend for S21?

[kenfb1]

i use (for now) 4 corner clear silicon bumper, but i ordered case that have movable window for the camera
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Hi,
I just got that case, the camera cover is fantastic!!!!

 

[kenfb1]

i use (for now) 4 corner clear silicon bumper, but i ordered case that have movable window for the camera
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Nillkin CamShield Pro cover case for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (S21 Ultra 5G)

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[myn]

i use (for now) 4 corner clear silicon bumper, but i ordered case that have movable window for the camera
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Which 4 corner silicone bumper case are you using?

 

[gumbyx84]

I picked up the Skagen Rugged Armor case for my S21. It's thin enough for my phone to fit in my GameSir X2 USB-C controller.

 

[bartjeh1991]

I love the official leather cover, feels soo premium.

 

[RovIcT]

tech21 evoslim is the best silm case so far...

Evo Slim - Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Case - Charcoal Black

Buy an Evo Slim Samsung Galaxy S21 case and keep your phone fully protected from all kinds of everyday scrapes. Thin and lightweight, this charcoal black case is easy to take on and off and provides your camera with extra protection.

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btw, also considering caselogy

Vault

Tough and flexible layer of shockproof TPU with drop-proof pattern is built to withstand everyday impacts Built to guard your phone's vulnerable corners, paired with detailed cutouts and tactile buttons Durable and light weight military grade materials for scratch-resistant protection Precision...

www.caseologycases.com

 

[DarthGeorge]

ORNARTO Slim Case S21.Best I tried so far, super slim and good texture.

 

[lyzgaard]

Not loving any of the case options so far. Most look bulky. The S21 Ultra is a chonker already, so I want something slim that looks good.
Spigens slim fit case looks ok but their 'slim' cases aren't super slim these days, not like the ones they used to make for older phones... and it only comes in a generic plain black.

Samsung's official leather case looks the best so far, and I like the idea of leather, feels and looks nice rather than plain old TPU or hard plastic of most cases.
Just wish they had some more variety in colour and design. You just have brown or black... I think I'll get the black one, and then see if anything more interesting comes out.

Another one that caught my eye is this Nillkin case with nylon fabric on the back:

Nillkin Textured nylon fiber case for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (S21 Ultra 5G)

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It actually looks just like the official case I have for my Oneplus 6, wonder if they made it too. If it's just like it, it'll be a nice case. The fabric on the back feels nice in the hand and looks good in person. Plus it doesn't collect fingerprints.

Nillkin texture is OK, but I have used the Nillkin Super Frosted Shield for my last 3 phones. It's cheap and I never go back

 

[xxBrun0xx]

I just picked up the Pitaka air and it's crazy good. If you want to add grip without any bulk, this case is for you! It's unbelievably thin and light. If you've ever use a oneplus Karbon case or an old moto kevlar phone (like the Droid turbo), the texture on this is almost identical. A little pricey, but otherwise pretty fantastic.

 

[Corlan]

I'm enjoying the Spigen Tough Armour Case - I find myself using the kickstand a lot more than I expected

 

[thacounty]

I just picked up the Pitaka air and it's crazy good. If you want to add grip without any bulk, this case is for you! It's unbelievably thin and light. If you've ever use a oneplus Karbon case or an old moto kevlar phone (like the Droid turbo), the texture on this is almost identical. A little pricey, but otherwise pretty fantastic.

Is there any protection at all for the screen? I had one on the Pixel 2 and it had just a little protection so that the screen wouldn't lay flat on a table, and was wondering if that was the case for this... case.

 

[xxBrun0xx]

Is there any protection at all for the screen? I had one on the Pixel 2 and it had just a little protection so that the screen wouldn't lay flat on a table, and was wondering if that was the case for this... case.

There isn't. I use a screen protector, so not a big deal to me.

 

[lyzgaard]

Have some of you experienced any problems with a cover or a skin in cell. phone coverage/reception?
With the Nilkin. Cover for S21, I have bad reception, mostly in know deadapots but it's a big different) difference with and without cover.

 

[entropism]

A few recommendations:

Just picked up the Speck Obsidian Mist case. Feels amazing in hand. Slippery as all hell. I'm going to keep using it but if you buy it, be warned. This case has the least grip I've ever seen.

Picked up this case off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T62KF4D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - It's the same as the $2 cases off Aliexpress, but it's delivered in a day instead of 2 months. This case is absolutely wonderful, but I worry about drop protection. It's basically the Cyrill Brick (pretty sure they manufacture them in the same factory Spigen uses for the Cyrill line), and I had a minor drop in the Brick with my S20 and the whole thing shattered. Feels great if you never drop your case though.

The Griffin Survivor is... fine (at best). Completely unremarkable. Whoever designed this should be fired. It would be a decent enough case, but the phone scratches the inside every time you take it off and put it back on again. SERIOUSLY? I'd like to see more cases with matte backs instead of completely transparent, and from the pictures I thought I was getting that. This case is getting returned.

The Caseology Parallax has been a great case for me for MANY different phones. Avoid it for the S21. it will lift your screen protector. I'm using both the Amfilm Hybrid and the Zagg Glassfusion Visionguard+ with D3O (Seriously, smack the person naming these) and both get lifted by this case.

The Encased Rebel (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SFRQJ8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is nice if you don't mind a bulkier case. It feels like an Otterbox, but I can't stand that cheap plastic feel. Definitely seems durable though. The buttons are great, nice and easy to press.

 

[mpulock]

How does Speck Obsidian Mist performs? Does it lift the screen protector up? I've been using ESR Liquid Skin Screen Protector with a Casology Vault case. Feels good in hand, but the sides of the screen protector keeps peeling off.

Want something that give decent protection and doesn't life up the screen protector

 

[entropism]

I'm using the Zagg Glassfusion visionguard+ D3O bull**** protector, as well as the AmFilm hybrid (and they're the same damn thing for 10% of the price), and the Obsidian Mist doesn't interfere with it at all. I REALLY like the case (in fact I liked it so much I got the green one for my iPhone 12 Pro) but they're REALLY slippery. It's a very fine matte texture and there's simply no grip to it whatsoever. Buttons are a little stiff too, but I expect that to loosen up over time.

 

[mpulock]

I'm using the Zagg Glassfusion visionguard+ D3O bull**** protector, as well as the AmFilm hybrid (and they're the same damn thing for 10% of the price), and the Obsidian Mist doesn't interfere with it at all. I REALLY like the case (in fact I liked it so much I got the green one for my iPhone 12 Pro) but they're REALLY slippery. It's a very fine matte texture and there's simply no grip to it whatsoever. Buttons are a little stiff too, but I expect that to loosen up over time.

Thanks! How's the touch sensibility especially of the fingerprint sensor for Zagg Glassfusion and Amfilm? I stayed away from glass screen protectors because of all the complaints about how bad they are against the new sensor. Thin film works fine for now, only need a compatible case.

 

[mpulock]

btw, also considering caselogy

Vault

Tough and flexible layer of shockproof TPU with drop-proof pattern is built to withstand everyday impacts Built to guard your phone's vulnerable corners, paired with detailed cutouts and tactile buttons Durable and light weight military grade materials for scratch-resistant protection Precision...

www.caseologycases.com

I am currently using Caseology Vault too, Feels good on hands and not slippery. But, it's peeling off my screen protector. Would recommend if you are going without SP.

 

[entropism]

Thanks! How's the touch sensibility especially of the fingerprint sensor for Zagg Glassfusion and Amfilm? I stayed away from glass screen protectors because of all the complaints about how bad they are against the new sensor. Thin film works fine for now, only need a compatible case.

They're not glass. They're film, but slightly stiffer. It FEELS a lit better than film, it's not soft where your nail can dent it, and it slides almost as nicely as glass, but there's NO oleophobic coating on it like tempered glass would have.

Fingerprint works like the screen is naked. Perfect.

 

[lyzgaard]

I have bought a Pitaka Air Case, amazing case!