Hey guys. I’m making a review of my flip casing (samsung genuine case) for those who couldn’t make up your mind in choosing the best casing for your lovely phone. The one that I bought is the grey colour which matches my current phone perfectly. However the colour might be a little brighter than the original casing, but it’s not very noticeable unless u put them side-by-side.

Coming from otterbox commuter user, I’m not very fond of flip casing due to that it’s being flip in-out all the time. Quite a hassle I have to say. Imagine u have to flip it out every time u use the phone. I just have to live with that.. Its either u loves it or hates it. I bought it because the phone itself has a massive size. Putting other casing on top of it would have made it even bigger not to mention the sheer bulk of the phone together with the casing which u felt when u holds it.

Since the back plate of the phone casing will be replaced with the flip casing, it doesn’t add up to the phone overall thickness. I found that it can still maintain its sleek looking plus makes u even more confidence when placing the phone anywhere (since the screen itself has been protected.) The front cover blends well with the phone, making it as if it comes together as one piece which is really good as it makes your phone looks very elegance. It has a nice textile surface that gives u a good impression when rubbing your thumb against it (don’t get me wrong here as I normally have to rub it in order to flip the case with one hand!). It feels rigid which is good against accidental force against the front cover.

The back plate has the same plastic texture but it still retains the laser-etch kind of looking which is fabulous (might not be the case with white casing though..). The inner part of flip casing is made out of micro fibre cloth which is both protecting the screen from dust and scratches. The part that holds the front cover and the backplate is akin to the material from the front cover minus the rigid plate which ensures u can flip in-out easily but still feels very firm and solid at the same time. U can still access your volume rocker even when the flip part is on top.

One thing I noticed is that around the camera part, the flip casing seems to be slightly raised compared to the original casing which is good as when u lay the phone flat on table, the camera bezel won’t touch the surface (unlike the original casing.) As a whole, although the casing is priced at rm149 which is quite expensive (that might due to its NFC compatible casing), given its sleek looking which is nice to see and hold, I have to say I’m satisfied with it. So far, it’s the best casing I’ve seen in market (until other cases such as otterbox, sweet armor comes in.) 4 star out of 5.

Pros:
1. Looks! Very OEM looking which will wows your colleague and friends..
2. Size (very slim, will not add bulk to your phone AT ALL)
3. Can make phone calls even when the flip is on
4. Protects your screen most importantly (As I feel protecting the screen is far more important than any other part of the phone such as around the phone bezel etc..)
5. Added grip when u flip back the phone while holding it in one hand
6. Can still use the volume rocker when the flip is on top.
7. NFC compatible!
8. Quality builds. For normal usage, I think it can last for sometime

Cons:
1. Price. Could be cheaper..
2. Doesn’t protect the whole phone. The phone bezel will most likely to get hit when the phone drops and the back plate too since it replaces the original cover.
3. Love-or-hate flips cover. It’s a flip cover after all..
4. Could be cumbersome to use in single/dual handed again due to the flip cover (u can get accustomed to it though with prolong used..)
5. Cannot do video calls with the flip closed (I do hope they make a hole for it)
6. Cannot fully utilize the notification led on the left side of the ear speaker phone as it blocks it out (again, same reason as the above)
U can find the comparison between the camera part of both original and flip casing too at the picture below. Enjoy them!



This post has been edited by coD33: Oct 25 2012, 11:55 AM

Go to setting>display>features

This one enables the screen to stay on as long as you keep your eyes looking at the phone. I'm sure u have seen the features on one of samsung galaxy s 3 ads previously..

Thanks! Well if u are taking photos with the power button on your top side, the flip open without obstructing the camera view as it will flip towards the bottom part of the phone aka the right hand side of the phone (the volume rocker part.) Unless u intend to go the other way round.

Well i have to agree with you that it is very thin. Thickness is at around 1.5mm. But it has a very rigid board (like a hard card board kind of feeling) which still can withstand impact against it which is still far better than not having any cover at all..But then again, thin means better pocket-ability and it certainly doesn't look cheap at all if u see it for real.

I've edited per request! Thanks for your comment!

Guys, I just noticed that the metal-look alike part (on the tail) on my s-pen had a scuffed till I can see the inner white part of it.. I suspect due to that its slightly bulge out position and stroked it against the table could have caused it..I just have to live with it.. I think all of u better watch out for this one if u really love your s-pen to look best all the time.

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