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I've had a Bellroy for my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro, but I've found that they reduced the quality significantly on the newer ones. My care is scuffed and torn, but I've always handled my phone just as gently as before.

I may go for the Hazel silicone one from the Google store this time, it's really pretty.

What cases do people recommend? Personally I don't care for the OtterBox type cases, but I'm open to hearing what everyone uses!

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use Spigen cases... thin, light, grippy, tough, and cheap. Easy to get on and off. They don't obstruct button or port access, while still providing good protection to those things as well as the screen and camera lenses.

I do use rigid screen and lens protectors, also.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here. Spigen tough armor and a glass screen protector and lens protector. There's some dust buildup by the type-c port and speakers, but what case won't have that?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

And they're so easy to pop off and back on that cleaning them up periodically isn't a big deal.

[–] amenotef 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Spigen Thin fit. It's slim and it adds some plastic that is not slippery for me. (Similar to the nexus 5 / 5X black back cover).

I would love to try a case that has a gel quality like the one you find in the apple official gel silicon case. Because every time I see an iPhone with those and I try it, feels like grabbing a soft eraser. If somebody knows a brand that makes these let me know!

[–] CrayonRosary 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just ordered that one on your recommendation. Thanks!

I'm not happy with my current case. It's not grippy enough, and the rear plastic is so thick that my magnetic car mount doesn't work well. It's the Caseology Athlex.

[–] amenotef 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hope you like it. It's not super grippy. But compared to a normal TPU case. This one is more grippy

At least it is grippy enough with dry hands

[–] CrayonRosary 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's perfect, thanks! The back is nice and thin, and now my magnetic mount is much stronger! Its plenty grippy, too.

[–] amenotef 2 points 1 year ago

I'm glad you like it!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Naked, as always. I have the fold and with them being as big as they are already I don't need to make it any more unmanageable. Even still, I haven't used a case in years.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TheEternal87 3 points 1 year ago

This should be the way.

[–] AlmightySnoo 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No case for my 7a, I like to live dangerously 😎

[–] hackitfast 2 points 1 year ago

I'd love to do that, but the phone slips off my wireless charger onto the floor if I do 😅

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Peak Design Everyday Case. I think it looks nice, plus it has mag safe, if you have any accessories.

[–] hackitfast 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A MagSafe case? That's pretty neat

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yup. Peak Design makes a bunch of accessories that work with it (since it has a square notch in the back) but it works perfectly fine with other magsafe stuff too.

[–] thekerker 2 points 1 year ago

This is the same one I'm using on my Pixel 7. I also have the bike mount and I love it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Damn. Last case I bought from them was my lg g3 lol. Idk why I remember that.

EDIT: Found it, lmao. If anyone's still rocking their lg g3 pick this one up, it's 🔥

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I swap between the Google brand one and the Dbrand one, both really nice

[–] Jackthelad 4 points 1 year ago

I use a Caseology Vault on my 4a.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I use the dBrand case, but I take it off when I'm at my desk at work or home. I only use it when I'm out and about.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

The dBrand grip is very good. The case itself is plain black, but being dBrand, you can customize it with skins. I've had it on my pixel 6 pro since launch, have dropped the thing a bunch and it honestly still looks pretty much new

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My last couple of phones have used Pela cases. They're made with flax husk and other natural materials and are compostable. A bit pricey though

[–] hackitfast 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was just looking at these, but I've read that the screen edge gestures don't work as great as some other cases? Not sure how true that is

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I guess I haven't really noticed, or I'm just used to it. I have noticed the fit loosens a bit over time, which would be my main complaint.

[–] AMillionMonkeys 3 points 1 year ago

The clear Case Mate one they were selling on the Google Store when I bought my 6a. Up until this phone I'd never used a case and never broken a phone, but for whatever reason I decided to put this one in a case. It's probably survived two drops it wouldn't have otherwise, so that's nice.

[–] OZFive 3 points 1 year ago

Crave Slim Guard for Google Pixel 7 Pro Case, Shockproof Protection Case for Google Pixel 7 Pro - Black https://a.co/d/5mo2v13

[–] atrielienz 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For my pixel 7 I've got a dbrand case. I like it because it shields the camera and makes the back flat rather than letting the camera bump stick out. Great protection for drops but maybe a bit bulky if you don't like the OtterBox style.

[–] itsJoelle 3 points 1 year ago

None. Its fallen multiple times onto my rule floor and it doesn't have a scratch!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Incipio Duo has been my preferred case since the first pixel.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I alternate between Ringke Fusion and Caseology Parralax.

[–] what_was_not_said 1 points 1 year ago

Supcase, but you won't like it.