Nexus 4 Cases

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Dave2ic

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#112948 29-Dec-2012 08:37

I was looking for some feedback on cases Nexus 4 owners are using.

I'm picking up my Nexus 4 today from Noel Leeming but don't have a case for it. I've ordered this one on Ebay, but it will probably be at least 2-3 weeks before it arrives:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Matte-Hard-Cover-Case-Screen-Protector-For-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Mako-/110983894605?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=410149777229&hash=item19d727d64d

I'm not sure what I'll do in the meantime - I don't think any retailer stores are selling anything. I might try one of the cases offered on Trade Me - or I might just wait and use my old phone until the case arrives.

andrewb

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#738328 29-Dec-2012 14:24

Yep, that's the same case I bought - it's very nice and snaps on tight to the N4, it has a grippy rubber finish to it. You still have to be careful of course, and because of the way the screen glass tapers off - it's difficult for a case to give much protection there.

Dave2ic

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#738338 29-Dec-2012 14:48

andrewb: Yep, that's the same case I bought - it's very nice and snaps on tight to the N4, it has a grippy rubber finish to it. You still have to be careful of course, and because of the way the screen glass tapers off - it's difficult for a case to give much protection there.

Do you just carry your Nexus 4 in your pocket? I've traditionally liked a belt pouch because I usually have my wallet in one front pocket and my keys in the other.

The Nexus 4 is much bigger than any other phone I've owned so there's no way it's going in my pocket. I've look on eBay and there are belt pouch options, but as I also like to have one of these snap-on cases to protect the phone itself this adds some bulk to the phone so I think it may struggle to fit into one of these Nexus 4 belt pouches.

I did have the idea of getting a Galaxy S3 belt pouch, as the S3 is 2-3mm larger in it's width and height. But it is 0.5mm thinner, so given I'll have additional thickness from the snap-on case I wouldn't want it to be an S3 case that has too snug a fit.

I had a look on Amazon and found the following cases that might do the job, and I they are going so cheap there is little to be lost trying them:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088A746W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VOM0R4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

They won't ship to NZ though so I'm having to use YouShop - I'm not sure what it'll end up costing me to get them to NZ, but the 2 cases themselves cost less than NZ$10 combined. It's going to be a long wait too, so I'm still looking.

andrewb

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#738393 29-Dec-2012 18:52

Yep I carry it in my pocket, it doesn't feel that much bigger than my last phone so don't really notice it.

nakedmolerat

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#738420 29-Dec-2012 21:21

Wait for otter box defender?

Dave2ic

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#741906 8-Jan-2013 20:38

Just reporting back on the cases I've settled on for my Nexus 4.

I didn't really like the Nillkin case (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110994297988?var=410153731431&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649). It looks and feels great, but it doesn't fully wrap around the top and bottom of the phone so doesn't really protect from knocks directly on the top or bottom.

I actually preferred the simple gel case I got from TradeMe from trader fonethings (http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phones/accessories/cases-covers/other/auction-549621321.htm). The finish is not as nice as the Nillkin but it's reasonably smart for a gel case and importantly it wraps right around the Nexus 4 giving complete protection.

For carrying the phone around I use the belt pouch on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321043283881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

It's designed for the Galaxy S3 but is a perfect fit for the Nexus 4 in a case. When you place an order it doesn't give you the option to ship to NZ, but you can contact the seller at the time of placing the order to request a shipping price. Even with a AU$10 shipping cost it only cost around NZ$16 all up and arrived about a week after placing the order (and this was over the New Year period).

I just thought I'd offer that for anyone who may be looking for suitable cases for their Nexus 4.

mwilcox

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#741948 8-Jan-2013 21:45

Got the Nilkin hard case today.. can't say I'm overwhelmed but it's decent for now. I'll be keeping my eye out for better ones in the future. Or maybe a bumper if they're ever available here (1st or 3rd party)