Does this case just barely cover the sides of the S4 and are the upton easy to press? Be honest, does this case protect from falls?
1265703
Yes I can honestly say it does protect from falls and covers the sides well in my opinion. I also have no problems with using buttons on sides ....loving my case so far ..
1265704
My phone has taken several falls in this case and had no damage. The case covers the sides and corners well, but doesn't affect the use of any of the buttons.
1265705
Yes, its a good dual case, I have several for various Samsung phones I own. Easy care, wipe off if dirty or sticky and holds in place. The rubber my get a bit out of shape but not enough to cause damage to phone device.
1265706
The pictures show how much of the sides are covered pretty well and the buttons are very easy to push. This is a 2 piece case: a rubber "inner" case and a hard plastic "outer" case. My S4 has fallen off my couch onto a laminate floor with no damage whatsoever.
1265707
I really like this case, it comes up the sides enough to protect the glass. I have dropped my phone a couple of times since I have had this case and it didn't break.
1718956
Mine was for the S4 and the case is dual layer. There is the black tpu rubber like case that goes on the phone then the harder outer shell. Mine was very quality. Feels excellent with a great fit. Doesn't come off easy but isn't difficult for me to take off. The buttons for mine aren't stiff but they feel secure and have stopped me from accidentally turning the power on many times which I was prone to do. So, I like the buttons. Mine was specifically made for the S4. You've probably noticed but on Amazon there is a box for picking which phone you have. My case also feels nice. The material seems quality. For the money I couldn't ask for better. I know everyone has different tastes but I was pleasantly surprised. Hope this helps!
287301
The front of my S4 is not the same at the bottom as the front of the S4 active when looking at the images. I'd hazard a guess that since the plastic cover on my S4 only has a cut out for one button on the bottom and not 3 as on the S4 active - that it is why it's not "compatible" in their terms. You could always cut it around those buttons on the Active, I would suspect, or look for the right one. I do like this protector and the price though.
1882643
It's very thin for mainly for surface protection, but it might not be enough for high impact drops. I've only dropped my phone once - form about waist height to asphalt, and luckily it landed case down. No damage to the phone, but the metal plate got dinged up (I'm referring to the previous elago S5 case I had). If you tend to drop your phone a lot I wouldn't suggest this case, but if you're looking to just protect the outsides with something minimal that doesn't change the feel of the phone, than this is it.
2196589
It is a snap. I have the flip cover on my s4 so I have to remove it to fit in the case. It is still quick and easy. I just put the phone in without the cover. The case offers a lot of protection but don't even think of putting it in your pocket. , its big. Oversized to accommodate charging accessories. I has worked well for me mountain biking. There is zero concern it will pop off the mount.
862169
It's pretty thin and doesn't add much thickness to the phone. I really like the case overall. It protects more against scratches than a big drop though.
1942287
I love this case. It's slim but still offers protection. I have not ran into any problems using the earphone jack. I would make sure I have a screen protector. It has a bit of a lip but I always opt for double protection for screen. Screen protector does not interfere with case install.
1821146
Do you mean a protective case? If so, no. This goes over the phone only. It does cover the bumper and the back of the phone, so your phone will be protected. unlike other hard cases this case is secured by 2 small screws, so if you were to drop it, it won't go flying apart. On the inside of the case there are strips of i guess insulation to make the fitting nice and snug. hope that helps.or take a look at this one. helped with the reception.New Dual Color Aluminium Metal Bumper Case For Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 (Black)
1769625
I've had this case for several months. I've dropped the phone a few times, and I've had no damage. Its a really slim case, so I'm sure the thicker cases add more protection. However, this does a pretty good job and its a nice compromise between have good protection and keeping the phone slim.
2046182
It fits loosely and it's easy to take out a s4 with out a case. I have a spigen neon hybrid Case that is a little hard to take out. Also for some reason the magnetic flap affects the screen(it won't turn on sometimes and only shows a black screen with the Date )
561818
My S4 is in a slim case so I haven't had a problem with the armband depressing the buttons but I have to use some pressure to get the phone in the case and I have a tendency to hold the phone where the buttons are. I'm getting better at remembering to push the phone in from the top instead of holding the top sides.
206332
Dropped my phone many times and the case has protected it. BTW - due to the case's very tight fit, I had to cut away the material at the bottom in order for the charger cord to fit properly. Many years ago I purchased a case from Ballistic for my iPhone 4S which I use for work now. It is a much higher quality case - no modifications needed with extra protection on sides, front, & edges than this one. However, it was several years ago at a time when there were very few options. I enjoy the design very much and was willing to try it. No regrets! Hope this helps your decision-making.
2123079
I honestly didn't have any issue with the buttons. The case fit perfectly on my S4 mini, and was actually pretty tough to get off once it's on the phone. I use the case with the belt clip when I'm at work and it stays in place just fine. :)
2060003
Not at all. Fits perfectly on S4.I have dropped my phone a couple of times after purchasing this cover. Still scratchless.
882305
Hi - You can feel the buttons and have to push them down. You can't glide over them but it doesn't bother me. It's a sturdy, clean, sleek case that really protects my phone. All of that outweighs the fact that I have to push a little harder. Hope that helps! Sue
1141955
No scratches or dents showing since April. No major drops, just a few basic falls on the floor (3 to 4 foot drops) and the case protected phone 100%. You need to put on a screen protector though, if you want 100% protection from scratching your phone. The case protects back and sides of phone 100%, but face is still exposed. There is a raised lip all around the front of the case so that when you place the phone face down on a surface, the screen doesn't touch the surface; however, if you really want to protect the face you need to apply a screen protector.
1209567
The spaces for the buttons are open. I thought this would be a problem initially, but my S4 fits snug and I have dropped my phone and it is protected very well. Hope this helps.