Well made, but if you ever REALLY drop your phone, look elsewhere.
930426
First, I will never buy something without prime again. I lost $5 on the product for return shipping and I forgot to check if it was prime or not.. so now not only do I not like the case, I had to pay $6 to find out that I didn't like it. I could have walked into a store to find that out. But anyways.

I originally had a Ballistic tough jacket case for my LG G2. I'm switching to the S5, and decided that the cons of the ballistic case were mostly in the bulk and the inability to put it in my pocket. I thought the spigen looked like enough protection, had some air pocket technology thingy on it, and so I purchased it.

I don't like it. It is clearly not going to be enough protection. Now that I'm looking more closely at the reviews, very FEW of the review are talking about ACTUAL drops. MOST people are discussing how it feels, how it handles.. the point of the cover, at least for me, is to protect it from breaking. The spigen will NOT do the same job as the Ballistic tough jacket cases. It is very thin, and the TPU sides are a LOT harder--which makes it smooth and feel nice when it goes into the pocket, but means it won't take the same beating the softer TPUs will when actually dropped. The case does not give you, for the price, nearly the same protection. I thought I wanted a smaller, more efficient case because I keep my phone in my pocket. But this is not worth it. I'll deal with the minor gripes and cons of having more protection. I paid a lot of money for my phone, and protecting it with this is not going to cut it. Those air pockets are not going to protect the phone from concrete.

It IS well made in that it fits snuggly, and doesn't seem like it will fall off of your phone or hug it too tightly if you want to remove it. But that really is the only pros to this for me. I voted two stars because two stars sums it up nicely: I don't like it... but it isn't total garbage either. There is a demographic that would like this case, but I am clearly not in it.

If you look at the actual-drop reviews on this phone, they are slim pickings. A few happy accidents, but many of them say they saved the phone's initial drop somehow as well. http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Case-Cover-Detachable-Polycarbonate/dp/B00JRUZLS0/ref=sr_1_10?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1423457620&sr=1-10&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s5+case+ballistic This was another runner up for me, but again, the reviews never SAID they dropped the phone! Only 'omg it has a cute stylus! worth it!' Not what I'm looking for. If I wanted a stylus, I'd pick one up, but I want protection.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J48TNIY/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS8OU67VIKZKL This is what I'm getting, and I'm sticking with it. it is the exact model I have on my LG G2 but fitted for the S5. It is not as pocket friendly, but if you're buying a case that costs more than $2, go with the case that will actually protect your phone. Everyone posting there says it has actually saved their phones from ridiculous drops. This case costs $12-13 right now on amazon, and it will not protect your phone anymore than a $2-3 case from Chinatown. It just won't. It's a piece of plastic with some TPU hugging the edges. It will brace minor falls on the corners, but offers no protection for the front and back and little protection on the sides. A cheap plastic or rubber case could do the same thing for a fraction of the cost.

If you just want something super stylish, a bit pricey for the protection factor, and never drop your phones and live in a carpet home and work in a carpet office, sure, buy this case and enjoy. If you actually use your phone to take pictures, travel, accidentally-set-it-in-your-lap-and-then-get-out-of-the-car, or anything else, I don't think this case is for you. Really sad I have to pay $6 in shipping to send a $12 case back. It's almost not worth it, but I'd never use the case even if I kept it.
3193314
Great feeling case, but ultimately, it failed where I needed it most - to protect my expensive phone.  I recently dropped it less than 2 feet as it slipped out of my hands and when I picked up the phone, my screen was cracked pretty bad.  I don't understand how that could have happened to be honest, but investing in a case to protect my phone I take seriously.  Thank GOD I have accidental protection on my phone, but still have to fork out a $200 deductible.  I WILL be investing in a different case and not a Spigen this time.  I am soured.
663402
This is a nice fit. However the lanyard isn't strong enough to hold up the phone and scanner this is made for, so the string uncoils part way if it is just hanging there. OK, I figured, I'll just strap it to the lanyard so it doesn't uncoil... fine until while it was just hanging there my phone slipped out of the case and dropped onto concrete. Fortunately it didn't break.  This is a bummer because now I still use the case, but can't leave it hanging and have to put the phone in my pocket inbetween uses.
382298
Its a good case, but I am in the construction industry and use my phone A LOT! over 20,000 minutes in a month. The constant use of removing the phone from its holding case has actually broken the holding clip, and did so in less than one month of use. The holding case still holds the phone, but only in the horizontal position. If I turn the phone vertically in the holding case, it will fall out if I am not paying attention. I like the case, but I bought it because I thought it was going to be rugged. I have had a lot of phones and a lot of cases, this is a good one but I'm inclined to try and find a better one.
1982327
I thought this was a great belt clip holder for my iPhone SE.  Simple and easy to use.  But on three occasions over as many months, when I was sitting on a car seat (with the seat belt attachment near), on an airline seat (again with the seat belt attachment near), the iPhone inadvertently became undone and dropped out.  It has likewise done the same thing on a commuter train seat.  So, WARNING, unless you physically check to ensure the iPhone is securely clipped in when you get up from a seat, you may leave it behind...as I have done twice.  My morphie Belt Clip has now been consigned to the trash.
933394
I've had this case for a while and was satisfied... until I actually dropped my phone. It fell out of my sweater pocket 3 feet off the ground onto a hardwood floor. No screen cracks, but nonetheless the fall caused problems with my screen. The case just wasn't able to absorb enough of the impact, I guess.

It's a good case for minor bumps and scratches. If you need more than that, I recommend looking elsewhere.
3997600
It's obviously well-made but mine doesn't connect to my Samsung S7 phone as securely as I'd like. It loses its connection unless I'm careful and keep the phone in a stable place (e.g., not my pocket). I missed the return window and may see if I can't get warranty coverage.
4811172
Be Careful!

The clip on this thing is not reliable.  More than once it came loose from the case because someone on the sidewalk/subway brushed up against me.  Fortunately, I heard the phone hit the ground, or I would have lost it.  The Clip merrily stayed on my belt, but the phone fell!

I ended up leaving the belt clip off the phone, and just using it as a clamshell case,  I like that it completely wraps the outside of the phone, including covering the screen, which is nice.  When I want to use the phone, I slide it open, reverse the top piece, and slide it back on the back, just like the old palm-pilot.

If you want a case that clips securely on your belt, this is not the one.  If you want a nice clamshell case, buy this, and pull off the belt clip and it will make you happy.
4868619
I have had this case for about 5 months now, and I want to like it more. I'm someone who is constantly dropping my phone, at least everyday. I used this case along with the tech armor ballistic glass screen protector (which I would HIGHLY recommend). The screen protector has a few cracks in it, but the phone itself is fine.
A few thing I like about the case:
It's not bulky, it's able to fit into my pocket well.
Protects my phone well. The actual phone is fine, but the case and screen cover are both 'broken' but still usable. Glad they broke instead of the phone.

A few things that I don't like about it:
The rubber covering the charging port broke off after a couple weeks. It wears out from opening it to charge it. I personally don't mind that it broke, and it's easier to plug in now, but I still would have expected it to last longer. The rubber over the head phone port also broke.
The hard plastic near the bottom left corner broke. It's hanging on still but it's about to break all the way across, definitely need to buy a new case though.
The rubber/ hard plastic design, they never line up to well, and the soft rubber stretches (area around the top 1/3 of my case has stretched out a little, doesn't fit snug around phone, curves out) and the hard plastic broke. A nice idea, hard to protect, soft to absorb impact, but over all semi-flawed.

Over all, I'm pleased that it has protected my phone, but I wish it was a little more sturdy and didn't need to be replaced again after half a year. Won't be buying this cover again, but I would recommend it for someone who doesn't drop their phone often, it will protect it, but I think I am going to buy a sturdier case.
4224739
The wallet portion definitely served its purpose, but if you have a tendency to frequently drop your phone like me, I would not recommend it since I once dropped it at the top corner by the camera, and it cracked my screen and probably contributed to some damage to my camera that later broke a few months later. The bottom part of the case also started to get more flimsy from the phone's heat. But if you're careful with handling your phone, this is the best case for you.
512124
I have tried several cheapie phone cases before this one, but with my kids constantly dropping my phone, the top cover usually cracks and no longer stays on.

I figured it would be worth the investment to try this case since it seems to be better designed to protect the phone against falls and it looks heavy-duty.  I don't like that it makes the phone bulkier than it already is, and the color is a much brighter pink than I had expected, but I was willing to put up with this for better protection for my phone.

Unfortunately, the phone has been dropped 3 times since I got this case, and all 3 times the case fell off (the back side).  So, although it seems to be a great protective design, it doesn't help much if it doesn't stay on!

I do like that the fit is otherwise good - the holes are all perfectly aligned, and the black rubber material actually makes the volume and camera buttons easy to press.  I just wish it would stay on when dropped!
4841159
I wish all the positive reviews were true, as this case is sleek and preserves the look of the iPhone. Alas, though, the case WILL NOT do a good job of protecting the screen in the event of a fall. In less than a year, I've cracked the screen twice using this case. The first fall was from about two feet while sitting in my car. The second time it fell about four feet onto tile. Granted, it was my fault for dropping the phone, but I had an Otter case for several years before this one and my phone sustained much more significant falls without any damage. Buyer beware. For a few bucks more, get something higher quality or risk the cost of repairing your screen.
4077336
The side hooks on the holster can break pretty easily. Also, the case leaves the ends of the iphone subject to drop damage.
3224952
So I give the case 3 stars as it seems well made and good looking... BUT the case holding the phone is exactly flush with the screen, so it gives no protected if the phone falls.  As having that ridge has saved me from having my screen scratched several times, it is not a good case for the clumsy amongst us.
4532413
It worked great for about 3 days, And then my phone started falling off of it every time I hit the brakes or a small bump.
1033646
I think  this case was very good and kept the water out of my phone, but it breaks easily.
1347370
I just got this case and am impressed with the quality.  The case is well made, not a good choice if you tend to drop your phone a lot. The back is clear (which I didn't know) and looks kinda cool. And the stand is snaps back into place without snapping off like some because it is not plastic. sturdy. Not a sporty look, more business-like. Hope this brand sticks around.