What is the difference between the Neo-Hybrid and Slim Armor versions of this case? Does one provide better protection than the other?
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Hello, I will do my best to answer your question! The biggest difference between the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor is in style rather than protection. Both provide ample coverage and protection, but the Neo Hybrid is slightly slimmer. The Neo Hybrid is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body and a slender Polycarbonate frame. The Slim Armor is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body, and a Polycarbonate hard case shell for additional protection. Although both provide ample protection, the Slim Armor may be a better choice for those who appreciate the hard case shell. I hope that was helpful! Hello, I will do my best to answer your question! The biggest difference between the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor is in style rather than protection. Both provide ample coverage and protection, but the Neo Hybrid is slightly slimmer. The Neo Hybrid is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body and a slender Polycarbonate frame. The Slim Armor is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body, and a Polycarbonate hard case shell for additional protection. Although both provide ample protection, the Slim Armor may be a better choice for those who appreciate the hard case shell. I hope... » Read More Hello, I will do my best to answer your question! The biggest difference between the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor is in style rather than protection. Both provide ample coverage and protection, but the Neo Hybrid is slightly slimmer. The Neo Hybrid is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body and a slender Polycarbonate frame. The Slim Armor is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body, and a Polycarbonate hard case shell for additional protection. Although both provide ample protection, the Slim Armor may be a better choice for those who appreciate the hard case shell. I hope that was helpful! « Show Less
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Hello, I will do my best to answer your question! The biggest difference between the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor is in style rather than protection. Both provide ample coverage and protection, but the Neo Hybrid is slightly slimmer. The Neo Hybrid is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body and a slender Polycarbonate frame. The Slim Armor is a full case with an anti-shock absorbent TPU body, and a Polycarbonate hard case shell for additional protection. Although both provide ample protection, the Slim Armor may be a better choice for those who appreciate the hard case shell. I hope that was helpful!
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The form factor looks the same but the backing on the neo hybrid is contoured simular to the back of S5 itself. The little dots match up perfectly to your phones backing. Also headphone port was redesigned on this case to fit any headphone jack without problems. I guess it's just the quality of the materials that you should be concerned with. Other than the the case does look fairly similar.
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Either case provides adequate protection if the phone is dropped on its back, but I am more concerned about corner drops as they are the worst case scenario for this phone. Between the two I would say the Neo Hybrid offers slightly better drop protection, especially on the corners. The Neo Hybrid's frame surrounds the SG4's edges completely with a somewhat rigid frame in adddition to its inner flexible case while the Otterbox leaves the SG4's corners primarily protected by its flexible silicon case. In my opinion, the Neo Hybrid offers the better protection of the two, which make sit bulkier for the reason, BUT it still manages to look and feel great. Keep in mind... with the edge to edge glass on the SG4, regardless of the case, the higher the drop or if you hit the corner just right, the screen will still crack.
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Same materials as the defender (I have a defender) , but definitely not as substantial. I was hesitant about getting anything less than the defender initially because I've dropped mine at least a dozen times with no issue but this one is the proper size for my wife and she's willing to take the chance. The biggest difference in the two different cases I think is the lack of coverage on the front of the phone. If you're worried about the glass breaking, the defender is definitely safer. You're going to have to weigh the pros and the cons of each design. Hope this helps.
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According to SGP's website, this is the new version of the Slim Armor. http://www.spigen.com/iphone-5-5s-case-slim-armor-s.htmlQ. What is the difference between the Slim Armor and the Slim Armor S?A. The Slim Armor S for the iPhone 5 is much slimmer than the original Slim Armor case. Because of the slim design, it's much more comfortable to grip the phone than before. We are also introducing our new Advanced Shock Absorption Technology: Spider Web Pattern TPU to the Slim Armor S case.
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Ultra fit but this case is just as thin(sort of) but adds more grip to the phone. Rather the ultra fit has curved sides, the neo hybrid is more squared off. Similar to the IPhones 4 and up.
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Slippery was what I was trying to avoid as well. The Neo - Hybrid has done well. The case has a high quality rubberish feel. It is slim yet sturdy. Without the slippery feel. It doesnt feel slippery at all. Its a definite go!
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Can't say for sure about the Neo Hybrid case, I got the Slim Armor case and it fits fine with that.Exact dimensions of the connector are 5.82 x 10.38 mm (Apple's connector is 4.68 x 7.68 mm)
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Both cases will protect your phone as Otterboxes do. But this one is much slimmer, which I like. Also, I like the one piece construction, because I have had trouble in the past with the rubber outer shell eventually coming loose in spots.
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The defender has a better screen protector as it's a hard plastic cover over screen. The defender is a bigger thicker box. The commuter is slimmer but there is no real screen cover as it is a sheet of plastic you have to press on the screen. My screen cover started rolling on the edges after two weeks. Neither boxes are waterproof. I'd rather have the more bulkier defender box.
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Yup. I've had both and prefer this one - way smaller/sleeker. You pay more for the minimalism and the fact it's a newer product. However, consider my opinion in that I stick with a single case that I really like & don't change them, so the extra $$$ is worth it to me for my one & only.
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Yes, uag is thinner than Tough Armor, it is same size as Spigen Slim Armor. Between the two, I am shifting my interests towards uag, as it is a snap-on case, good building quality, and sporty design (look pretty cool).
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SGP10441 Case is a lot thinner, i assume though its made from the same material.The Neo Hybrid has a rubber piece and a plastic that goes around it.Making it more robust and thicker
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The Tough Armor case is approximately 0.5mm thicker than the Slim Armor. The Tough Armor is our thickest case yet for the Slim Armor series. The main difference is that the TPU and the frames are bigger and thicker for even better drop protection.
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None, and the case itself is HORRIBLE, look elsewhere my friend, this case is a waste and doesn't fit the note 3 well. Try searching 'neo hybrid', much, much better case
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We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside). Not sure I'd buy the armor again. We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside).... » Read More We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside). Not sure I'd buy the armor again. « Show Less
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I didn't have any problem using a Spigen Neo Hybrid Case. The screen protector is very thin, about half of a credit card I'd guess.