Case-Mate Tough Cover Case for LG G4 - Clear

The HTC One M8 is a beautiful phone - probably one of the most beautiful on the market right now, and I say that as a convert from iPhone. However the cases available for it did a lousy job of showing off its' form. I've had two already within a month of having the phone (including the HTC official plastic sleeve) and they made the phone look ugly and discoloured, or were slippery causing the phone to be dropped, and in all cases were brittle and felt like they'd break or crack at any point (and one did). This case on the other hand is none of those things. It is hard and secure but feels less brittle and very pleasant to the touch, it clings to your skin reassuringly, yet without marking or fingerprints - and that's the real revelation of this case: it looks bloody beautiful. It is crystal clear and does not mark, so it basically looks like the M8 is encased in a layer of glass. Quite how they have combined all these properties in one product I don't know as I would have thought being clear, being grippy, and being non-marking were three things that need trade-off among one another! Evidently and brilliantly not in this particular case. It absolutely shows off the single sheet metal form of the M8 in a way that deserves to be seen. Since I've had this case people have reverted to wanting to see the phone or have had their eye caught by it, in a way that noticeably disappeared when the two prior cases were on. It's great value and a great purchase to go with the phone. My only annoyance is the subtle Case Mate logo at the bottom of the case which sits over some tiny small print on the bottom of the M8. It's not very obvious but if you have OCD it's a small blemish on what could have been perfection. Nonetheless, the best phone case I ever bought.

Very good product as expected from Case Mate

I have had this case both for my old HTC One and more recently the M9. I was very pleased with the case on the HTC One and it survived many drops from various heights over the 2 years I had it. However, on buying one for the M9 I found the inner part of the case to be harder than the one I had previously. The previous one had a silicone insert and was quite soft, good at absorbing shocks and bumps but the one I purchased for the M9 appears to be a lot harder and more rigid. There must have been a change in material when they designed the newer cases. I'm not sure how well this will compare the previous one I spoke very highly of, I guess only time will tell. Other than that the case fits very well and the buttons interact perfectly with the ones on the phone.

It's a great case. Very snug fitting. A good sized lip protects the screen, all cutouts are spot on and the IR blaster works perfectly with the case on, It makes the phone easier to hold with the grippy texture and looks pretty classy too. People have complained about the clear cover for the power button depressing the power button and I did experience this at first. However, if you inter the top of the phone first and make sure the buttons are aligned, and then put the hard shell on from the top first everything stays nicely aligned and the potential problem is avoided. I use this in combination with a glass screen protector (Samar) and there is still a good 1mm lip keeping the glass off the desk. For less than a tenner this is a real bargain and don't think there's much competition at this quality/price point.

The HTC One M8 is my third consecutive HTC handset, but the Case-Mate Barely There Case is the first non-HTC accessory case I've bought. The HTC silicone case that comes as standard with the M8 is not great (mine started to fray quite noticeably after fairly minimal use) and it also doesn't show off what is a beautiful-looking phone to maximum effect. This Case-Mate case does exactly that and more - it looks simply stuning in my view - I just wish I'd bought it sooner. I can't quite understand why anyone would say 'Don't buy this case' as someone has in a previous review - it looks superb, fits very easily and securely, leaves no scratches to the phone casing whatsoever and all the handset controls, volume etc are easily accessible. My only minor criticism is that the case is quite slippery to hold compared to a silicone case as one or two other reviews have mentioned - for example it does tend to roll around a bit if left on or around a car seat or dashboard, but no huge issues. Buy it and I pretty much guarantee you won't regret it. Special kudos to Amazon too for a remarkably quick delivery service - I ordered the case on Tuesday 5th August via their free Super Saver Delivery service and it was delivered on the 7th - around two to three days early. Very impressive!

I've had Case-Mate cases for my phones for the past 8 years and I've always been extremely satisfied. They were expensive, but did a great job and with an pricey phone, I considered the extra expense worthwhile. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, Case-Mate have now dropped the price and more importantly, the quality of their cases. I paid £12 or so for this case. My last one cost in the region of £30 and boy does it show. Instead of a silicon liner, there is now an awful plasticky thing, which admittedly fits the phone well, but is stiffer, has sharp dots from casting and being much firmer than the cases of old, is likely far less shock absorbent. It's also slippery and the button actuators are now cheap plastic instead of precision silicon mouldings. Case-Mate, why? You had such a good product, it's now average at best. Whereas I'd have recommended this brand without hesitation previously, I no longer will and I'm on the look out for something that feels a little nicer in the hand.

Where to being with Casemate.. I originally had my first case from them about 3 years ago, with my Sony Xperia Z3C - and what a case. 3 years of bouncing, knocking, dropping, soaking wear and tear and it never let me down. Friends were so impressed that all 3 of them with Z3Cs got a Casemate case. The only issue I had was the button for the camera fell off. So I was in no doubt it would be the case for my new Z5C. On first impressions the Z5C case seems to be of even better quality than my Z3C case. This covers all of the phones edges (Z3C couldn't on the left side because of the charger), and seems to be very sturdy. I've been using this now for about 5 months, and there are literally no signs of wear still. Seems to be made of the same stern stuff as the other case. The only qualms I have of this case, and they are VERY minor, is that the charger port has a bit of plastic from the case above it - making getting some chargers (with large USB connectors) a little trickier to get in (as you have to bend the plastic very slightly). Other than that - that's it. Casemate, you shall forever be my phones silent guardian. A watchful protector. A dark knight.

As always, a fantastic case from CaseMate. Covers the back of my phone and the sides which is want I wanted. The lip over the front edge is minimal so may not protect the surface when you place the phone face down, but there is a simple answer to that, buy a rugged case or don't put the phone face down!! The top and bottom are exposed more than they could be but for my own purposes the cover protects the back of the phone and leaves all ports exposed. My magnectic charger connector fits well and is unhindered by the case, but could not comment on a desk top cradle as I don't have one. Overall the phone fits very well and there is no fear of it falling off the phone. One word of warning is that the finish to the case is a bit slippery compared to my old HTC One casemate barely there case. This may become less slippery with time but something you should be aware of if you are expecting a rubber type finish with good friction or grip.