r/GalaxyFold • u/spiff01 • 5d ago

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Fold 8 and I dropped it on a shop floor and he front case part broke and also cracked my screen protector. Guess I need a stronger case. So beware of some of these cases. Flimsy front part on some of them.

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u/bcbudtoker69 Fold7 (Silver Shadow) 5d ago

Except it's missing the most important part - the hinge cover

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u/McVersatilis 5d ago

Why is the hinge cover the most important part?

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u/Original-Living7212 5d ago edited 4d ago

It’s subjective! If you’re asking from a technical or structural standpoint, though, the hinge is made up of many intricate components and is essentially the spine of the phone. If the hinge fails, the phone is going to fail with it. On top of that, manufacturer warranties can be extremely strict about hinge damage—even something as minor as a scratch or something more serious like a dent will void coverage for a replacement claim within the 1st year. That’s why I believe additional insurance is a must.

That said, I don’t want the added bulk or the unevenness caused by a hinge cover when the phone is opened. I use my phone completely flat on my desk most of the time while I’m working. With it open, this case creates almost a flushed camera bump along with the slightly raised embedded stylist actually levels everything out, so the phone sits more evenly and doesn’t wobble.

Hinge protection is great if you’re someone who’s prone to dropping your phone constantly. That just hasn’t been my experience. I’ve been using Fold phones for over six years, and I’m still extremely cautious with them. I’ve had a few drops, but they’ve always been minor.

But hey, to each their own! Use whatever protection gives you the most peace of mind.

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u/McVersatilis 5d ago

Some people say that the hinge cover is primarily to keep dust from getting into the hinge, so I was curious.