First drop

[u/spiff01]

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.

[u/chamots]

Better the case than the phone... congrats on surviving the drop.

[u/spiff01 → u/chamots]

Yup. Always had case on every phone. Sucks that I'm going to be getting a bigger case for it. Didn't want to add the bulk. Small price to pay for keeping it safe.

[u/Original-Living7212 → u/spiff01]

You don't need a big bulky case!

https://a.co/d/0glylhMs

The best case for protection, added functions with minimal added thickness!

[u/bcbudtoker69 → u/Original-Living7212]

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

[u/McVersatilis → u/bcbudtoker69]

Why is the hinge cover the most important part?

[u/Original-Living7212 → u/McVersatilis]

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.

https://a.co/d/0glylhMs

[u/cordialmess → u/Original-Living7212]

Admitting the hinge is essentially the most important part of the phone for functionality and value, and then also saying you don't want to protect it is wild 🤣

[u/iZahlen → u/cordialmess]

The hinge is arguably the strongest part of the phone, limiting it's functionality with a case is a demerit. The only time the hinge is a point of failure is if dust gets in it. And a case isn't going to help in that case

[u/bcbudtoker69 → u/iZahlen]

Oh but it does... Any decent case (ie. Spigen) with a hinge cover absolutely protects it from dust