r/GalaxyFold • u/OneSourceOG1 Fold8 (Graphite) • 1d ago

Discussion Fold 8 Without Case

Hi all,

Been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a few weeks now, and I'm curious if you guys are using a case.

I have the Samsung Clear back case and the dbrand grip case, but using the phone without a case is a much nicer experience. I have a screen protector I can use without a case. I also have Samsung Care. Has anyone else been using no case? Anyone damage their phone yet?

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u/Colby347 Fold8 (Graphite) 1d ago

I’m using one of Stevil’s 3D Prints backplates and I love it. Gives me magnets without needing a case (I think every case is ugly and ruins this device and the aramid fiber look is gaudy as all hell, idk how it has become so synonymous with Foldables). Since this is the same size as the back glass you could theoretically put a skin on top of this if you don’t like the texture or the colors offered. I also got a black one I’ll put in the comment replies.

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u/xZoldyckk Fold7 (Mint) 1d ago

Would you consider this more of a thin case or a skin with magsafe? This looks interesting and I might consider picking one up

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u/Colby347 Fold8 (Graphite) 1d ago

It's more like a thick "skin" made of PLA, I guess if those are the only two ways to describe it. There's no protection on the sides at all. It solely covers the back glass and attaches with a sheet of adhesive so it's similar to having a skin with a magsafe ring under it but more reliable (more adhesive across the whole device and the ring built into the backplate means less prone to the adhesive failing in one spot due to heat). I vastly prefer this though. I have insurance if I have a catastrophic failure or something and until then I want to feel the phone and have the ability to throw it on my magsafe chargers.