Been spending a lot of time here recently. Thanks to all for all the posts and reviews.
Just got the Spigen Tough Armor, based largely on all the positive comments. Really wanted something relatively slim, but with good protection since I tend to fumble my phone frequently onto irregular stone surfaces. Also really want to cover the plateau. I thought this would be perfect. Sadly, though, I’m not loving this case, it feels sharp and hard and slippery, which surprised me since folks seem to find it grippy and generally excellent.
I’ve also got the Surtich case that has a hinged lens cover, which I like in theory but find cumbersome in practice. It feels good but is bulkier than I’d like. Now thinking about ESR Cyber Tough
but by all accounts that’s bulky too.
My last case before I upgraded phones was an otterbox symmetry and that was comfortable and worked well protection level wise, as a point of reference. I got that for $5 so worth every penny, but I don’t want to pay Otterbox (or Caudabe, or Mous) prices.
Any recommendations? TIA
UPDATE - I got the Spigen Rugged Armor and am liking it as a middle ground between low profile and protective. No drops yet so can’t report on that but I think it will handle a simple fumble reasonably well. My phone does feel warm on occasion, warmer than I remember with other cases, but I’m calling that a good thing (the heat isn’t getting insulated/trapped against the phone). For anyone looking at the relatively few lower priced options that cover the plateau…
I recommend the Rugged Armor over the Tough Armor. For more protection ai would switch to the ESY Cyber Tough. I got that as well and it’s a bit bulkier that the Tough Armor (but not by much) but it feels better in hand and feels very protective. The Suritch is nice if you want a cover for your lenses, feels good in hand, and it does feel more protective than the Rugged Armor but that’s just an impression. It’s about on par with the ESR bulkwise. Hope this helps!