SpigenRugged Armor Designed for Google Pixel 3 Case (2018) - Black

I had to choose between 3 options that Spigen had available for my Pixel 3. This is the middle level. It is the perfect compromise between support and slim fit. I've always had great experience with Spigen products and customer service, I use it for all my devices since my Nexus 6P. I don't plan on dropping my phone to test the durability, but my Note 8 has absolutely no problem even after multiple falls. Note 8 is heavier, so if it survived then the Pixel 3 should have no problem surviving as well.With that said, the biggest thing the case provides for me is the handling. Pixel 3 is small, especially because my alternative device is an note 8. Pixel 3 is really slippery too. I've lost it in my car and couch too much to count because it just slides out of my pocket. This case helps with that. It adds enough bulk to help me have a better grip and feel in my hands, but not so much bulk to let me forget the slim portability of the pixel. It also adds extra grip. The texture allows grip in my pocket and my hand, so I don't have issues slipping out or dropping it (i have dropped it before the case a couple of times, and nearly had a heart attack).The buttons get an upgrade too. I had the hardest time finding the button placement on the pixel since i'm used to the note 8. Even then, it still has such a low profile that I either press too hard and activate "hey google" or it pops out of my hand. The case adds more girth to the buttons, so that I can easily feel for the bump and have no problem clicking it.Best part is the finger print sensor cut out. The back of the pixel is so smooth, and I miss the finger print 90% of the time because the glass indent is so slight. I can't tell if i'm on the glass sensor or glass back. This cut out just slides my finger into the sensor, like a hole-in-one in golf.I was a little worried about the camera cutout. I read a review on here stating that the cutout was too small, so when he took a flash photo, the flash reflects from the inner cutout and messes up the photo. I took multiple flash photos, but have had no issues. I guess that's just quality control problem.I'm so glad i finally got this. Now i'm not afraid to drop my phone facedown or on the back on my marble counter, or anywhere else for that matters.Most of what I wrote here is relevant to users coming from a bigger phone to a smaller phone. This case just makes it so comfortable to hold now, and I'm much more confident using it with just one hand (the ultimate benefit of having a smaller phone).

This case is great, exactly what I look for in a phone case - durable corner protections, good tactile buttons, raised lip to allow face-down placement, thin and light, and no grippy stuff so I can slide it in and out of my pocket easily.I figured at the five year mark, now that it's finally started disintegrating (literally - it's breaking off in chunks), I should buy another. And leave a five-star review!

My first impression of this case it that it is of good quality for the price and should perform well. It’s about as thin and soft as I would like a case to be for the sake of protection, and does not add much bulk to the phone. A big concern with phone cases now seems to be their ability, or lack thereof, to slide out of your hand or across surfaces. I don’t see either being an issue with this case.The three different textures on the back provide it with simple style. The main portion of the case has a smooth texture, but still provides a slight bit of roughness. The very bottom portion has a carbon fiber appearance, and also isn’t completely smooth/glossy. The top portion was my greatest concern as it looked to be composed of ridges. I like how this looked, but in practicality, I was concerned it would regularly trap dirt and other debris and would be hard to clean. That has not been an issue, and the area between the ridges is shallow enough and the ridges are spaced far enough apart to make cleaning easy.One of my concerns with this case is the buttons. I’ve never had a phone case where the buttons on the case are not completely attached to the case, as they are in this model. The buttons are only attached to the case at the top and bottom of the button, relative to the case if you are holding it vertically, allowing for open space along the sides of the buttons (photo). My first concern with this is that the plastic strips holding the buttons on will eventually give out, causing the buttons to fall off. My second concern is that this allows for dust and other small debris to catch in these openings and get down into the buttons of the phone. I’m not sure how big of a deal the latter will be given the Pixel 3 is supposed to be dust resistant to a certain extent. Also, it's not the easiest to distinguish between the volume up and down buttons if you're blindly trying to press them, but this hasn't been too big of a deal.

Received the case before I got the pixel 3 phone. Story of my life. 😓The case’s build quality is pretty solid.-case feels pretty rubber-y-the textured design on the top and bottom of case is...unique, I’m have mix feeling about it.-the side buttons are little flaps or button covers, I would’ve appreciated to have buttons, like the ones on iPhone cases-I would’ve preferred if the case was more rigid and less flexible.All of these are very minor preference issues. This case is definitely within acceptable range.One little thing that is sticking out (literally). There is a little of nub sticking out from the lower right side the case. I’m pretty sure it’s a cut off from the mold during manufacturing. I can see it will bother me when turning my phone sideways to take a picture. Which is main reason to justify a pixel phone.I’m looking forward to try the case w/ phone in it. If it doesn’t work out, dbrand skin seems pretty appealing.

Fits the phone well. All the buttons and opening are right where they need to be. Like the feel of the case... It is not slick so I have not dropped the phone yet. We'll find out how durable and rugged the case is, if I drop my phone.