CASES

SwiggyDiggy

Ok so i know that the z pro will fit inside of most iPhone 7 plus cases, but I have like so many questions that need answered:

• What iPhone cases fit THE BEST. it cant have any on case bottons because the buttons don't line up, so if i went with one, i need to know which one will fit the best.
• Are there any customizable cases that i can order- like ones where i can use my own image or something?
• Are there any good umi z pro cases that don't suck?- I'm hoping to find a hard plastic or silicone case that isn't like the cheap ones that we've seen (those weird textured ones). Are they being produced b a third party? Where can I find one?
  

Much love,

SwiggyDiggy

chooks06

In answer to point 3, you can find reasonably good cases for the Z Pro... Search for Umi Z instead if you find the list too little for choice.

I'm pretty sure they are all third party. There's the smart view case, TPU soft case and the Umidigi designed Z case.

Cases for Umi Z fits Umidigi Z Pro.

BenEadir

chooks06 replied at 2017-4-12 19:35
In answer to point 3, you can find reasonably good cases for the Z Pro... Search for Umi Z instead i ...

Well I purchased this "Shoch Absorb" case and it did absolutely nothing to prevent the screen from smashing to pieces when the phone was knocked off a table onto a tiled floor.  

Avoid.

I'll probably get the screen replaced but before I do I'd like to purchase a solid TPU bumper case which actually provides good fall protection like this one which I've had on my OnePlus One for over 2 years and it's survived a few similar drops without problem.  

Any suggesitons where a case like that can be purchased for the Z / Z Pro?

chooks06

BenEadir replied at 2017-4-21 02:09
Well I purchased this "Shoch Absorb" case and it did absolutely nothing to prevent the screen from ...

My take on the 3 types of cases I mentioned.

1.  S-View Case - the sides are high enough to reach just below the top surface of the screen. Placed flat with screen down and cover flipped back, screen will contact table surface.
2. "Z" Case - the four corners are higher than the screen. Placed flat with screen down, screen does not touch the table surface.
3.  Soft TPU clear case - I got the "cheaper" cversion, so called original. The sides of the case is way below the screen. In fact, it's flushed with the height of the unibody shell.

Among all the three, I cannot say which is the best as they also have their own drawbacks.

1.  S-View Case - a bit clumsy for me when using the phone with the front cover flipped back. An inward sliding movement of this can trigger the lock screen, although I'm not sure it's phone or case problem. Fully closed, it can offer some protection if the phone falls flat on its face. But if it contacts a sharp corner hard enough, I think it may still shatter the screen through the front cover. With cover closed, the grip is good.

2.  "Z" Case - used with a glass/nano film (more susceptible to light scratches, though it does not affect function), it should provide a better degree of protection. However, the corners are the only attachment points to the phone. If impacted "correctly", it may just come off and that exposed corner could well be the damage propagation point. Also, the sides of the phone is bare hence, a very slippery feel when handling the phone.

3.  Soft TPU Case - provides good  grip. But least protection. Even with a protector on, high chance the screen will suffer major damage.

The bast case would be one where the sides are higher than the screen, but it will very likely look ungainly if you notice the profile of the phone. The 2.5D design may look good, but it's a protection nightmare as even glass protectors can never reach the edges of the screen. Nano protectors are slightly bigger but I'm not sure how well they stand on screen damage. I mean, the glass protector is meant to break instead of the screen. The nano film protector is designed NOT to break - so, will the damage be transmitted past it to the screen/display? I don't know and don't hope to find out the hard way. LOL.

Still scouting around for better ones.