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3.0 out of 5 starsDurable Case, but with a few flaws
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
I recently purchased this case after buying my google pixel 3. This was not a sponsored review, i did NOT receive this product for free.
For the people who don't like reading.
TLDR (Too long, didn't read)
Pros;
-Snug fit
-Durable
-All pixel features still work (squeeze, wireless charging)
-Great side buttons
Cons;
-Terrible screen protector (Leaves smudges, fingerprints, Oils from hands very easily. Also a slight whitish tint)
-Extremely hard to take case off once on
-Rubber tab protecting charging port
This case has a VERY durable feel. The sides are grippy which helps with how slippery the Pixel 3 is without a case. All of the great features still work as intended, The side squeeze is very easy still. Wireless charging works as well. The microphone still sounds great, audio quality on the speakers is still phenomenal. The case also firmly locks together. Now when i say firmly, what i mean by that is IF you want to remove the case, make sure you call your local fire department first because you will need hydraulic powered extrication tools. All jokes aside, It is near impossible to take this case off. My tip is if you need to take the case off, try by the USB-C port. Lift up the rubber tab there and pull above the tab making sure you aren't pulling the TAB itself. That would cause it to rip off.
Speaking of the rubber tabs let's get into the Tabs / side buttons. The button rubber tab that goes into the charging port is "Snug" Something i'm noticing about this case is the parts that lock, want to stay locked. So it's annoying when you want to charge your phone because the tab wants to stay inside the port. Phones these days are built to prevent dust / foreign objects from entering in the ports so i don't see this rubber tab being necessary just my thought though.
The side buttons are so easy to press, it's definitely the one thing they really nailed with this case. The side buttons are easy to press, they are also made of a hard rubber material. It almost feels like you are just pressing on the buttons with no resistance. Let's talk about the required screen protector. This is where the phone case gets it's 3 stars from. The top part of the case is required and does have a build in screen protector. It's made of some sort of cheap plastic (that's what it feels and looks like) making it annoying for daily use. You're finger prints, skin oil anything that is on your hand will leave a mark on this "Protector". I find myself wiping my screen off before any real usage on it because it's hard to look at a screen with smudges on it. Overall if a plastic like easily smudged screen protector doesn't bother you, this case is a great fit (No joke, you seriously can't get this off your phone) for you.
In closing, this case may not be for everyone. I'm actively looking for another case but i will keep this one as a backup.
