Samsung Diamond+ Smart View Wallet Case Black

The media could not be loaded. I always go with a Samsung case. I just like that the phone recognises it. This is not as sturdy and protective as my Samsung clear view case was on my S8 plus but I look after my phones anyway. Samsung definitely compromised on quality with this one. I’m not planning to drop the phone while hanging out of a window 10 stories high. If that sort of protection you are looking for, this case is not for you. It is substantial enough to protect from dropping it on a carpeted floor. I haven’t dropped my phone yet to test this though. The case is a nice fit, doesn’t interfere with my film screen protector. No problem removing the stylus. First I was worried about the notification window not having any cover, only protected by the screen protector, but so far I have no scratches, the camera lenses are sunken in. The side buttons are slightly hard to press. I have to say those feel gimmicky and cheap plastic looking. It’s been on my phone for about a month. Took some time to get use to the little window to turn off my alarms in the morning when I can’t see a thing but mastered it at the end. My only concern is regarding the colour. I wonder how long it will stay cream.

Fits like a glove and the leather finish is really nice. It's not the slimmest case I've used, however the very slim ones don't have the soft lining so your phone ends up scratched due to dust etc getting inside. This one is still pretty slim and sleek though amd should keep the phone in good condition. The side buttons are really good, just like using no case. Camera lenses fit nicely, and actually better with the case than without (without, the lenses stick out so can't lay the phone flat, they side nicely inside the case). Worth the money I'd say.

Not a bad case at all, so ill start with the positives and then go for the negatives and then give my overall opinion on this.POSITIVES1) Fits snugly and offers screen protection as it is a flip case, as well as side protection and rear protection with cameras sitting below the case, so will not scratch or petrude.2) Works well with samsungs smart view smart tech (turns your always on display on and has other bits and bobs)3) Smashing colour in the khaki green, with a very premium look4) Card holder section insideNEGATIVES1) Very expensive for what it is however this is a samsung phone case so you are paying for the brand!2) Limited actual protection to the phone. Although this case covers most of the phone, it seems as though it is just a plastic with not much cushioning technology. By this i mean that if you drop your phone in this, it should be fine, however it seems as though the shock would be sent through the case and actually absorbed to the phone, which is not the idea of protecting the phone.3) If you use the AOD sustem on the phone normally, then this will now use more battery as the smart view cover actually blocks the light sensor, therefore the AOD time and details in the small open section of the screen will be a lot brighter than usual and auto brightness will not work. This would not affect some howeer this was a frustrate to me.Overall, this is not a bad case at all, it offers a decent amout of protection to the phone and you pay for the brand. It is an elegent looking, high end case, however the protection side of it i think is actually quite limited. Although you do get the card feature inside, you can only store one card in this as otherwise the case won't shut flush, but I reccomend overall, but depends on your preference of case.

Looks smart, professional. Well made and protected my phone well until I traded it in. Lasted two years and still looked presentable. I looked to buy again for the next phone but sadly couldn't find one for my next model.

Bargain price.

Looks great new but awful quality. The case has started to fall apart after only 2 months of use and looks damaged. The card slot is so tight that it's difficult to get a card in and out of, meaning the finishing on the material has come off and the faux leather has started to fray. Would not recommend.

This is a great looking and feeling case, it fits super snug while not adding much weight or bulk. The front edges are slightly raised, which should protect the screen when dropped, and the back has enough depth to allow the cameras to be sunk into the back of the case itself. It terms of looks and feel I really can't fault it.The issue here is the durability of the case material. I actually have two cases, one which I use when working offshore in a harsh environment and one which I use when back home. This is the case that I use at home so it has never really been exposed to any rough treatment but after about 6 weeks of actual use it is started to look very worn and is coming apart on the edges. I really expected better to be honest so despite really liking the case itself it's very hard to give it a positive recommendation.

Expensive but worth itI do wish it was cheaper. But works great, protects my phone well, buttons are protected and hold up really well. Do wish there was more space in the card holder as I find my 3 cards are a but too m much for the space. Lovely colour