Spigen Skinny Match P for Galaxy Z Fold overview

Neither the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Fold 5 comes with a built-in S Pen but, so followers of Samsung’s superior stylus nonetheless want to purchase a particular case with a slot for it. Of all of the S Pen circumstances I’ve examined for both cellphone, the Spigen Skinny Match P is the most effective different to Samsung’s personal S Pen case for both cellphone.

Except for the pen measurement/form, the Spigen Skinny Match P case is an identical between the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4. It is tremendous grippy, provides an vital layer of cushioning between your cellphone and no matter floor it would by chance be dropped on, is not tremendous cumbersome, and likewise contains a distinctive side-mounted S Pen slot for added comfort.

At $70, the case is a bit of costly — particularly because it does not include an S Pen within the field — nevertheless it’s additionally not so outrageously priced that it is unaffordable for somebody who desires to spend some cash to guard their $1,800 funding. Here is why I like the Spigen Skinny Match P case.

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Many of the finest S Pen circumstances for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 (and Fold 5) both put the S Pen on the again or within the hinge. That is high quality should you’re OK with further bulk, however Spigen discovered a option to cut back the majority and put the pen in an much more accessible spot: the skin edge.

This sounds apparent nevertheless it additionally comes with one draw back: the case feels off-center, notably when the cellphone is unfolded. This drawback can also be shared on any case that places the pen within the hinge, although, so it is not an issue distinctive to this design.

The one case that really solves this drawback totally is the official Samsung Slim S Pen case and that case is barely out there for the Z Fold 5.

However whereas this off-center feeling is awkward for the primary few hours of utilization, I discovered myself not even noticing it after a day or so. Actually, I discovered that I really most well-liked having this extension on the left facet of the cellphone when it is unfolded as a result of it supplies a strong place to carry the cellphone with one hand.

That is nice for each studying and note-taking, and you may really feel assured in its potential to carry on to the cellphone since this facet of the case really sticks to the cellphone with adhesive strips pre-installed.

And, fortunately, the additional lip on the periphery does not block the facet buttons or the fingerprint sensor, which is one thing I am unable to say about among the bulkier circumstances out there for these telephones. Folks with bigger fingers may need extra problem precisely tapping the fingerprint sensor, although, so maintain that in thoughts.

Humorous sufficient, I really discover that I want to make use of a case like this over utilizing the Z Fold 4 or Fold 5 bare just because it provides a greater place to carry the cumbersome system. Whether or not that is an enormous hinge because the Caseborne Fold 4 case has or this side-mounted design is down to private desire, however I have a tendency to decide on much less cumbersome circumstances over further protecting ones.

Spigen’s design adjustments barely for both Fold 4 or Fold 5 based mostly on the S Pen fashions out there. The corporate assumes that Fold 5 customers will want the Slim S Pen, so the case is constructed with that in thoughts. Fold 4 customers should use the bigger S Pen Fold Version.

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Both method, the S Pen snaps securely within the facet holster and stays there. I really feel I must level that out as a result of a few of Samsung’s Slim S Pen circumstances for the Fold 5 are faulty, and folk have been discovering S Pens are falling out due to it.

I’ve used this case on and off for effectively over a 12 months now and have by no means as soon as felt there is a potential for the pen to fall out.

Including to the wonderful total design is the dimensions and materials used for the case. Spigen makes use of a very nice, grippy rubber materials for your complete case, but it is not grippy sufficient to drag my pocket lining out each time I seize the cellphone. I’ve used a number of circumstances that do that, and I find yourself not utilizing them after a day or so each time due to it.

It is also simply protecting sufficient that the lip across the shows will shield them within the occasion of a fall however aren’t so thick that they intervene with navigation. That is a kind of issues I take a look at for immediately, and I instantly dismiss any case that makes it troublesome to make use of gestural navigation.

Simply remember that whereas this case does an important job of defending many of the cellphone, there is not any hinge safety in any respect. In the event you want that, you will wish to get the Spigen Slim Armor Professional Pen Version as a substitute. That case’s design is an identical to this one aside from the added hinge safety.