When considering buying a protective case, do you wonder if it actually meets the manufacturer’s claims? Does it really serve both an aesthetic and protective role for the smartphone? Because how on earth can such a small amount of material effectively protect the device? For several weeks, I have had the pleasure of testing the Ringke Slim case. It is one of the slimmer and more resistant cases of this type for smartphones, but like every product, it has its pros and cons, which I will soon outline.
Comfort of Use
The comfort of using a smartphone equipped with the Ringke Slim undoubtedly improves because the device is not as slippery and fits perfectly into the shape of the hand, making it sit more stably in the hand. An important indicator here is the fact that the phone has not slipped out of my hand even once during use, although with other cases it happened frequently because my hand is too small to operate my device. Moreover, just as the manufacturer claims, the case is very pleasant to the touch.
As for applying the case to the smartphone, the matter is simple. Thanks to the cut corners, we prevent potential cracks caused by stress during the application or removal of the case. You don’t need to use extraordinary force to put it on or take it off, which is clearly a plus.
Access to buttons and ports is exposed. You may like it or not, it is a completely personal matter. There are two sides to the coin. On one hand, it’s nice because the buttons are more intuitive, easier to feel, but on the other hand, this part is much more exposed to damage due to the cutouts.
Appearance
As soon as I saw this case, I decided I had to own it. My particular attention was drawn to the variant in a beautiful color – Rose Gold. A classic, elegant case, and in such a color… What more could you want? After putting on the case, the iPhone looked great, and I can say that I was enchanted by it. Ringke Slim is a relatively minimalist product. It has a uniform color, only in the lower right corner do we find the manufacturer’s logo.
After a few weeks of use, I also noticed significant scratches on the case. They must have occurred during normal, everyday use, e.g., when storing the iPhone in a handbag or a few falls from a small height. The fact is that this is a feature of the material used, and the majority is visible only in the right light, but the case itself no longer looks as beautiful as at the beginning.
Protection
The phone secured in this case has fallen from the couch or table several times. Seemingly small distances, but as we know, even such a fall can cause significant damage. As I wrote earlier, the case has already collected some scratches, but there is not a single dent or crack – which pleases me immensely, and my smartphone has remained intact thanks to the Ringke Slim.
I admit without hesitation that when applying this case, after using several other, much more rugged ones, I thought “uhhhh, it will be weak, I see it poorly” in terms of protection. I absolutely take it all back! Despite the slim appearance, my iPhone is really solidly protected.
Summary and Price
The regular price of the Ringke Slim is 49 PLN (in our store, they are often lower), which I consider a good price for this product. We get a solid level of protection and an elegant, feminine look. At this price, it would be hard to find something equally slim, resistant, providing similar comfort of use, perfectly fitting the shape of the device, and pleasing to the eye with such a color. The only drawback is the low level of scratch resistance – here the manufacturer could improve their product.
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