Speck Products SmartFlex Card Samsung Galaxy S4 Case - Black

but unfortunately I had the iphone 4 version of this and it was leaps and bounds better. I really liked the old case because it was a soft rubber case enclosed in a hard plastic exterior. The soft material definitely absorbed energy during impacts but it did cause issues taking the case in and out of your pocket. This Galaxy case worries me because it is one type of semi-rigid plastic and I wonder how much impact it can absorb. Moving on...This case which I am reviewing is light and adds little weight to the overall assembly. The access ports for the headphone jack and the micro USB were a definite improvement from the iP4s case. I see little interference potential between the Galaxy case and aftermarket head phone or charging male pieces. This was a pain for the old style.The design seems to need the credit cards in the slot to maintain the desired structural integrity. That being said, it easily takes 4 cards with out a hiccup.The case does significantly increase the depth of the phone, but what would you expect from a wallet/phone hybrid? This is an acceptable feature but I thought it should be noted.This got docked one star due to the overall build quality relative to the old case. This got docked another star due to the price/performance ratio (in my opinion). At $40 I feel you could get much more, but then again I got the old one for $15.This case does fulfill a few criteria that I absolutely needed:1. It has a lip protruding on the face which protects the screen.2. It offsets the camera face from touching a surface when placed camera side down3. It is a wallet (I got really used to not carrying a wallet)4. It provides grip to the phone (I felt at any minute my S4 was going to fly from my hands)I would recommend this to anyone if the price was less than $20, but at $40 it is a hard decision.**EDIT**After some thought I decided to give this a star back. It is a nice case and just because I had expectations prior to receiving it isn't the fault of the case. I would recommend it to a friend.

I'm a returning customer when it comes to speck's card holding phone cases. I own the speck candyshell case for the iphone 4 and after getting used to the card carrying ability, it's a convenience I can't do without.The candyshell case is nice, but overall it's proved to be less than stellar. It cracked in various places and the bar in front of the charging port broke off, getting the phone out of that case was also hard and eventually caused a good deal of damage to the case as the inner rubber liner separated from the harder plastic.None of these issues are true here. The phone pops in with no fuss and comes out easily when you want it to, yet I can never see the phone coming out on accident. The material it's made out of is tough and flexible. All the buttons work as if the case wasn't there and it holds cards just as well as the iphone case, which is to say damn near perfectly. I've never had a card fall out of my phone on accident in over 3 years of owning the iphone version, and this feels no different, although granted I always carry 3 cards with me. The only gripe I have about this SmartFlex version is that when I want to take one card out of the slot, I usually end up pulling out two. It's the end of the world, I know.These cases are good conversation starters, be prepared to deal with comments.I'm only giving this 4 stars because of my previous experience with Speck, I'm withholding judgement until it doesn't fall apart. I will upgrade that rating to 5 if it stands the test of time. I wholeheartedly recommend this case to anyone looking to downsize their pocket clutter, you won't be disappointed.Oh and in case you were wondering, no you can't put business cards in the slot, it's just a bit too small.

I just started using the case yesterday and it is great! I will list the benefits down below:1. Portability: the SmartCard Flex case is easy and simple to carry and fits into any standard pocket. It does however, add some extra thickness to the already thin Samsung Galaxy S4. I would say it adds about almost close to an inch thickness with 3 cards in it. The thickness is reasonable though, since it does have a feature that holds 3 cards. Without the 3 cards, it's half an inch less thicker. All in all, its not as obnoxiously large as you think it would be.2. Great quality material: the material is a matte material with no gloss or slip. I personally like the case without a glossy finish, because the case always looks clean and sleek in design. Even when you hold it in your hand for a long time, the material stays dry with your hands and doesn't get sticky or sweaty as with a glossy finish. With other glossy products that I have used in the past, it is prone to leaving fingerprint marks and is susceptible to wear and tear. I have never used a matte case before, but it seems like the quality will hold for a long time and it will need a lot of years before it can actually start to wear and tear.3. Fit: the phone fits nicely into the case. Other reviewers have claimed that it seems loose and does not fit as tight as most other speck products. Personally, I think the fit is great. it's tight enough to hold the phone together, and easy enough to get it out. One thing about most other Speck products is that they're known for their very tight and snug fit, sometimes its so tight that it takes a battle to get the phone out of the case. The good thing about a tight case is that if you drop the phone, it will most likely not fall off or get loose, therefore, enhancing its protection. This phone may not be as tight and snug like most other Speck products but its easy enough to insert and remove the case, but also tight enough to protect the phone.3. Price: as with most brand name products like Speck, the price is a bit expensive, but at least the quality is great. All in all, the price matches its quality.This is my first Speck case and I must say, I am impressed and can see why many people invest into this company. I mainly got this case because its very convenient for me to be able to carry my driver's license and credit cards all at once. I recommend anybody who is simple and loves portability in a case. The design is nice and simple and overall, it is great! Thank you Speck and Amazon!

After roughly a month's worth of usage this is my review of the Speck SmartFlex Card Case for the GS4.One of the best cases on the market, the quality is amazing, it uses a flexible, yet durable, rubber to protect your case. It also features the card holder behind the phone, the cards do not get scratched or damaged due to the engineering of the case.You can hold 1-3 cards, and even if you hold 1 card it is secure. I have tested it and every card works. Occasionally cash carried as well, and still secured.If you need a durable, well-made, good quality case with wallet functionality... then this product is for you!

I previously had the iPhone version of this case and when i switched to a Samsung S4 I was upset to leave my old case behind... this is an amazing product!!! I had a habit of losing my bus pass if i just put it in my pocket but now that I have this, so long as i have my phone i have everything else.Pros-Can hold up to 3 cards (bus pass, student card and debit card) with no problems-Has a smooth back which is designed to fit nicely in the hand- Adds a degree of protection to the phone which has saved mine from dropping- Unlike the iPhone version this one is incredibly easy to take off- Seeing as the Samsung S4 is so thin, i find this make the phone a little more substantial in your hand so easier to hold.Cons-It does double the size of the phone so harder to put in Women's Jeans pockets- Does make the phone look quite chunkyThis phone is great for those who dont want to bring a purse on a night out as well, i put my ID and debit card in it and just put money in a spare pocket of my bag so i need not worry about losing my purse and losing everything else!!

I like keeping thin wallets, my current wallet didnt have enough card slots, this fixed my problem. I keep a debit card, one Id card and emergency cash. This does however fit my swisscard. This makes your phone bigger, doesnt come with a screen protector.Overall it does the job, dropped my phone a twice from 5 ft + above the ground, and my phone survived. not sure if its because of the case or just a solid phone...

Great quality product! Fits perfect & looks awesome. Very impressed!

this is a great cell phone case. It's strong and durable. I really like that the cards are on the back of my phone. The only thing I wish is that it held more than three cards