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I purchased my google pixel outright, so it was like $800. I actually ended up ordering 2 of them, because my husband got one as well. Prior to these phones, we had our Galaxy S6 Active for over 2 years, and we ended up putting cheap cases and screen protectors on those. Those phones, hardware-wise, were absolute tanks. I am pretty sure I could have backed my car over that phone and it would have survived. I dropped it in two different ponds I was building at least 10 times. I am hard on my phones. The only reason I am replacing it is because it has really slowed down.
I want my new phone to withstand the same the same kind of stuff. I never deliberately try to hurt my phone, and I go out of my way to keep it from getting hurt, but I am clumsy and am often a moron. I looking into all kinds of reviews of rugged cases for this phone. By far and away, LifeProof was the top contender. I put in on my phone as soon as I received it, and I have to say I am initially really impressed at the initial measures on the case to keep out water. The headphone jack has a screw-in attached cap,which is obviously watertight. (But make sure your headphone male jacks are straight, no bends, because otherwise you will need the lifeproof adaptor to get it to interface. I recommend just using bluetooth audio.) The charging base is covered by a hinged snap. My only complaint is that the screen is not covered by tempered glass. If, god forbid, something was to impact the front screen of my phone with any significant amount of force, the screen WILL crack. Tempered glass protects against that by taking the impact and shattering first (if it is functioning properly and the impact is large enough), before your phone is affected--a lot like the way car hoods are built to crumple in the instance of collision, thus absorbing the impact and shielding the driver. This allows one to just peel off the shattered screen protector and replace it. It is also, I am assuming, they come in packs of two.
After reading a lot of online reviews and realizing I am not the first person to recognize this problem, the general consensus seems to be "don't put a tempered glass screen under your lifeproof phone case." The case is snug for a reason--this is a large component of what makes it water-tight. My guess is that LifeProof takes advantage of water's affinity for surface-tension as one of their methods to ensure your phone remains dry--thus any and all gaps must be as miniscule as possible. So there is no wiggle room for tempered glass inside the case. Putting it on there will at the very least compromise the integrity of the case, and at the very worst crack your phone screen when you try to force the case shut. So I am not trying that. I also suspect that if there was a tempered-glass front to LifeProof cases, the company would need to replace the case any time the screens chipped or cracked--and to repair such cases they would have the case sent back to LifeProof and the glass replaced, sealed into place, and tested to ensure water-tightness. My theory is that LifeProof has avoided tempered glass on purpose simply because it would not be cost-effective.
I might try putting tempered glass on top of the existing screen protector. But I am concerned it would decrease the sensitivity of my touch on the screen with the two layers of protection. I also don't want to do anything to my case that would deliberately void the warranty. And I suspect doing so could be seen as deliberately tampering with the case's integrity. Maybe after it expires in a year, I will try it. If anyone else has already done so, I would love to know what your thoughts are.
So, TLDR: Like the case, clearly water-tight, but disappointed in the lack of a tempered-glass screen. All signs point to not attempting to place one on the phone inside the case, as it will screw it up and could break everything you ever loved. Tempted to place it on top of the existing screen protector, but fear a decrease in sensitivity on touch screen and repercussions from the LifeProof Warranty Gods. Currently debating if I should tempt fate.
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LifeProof FRĒ for Pixel 5”
#1 selling waterproof case in the U.S. since 2012*
You don’t sit idly by — not when there are boundaries to break, times to beat and goals to crush. And LifeProof keeps you connected every step, paddle and leap of the way. The moment you choose to be remarkable, LifeProof is there — enduring water, earth and ice so you can share your victories at the source. Because a story without proof is just that, a story.
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FRĒ for Pixel 5”
LifeProof FRĒ for Pixel 5” features a built-in screen cover that shields the touchscreen and keeps the elements out. Plus, FRĒ is WaterProof, DirtProof, SnowProof and DropProof, so your phone withstands any environment. LifeProof FRĒ for Pixel 5” opens up a world of exploration for you and your phone.
- WaterProof, DirtProof, SnowProof, DropProof
- Built-in screen cover for touchscreen defense
- Thin, light, tough, all-protective design
- Complete access to all buttons, ports and features
- Anti-reflective optical-glass camera lens
- Slim, sleek profile follows the precision lines of your Pixel 5”
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FRĒWhen you want to keep your display in pristine condition, LifeProof FRĒ for Pixel 5” delivers peak pixel protection. It features a built-in screen cover that’s so discreet you barely notice it’s there — until you’re glad it is. |
OpticalEquipped with an AR-coated optical glass lens, FRĒ transforms your device into an on-the-go action cam. The front-facing camera stays exposed for victory selfies, and the back camera is protected to ensure every shot comes out crisp. |
AudioEvery case is engineered with our Sound Enhancement System that amplifies your Pixel 5”’s built-in speaker for a more robust listening experience when you’re roughing it in the wild. |
AccessFRĒ locks out the elements — not your inputs. Custom designed to pair perfectly, this waterproof Pixel 5” case gives you full access to your charging port, mute switch and all other controls. |
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
Good concept, worse than terrible execution.It leaks. Barely, but any leakage is unacceptable for a case that claims to be submersible. The leak appears to be at the charge port cover, which I did have fully closed and the case is completely snapped together.The built-in screen protector takes the beautiful display of the Pixel and turns any white or light-colored area into a grainy, RGB-pixellated mess. It also touches the screen in some spots and not others, leading to what looks like a wet spot between the case and the screen, which can be remedied temporarily by pushing the phone within the case. See photo for the multicolored graininess; I couldn't get a picture of the 'wet spot'.If leaking and making the screen look terrible weren't enough, the dark grey plastic is extremely soft, so no matter how gently you remove the case, the included "key" messes it up, and you can see marks left by the harder light grey plastic along the sealing area. If it doesn't leak today, it will after a few times of removing and reinstalling the case.The bulk and added effort to press the power and volume buttons are not that big a deal and would definitely be worth it if the case didn't make the screen look terrible.Even at a significant discount over retail, this case is not worth it. At full retail, it's literally cheaper to buy a waterproof "backup" phone, and even a cheap phone's display will look better than a Pixel in this case :(
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
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I love it! I bought this case as a preparation ...
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I bought this case as a preparation for my Central American trip. It is bulky, very bulky, but that was the least of my preoccupations for this trip.
It traveled with me on motorcycle, fell multiple times on rocks, ate dust, swam in the ocean... It even got a rope burn on a zip line (photo attached), but was still perfectly waterproof afterwards.
Fingerprint reader and camera worked perfect too! I was able to take amazing underwater videos! I will get another one for my new Pixel 2 XL!
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