Spigen Rugged Armor Designed for Galaxy S23 Ultra Case (2023) [Military-Grade Protection] - Matte Black

My most recent phone was the base S21, for which I had an Otterbox Commuter. Before my S23 Ultra arrived, I pre-ordered the Samsung Silicone case (free with the pre-order bonus), and I also purchased the Commuter in addition to the Spigen Rugged Armor. This Rugged Amor is definitely my favorite of the three.I find this case provides a medium amount of protection while maintaining the profile of a thinner case, which is what I was looking for. The buttons are nice and clicky, and I like the fact that the sides of the case are slightly raised above the curved edge of the screen. While the ridges on the side of the case are not super grippy, they still provide a more substantial amount of grip vs the phone outside of the case. The backside of the case has a nice, slightly grainy texture, which provides a small amount of extra grip without making it feel sticky if you are pulling the phone out of your pocket. Camera protection is good, and the exterior of the camera holes have a very slight protruding lip to them, which prevents the case from sitting completely flat. I play games on my phone a lot, and I like the ease with which I can slide the case on and off in case I want to use my Backbone controller.I can't speak to how a screen protector would fit with this case since I don't use one, so other reviews will help you in that regard. Access to the S-pen is easy due to the large cut out and overall thinness along the bottom side of the case, which leads me to my only criticism; because of the size of the cutouts and lack of material along the bottom, the lower lip is very loose compared to the rest of the case, even looser than around the buttons, which is usually the weak point on most cases.Overall, I would give this case a 4.75 (rounding up to 5 stars) if I could. Still, a really good case, and the only ones I would consider besides this would be a Mous case or the UAG Metropolis. However, those both cost nearly 70 dollars, and at $16.99, you aren't going to get better than this.

I've been using Spigen Rugged Armour cases for my last 4 Samsung phones going back to the S8. I've always bought the Rugged Armour. The Tough Armour probably offers better protection and a kickstand but you pay the "price" with more bulk. On the opposite end, looks like Spigen has even thinner cases for a more svelt appearance. However, for me, the Rugged is the right mix of thinness and protection. Beautiful craftsmanship and fit. Love the grip ridges on the sides and the total feel. This is the case to get if you want protection but don't like the bulk of the Tough Armour.

I typically don't ever write reviews but I felt like writing one for this because it's checked all the boxes for me.I'll make the assumption that if you are looking at cases like this one for your phone you probably aren't too reckless/careless with your phone or you would opt for something more geared towards protection.My wants for a case were pretty simple. Something that felt comfortable and secure in my hands, offered SOME protection in the event of an accidental drop, and something that did not obstruct any usage of the phone.This case does offer enough protection for me to feel comfortable against any potential drops, and, it has raised bumpers around the corners for shock absorption. When holding the phone it feels very secure and is not slippery at all. There are raised ribs along the edge to help create a firm grip.A big plus for me how reactive pressing the buttons on the side of the case are. There were plenty of prior cases I have owned where I had trouble with buttons that there was no actual feeling of pressing the buttons in. But not this phone, it is very evident when clicking buttons in. The speaker cutout is great/does obstruct sound, and the cutout for the S-Pen allows for easy access.On the back of the case there are bevels where camera cutouts are that protect the camera lenses. When setting the phone on its back you don't have to worry about scratching the lenses due to this feature.This is by far one of the best iterations of this spidgen case that I have had the fortune of using. I probably wouldn't buy this case if I was looking for a case simply for protection. I wanted a more sleek/slender look that offered a slight level of protection but more importantly felt secure and responsive in my hands. If that is what you're looking for this case fits the bill.

Every time I feel like I need to venture to another brand, they always just seem to kind if feel lackluster. But not with Spigen. I've been using this brand for about five to six years. It always had a certain feel to it that's not TOO slipped, but not TOO grippy. It just sits and doesn't move as they are comfortable to hold. The lip around the screen is there, but not in the way considering you can still use the edge if the screen. Most cases have the edges too thick. And then the actual design that just matches. It's good to know Spigen is not a money hungry company like some with their cheaply made cases and high prices.Update: Bringing the rating down one star because the case is great by all means, but it messes with the screen protector a little too much. It causes it to lift and bubble due to its tightness. May just return it.