It's not the slimmest case in town, nor does it have the bulk of the Defender — it's a perfect medium you can justify protecting your Galaxy Note 5 with.
The first thing that stands out about the Symmetry Case on the Galaxy Note 5 is that it just feels good. There's a moderate level of chunk that comes with its thick hybrid design, but its quick and painless installation and all-around access to the Note 5's features makes it work. And, you know, being friendly with wireless chargers helps too.
The back of the Symmetry Case features a very light texture that feels smooth, but frankly doesn't do much for grip. What keeps this cover easy to handle is the TPU bumper that's attached. You'll find this flexible layer around the lip of the case — keeping the Galaxy Note 5's screen safe and sound while faced down — and around the port openings and side buttons. Inside the case is a firm rubber laid out in a symmetrical pattern that is a key component in dispersing impacts when your phone takes a spill. There's nothing to fuss about when it comes to plugging in chargers, popping out the S-Pen, or getting a good press on the power and volume buttons. Simply said, it's just a comfortable case to use with the size the Note 5.
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Around the camera cutout on the back is a smooth glossy plastic that's also featured on the OtterBox logo at the bottom. The case also works great in pockets thanks to that smooth polycarbonate, and doesn't pick up scratches as easy as other hybrid covers of its kind. With the secure hold the Symmetry Case has around the Galaxy Note 5, it's highly unlikely the phone is coming out of that cover when it goes down.
Should you buy it?
If you're after a well designed hybrid case for your Galaxy Note 5, yes. Even though the Symmetry Case is the slimmest option of OtterBox's lineup, there's still enough size to it that might deter the average slim case shopper. Size aside, its simple look and comfortable grip are evident, and you'll never have to fidget with different wireless chargers. You can pick it up in blue (as pictured), black, white, pink, and purple for $49.95 on Amazon or straight from OtterBox.
Reader comments
OtterBox Symmetry Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 5
The first thing that stands out to me is how this Note 5 in its case looks identical to what a Note 4 in the same case would look like. So much for the beauty of the new design.
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It does nothing to the beauty of the design except protect it.
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The n4 and n5 might look similar in cased . But the rest of the experience is oh so different and I mean in a good way
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I think $50 is a bit steep for what it is myself. So far I am keeping mine naked. I am thinking of getting a glass screen protector though.
I have an invisibleshield hd glass screen protector on mine. It feels and looks beautiful with a d brand skin on the back of it...
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Brave man. This is my first smart phone that I bought a case for. The glass back was the scary part. I'm pretty good not dropping my phone but scratches on glass. I had to train myself to always have my keys in the opposite hand.
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This is the first thing I would do after purchasing the Note 5. Can't go wrong with these cases. They also come with great a warranty.
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This is actually the case I have. Very thick and easy to remove. I only use it when I leave the house.
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I get these cases for every phone I get. Not too bulky and not too thin.
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And cover that sweet glass back that the masses demanded for!? Blasphemy!
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Yea and it looks great when shattered as well
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The gorilla glass on the galaxy s6 and note 5 are a lot more durable than most of their competition clearly you haven't seen the drop tests done, these are a far cry from the cheap weak glass apple uses for its phone that break if you drop it from a short fall. They dropped the s6 edge on its rounded glass edge from head height and it did minimal damage the screen also still functioned afterword.
You know those tests are done in controlled environments. Anything outside of that is not guaranteed. Better to be safe than sorry just saying.
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Otterbox is the monster cables of cases; they're good but priced 4x higher than it should be
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+100
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Post of the day! Couldn't agree more. They're also both obnoxious looking too.
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Blame apple.
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What? $49.95? Isn't cost a consideration in a mini review like this? An excellent Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro case offers equal protection for my Note5 and it's only $16.99.
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Of course it is! It's a good case though, even for the cost.
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I like it
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Attractive women won't.
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Spigen cases look way better and still offer protection.
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+1
Note 5/AC App...
If your putting anything but a spigen clear thin case on your gold gs6 edge plus then you need to be taking to the shed haha
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I had that case. Ugliest case ever!