Galaxy S4 Black Edition.. anybody has had it?

[omega3]

Just wanted to know if all the cases out there for the regular S4 will also fit with the Black Edition? I'm asking cause the Black Ed. has a faux leather back which might be a bit thicker then the regular S4 but i'm not sure about this therefore my question. Hope somebody can help with this. Thanks.

 

[gorcorps]

I found a product page for the S4 black edition with measurements:

http://www.samsung.com/ru/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/galaxy-s/GT-I9505DKYSER

And they're the exact same of the regular S4, so you should be fine.

 

[omega3]

I found a product page for the S4 black edition with measurements:

http://www.samsung.com/ru/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/galaxy-s/GT-I9505DKYSER

And they're the exact same of the regular S4, so you should be fine.

Isn't it so that the faux leather back panel of the black ed. is a bit thicker?

 

[ChronoReverse]

It's very slightly thicker. From what I know, the phone is the same, just the backing is different.

I bought the back and put it on my GS4. MUCH nicer and I no longer feel like I need a case to avoid the slippery plastic stock back.

 

[omega3]

It's very slightly thicker. From what I know, the phone is the same, just the backing is different.

I bought the back and put it on my GS4. MUCH nicer and I no longer feel like I need a case to avoid the slippery plastic stock back.

Too bad the soft faux leather material isn't also on the sides.. isn't there ANY black leather case out there similar to the one Apple makes for their iphone, that covers both the back and sides of the S4, with cutouts for the connectors. Have been looking for this a long time and still haven't found it.

Regarding the slightly thicker back panel of the black ed., doesn't that give problems with regular S4 cases if you wanna use them with it?

 

[ChronoReverse]

I have a very slim Spigen Neo Hybrid and it has no trouble going in although it does feel slightly more tight while I pull it on. So I'd say that only the very tightest of cases would have an issue.

I can't emphasize enough how much better it feels outside a case over the original back. I started going caseless after getting this cover.