Decided to try a folio case as I don't like screen protectors but want something to protect the front when in my handbag.
Narrowed my choices down to the Otterbox Strada, UAG Metropolis, Tech21 Evo Wallet or Moshi StealthCover. After much deliberation, I went for the UAG. I'll probably give the others a go in a few months when prices come down.
I LOVE the texture on this! I can see why they call it frogskin. It feels grippy but frictionless and is soft like silicone.
The volume covers are rocker-style, so it's very easy to know if you're pressing up or down without looking. There's a generous lip around the screen and camera lens. The frame looks extremely solid with the exception of the button cover areas which are quite soft. There is a large cut-out for the mute switch, but it's fairly deeply recessed so it's not exposed. Despite clearly being a very protective case, it's not particularly bulky, even for my small female hands.
The front cover seems pretty rigid. When latched closed, it doesn't move about at all. I won't be storing any cards in it, but it doesn't really hold more than one comfortably anyway. When the phone is being used, it does sort of dangle - I don't mind this, but some could find it annoying. It does wrap behind the phone and you can tuck the magnetic clasp under so it holds itself in position, however this feels a lot more bulky than just letting it hang out of the way.
I like that UAG have eased off on the branding on the rear of the case. Previous versions had the logo stamped loudly across the centre, now it's at the bottom in black.
Only real negative is that the button covers are mushy as heck. I can live with this, but it's a shame they didn't do a better job here. There is no stand functionality with this case - not an issue for me, but needs to be pointed out.
A few photos attached as usual.
This will probably the last case I'll buy for a while, but I'll definitely be trying some others over the next few months.
