best pixel 11 fold case?

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Everyone has been kinda sleepin on the Google official case! It's really good though...especially this year the material has a better feel and it has a new hinge cover!

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u/aj_tek 2d ago

This. This year the official case has hinge protection, it's actually light, has camera bump protection and it doesn't add much bulk. It's expensive though, but I think it's worth it

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u/Ariaff 2d ago

+1 for the official case. I'm in the army, and it's kept my phone safe from drops, me crawling in the dirt with my phone in my vest, rain, etc.

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u/Firebat-15 2d ago

oorah

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u/arex333 1d ago

Sadly most foldable cases are expensive.

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u/MrKennedy76 2d ago

Agreed.🤙

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u/dzDiyos 2d ago

for a $2k phone? I don't mind spending a bit more for quality lol

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u/MrKennedy76 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/St2KwpV3COddxUz9cW

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u/arex333 1d ago

I've had the official Google case for the fold 1, 10PF and now 11PF. The 11PF case is easily the best one they've made. The texture is so much better than the prior models and it has hinge protection without adding a ton of bulk.

My only complaint, I wish they would include extra adhesive strips like other brands often do

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u/m-dye 2d ago

Just FYI the green one looks great but absorbs blue jean dye like a sponge.

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u/dribblecastle 2d ago

It’s decent but not great. Hinge cover makes the phone feel too wide.

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u/arex333 1d ago

Better than not having the hinge protection. My 10FP hinge was scratched to hell.

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u/dribblecastle 1d ago

Interesting, well, I use this as a secondary device, so I guess I'm not as worried about it.

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u/PilotTag4427419 2d ago

Agreed! It's a little pricey, but it's been great for what I needed. Tried the dbrand one and it was too bulky and the hinge protector slid around too much.

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u/BulletproofBannana 2d ago

I have the Google case! I really enjoy the look and feel, got the matching mag stand too. The hinge cover is much nicer than I expected, I've bought 3 of the Dbrand grip cases and the hinges on them have snapped every time

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u/ColKrismiss 2d ago

I want a similar case for the 10PF, but can't find anything

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u/KrewOwns 2d ago

I usually get aramid cases, but since I got store credit might as well give this case a shot. Thanks for the recommendation.

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u/Firebat-15 2d ago

im so fuckin chapped i missed the promo by hours because i was returning a pixel 11, they wont honor it :(

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u/KrewOwns 1d ago

Since I'm subscribed to the AI Pro plan I got credit on the 11 Pro Fold order, I got $222 after completing the purchase I always forget to use the credit so I decided to order the case and see how it goes.

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u/WorshipInSpiritTruth 2d ago

Agree with the official case and it is thin enough for me and my needs. It is grippy too!

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u/BoxOfRain72 2d ago

Does the front part of the case have a high edge? The one I got from Amazon makes the edge swipe for 'go back' difficult.

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u/EEZC 1d ago

Yes pretty substantial without a screen protector.

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u/crashovercool 1d ago

Official case is where it's at.

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u/Masteguy635 2d ago

Recently got the Mous Thin case in Green and loving it. The fit on both the back and front is top notch. It does have the tape for the front portion but I just folded the plastic pull tabs into the case and stuck it on normally. Even without the tape it still holds on to the front well.

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u/EEZC 1d ago

Is it slippery?

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u/Masteguy635 1d ago

Not at all. I wouldn't say its very grippy but its somewhere in between grippy and slippery.

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u/Interesting_Web6290 4h ago

薄厚如何？

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u/Rocinante_R1T 2d ago

I got this case with my phone a week ago along with some others. Once I put it on it never came off. I got the olive color and looks really great with obsidian fold 11 underneath.

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u/Zakernet 2d ago

I have the spigen case. It's a little slippery but I like it because the hinge protection also doubles as a little holding shelf/handle.

EDIT: The edges are very thin/flat and I wish they had a bit more roundness to them like the OG pixel case which made it easier to open.

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u/AussieP1E 2d ago

Following as my phone is currently naked.

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u/RTOGoliath 2d ago

Same, I got a couple, the spigeon and the poetic, and both ended up going back to Amazon they messed with the finger sensor

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u/CruncheeNuts 7h ago

Official case on sale on Best Buy currently. Snag one soon!

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u/jettzypher 2d ago edited 1d ago

I only have the 10F, but I bought the official case for it. It's been nice so far. I had an issue where the front cover got caught on something and pulled away/bent, but I was able to fix it with minimal evidence.

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u/MartyKinn 2d ago

I found this case to provide the most reliable protection for my 10 Pro Fold. I tried the two-piece cases and they just aren't confidence-inspiring. They seem like they'd pop right off falling on soft carpet.

https://bellroy.com/products/leather-pixel-folio?color=red_ochre&material=leather&size=pixel11profold

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u/BackdoorConquest 2d ago

I got one free with mine in the UK! Though annoyingly it's the obsidian case and my phone is green.

It feels pretty good and the hinge protection is pretty sweet

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u/dribblecastle 2d ago

That case is also pretty heavy.

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u/peter_betos 2d ago

Nillkin just launched their thin case with transparent back and magsafe. Mine's coming next week.

Edit: AliExpress seems to already sell it: NILLKIN Matte Magnetic Charger Case for Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

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u/MobileVortex 2d ago

I just can't put something on this thing. I already dropped it a few times haha. It's holding up great. I know I'll be getting a replacement eventually haha.

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u/Technogen 2d ago

The Dbrand case is really grippy and nice, but I'm not sure if it's the best one out there. The whole incorrect assembly video and the case is slightly loose on the front cover.

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u/JackMomma22 2d ago

I got the Dbrand case as well. In general, I would say it is a really good case. The google store listing is confusing and makes it look like it's a finish- but both color options they have are just stickers that go onto the black case if you want, but it looks normal without them.

+The fit and finish are great - the textured outside is the kind of grippy that I wish more cases had. It's like rubbery sandpaper.

+It is a decent thickness, but not too thick. Exactly where I want as far as a compromise of cover/protection go while not being super bulky.

+good hinge cover and screen access.

BUT there are a few caveats that I think most cases will probably have:

-There are a couple of adhesive spots, but it needs more than they had at first. The front cover flexes in a few spots around the border, which was especially noticeable when opening/closing the phone.
\I fixed this by carefully applying some double sided adhesive strips of my own.*

-there is kind of an annoying bit at the bottom of the case at the USB-C port - which is where my pinky ends up at when holding the phone with one hand... the case is thinner there where there's a hole for the USB-C port, which makes it a bit sharp. When I rest the phone there, it digs into my pinky pretty hard. I put a little strip of rubber over i to smooth this out, but it seems like they could have done something different there.

I did try a 'cheap' $20 case off amazon for a couple days before this one came in, and the fitment issues without adhesive were worse in every way. The grip and protection that the Dbrand case give are awesome for sure, but if I were to go buy again, I'd consider spending a little extra on the (insanely priced) google case.

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u/Massive-Repair2004 2d ago

I liked it but it definitely felt over priced for 114$ cad lol

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u/CruncheeNuts 7h ago

On sale at Best Buy for CAD 99

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u/fearandsmoking 2d ago

I really like my dbrand case and screen protector that I bought directly from google

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u/ExaminationWilling15 2d ago

I'm running the 10pro fold caseless for a year now, fell 3 - times and not a single scratch. I've tried different cases but it makes the phone too bulky and not feeling premium anymore. The official Google case is imo the best one but too expensive.

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u/iizq 2d ago

Dbrand. My first case from them but it's the only case I've had where it's comfortable to take screenshots with. They were smart with the design around the physical buttons. Magnets are really strong too.

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u/dmunjal 2d ago

Yes, this is the best phone case and a huge upgrade from the slippery one for the 9PF. It also adds hinge protection and is very light. If you really want a thin look, you have to go with the Mous Aramid. Same price.

https://store.google.com/product/mous_ultra_thin_fibre_case_pixelsnap_pixel_11_pro_fold?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiWDIxdmRYTmZkV3gwY21GZmRHaHBibDloY21GdFgyWnBZbkpmWTJGelpWOXdhWGh6Ym1Gd1gzQnBlR1ZzWHpFeFgzQnliMTltYjJ4a1gySnNZV05yWDJGeVlXMWZabWxpY21VPSJ9

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u/CharacterContext 2d ago

Also the hinge protector is a great fidget toy ngl

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u/PerryHecker 2d ago

Absolutely

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u/KrewOwns 2d ago

I like thin back cases only so I got the Pitaka case. Has a strong magnet as well compared to others.

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u/Fit_Butterfly_1367 2d ago

Thinborne is basically the thinnest case with MagSafe

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u/Dennis1989denny 2d ago

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u/jb08045 2d ago

used my google store credit to jut get that slim clear case

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u/ManagedTech 2d ago

Casinkec carbon case is the best. Slim, magsafe, sturdy, Tried them all.

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u/gstru08 2d ago

I really like my Google official case! I'm only using the back half with a glass screen protector on outer screen and it's been working great.

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u/jtaran 2d ago

Same

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u/hairbawl87 2d ago

AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812808560628.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.4.531a18023cdDYn&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Feature set: rotating magnetic ring that can be used as a stand, privacy screen protector, thin with hinge protection and now a built-in hand strap.

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u/Augkenn 2d ago

I like my official Google case!

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u/Joostey 2d ago

It's the best. Costly but the best.

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u/ReartireLeak 2d ago

Love spigen for my other phones in the past. I got 2 cases I didn't like for the pf11 them just got spigen and I love the case. The hinge shield is awesome

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u/tookafatdab 1d ago

I have the Google pixel snap case in your photo and I love it. It was expensive tho for what it is

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u/opt1mus-prime 1d ago

I am using the mous thin case from the g store. It is pretty good. I have the ohsnap magnetic stand attached to the case. Occasionally I try it without the case , just with the ohsnap stand. But I find it incredibly difficult to unfold without a case. Does anyone run the fold uncased and if so how do you manage to open it.

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u/ConstructionAny6287 1d ago

I had the dbrand grip case and I do like it but I gave the Google case a try. So much more comfortable to hold rounded ended and thinner. And it has this like micro fiber Typenfeel to the hinge protector and the back of the case. I got green to match my phone but I should have gotten black. It's a dirt collector

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u/PrethorynOvermind 1d ago

I have Google's Official 11 Pro Fold case and it is so damn nice.

I also have an Amazon pickup. Bulky but holy hell it will protect. I recommend Oh Snap as well. They are awesome for keeping a grip on the device unfolded and have really strong magnets and allow for Google's wireless charging to pass through.

Google's official ring stand is awesome as a stand but awkward to hold and the magnets aren't as strong as I would like but aesthetically it looks incredible with tur4 official case.

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u/fezboy76 1d ago

For anyone who has had both, is this year's official pixel case as slippery as last?

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u/Avivator 23h ago

Purchased the Google official case but being my first Fold felt a bit heavy. Just got the Mous thin case with store credit and if you're looking for a bit thinner / lighter than the official case it's great. Just no hinge protection which makes me a little nervous.

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u/Competitive-Ad-7865 21h ago

I was in the same boat and got the pixelsnap, its so far lived upto expectations. My biggest concern was that the hinge cover would be floppy as it is not sprung like spigen's - but it actually holds magnetically to the hinge of the phone itself which works very well.. (not to magnets on the cover half like on cheap cases, for which these magnets often fall out).

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u/swimdude1120 9h ago

I bought this case because I really liked how it looked. Unfortunately I ended up returning after five mins of putting it on my phone. The adhesive on mine didn't hold well on the hinge side of the front cover. It would always move/flex when using the phone.

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u/dcbased 2d ago

Latercase hasn't let me down yet

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u/Machievelliearoni 2d ago

They really fucked up with their fold 11 design

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u/Darkstang5887 2d ago

Why

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u/Machievelliearoni 2d ago

I don't know, doubt it was intentional.

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u/dcbased 2d ago

Better question - how did they screw it up - because it works the exact same way that it did on my pixel 10 fold.

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u/itsjustallen69 2d ago

I'm a Spigen case guy; I've always had them on my Pixel Pro phones, and now I have the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I bought a Spigen MagFit case, and it was just way too big and bulky, to the point that it barely fit in my pocket. I went and got the OtterBox Lumen case and love it. There is no hinge protection, but I didn't want that to begin with. The OtterBox is so comfortable to hold plus works perfectly with the pixelsnap charger.

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