Glass and metal make for a beautiful smartphone, but they also make for a smartphone that is as slippery as an eel and sometimes a horror in real-life usage. With edges on either side of the display and a sheet of glass at the front and back, the Galaxy S7 edge is a delicate thing that most folks are probably putting inside a case to protect against damage from drops and unintended bumps. But with so many cases being offered by various case makers, it can be hard to make the right choice.
We have already reviewed the official cases Samsung offers for the Galaxy S7 edge, and today, we're bringing you a review of the SI LITE case for the Galaxy S7 edge from Evutec. It's a case we found to have a sufficient mix of looks, in-hand feel, and protection. It's a regular rubber case that covers the back of the phone – it is rather light and fits the phone perfectly from each side. It's easy to put the phone inside and take it out, with the case offering no resistance to removal from around the device.
Yet, this case doesn't make you feel as if it's not offering enough protection. The Edge screen also works without problems. Swiping in from either edge works just as it should. The back has a plain rubber feel despite the textured design – it can be a tad slippery sometimes, but it usually offers a nice grip that's considerably better than what the device's glass back can offer. Keeping the phone upside down keeps the display from touching the surface, though that's a feature expected in every smartphone case as that is partly how it protects the front of a device from damage.
You get cutouts for all the ports and sensors on the device, including the secondary microphone at the top. The volume and power buttons are separate pieces of rubber that are easy to press. Getting microUSB and audio cables inside their respective ports can require a bit of pressure both when you're putting them in or taking them out, and it can be an issue if your cable has a larger covering for the connector that goes inside the device. That's the only major issue with this case.
Overall, Evutec's SI LITE case is pretty good. It doesn't make your phone feel like a tank, covers everything just the right amount, and is easy to put on and remove. At $28.49 it's not exactly cheap, and that might just be the biggest reason some people might want to look for other options. That, and the fact that this case could have been a little more premium in terms of feel for the asking price.
You can buy the Evutec SI LITE case from Mobile Fun. Look forward to more accessory reviews for Samsung's latest smartphones.
Disclaimer: Mobile Fun is our exclusive accessory partner for Samsung devices and supplied us with a review unit. The partnership with the retailer in no way affects our thoughts on the product reviewed above; our opinions are completely our own.
