I’m not big on smartphone cases, but Spigen’s “Thin Fit” case for the Pixel 7 warmed me up to cases a bit.
If you follow my comments on MobileSyrup or my occasional appearance in SyrupCast, you may already know. Most of the time, it comes down to a simple preference for thin, svelte devices. Frankly, the cases add too much extra bulk for my liking. Unfortunately, most “thin” cases aren’t really that thin, or are cheap, poor quality, and break quickly.
Unfortunately, as someone who typically drives a Pixel daily, Google has opted for glossy glass back panels on its latest models. This decision means that great devices like the Pixel 6, 6a and 7 are slippery and less pleasant to use without a case than previous Pixels with grippy matte textures.
This came to a head with the Pixel 7 when it slipped (without any provocation) off my counter and fell while I was testing it for my review. Luckily it didn’t break, but the fall left some unsightly scratches on the metal edge. Instead of my usual tendency to buy a “thin” case that I would end up hating, I decided to try Spigen’s Thin Fit case for the Pixel 7.
I had avoided Thin Fit cases for other phones, thinking I would find them too bulky. On the one hand, I was right that it was bulky for a “thin” case. On the other hand, I liked it more than I thought.
Thisnotck Fit
The Pixel 7 Thin Fit case sports a bit of a two-tone look. I opted for the ‘Metal Slate’ color, which is quite nice, but there is also a plain ‘Black’ version (also with a two-tone look). Around the edge is a softer, grippier material around the edge, then a slightly harder section at the back that sports a metal-like sheen (although it’s worth noting that this isn’t metal and the case is one piece).
The softer edge material has some flexibility, making it easier to put on and take off the holster. It also comes around the edge of the screen to provide some protection there – I personally hate this “feature” of phone cases, and it would be one of the few things I would change about the Thin Fit, but I understand why people like it.
Additionally, the softer edge features what Spigen calls a “sound tunnel” along the top edge. It’s basically a little lip around the earpiece that I guess is supposed to avoid muffling sound, but it’s pretty clear what it does.
Beyond that, the buttons are tactile, the charger, speaker and other cutouts are precise, and the fit is excellent, especially around the camera bar on the back of the phone. I particularly like that it’s open to show off the bar (I really like the look of my Pixel 7’s ‘Snow’ color with the ‘Metal Slate’ colorway).
My only other complaint about the Thin Fit was that it smelled a bit funky when I first took it out of the box. After a few days the smell was gone, but I didn’t appreciate the pungent smell. If you go for the Thin Fit, you might want to give it a few days of airing out before putting it on the phone.
A good option for the Pixel 7
Overall, I’d say the Thin Fit is a decent option for the Pixel 7. It doesn’t quite scratch the ultra-thin, space-saving itch for me, but it’s not super bulky either. The material is grippy without getting caught coming out of my pocket, and it should hold up well to drops and drops.
If you want to buy the case, it is available on the Spigen website for $29.99. However, I would recommend going to Amazon instead, as it’s $16.99 there ($17.99 for the Metal Slate color).
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