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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Protection
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
Recently got a new A11 and realized I would need a case. Did a lot of research and took the plunge on the seacosmo. Very glad I did. I had considered a waterproof case but didn't want the phone speaker hear-ability issue associated with a totally sealed case. The seacosmo seemed to be the middle ground between a basic open case and a waterproof.
The hardest part is prying it apart when it's first out of the box and the reviewers are right--it is a bit of a chore. In my case I just tried to use gentle persistence vs. getting PO'd and ripping it apart. With my thumbnail in the notch I was able to eventually get enough of a start on its opening on the long side to where it gradually started to open more and more.
In use it's a very nice experience. Hand-grip, one of my basic requirements, is excellent. The material is a nice sort of semi-hard rubber silicone but isn't slick and has a really good secure hand feel with the material and ribbing. IOW, you really feel like when you're holding it you've got a good grip.
Access ports are all good and I didn't have any problem with a standard 3.5mm audio plug from a pair of portable headphones as the opening for the headphone jack is generous enough to allow a standard plug. The USB C plug goes in well with plenty of room.
The plastic front covering is almost as good as direct access to the touch pad. I'd say there's maybe a 10% reduction in its finger surfing vs. direct touch. You just put a tiny bit more pressure on the screen and all is good. The power and volume rockers take a bit more pressure but you get used to it. I mean you have to a pay a small price in convenience in order gain the benefits of grip (big improvement!) protection and increased safety. The cameras are not covered but the case nicely moves them out of the contact zone when the phone is lying flat.
Cleaning fingerprints and smudging from the clear coverings is quick and easy using a lint free microfiber cloth. I guess with hard use you might develop some permanent scratches on the covers but hey, that's the point, the covering might get slightly marred but that beautiful glass underneath is still pristine!
All in all I can highly recommend this case for your Galaxy A11. Sometimes you really get your money's worth and this is definitely one of them!
EDIT: I wanted to provide an update on the 3.5mm audio jack opening on the case. While it is large enough to accommodate my Sennheiser PX-100 headphone audio jack, it isn't large enough to allow most of my other, slightly larger, headphone jacks from other headphones full entry and connection into the A11's audio output. The hole in the case is too small for any other than very slim jack barrels. However, I found many options to specifically address this issue, i.e., slim 3.5mm jack extensions that will allow a full connection, so this can be easily remedied.