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5.0 out of 5 starsBest Overall S-Pen Holder and Case for the Z Fold 3
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
I have now used this case for about 4 months, and I can confidently say that this case finally has everything I wanted for this unique phone. When I first purchased by Z Fold 3 a little over a year ago, I also bought the Samsung leather case. I loved the phone and immediately hated the case, so I went on to Amazon and purchased a case (not this one) that would allow me to see the front screen and hold my S-Pen while also affording protection for the hinge, the back, and the outer edges. However, that case did not work so well either and it eventually broke apart with just normal wear. I also did not like that the pen slid into the hinge cover as it would sometimes fall out. When that case went, I searched for a new one and came across this Libeagle case. Thank goodness I did.
This case is by far for the best I have come across for the Z Fold 3. The clear cover for the front screen snaps on with no problem and stays in place without the need for any adhesive. The rear cover also snaps on and stays in place without any problem or adhesive. You will be able to access the charger with no problem while the cover is on. I do not know if this cover will work with wireless charging because I only use the superfast plug-in charger.
The best part for me is the hinge cover, which also acts as the S-Pen holder (I use a genuine Samsung S-Pen). Not only does the hinge cover protect the hinge on the phone, but the S-Pen fits nice and snug inside it by just snapping in (make sure the S-Pen slides all the way down into its holder). It is also very easy to take the S-Pen out. The hinge cover also does exactly what it is supposed to do; namely protect the phone's hinge if a drop happens. Unfortunately, I did accidentally drop the phone on its hinge once (~4 feet fall) and the hinge cover worked perfectly. The phone was undamaged, and the S-Pen stayed snugly in place. The hinge cover mechanism works very well; opens and closes smoothly and stays in place by connecting to the front cover with small magnets. The hinge cover has not shown any major wear despite several months of use. A bonus for me regarding the hinge cover is that you can also use it to comfortably hold the phone one-handed when it is open. The pop-out kickstand is also a nice feature for standing the phone up when open or closed.
The only drawback for some (though it does not affect me) is that you will not be able to lay the phone completely flat when open due to the hinge cover. I never personally understood why anyone would need to do that, but if you are someone who is planning to utilize the phone when open and it is laying completely flat, this cover will not work for you. Also, the kickstand can only be used to hold the phone up horizontally (closed or open).
All in all, this is definitely the most protective and smartly designed phone for the Z Fold 3. It has all of the features and protection I need and is still able to fit in my pocket without a problem.