TUDIA LITE TPU Bumper Protective Case for Sony Xperia Z3 (Purple Color)

I have owned numerous cell phones since the mid 90's and I've never put a case on a single one. I don't abuse my stuff and I've never broken a phone and I don't feel the need to accessorize my hardware. That all changed when I got my Z3. As you all know it's like this thing is Teflon coated. It'll slide on any surface and is sketchy with one handed use. It's also so slim that it's almost uncomfortable to grip along the edge because you clamp down to prevent from dropping it. After a few days of paranoia I broke down and reluctantly ordered this case. Overall I'm pretty pleased.Pros:It's pretty slim. I didn't want to add a lot of bulk to this elegant phone and I don't have giant hands so I didn't want to make it awkward to handle. From what alternatives I looked at, this was as minimal as it gets. With the cover on it's about the same thickness as my previous smartphone and the surround isn't too cumbersome.It feels good. The sides and main body are a micro textured rubber that gives good grip. The top and bottom bumpers are a glossy surface with a little more tack so it sits securely on the pinky and gives good grip for one handed pictures in landscape orientation. The dual texture looks appealing too, IMO. The extra bumper around the edge makes the Z3 far more comfortable to hold as well.It's functional. The buttons work well and the charge ports are still easy to access. It still works in the Sony magnetic charging cradle with the insert removed. The fit is good and secure and build quality seems above acceptable. There's enough gap at the headphone jack that I don't think it will give typical plugs any tolerance issues.I can now tell which way my phone is facing by feel. I know it sounds dumb but I was constantly pulling it out of my pocket upside down and backwards because the front and back feel identical. This saves me a lot of fumbling.Cons:The buttons are almost too sensitive now. This may change with break-in but the power and camera buttons now respond to very light touches. I'm a little concerned that either one may get triggered in my pocket. We'll see.There's no cutout for the sim/micro SD card so you have to remove the case to access those. Not a huge deal but it's a little inconvenient if you change out content on your SD card frequently.Overall I don't regret my purchase for a minute. As long as it holds up over time it's a good purchase.

This is the fourth case I tried for my new Xperia Z3, and it's easily my favorite. That said, I do not have a screen protector, so it remains to be seen (as others have said) whether that will be a problem or not. I think a tempered glass protector will likely not fit, but a thin piece of plastic should be fine. Anyway, point is, this case fits well, looks nice, allows use of the magnetic charging cable, has good button feel, and provides a reasonable bit of protection. It's definitely the nicest case so far.The other cases I've tried and rejected are as follows: 1. Tech21's Impactology case: This one is definitely the safest of the bunch (including the Tudia I'm reviewing now), with nice thick/safe edges, attractive design, and good overall feel, BUT, it doesn't allow use of the magnetic charging cable, which is just a total failure of design. Come on, Tech21, what were you thinking? 2 & 3. Ringke Fusion Case and Orzly Fusion case: I'm grouping these together because they're so similar. Both are entirely too thin to offer any drop protection whatsoever, although both do offer the ability to use the magnetic charging cable, so that's nice. Between them, I would recommend the Ringke over the Orzly, but just barely.In conclusion, if you want to use a magnetic charging cable, this case right here is the one I recommend. If you don't want to use a magnetic charging cable, and/or if you value drop protection more, the Tech21 Impactology is probably your best bet. There is very little reason you should consider the Ringke, and since the Ringke exists, there's basically no reason at all you should get the Orzly.

This is a well made case that provides good protection for the Xperia Z3 phone. Unfortunately, as some of the other reviews have noted, the case is a little bit too snug physically and can create some problems. First, if you have a third-party screen protector on the phone, it is nearly impossible to get the case on the phone without bubbles appearing in the corners, due to the extremely tight fit of the corners against the phone. If you opt not to have a screen protector, this won't be a problem for you. Second, the case is very tight against the phone's buttons, and it can create some issues with functionality. As others have noted, the dedicated camera button is negatively affected. I have noticed that the problem IS NOT with the case affecting the ability to push the camera button in, RATHER, it is a problem with the camera button not coming back out after it's depressed. If you tug on the corner of the case each time before you depress the camera button, it will work as it should. You may or may not find that as annoying as I do, but I still give this case 3 stars because it's inexpensive and it does its job of providing some protection and grip on your phone.If you're looking for it to function and look perfect, however, this is probably not the case for you.

I have had 3 diff cases and this one is by far the best. Cutouts are good. Covers whole right side of phone including volume, power, camera buttons and sd/sim slot. Not big deal for me since I dont switch my sd card or sim really. Buttons a little sensitive with case but only took me couple days to get used to it. Nothing crazy. Rubber back is a little smooth but better than w/o a case for sure. No fear that if I drop my phone it'll crack/break with this case. Lip is high enough above the face that if it falls flat I wouldnt worry. Case is a great look on the phone too. All in all give it 4 stars only because the sensitivity of the buttons and smoothness of the back, neither of which are deal breakers to me. It is still far and away the best case for this phone I have found.

I've been using this case for over a month now, and found almost no faults.The Experia Z3 used to be a nightmare to hold, feeling as though it had been buttered, and even putting it on a relatively flat surface such as the arm of my sofa it would regularly slip off, and while on tables or desks the slightest knock would send it skittering away like a startled mouse. Since buying the case, I've dropped it precisely twice, both times fumbling it while taking it from my pocket.The tudia case itself is solidly constructed, feeling high quality with both matte and glossy textures, and slides around on flat surfaces no more easily than it ought to, which is very little. It's highly protective, a very nice tight fit on my phone, and looks sleek enough it doesn't interrupt the design. The cameras and sensors are free and clear, and I've had no problems accessing the charging port.What lets it down slightly and loses that fifth star is the covered buttons. Three buttons are covered by the case, the power button, the volume button, and the camera button. While I've had no issues with the power button and don't use the camera button, the volume button has become incredibly sensitive, and it takes quite a light touch to set the volume to where I actually want it. This is something you quickly become attuned to though, so it's not the biggest of issues, but enough so that it merits notice here.All in all, of the three cases I've tried for my Xperia Z3, this is by far the best.

Now see, this case seemingly has it all. It fits nicely to the phone. Some people has commented that it makes it less slippery, other have said that it makes the phone more slippery; in my opinion it is more slippery than a phone with protective filter (front and back) and is less slippery than a Z3 without it. Also seen someone comment that because the power, camera and volume buttons are covered by the case, they get overly sensitive - I disagree with this from the few hours I've been using this. I feel like it gives a nice feel and the buttons work as I intend them to do."Now, why do you give it only 1 star then?" - Two reasons, firstly, when incerting the phone into the case, its very easy to peel of or loosen the protective glass. This can be solved by simply taking it out and incerting it very carefully, taking particularily note of the edges etc. Didin't break my protective glass, but I could see how it potentially could. This mistake alone would've initially dropped my review from a 5 to 4 star.The main issue I have with this case is that it simply doesn't work in practise with Z3 Dual Sim (or model D6633). This is because the Z3 Dual Sim model comes with a longer hub slider for the usb charge as it also includes the hub for SD micro cards. As a result, it will have to be removed in order to get it charged or use a docking station - which is really not an option when on the move, and I use battery packs a lot of the time. One could argue that using magnetic charging USBs or similar, but there are so many cheap, and insufficient versions of this on the market, and I haven't found a single one on Amazon that doesn't potentially break the phone in one way or another. Regardless of this though, one should be able to open the USB hub even with a casing. This should be something the seller should mention in the item description, and I will definitely return the product even though I have ordered a docking. Sad to see this being the case as I found the item to be great otherwise - both in design and (seeminlgy) protective qualities.Minus 5 stars for bad marketing/product description!

Bought this case after many months using a cheaper plastic case bought from a small shop in the high street.Have the say this case fits very well. Might be a little snug to start with. But once its on it makes the phone feel very stable and protected. Very smart design. Plain and simpleI did have a glass screen protector on this case, which started to lift due to this case fitting so snug. However after a little doctoring of the case with a scalpel its now perfect.This case protects the back and sides of the phone very well. all buttons work as expected and this does not effect the use of the phone at all. Would highly recommed for anyone who wants a good fitting phone case.

This is a really good case that fits the phone to perfection.The case feels really secure on the phone and is nice to hold when using the phone. Without a case on the Xperia Z3 is very slippery and I always fear that I will drop it while using it.The cutouts are in exactly the right places and the power, volume rocker and camera buttons all function perfectly.The case also has a cutout for the magnetic charger port and it fits in the official charging dock perfectly.I love the matt finish on the back as it doesn't show fingerprints and smudges to the same extent as a glossy finish case.The case offers good lay on the table protection as the case wraps round the edges of the screen.I have a glass screen protector on my phone and this case fits perfectly with it.Overall I'm really impressed with this case and for the money you can't go wrong.Next time I need a case I'll certainly be getting another Tudia!!

+The product fits the phone very well and does not add alot of bulk. I picked this cover because it covers the majority of the ports (not the charging port and docking port) and covers all the corners/sides. It covers the power and volume buttons but both still function perfectly. The only button that appears to be slightly hampered is the camera button.-The only drawbacks are that it covers the phone very tightly, so taking it off to put on a charging dock every day may damage the phone slightly over time. I do not have a charging dock so this has not been an issue for me. Lastly, if you have a screen protector the cover may cause it to peel off slightly at the corners.