26-01-2025 09:02 PM
26-01-2025 09:10 PM
27-01-2025 05:30 AM
Hello 👋 @SeanCurtis007 and may I take this opportunity to extend a Warm Welcome to the Samsung Community Forum.
I'm sure Samsung will endeavour to provide as many different styles of accessories and other accessories for their new phone's as possible.
There's so many good quality Manufacturers of accessories nowadays that I'm sure you'll manage to find some suitable for your needs @SeanCurtis007
There will be YouTube reviews and opportunities to get hands on at Highstreet Stores.
Enjoy the journey ✨️
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²⁵ Ultra 512Gb ~ Titanium Black.
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28-01-2025 10:31 PM
28-01-2025 10:33 PM
29-01-2025 12:45 PM
I too, am disappointed there is no wallet style case like the Smart View Wallet from previous models.
I am hoping something better comes out later (from Samsung or someone else) but to provide protection in the meantime, I have purchased an Otterbox React Folio which has a magnetic catch (instead of a strap and popper like some on Amazon), has been drop tested to military standards (which should provide some protection), can wirelessly charge and feels comfortable in the hand. It arrived today and seems good quality for the money. Never had a clear back before but as I've ordered the Titanium Black, hopefully this should help show off the phones colour. Not a fan of the Otterbox's camera cut out design (but most 3rd parties seem to have gone down this route) but this case was the best I could find to meet my immediate needs as my phone is due to be delivered (or dispatched - can't remember which) on 1 Feb.
05-02-2025 10:16 AM
05-02-2025 10:32 AM
I understand from another thread that the S25 series doesn't have the facility to turn on the screen and switch it off on opening and closing the case although some believe that could be addressed by a firmware update. So, even if Samsung introduced a wallet style case, this may not function the same as previous cases.
I've been using the Otterbox React Folio for a few days now and while it is fine, its not quite right for me. The worse thing is finger-marks on the clear back. While I have with previous Samsung phones, got away with only cleaning the screen (or just using a tissue or something) every few days or so, now I have to use screen cleaner daily to clean the back (so do the screen at the same time). A bit of a pain. Case is good value for the money otherwise and certainly feels well made and gives the feel the phone is protected.
05-02-2025 10:55 PM
Well, if we check what Samsung offered so far for the flagship phones: I got a nice wallet case for my S10 ultra with a possibility when it was closed to see the clock highlighted with large numbers in LED on the surface of the case and been able to pick up phone without opening the case and also to cancel alarmclock check messages etc,
S20 ultra already had nothing such option just a dark case cover to watch
S23 Ultra similar to S20, just had a small window on it to see the clock and can have some feature also there. but nothing with the case
S25 ultra maybe won't have any wallet cover at all 😞
06-02-2025 11:06 AM
Just wanted to note for Samsung's awareness, I have been using the wallet clear view covers on every flagship, note, and ultra going back to the s6 era.
I am aware that this generation is cutting things that they feel people were not using. But if they cut the sensor to auto off and on the screen as another user suggested and are not supplying a wallet cover this will be the first generation I have no interest in.
I don't find it credible that Samsung can claim that this style of cover wasn't being used...
Anyway. I hope the hardware is included and we are just waiting for the cover to be released 🤞