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hey what is going on guys lon here from Android Authority and if you recently just picked up a Nexus 6 you're probably looking for some cases to protect it so today we're going to be rounding up some of the best cases that you should consider when it comes to protecting your Nexus 6 we're going to kick this list off with the two official cases for the Nexus 6 starting with the naked tough case by case made this case features a dual layered design with a TPU bumper to protect those corners and sides and a plastic outer shell for extra reinforcement as the name suggests this case is going to provide protection while still allowing you to show the aesthetics of the Nexus 6 due to its clear design it's a slim and lightweight style case so it's not the most protected case in the world but it should hold up just fine against the average drop the case fits well and doesn't add much to the Nexus 6 at all and all the openings for the camera and ports are very precisely cut leave the tab buttons for the power and volume keys mimic the real buttons for the Nexus 6 so you still get that ridged power button which is a really nice touch and they're also very responsive and tactile another great feature on this case is the built-in kickstand which is awesome for watching YouTube and movies however I did notice that the stand felt a little bit flimsy which can be concerning as to how well it's going to hold up over time another thing that I will say with this case is how much dust and lint can get inside of it due to the large opening on the back for the camera and Motorola logo and since this case is clear you're going to notice it very easily directly from Google Play this case is pretty expensive coming in at $35 so my recommendation is to go through Amazon where it's going to cost you half that price the second official case for the Nexus 6 is the Stanfill eoq case and this one is also by case-mate this is a wallet style case for combining both your phone and wallet into one there's a hard plastic shell on the inside to hold and protect your phone and the cover is made of a faux leather material to give it that wallet like feel the case fits well with openings for the front-facing speakers and camera but nothing for the Motorola logo the top and bottom are completely exposed so you shouldn't have any problems fitting larger microUSB cables or head phone jacks but keep in mind there's not a whole lot of protection in these areas just like they make a tough case the power and volume Keys mimic the real keys of the Nexus 6 with a metallic look and a ridged power button the case also features sleep to wake functionality built into the cover and there are two slots on the inside to hold two credit cards IDs or whatever else you want to put in there just don't get too carried away because the cover is not going to close all that well if you pack way too many cards inside and even having just a minimum of two cards will prevent sleep to wake from functioning the cover can also be used to prop the Nexus 6 for view media and it seems to hold itself up well despite not having anything to lock it in place the case overall is pretty solid but the build quality is a little bit questionable as the gray lining on the inside separated almost immediately when I started using it again just like the naked tough case the stand folio is very pricey at $40 through Google Play it is cheaper at $30 on Amazon but even at that price it's still pretty expensive the next few cases are made by spigen starting with the ever so popular and very stylish looking Neo Hybrid as with most hybrid cases the Neo Hybrid features two materials that make up the case a TPU housing for shock absorption and a plastic frame to give the case some extra Flair and more protection on the corners and sides the frame comes in several different colors but the one that I have is champagne gold the case is very slim and form-fitting and not only does it look good but it shows off the natural curves of the Nexus 6 very well making it one of my favorite cases at least when it comes to aesthetics the cutouts for the camera Motorola logo 3.5 millimeter headset jack and microUSB port are all very precise as you would expect from a company like spigen but what I really love is the metallic power and volume buttons they look good in are very tactile and easy to press and I like how spigen chose to give the volume key a different look by separating them into two buttons in the hand the case feels fantastic with the frame providing plenty of rigidity and the TPU on the backside helps out with the grip for a price of $20 or less depending on the color this is one of the most well rounded cases you can buy for the Nexus 6 a case that spigen offers that it's very similar to the Neo Hybrid is the slim armored case but instead of a plastic frame wrapping around the sides of the TPU housing you have a plastic shell that wraps around the entire back of the device also like the Neo Hybrid the shell on the slim armor comes in a few different colors but unlikely new hybrid the slim armor features a built-in kickstand it's not the sturdiest of kickstands and it can feel rather flimsy but it props up the Nexus 6 without much of a problem in the hand the slim armor feels practically identical to the new hybrid in terms of overall size and weight but the back is slightly thicker and you can definitely notice that by how recess the camera and Motorola logo are the coverings for the power and volume buttons are flat but they're clearly labeled and very easy to press with a very satisfying click all in all it's another solid option from spigen that's very good-looking and sturdy and for less than $20 it's very affordable if you're not into these thicker more protective cases speaking does offer their thin fit series that isn't going to add much of anything to your Nexus 6 at all this case is super slim and lightweight but like all cases designed to be this thin you're not going to get much in terms of drop protection especially along the top and bottom which are completely exposed the plus side of it being thin is that it preserves the overall size and shape of the Nexus 6 giving it a very sleek feel in the hand all the cutouts are perfect including the power and volume which are spacious enough that you can still easily press them with your thumb the best part about this case is the non-slip mat coating that gives it a ton of grip I never felt like the Nexus 6 was going to slip out of my hand and it actually makes using the Nexus 6 in one hand a lot easier because of how grippy the back is with a price ranging between eleven to twelve dollars depending on color this case is an absolute bargain next up is the unicorn beetle series by subcase and this is another hybrid style case with TPU wrapping around the sides for shock absorption and a hard plastic shell for the back unlike some other hybrid style cases the two materials have been fused into a single piece the case hugs the Nexus 6 nice and tight and provides a pretty solid amount of drop protection without adding that much extra - the Nexus 6 it's not the grip of cases because the back is smooth plastic but the texture TPU sides still make it a heck of a lot easier to hold on to the name Barenaked Nexus 6 all the cutouts are very clean and spacious and the coverings for the power and volume keys are very meaty and tactile even more so than the raw buttons themselves at a current price of $13.99 on Amazon it's pretty inexpensive and is easily one of my favorite cases as far as overall aesthetics protection and feel in the hand is concerned and finally our last case for the Nexus 6 comes from case ology this particular case is very similar to the Neo Hybrid from spigen in the sense that it is a two-piece design with a TPU housing and a plastic colored frame wrapping around the sides to complete the look the unique part about this case though is the backing which comes in several different colors and materials like carbon fiber mesh and leather the one that I happen to have here is the leather version in Burgundy red and if you happen to have some motor maker envy these particular cases might be the perfect solution I can't speak for the other materials but the leather version does provide a nice amount of grip for the back but the plastic frame is a little bit on the slippery side you will get a very solid amount of protection with this case without making the Nexus 6 feel overly bulky and the cutouts for the camera imports are precise but one thing to note is this case does not feature a cutout for the Motorola logo like some of the previous cases we've mentioned the only drawbacks to this case that I found is the coverings on the power and bond keys are a little on the mushy side when it comes to the feedback and the plastic frame doesn't fit quite as flush to the TPU housing as I would like but otherwise this is a very decent case for the price and that pretty much wraps it up for this list of cases for the Nexus 6 definitely let us know down below what you guys think of this list and are you guys already using some of these cases that we already talked about or are you using something completely different let us know down below and also give this video a thumbs up if you did enjoy it and also subscribe to the channel if you haven't already so you don't miss out on any future videos and as always keep it locked here on android authority because we are your source for all things Android