The lid lifts off not by itself, as in many other cases. For me it sticks quasi on display. He could, however, be slightly higher - you can see up and down a narrow (approximately 0.5 mm) strips of glass. That is why also the opening is a bit strange, especially if you have no long fingernails.
On the inside, a soft leather-like coating - they removed quite well the fingerprints.
The plastic bumper fits and holds the phone very reliable. It provides good protection to your investment. But up and down it covers the housing is not completely (MMN it is not a disadvantage).
Before a case this sleeve will protect but not good. The original shell probably no better ...
What bothers me is not support the Sleep / Wake-up function. Otherwise, at this price, really recommended, especially if one considers that Google for the original cover nearly 40 wishes (!!!).