My old S3 shell (the classic fo 10 euros) made the cell phone almost 2cm thick. This case only about 1.2 cm. The mobile phone can be charged via micro USB connector, without having to be taken out of the shell. thus, the cell phone better protected even when loading. Contrary to my fears - you can also make calls when the flip is closed wonderful display as a slot for the speaker is present. Is the fact that the phone, the display cover can also no longer smudge with sebum. And the shell also looks good. I would have bought it earlier but ...