Spigen’s Thin Fit Pixel 7 case isn’t exactly thin, but I still like it

I’m not a big fan of phone cases, but Spigen’s “Thin Fit” case for the Pixel 7 got me a little warmed up to cases.

If you keep following my reviews MobileSyrup or my occasional appearance on SyrupCast, you might already know that. Most of the time, it boils down to a simple fondness for thin, sleek devices. Honestly, cases add too much extra bulk for my liking. Frustratingly, most “thin” cases aren’t really thin or cheap, they’re low quality, and they break easily.

Unfortunately, as someone who typically drives a Pixel every day, Google has opted for glossy glass backs on their latest models. This decision means otherwise excellent devices like the Pixel 6, 6a and 7 are slippery and less comfortable to use without a case than previous Pixels with grippy matte textures.

This came to a head with the Pixel 7 when it (without provocation) slipped off my counter and suffered a fall while I was testing it for my review. Luckily it didn’t break, but the fall left some unsightly scratches on the metal edge. Instead of my typical pattern of buying a “thin” case that I would end up hating, I decided to try Spigen’s Thin Fit case for the Pixel 7.

I’d avoided Thin Fit cases for other phones, suspecting I’d find them too bulky. On the one hand, I was right that it was bulky for a “thin” case. On the other hand, I liked it more than I thought.

Thinck Fits

The Thin Fit Case for Pixel 7 has a somewhat two-tone look. I went for the ‘Metal Slate’ colour, which is quite nice, but there is also a plain ‘Black’ version (also with a two-tone look). Around the edge is a softer, grippier material around the edge, then a slightly harder section on the back that has a metal-like sheen (although it’s worth noting that it’s not metal and the case is one piece).

The softer edging material is slightly flexible, making the case easier to put on and take off. It also pops up at the edge of the screen to provide some protection there – I personally hate this “feature” of phone cases and it would be one of the few things I would change about the Thin Fit, but I understand why people like it .

Additionally, the softer edge features what Spigen calls a “sound tunnel” along the top edge. It’s basically a little lip around the earcup that I think is meant to keep the audio from being muffled, but it’s perfectly clear what it does.

Additionally, the buttons are tactile, the charger, speaker and other cutouts are precise, and the fit is excellent, especially around the camera bar on the back of the phone. I especially appreciate that it’s open to show the bar (I really like how the Snow color of my Pixel 7 looks with the Metal Slate colorway).

My only other complaint about the Thin Fit was that it smelled a bit odd when I first took it out of the box. After a few days the smell was gone but I didn’t like the pungent smell. If you opt for the Thin Fit, you might want to give it a few days to air out before you put it on the phone.

A good option for the Pixel 7

Overall, I’d say the Thin Fit is a decent option for the Pixel 7. It doesn’t quite scratch the ultra-thin, low-bulk itch for me, but it’s not super bulky either. The material is grippy without sticking out of my pocket, and it should survive falls and tumbles well.

If you want to buy the case, it’s available on the Spigen website for $29.99. However, I would recommend going to Amazon instead as it costs $16.99 there ($17.99 for the Metal Slate color).

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