I have the case, and it's pretty good to be honest. I find it slightly thick, but that's me considering I usually just use a good pouch.
But I did drop my phone in it and the shock absorption and protection was fantastic. Not a scratch on my phone and to top it up, I have a glass screen shield and had no bubbles!
The case does not interfere with the reception whatsoever because the back plate is metal/plastic. It is not completely made out of metal.

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