TORRAS Ostand L1 Review: A Case That Doesn't Feel Like A Concrete Block

Adding a bulky case to Samsung's latest flagship usually turns your pocket into a hazardous terrain for your leg. Most companies seem to think that extra protection requires a design that looks like it was harvested from a tractor tire, but TORRAS has actually done some decent engineering here.

The Ostand L1 stays remarkably slim despite the titanium stand folded into the back. It slides into a pocket without requiring a two-person effort and the matte finish doesn't act like a magnet for your thumb grease, which is a nice change of pace from the usual shiny plastic slabs.

The spec sheet loves to brag about the 19N magnet strength, and while I usually roll my eyes at marketing numbers, this actually grips MagSafe accessories with genuine enthusiasm. It plays nice with wallets and car mounts, and the stand itself doesn't interfere with your wireless charging session.

It is rated for drops up to 3.66 meters, which I hope you never test in real life. The raised edges around the massive camera array are a sensible inclusion, ensuring your lenses don't become art projects every time you set the phone down on a café table.

Buy the Ostand L1 if you want a kickstand that doesn't flop around and you need your accessories to actually stay attached to the back of your phone. Skip it if you are a stickler for the absolute thinnest profile possible or if you strictly prefer bare-metal aesthetics, because this case does add a bit of noticeable heft to that already gargantuan device.