I use the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case, along with my Skinomi TechSkin screen protector.

I really liked the dimples on the back of the S5 and this case matches it exactly, but with a slightly different feel. The side buttons look metal, but they're made of plastic and are sturdy with the case on. All the ports line up well, except the top most left thing, but only very very slightly. There is enough room for the earphone jack plug-in, a good slant to take your pulse on the back, good room for your fingerprint, and the perfect amount of room for your finger to pop the charger cover out. I've dropped my phone already about 5 or 6 times from my lap in a truck/car to asphalt, and all that's happened is the plastic ring around the rubber case got scuffed a little.

I got the Skinomi screen cover because of the good reviews and the lifetime warranty. Plus this is my first new phone in over 4 years, previously had the Samsung Galaxy Captivate, and I've seen one too many people with cracked iPhones to not get a screen protector and a case.

I use the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case, along with my Skinomi TechSkin screen protector.

I really liked the dimples on the back of the S5 and this case matches it exactly, but with a slightly different feel. The side buttons look metal, but they're made of plastic and are sturdy with the case on. All the ports line up well, except the top most left thing, but only very very slightly. There is enough room for the earphone jack plug-in, a good slant to take your pulse on the back, good room for your fingerprint, and the perfect amount of room for your finger to pop the charger cover out. I've dropped my phone already about 5 or 6 times from my lap in a truck/car to asphalt, and all that's happened is the plastic ring around the rubber case got scuffed a little.

I got the Skinomi screen cover because of the good reviews and the lifetime warranty. Plus this is my first new phone in over 4 years, previously had the Samsung Galaxy Captivate, and I've seen one too many people with cracked iPhones to not get a screen protector and a case.

Edit: I know it's not <$15, but OP should really check it out. I absolutely love it, along with the screen protector.

I use the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case, along with my Skinomi TechSkin screen protector.

I really liked the dimples on the back of the S5 and this case matches it exactly, but with a slightly different feel. The side buttons look metal, but they're made of plastic and are sturdy with the case on. All the ports line up well, except the top most left thing, but only very very slightly. There is enough room for the earphone jack plug-in, a good slant to take your pulse on the back, good room for your fingerprint, and the perfect amount of room for your finger to pop the charger cover out. I've dropped my phone already about 5 or 6 times from my lap in a truck/car to asphalt, and all that's happened is the plastic ring around the rubber case got scuffed a little.

I got the Skinomi screen cover because of the good reviews and the lifetime warranty. Plus this is my first new phone in over 4 years, previously had the Samsung Galaxy Captivate, and I've seen one too many people with cracked iPhones to not get a screen protector and a case.