The grippy surface means it doesn't easily slip out of your hands, especially when holding the device single-handedly. The faux-leather finish on the back is the clear highlight, even if the fake stitching around the edges won't be to everyone's taste. The soft, textured back cover is also a nice upgrade from the company's usual glossy, slippery plastic. The Galaxy Note 3 has a 'serration pattern' on the sides that give it a metallic look, and provide better grip.
