Smartphones are the most important technology we have, but they have become increasingly fragile. Don’t fight, you need a phone case.
Sure, your brand new phone looks and feels great right out of the box, all in sleek metal and glass and premium color finishes. But a simple slip and her encounter with the hard, unforgiving ground won’t end well.
The mobile industry knows this all too well and there are virtually limitless options when it comes to choosing a phone case. The choice is overwhelming, with cases of all shapes and sizes in plastic, metal, rubber and even wood.
Whether you want a case to improve the grip of your phone, protect it from surface scratches, or help it survive being crushed by a tank, there’s a case for you. All the best smartphones need a case.
Most of the cases in this article are included because they are a specific model of a specific brand designed for more than one particular phone. Most manufacturers make such cases for Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models, but many also make them for Google Pixel, OnePlus, and Oppo, although quality options for some phones are harder to find.
Unlimited Soft
Some of our favorite phone cases are made by Mous. Unlike many options on the market, its products offer rugged protection against drops and scratches while remaining sleek and stylish.
The best Mous cases are those from its Limitless range. They have black plastic sides with grip, lips around the display and cameras, and a flat back panel adorned with the material of your choice, from a carbon fiber design to a walnut, bamboo, leather finish. or pearly. Carbon fiber is the best.
Unlimited Cases all have built-in magnets to work with Mous’ range of accessories such as wireless chargers and car dash mounts. Be sure to check which version you’re buying, as the company sells Limitless 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 products that have different accessory compatibility, which is annoying.
Its latest iPhone cases are fully MagSafe compatible to work with Apple and third-party MagSafe wallets and chargers, but best of all, with your phone in one of these cases, you won’t have to worry about it breaking. . Mous has cases for the most popular iPhone and Galaxy models.
Spigen Resistant Armor
If you want a simple, affordable, and reliable protective case for your phone, you can’t go wrong with Spigen’s Tough Armor case.
The company makes it for very many phone and ship models around the world, so if you have a relatively popular handset, you’ll probably be able to find this case for it.
The design is utilitarian, usually with flat edges and flat button areas that provide excellent protection while keeping the case relatively slim. Its two-piece construction uses air cushions between them to soften landings with hard surfaces, and raised lips mean you can lay your phone face down without fear.
The iPhone cases have a circular cutout on the back so you can see the Apple logo, but otherwise the muted designs are simple and cover the back. They also all have a subtle little kickstand that you can flip over to watch landscape video.
If you buy the Tough Armor from Amazon US or Amazon UK, you will find that the prices are much lower.
Atom Studios Split Woodgrain
Atom Studios makes several eye-catching cases for Apple and Samsung phones, most of which have a split material look.
Our favorite is the split wood fiber case which combines a silver section in the top quarter of the case with a ribbed wood material making up the rest. This provides grip with a speckled color design while the shiny silver top looks great against the camera cutout.
All of the company’s recent iPhone cases are MagSafe compatible, and it also sells its own cork MagSafe wallets. We also dig the clear MagSafe phone case which looks sleeker than Apple’s and offers better protection.
Otterbox Symmetry
One of the best universally available rugged protective cases for the most popular phone models is the Otterbox Symmetry. This is a series of holsters in different colors, but all have the same basic design: functional and built like a tank.
The case has been redesigned for the iPhone 14 and is the perfectly discreet way to coat your fragile device with military standard drop protection.
It comes in utility black, but several other colors are available, along with a few variations of the standard design.
In addition to Apple and Samsung, it’s available for phones made by OnePlus, Google, and Huawei.
Bellroy Leather Case
Another great choice for iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel cases is Australian company Bellroy, which specializes in snug-fitting leather cases.
We tested the Leather Case for the Pixel 6a for several weeks and found it to be of the highest quality – great fit and finish with a reflective lip on the camera bar to protect it scratches, access to all ports and nice premium clickable metal buttons.
Along with more basic leather cases, Bellroy also offers iPhone card cases with flip-up lids that can hold three cards, as well as its own Mod phone case that lets you fit its wallet accessory to the back of the phone, and they use the MagSafe standard on iPhone 12 and later.
For the iPhone 14 line, the company introduced its new Bio Case, which is a fully compostable case made from bio-based polymer. As with Mous, these are all fairly expensive cases, but we’re confident of their long-lasting quality.
Tech21 Evo Control
For simple, grippy phone protection, you can’t go wrong with Tech21’s Evo Check case.
We’ve been using the case since iPhone 7 days on various phone models including the Galaxy S21 Ultra and it’s a good quality design that slightly masks the color of your phone but is transparent and comes in many in bright colors. .
A lip lets you lay your phone face down on a table while the rubbery sides add some bulk but promise drop protection from 16ft (4.9m). The subtle check pattern lets you peek through your recessed phone while the cutouts obviously let you access all ports. If you don’t like plastic or leather cases, this is a great option.
for cases
If you care what will happen to your case when you one day dispose of it or get a new phone, then Pela is the phone case company you’ll want to buy from.
Pela cases are all 100% compostable and made from natural and renewable plant resources. The company claims they “will take 6 months to 2 years to biodegrade in a home composting environment.” It’s a nice peace of mind if you’re worried about all the plastic you keep buying.
Cases are made in Canada and Hong Kong, but ship worldwide. They offer a pleasant to the touch material that is adherent thanks to the texture of linen.
We found that with prolonged use they break down a bit, especially in the corners. But the company will consider replacing your case if it happens too quickly, and that’s part and parcel of buying something that won’t exist in landfills for thousands of years.
Casetify Ultra Impact Case
If you want a variety of different designs and the ability to customize your next phone case, look no further than Casetify.
There are an almost limitless number of options when it comes to designing your own phone case, and Casetify also has a plethora of different cases to fall back on, from the simplest thin black plastic cases to orange ones. crisp with acid coated corner protection. melting smiley faces style.
A favorite is the Ultra Impact case which you can adorn in this ‘Acid Smiles’ design, but you can also change the color of the edges, the protection to add to the corners or add MagSafe magnets if the case is for an iPhone. .
In addition to Apple, you can also get most Casetify cases for several Samsung and Google phones. The standard Impact case is also a solid choice for any phone if you want good protection and an unobstructed back.
Mujjo leather case
OK, so Mujjo only makes leather iPhone cases, but they’re so good we had to include them.
The buttons could be a bit more tactile, but otherwise they’re made from the highest quality vegetable tanned leather and are better made than Apple’s official leather cases.
The cases offer surprising protection with all sides covered, as well as a raised camera section and a lip in the front so your camera and screen won’t get scratched when placed on a table.
Inside is also a nice microfiber lining so your phone won’t get scratched from the inside.
You can opt for black or brown for most iPhone models, and newer models offer a wallet case version that costs the same as the original.
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