The enormity of products on the market to protect a smartphone is so great that customers are left with a selection along the lines of “more expensive = better.” This is not true, and this article will allow you to customize a case to suit your needs.
It is often the case that case models that allow for better protection are more expensive than their less armored brethren. However, are such cases the best choice? It turns out that it isn’t. For people who try to take care of their smartphone, there is no need for a reinforced, thick, waterproof case that barely fits in a pants pocket. On the other hand, such protection is needed for the devices of those who spend their time actively. Let’s first explain what a case is and what its task is.
A cover for our smartphone allows us to level out scratches and damage that daily use of the device causes. It allows you to keep your phone in a visually impeccable condition and, in many cases, most importantly, protects it from shocks and bumps that can be painful to our wallet. Our priority when choosing a case should always be convenience and comfort. We should not force ourselves to invest in a case that will magnify the device incredibly, when we don’t really need it. So what if our smartphone will be sensationally even protected, when in fact we will be annoyed by every attempt to write back a message? Let’s choose a case tailored to our needs, and it just so happens that our team has tested a huge number of case models and we can comment on that.
Slim cases
The market for slim cases, which seemingly almost only decorate the smartphone, is extremely popular with users who have already tested this type of case. This group includes all sorts of slim cases, which are created from one type of material – soft polyurethane or hard polycarbonate. What can we say about this type of cover? In my opinion – it is sufficient protection for most people who at least minimally care about their smartphone and are bothered by the fact of having something thicker on their device. An example that I am very familiar with is the MSVII case, in which the Xiaomi Mi5 has scored several major falls over the year. A side effect is that after removing the case, the smartphone looks almost like new. Admittedly, the screen is protected by tempered glass, but the glass back has been superbly protected and there is not a single scratch.
Hybrid case
Hybrid designs are a recommendable alternative for almost all people who normally use their smartphone. They are not afraid of falls, they do not need incredibly thin covers, the phone is simply meant to serve. Devices equipped with a hybrid case + tempered glass is a set that will not be afraid of everyday use. Scratches, falls from small heights, shocks – a hybrid case gives a great chance that our smartphone will be fine. Very often cases from premium brands (e.g. Ringke or Spigen) have military MIL-STD-810G certification, which means that the manufacturer declares to perform endurance tests that involve dropping the smartphone a dozen times from heights of 1.2m and 1.8m. Of course, this does not give us a 100% guarantee, but it gives us a general idea of the durability and level of protection. Because if we try, even an old Nokia 3310 will be damaged 🙂
Armored protection
The case is designed for people who spend time actively or their work involves physical, intense activity. Many materials on, for example, YouTube show what this type of case can do. It is relatively expensive and less convenient than hybrid designs, but if, due to the conditions, you want to protect your smartphone as much as possible then armored products will be a great solution. Some armored products, such as Atomic Ghostek, allow the smartphone to be sealed in the case, so it is cut off from the flow of water, dust and dirt.
Case with flap
A type of cover that has both its supporters and opponents. The flap that covers the screen allows you to protect it properly, provided that you are not using the smartphone at the time. Usually this type of case is a hybrid of a silicone case, which is mounted in a lockable structure, often filled with polyurethane. We have to decide for ourselves whether such a case suits our requirements – I can tell you from experience that this is a rather stubborn type of case if we often mount the smartphone in car mounts and if we operate the smartphone with only one hand, as it does not allow full grip on each edge of the case. But this is just my subjective feeling, and many people highly praise this type of solution due to better protection, for example. DuxDucis is for the moment the only manufacturer whose flip covers we offer in our store.
Different cases for different occasions?
It seems ideal to have different types of cases for different conditions of smartphone use. For everyday use, for example, let’s choose a hybrid design, and during a trip to the mountains, let’s put a more armored model on our device, which will prevent damage to our phone when it accidentally falls to us. There is no perfect case – otherwise there would be only one model on the market that suits everyone in every situation. And that, after all, will never be the case.
To sum up: the choice of a case is up to you. You need to determine your needs and choose a product that is tailored to them. If you have doubts – you can always contact us before buying, and we will try to help you choose the right solution.
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