How to Choose a Case for Your Needs

The huge number of products on the market aimed at protecting smartphones is so great that customers are left with the selection of “more expensive = better.” This is not true, and this article will help you tailor a case to your needs.

It often happens that models of cases that allow for better protection are more expensive than their less armored counterparts. But is such a case the best choice? It turns out, no. For people who try to take care of their smartphones, a reinforced, thick, waterproof case that barely fits in their pocket is not necessary. However, such protection is needed for devices of people who actively spend their time. Let’s first clarify what a case is and what its purpose is.

A case for our smartphone helps mitigate scratches and damage caused by everyday use of the device. It allows the phone to be kept in impeccable visual condition and, in many cases, most importantly, protects against shocks and impacts that can be painful for our wallet. The priority when choosing a case should always be comfort and ease of use. We should not force ourselves to invest in a cover that will incredibly enlarge the device when we really don’t need it. What good is it that our smartphone will be excellently protected if every attempt to reply to a message will irritate us? Let’s choose cases tailored to our needs, and it just so happens that our team has tested a huge number of case models and we can speak on this subject.

Slim Cases

The market for slim cases, which seemingly only adorn the smartphone, enjoys extraordinary recognition among users who have already tested this type of cover. This group includes all kinds of slim cases made from one type of material – soft polyurethane or hard polycarbonate. What can we say about this type of case? In my opinion – it is sufficient protection for most people who at least minimally care for their smartphone and are bothered by having something thicker on their device. An example that I know very well could be the MSVII case, in which the Xiaomi Mi5 has experienced several serious falls over the course of a year. The side effect is that after removing the case, the smartphone looks almost like new. Although the screen is protected by tempered glass, the glass back has been excellently protected and has not a single scratch.

Hybrid Cases

Hybrid constructions are a recommended alternative for almost everyone who normally uses their smartphone. They are not afraid of drops, do not need incredibly thin covers, the phone is simply meant to serve. Devices equipped with a hybrid case + tempered glass form a set that will not be afraid of everyday use. Scratches, falls from small heights, shocks – a hybrid case gives a great chance that nothing will happen to our smartphone. Very often, premium brand cases (e.g., from Ringke or Spigen) have military certification MIL-STD-810G, which means that the manufacturer declares that durability tests have been conducted, which involve dropping the smartphone several times from heights of 1.2m and 1.8m. Of course, this does not give us a 100% guarantee, but it provides a general idea of durability and level of protection. Because if we try hard enough, we can even damage an old Nokia 3310 🙂

Armored Protection

Cases designed for people who actively spend their time or whose work involves physical, intense activity. Many materials on e.g., YouTube show what these types of cases can do. It is a relatively expensive and less convenient solution than hybrid constructions, but if, due to conditions, we want to secure our smartphone as best as possible, armored products will be a great solution. Some armored products, such as Atomic Ghostek, allow for a tight seal of the smartphone in the case, thus cutting it off from the influx of water, dust, and dirt.

Flip Cases

A type of case that has both its supporters and opponents. The flap covering the screen allows for proper protection as long as we are not using the smartphone at that time. Usually, this type of case is a hybrid of a silicone sleeve that is mounted in a closing structure, often filled with polyurethane. We must decide for ourselves whether such a case meets our requirements – from experience, I can say that it is quite a cumbersome type of case if we often mount the smartphone in car holders and if we handle the smartphone with only one hand, as it does not allow for a full grip on every edge of the case. But that is just my subjective feeling and many people highly praise this type of solution for better protection. DuxDucis is currently the only manufacturer whose flip cases we offer in our store.

Different Cases for Different Occasions?

The ideal way seems to be having different types of cases for different conditions of smartphone use. In everyday use, let’s choose e.g., hybrid constructions, and during a trip to the mountains, let’s put on a more armored model that will prevent damage to our phone if it accidentally falls. There is no perfect case – otherwise, there would only be one model on the market that would suit everyone in every situation. And that will never be the case.

In summary: the choice of a case is up to you. You must define your needs and choose a product that is tailored to them. If you have any doubts – you can always contact us before making a purchase, and we will try to help you choose the right solution.