Spigen Extremely Hybrid collection (presently unavailable)
High funds S21 case
Samsung Clear Standing Cowl
Finest Samsung-branded S21 case
Clckr case
S21 case with built-in stand and grip strap
OtterBox Commuter Collection
Finest slim OtterBox S21 case
Gear4 instances (not out there)
Slim, fashionable protecting S21 case
Mous Limitless 3.0 (presently unavailable)
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The Galaxy S23 is right here! However that does not imply you have to eliminate your Galaxy S22 or the Galaxy S21. Now greater than ever you may need to shield it with a great case. As a result of the Galaxy S21 is available in three sizes, you may must just be sure you’re getting a case designed on your particular mannequin. The S21 Extremely boasts a 6.8-inch display and the heaviest construct — making instances with built-in kickstands a great choice for this massive boy. The S21 Plus is smaller at 6.7 inches, whereas the S21 is even smaller at 6.2 inches. It doesn’t matter what mannequin you’ve got obtained, we have rounded up all the most effective S21, S21 and S21 Extremely case choices out there to indicate you what’s on the market to guard your funding.
Be aware that a few of the suggestions for these Galaxy S21 collection instances are primarily based on my expertise utilizing almost similar fashions with previous Galaxy smartphones, in addition to iPhones. The place a number of merchandise are proven, the value listed is the beginning value for the road. Just be sure you’re shopping for the case and tempered glass that matches the particular mannequin of your S21 — Extremely, Plus or commonplace.
Main case maker Speck brings a collection of protecting case choices to the Galaxy S21, together with (from left to proper in image above) the Presidio Good-Clear, Presidio Good-Mist, Presidio Good-Clear Ombre, and Presidio2 Grip. In addition they have instances for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, the Galaxy S20 Extremely, Galaxy Z Flip fashions, the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy S7, S8, S9 and S10..
In case you’re in search of an affordable clear case on your new Galaxy S21, Spigen’s Extremely Hybrid is an efficient worth. I just like the Extremely Hybrid S (on left in photograph), which has an built-in kickstand.
Obtainable in brown or black, Samsung’s leather-based case presents a hardened protecting layer across the cameras whereas delivering a pleasant leather-based really feel the remainder of the best way round. Leather-based does not have an effect on wi-fi charging or something, so you may pop this in your telephone and have it really feel nice with out sacrificing something. The mushy leather-based case does not add bulk to the telephone and has good shock absorption.
Samsung’s Clear Standing Cowl is not something fancy however it’s a protecting clear case that has an built-in kickstand. You possibly can prop your telephone up horizontally or vertically utilizing the kickstand, which appears sturdy (it is bigger than Spigen’s built-in kickstand). I frequently use this case.
I’ve turn into a current fan of Clckr’s instances, which function a built-in stand and grip strap that folds out and clicks into place on the again of your telephone. Clckr sells simply the stand-strap accent to stay on the again of your telephone or on a case, however the case with the built-in stand accent is best. The choice for the S21 is presently fairly restricted (there’s solely a transparent model S21 and S21 Plus, not the S21 Extremely), however maybe the choices will develop over time.
The corporate’s tremendous protecting Defender collection case is obtainable for all of the Galaxy S21 fashions, however most individuals need one thing much less cumbersome. I just like the Symmetry collection instances — they’re slim with beveled edges, making them a great mixture of modern and protecting. That stated, I’ve come to love the extra protecting Commuter Collection higher, due to the grips it has on the again and sides, in addition to having raised edges on the entrance that ought to assist shield your display. The raised bezel acts as a display protector to maintain your display scratch-free and the digital camera module will get the identical remedy.Â
Generally you want greater than a mean case, and whereas there are loads which declare “ruggedness” there are only some prepared to again that declare up. ArmadilloTek’s Vanguard collection is MIL STD 810G rated, which suggests it might probably survive drops of as much as 20 foot due to its multilayer design and offers nice digital camera lens safety. Even with these layers in between the telephone and the charger, one in every of which features a pull-out stand, this case nonetheless helps wi-fi charging.Â
British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes instances which can be proper there with OtterBox and Speck. They’re all lined with the corporate’s D3O shock-absorbing materials and have beveled edges to guard your telephone. Proven right here from left to proper are the Havana (10-foot drop safety), Denali (16-foot drop safety), Crystal Palace (13-foot drop safety) and Copenhagen (13-foot drop safety). All use some recycled plastic of their development, however the Copenhagen, made out of 52% plant-based materials, is essentially the most eco-friendly.
Significantly with the 2 bigger fashions of the Galaxy S21, I discover that having an built-in kickstand is a pleasant function and the ESR kickstand case is about as reasonably priced as you get.
Cyrill is a sub-brand of Spigen and like Spigen, its instances typically promote for lower than $20. Cyrill does not have fairly the identical choice for the Galaxy S21 because it does for the iPhone 12, however it has some protecting clear instances with floral designs (pictured on proper), in addition to the Brick Matte End Bumper case, which has a soft-to-the-touch end (pictured on left). It has a raised body on the again that gives some additional safety for the digital camera lenses. The corners of the case have a raised lip as nicely.
Some folks wish to have full-screen safety, so that they go together with a folio case that covers the display. The Strada By way of is a brand new folio case from Otterbox that has a soft-to-the-touch end and stays closed due to a set of magnets. It is also obtained a slot for storing a bank card or two. The one factor I did not like about it’s that it does not convert right into a kickstand for video viewing.
For the Galaxy S21, UK-based Mous makes its Readability Lite clear case with anti-yellowing tech in addition to its Limitless 3.0 case, which is available in a number of completely different eye-catching kinds (Aramid Fiber is proven on left). They’re all lined with the AiroShock materials that the corporate says delivers glorious safety in a slim design. They do appear sturdy and all embody a lifetime guarantee.
Lifeproof’s Wake case is made out of recycled ocean plastic. It is attractively designed however I would not name it tremendous powerful — it is not enclosed on the backside and has 6-foot drop safety. (Be aware that some instances on this checklist have larger drop-protection rankings.)
