Key Takeaways
- The phone case has drop protection to prevent your phone from getting damaged if it is dropped.
- A case also helps protect your phone from everyday elements and the unexpected, including dirt, sand, lint, and accidental spills.
- Cases come in a variety of designs, allowing you to express your style, and cases can also help preserve the value of your phone if you want to trade it in or sell it in the future.
A cell phone is an expensive investment that’s worth protecting, and one of the best ways to protect your smartphone is with a case. Smartphone cases are available to buy anywhere, and Amazon in particular has a wide variety of case options to choose from.
Some people prefer to go without a case because they like the aesthetic look of their phone, but this is a risky move, especially for people who tend to drop their phone. Cases are relatively affordable, depending on what you’re looking for. Smartphone cases can range from $10 to over $100. The difference in price is mainly due to the type of protection the case offers and the material the case is made of. However, nearly all cases offer similar benefits from their use.
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1 Falling Protection
The main causes of smartphone damage
Drop protection is generally the first reason people buy and use a case. It’s why I bought a case in the first place. I’ve dropped my phone on the hardwood floor so many times and a case has saved it. Honestly, if I had 10 cents for every time I’ve dropped my phone and a case has saved it, I’d be a millionaire.
Different types of phones have different materials that make them more resistant to damage. Budget and mid-range smartphones are usually made from cheaper materials than flagship phones and are more susceptible to damage when dropped.
But that doesn’t mean flagship models like the aluminum iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are immune to damage from drops. The iPhone 15 Pro’s frame is tougher and made from titanium, but it’s still not immune to damage from drops. The best way to protect your phone from dents, scratches, and cracks from drops is with a case, and having a case will definitely give you peace of mind.
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2 Prevents dirt, lint and spills
Even Pocket-lint writers deal with a lot of pocket lint.
In addition to drop protection, a phone case protects your phone from the outside elements you may drop or expose it to, such as dust, lint, sand, liquid spills, etc. I live near a beach and have occasionally dropped my phone in the sand, and luckily my phone case protected it. The same goes for dust and anything outdoors.
A smartphone case is also useful if you place your phone on a table or counter and accidentally spill a drink or liquid on it – even if your phone has IP68 protection, it’s better for your case to get wet than your phone.
Lint can easily accumulate in your work pants pockets, but a phone case can help keep it from getting onto any part of your phone. Some cases even have tabs that protect the phone’s charging port from lint. No matter how much abuse your phone takes in your everyday life, a phone case can help it endure it all.
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3 For appearances
Your case can represent you
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The options for smartphone cases are seemingly endless. Cases come in a variety of designs and colors. Smartphone cases can range from minimalist to a clear representation of yourself and your interests. You can get a case in your favorite color or with an image of your favorite TV show, movie, or book. Being a Star Wars fan myself, I love the variety of cases featuring characters and images from all over the Star Wars galaxy.
Whatever your personal tastes, a phone case is a great way to express yourself and make your phone stand out. One trend I’ve seen in recent years is more and more people buying clear phone cases. These clear cases help to show off the natural color of your phone. You can also add stickers to your clear phone case for further customization.
Whatever your heart desires when it comes to the look of a smartphone case, there’s a good chance it exists and is available.
If you want to be more minimalist, there are plenty of options to protect your phone while still maintaining a clean, fashionable look. Many phone cases made from leather, silicone, and other materials will protect your phone while providing a clean, minimalist look. Cases also help your phone stand out, helping you ensure you pick up the right phone. Everyone in my family uses an iPhone, and cases help distinguish which phone belongs to whom. Whatever you want in a smartphone case look, there’s a good chance it exists and is available.
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Four Grip and feel
Prevent falls in the first place
Using a grippy case or a case with a grip can be a great way to prevent you from dropping your phone in the first place. I’ve found iPhones and some Android devices to be quite slippery in my hand, especially during the summer, so I’ve always preferred cases with grips on the sides or made from a material that feels solid in my hand.
Personally, I’ve always liked leather cases because they look and feel good. I’ve used other cases made from recycled plastic and polycarbonate that felt good and were reasonably priced. They also make the phone easier to hold, as most phone cases tend to add a bit of bulk, especially on slim phones.
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Five Maintaining the value of your phone
Get more money back
One of the most important roles of a phone case is to protect your phone and help it retain its value. When it’s time to upgrade, there are programs that allow you to trade in your phone and get a trade-in credit towards the purchase of a new phone. The better the condition of your phone, the more money you’ll get back.
I’ve tried this before with Apple’s trade-in program. By using a phone case to protect my old iPhone from drops and outside elements, I was able to increase the trade-in value of my old iPhone and receive more money. I was able to do the same with my old iPad, which I protected with a case. This also applies to the general resale value of your phone if you choose to sell it instead of trading it in. Using a phone case will make your phone look newer and cleaner when you do sell it.
Like a car or a home, a phone is an investment, and protecting it from the rigors of daily life with a phone case helps maintain the condition and value of your phone, while also providing you with a way to express yourself.
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