The Galaxy S23 simply dropped, turning into the newest and best in a protracted line of wonderful telephones. But simply because the Galaxy S22 sequence is now not Samsung’s flagship lineup, do not fret. The S22 sequence are all wonderful telephone choices, that includes highly effective {hardware} and state-of-the-art shows. It’s little question that they are nonetheless a number of the greatest Android telephones on the market, however that does not imply the units are invulnerable to drops and scratches. And that makes it much more necessary to guard them with case. But deciding which case is best for you generally is a problem with so many choices in the marketplace.
Finding a case the correct value to your finances is necessary, and there are a lot of reasonably priced instances on the market, however there are additionally added options and capabilities you will need to take into account when taking a look at instances as effectively. For instance, the very best S22 Ultra case choices would possibly embrace a kickstand, which is useful as a result of the telephone is kind of hefty. A slim case is perhaps greatest for the smaller S22 Plus (with a 6.6-inch display), which we wish to consult with as the center little one within the S22 lineup, in addition to the usual S22 (6.1 inches), which is probably the most “compact” of the trio. A case with card slots or rugged safety would possibly work greatest to your telephone, or perhaps a case that helps lengthen your battery life.
Everybody has their very own opinions about which options make up the very best Samsung case — and the very best case for telephones generally. Ultimately, the very best safety will depend on your distinctive wants. That’s why my picks are available in quite a lot of kinds, from clear to opaque ones, and from slimmer fashions to extra rugged armor instances and folio pockets instances.
Note that a number of the suggestions for these Galaxy S22 sequence instances are primarily based on my expertise utilizing practically an identical fashions with previous Galaxy smartphones, in addition to iPhones. The instances under are listed on the beginning value for the road, so ensure you’re shopping for the case that matches your S22. The identical goes for tempered glass for further safety — match the scale to the particular mannequin of your S22.
Without additional ado, listed here are a number of the greatest S22 Ultra case, Plus case and commonplace case choices. I recurrently replace this greatest Samsung case roundup with new picks as extra candidates arrive.
Speck
Leading case maker Speck brings a choice of protecting case choices to the Galaxy S22, together with (from left to proper in image above) the Presidio Perfect-Clear Ombre, Presidio2 Grip and Presidio Perfect-Clear.
All the brand new fashions have excellent drop safety (13 to 16 ft, relying on the mannequin) in addition to Speck’s Microban antimicrobial coating. The instances begin at round $20 in varied colour choices. Sometimes Speck provides reductions to first-time consumers on its website.
Gear4
British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes instances which are 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. Shown right here from left to proper are the Copenhagen (13-foot drop safety), Denali (16-foot drop safety), Milan (13-foot drop safety) and Crystal Palace (13-foot drop safety). All use some recycled plastic of their building, however the Copenhagen, made out of 52% plant-based materials, is technically probably the most eco-friendly.
Prices vary from $30 to $50 for the top-end Denali, which is the Gear4 case I in all probability like greatest, although it is at the moment on sale for simply $10, together with a number of different choices
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If you are in search of an affordable clear case to your new Galaxy S22, Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid is an effective worth at round $15 to $17, relying on the model you get. I just like the Ultra Hybrid S (second from the left in picture), which has an built-in kickstand. The Neo Hybrid, on the far proper, is a reasonably fundamental case, whereas the Cryo Armor (second from proper) is a $22 triple layer “gaming” case that is designed to “take up and dissipate warmth out of your telephone throughout hours of gameplay.”
No drop score is listed for these Samsung telephone instances, however most Spigen instances, aside from the slimmest fashions, provide affordable safety. If you desire a robust case with respectable safety, get one in all its Armor fashions.
Note that lots of these cheaper clear instances have a behavior of turning yellow and degrading over time, which makes them much less translucent. But they’re low-cost sufficient that you just in all probability will not thoughts shelling out for a substitute if and when that occurs.
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The firm’s tremendous protecting Defender sequence case is on the market for all of the Galaxy S22 fashions, however most individuals need one thing much less cumbersome. I just like the Symmetry sequence instances — they’re slim with beveled edges, making them mixture of modern and protecting. That mentioned, I’ve come to love the extra protecting Commuter Series 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 defend 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 therapy.
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Rokform’s been making robust smartphone instances for years and apart from their sturdiness, their key function is the power to make use of them with varied mounts — together with bike, automobile and bike mounts — which are offered individually.
Rokform’s instances have detachable magnets and so they’re suitable with wi-fi charging when you take away the included heart magnet. “With the decrease magnet nonetheless intact, you may nonetheless wireless-charge whereas using magnetic mounting and all of our mounts,” Rokform says.
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Available in a couple of colour choices, Raptic’s Shield case prices lower than competing premium instances from Speck and OtterBox and is a reasonably good worth general. It has 10-foot drop safety, in addition to an antimicrobial therapy.
Samsung
Samsung’s Clear Standing Cover is not something fancy nevertheless it’s a protecting clear case that has an built-in kickstand. You can prop your telephone up horizontally or vertically utilizing the kickstand, which appears sturdy (it is bigger than Spigen’s built-in kickstand). Alas, it is at the moment out of inventory however will hopefully ship quickly.
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Available in black, burgundy and light-weight grey, Samsung’s leather-based case provides a pleasant soft-to-the-touch really feel with respectable edge safety in a slim bundle. Alas, there is not any kickstand, however when you’re in search of a clear, elegantly designed case, this Samsung-branded case suits the invoice. It additionally provides respectable safety for the digital camera lenses on the again. I personally just like the burgundy colour.
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When you could have a telephone with a big display, it may be a good suggestion to get some added display safety with a folio case that additionally has slots for a few bank cards. Otterbox’s folio case, the Strada, is properly designed with a magnetic clasp. Its solely downside is that it does not convert right into a kickstand for watching movies. It’s solely out there in black for now.
Otterbox additionally makes the Strada Via folio, however I favor this mannequin.
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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 S22 because it does for the iPhone 13, nevertheless it has some protecting clear instances with floral designs (pictured on proper), in addition to the Brick Matte Finish case (the blue and pink instances in picture), which has a soft-to-the-touch end. It has a raised body on the again that gives some further safety for the digital camera lenses. The corners of the case have a raised lip as effectively.
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Particularly with the 2 bigger fashions of the Galaxy S22, 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 at round $20. It ought to dip to nearer to $15 with time.
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The LifeProof Wake case is made out of recycled ocean plastic. It’s attractively designed however I would not name it tremendous robust — it is not enclosed on the backside and has 6-foot drop safety. (Note that some instances on this listing have greater drop-protection rankings.)
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For the Galaxy S22, UK-based Mous brings its Limitless 3.0 case ($60) to the Galaxy S22. It is available in a couple of totally different eye-catching kinds, all of them lined with the AiroShock materials that the corporate says delivers wonderful safety in a slim design. They do appear sturdy and all embrace a lifetime guarantee.
Mous’ Limitless 3.0 instances are suitable with the corporate’s Limitless 3.0 equipment. That features a pockets that magnetically adheres to the again of the telephone case and some mounts, one in all which is an air-vent mount to your automobile.
It’s additionally value noting that the Limitless 3.0 instances are the one ones I’ve seen which have a SIM-card storage slot on the within of the smartphone case for worldwide vacationers within the behavior of SIM-swapping. You may seize choose kinds on sale proper now at Mous.
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