Every year we highlight the best cases for your shiny new iPhone. This year didn't
However, one of many things that became apparent tome - this is that there are so many cases on the market and the general impression of them is so subjective that sometimes it seems to me a completely useless exercise to try to describe each of them.
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However, given my experience of usingiPhone cases, most likely I'll stick with 3-4 cases for each iPhone model and I think I can give you some advice on what to look out for before buying a case.
Tips for Buying the Perfect iPhone Case
# 1. Cover type
There are different types of cases for iPhone. You first need to decide what you are buying an iPhone case for. For screen protection? To protect your back from scratches if you buy a glossy black iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus?
If you are not concerned about screen protection, then you can consider the offer of ultra-thin cases from the companytotallee's minimalistic case.
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# 2. Thickened front of the case to protect the screen (raised front edge of the case)
If you have paranoid fears regardingintegrity of your iPhone's screen, you should look for cases with a relatively thick front wall (or raised front edge) that will reliably protect your device's screen when it falls face down. The disadvantage of iPhone cases with a thicker front wall is that it is a little inconvenient when swiping the screen on the iPhone to return to the previous screen.
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Number 3. Transparent covers
If you, like me, believe that usingiPhone case kills the design of the device, but paranoia arises when using the iPhone without a case, the best choice would be to use a transparent case. However, when purchasing a case like this, you should consider one of the many problems that comes with using a case made of clear plastic material. They quickly develop scratches on the surface and over time they acquire a yellowish color.
No. 4. Cover material used
One of my favorite iPhone cases isSpigen NeoHybridwhich I purchased for my iPhone 6s Plus. The case provides good screen protection as it has a thickened front wall (raised front edge). But this case is made of special TPU shockproof material that does not fit well in the suction cup of the iPhone car holder. Because of this case, I had to install a completely different type of smartphone holder in my car.
Therefore, if you are planning to buy a cover, thenpay attention to the material from which it is made. In some cases, the cover is out of work due to the use of cheap material for its manufacture.
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No. 5. Holes for Lightning connectors / headphone minijack
Another point regarding which should beOne thing to be careful when purchasing a case is to check for holes in the bottom of the device, like Apple's leather and silicone cases, or to check for Lightning ports and a headphone jack (for iPhone 6s and below).
If the thickness of the cover is too large, thenThere may be problems when trying to insert the headphone jack or when trying to install the iPhone into the docking station. For example, the 3.5 mm jack is difficult to hold in the connector when using the NeoHybrid case from Spigen. If the case had been a little thicker, it would have been impossible to install the headphone jack at all.
No. 6. How much heavier does the used case weigh on your device?
Another factor to consider when choosingcase, namely how much the expected case will increase the weight of your iPhone. The lighter the case, the more comfortable it will be for you to hold your smartphone during long phone calls and under other circumstances of prolonged use.
Here, those are not many factors that you needConsider before purchasing an iPhone case. As you might have guessed, due to the many factors to consider before purchasing a case, it is best to physically try it on on your iPhone.
Try leather cases.
If you need minimal protection for yoursmartphone, then try leather cases from Dbrand or Slickwraps. Leather may give your device a better look and even adequate protection from scuffs, but they are unlikely to be useful in protecting your smartphone from damage due to dropping it.