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    20 Cases That'll Actually Protect Your Phone

    Drops and falls WILL happen, and you have to be prepared!

    1. A dependable Otterbox with a hard shell to deflect any kind of life-changing impact to your mobile device so it can be as flawless as the day you bought it.

    2. An ultra-slim gel case to protect your camera lens from getting unsightly scratches so all your travel pics will be clear.

    3. A clear option made with raised sides for extra protection against scratches and cracks.

    4. An anti-shock case that provides reliable drop protection, since the air cushion gives your phone a little more leeway as it hits the ground.

    5. An air-cushioned case with strategically placed grips so even the most slippery of fingers won't be able to drop your phone.

    6. A carbon fiber case that has a raised lip to cover the edges of your phone when it decides that it wants to take a great leap of faith from the table to your living room floor.

    7. An iPhone case with 360-degree protection against the elements, which means if you spill a bit of water on your baby, it'll be fine.

    8. A clear Trianium case that has reinforced corners to absorb any shock your phone may go through after taking a tumble.

    9. A wallet case to hold all your cash just in case you wanna go for a quick lunch run without bringing ALL your valuables. Plus, it has high-grip sides so your phone won't slide out your back pocket when you go to tinkle.

    10. A rugged iPhone case that can stand up to mutiple drops without denting what's inside.

    11. A case with extra screen protection so it won't get scratches when you roughly place it on a table or desk.

    12. A lightweight and flexible Galaxy Note 9 case that has an easy grip pattern so your phone doesn't slip through your fingers onto the cold ground.

    13. A heavy duty case with a built-in screen protector, because trying to take a decent selfie while 70 percent of your screen is cracked just doesn't sound ideal.

    14. A three-in-one iPhone X case to provide a sure grip that can be absolutely scratch-proof for tiny drops with its solid plastic backing.

    15. A Galaxy S9 case with reinforced protection and layers so you'll have double the protection if (and when) your phone tragically falls from above.

    16. An Anker case that is super rugged, dust-proof, and has a built-in screen protector for extra piece of mind.

    17. A super slim, flexible case intergrated with high strength TPU (textured polyurethane) to protect your phone from unsightly scratches or cracks.

    18. A dual-layered slim armor case made with a little compartment to hold your ID and a couple of credit cards, because sometimes a wallet or purse is too cumbersome.

    19. A durable, form-fitted iPhone 8 case to take up the least amount of space in your pocket, but prevent scratches and damages with its eyes closed (if a case could have eyes).

    20. A matte iPhone X case with air cushion technology to soften the blow of the concrete your phone will eventually meet one day (or another).

    Phone cracks are wack! Avoid em' all together!

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