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The only phone cases you'll ever need.
“I have a Spiegen Slim Armor CS case that I use with my Samsung Galaxy S7. It is incredibly sturdy without feeling bulky. It also has a slot that holds two cards, which makes my life incredibly convenient. It comes in black and champagne gold. it looks distinctive but is still fitting for any social or professional setting — which I love! —Kayla S
Get it from Amazon for $18.97+. Available in two colors.
“I went two and a half years without a phone case because I never felt the need. Then I saw one that was a replica of Monica and Rachel’s door from Friends and bought it without hesitating. It’s nothing fancy, but I love it!” —Katie’s Golden Dust
Get it from RedBubble: Snap Case for $25 and Tough Case for $30.
“My Obliq case was super cheap and protects my Samsung Edge 7 very well.” —Kathy Baran, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $7.50+. Available in three colors.
“RedBubble is the best place to buy Samsung cases! I currently have a Wes Anderson cartoon on my case. I dropped it off a10-foot ladder, and it didn’t even scratch. It’s cute, durable, and affordable!” —Surina Pop
Get it from RedBubble for $22.91+.
"The Speck Candyshell Grip case has saved my phone’s life several times. My Samsung Galaxy has been dropped, thrown, and even tumbled down flights of stairs with absolutely no damage. Every time my phone would have a particularly brutal fall, I’d pick it up expecting a cracked screen. But it’s still in perfect condition. I’ll never get a different case!” —HFB
Get it from Amazon for $15.15.
“I switched from Otterbox to Lifeproof a few years ago, and I've never looked back!” —Antigone Mcgee, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $42.13. Available in six colors.
“There’s legit nothing better than just a simple clear case for a Samsung phone.” —Vermicelli
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 or i-Blason for $12. Available in four colors.
“I’ve had an Otterbox with a glass screen protector on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for over two years now. I once accidentally slammed a car’s hood straight down on my phone, and it didn’t even crack the screen!” —Madeline’s Mischief
Get it from Amazon for $19.95. Available in three colors.
“I had a Samsung Galaxy S5 in a Otterbox Defender case that my pit and lab mix puppy tried to chew through. He bit through the front, destroying the phone’s glass screen. But he could not bite through the back. The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a flimsy back. And without the Defender case, he would have bitten through the whole phone!” —Ken Crosley, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $19.95. Available in eight colors.
“The UAG case for Samsung Galaxy S7 is badass and doesn’t look bulky at all.” —Milk And Honey X
Get it from Amazon for $29.93+. Available in 10 colors.
“Ballistic cases are a great dupe for the Otterbox cases — especially since they are half the price!” —Seraiah Myeraha
Get it from Amazon for $19.31+.
“I had an Otterbox case on my Samsung Galaxy 5 for two years, and my phone looked flawless when I finally upgraded. And I still have an Otterbox Commuter on my Samsung Galaxy 7.” —Collen Hillis Dixon, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $17.69+. Available in seven colors.
“I have a Lifeproof case and it’s great! It’s waterproof and shatterproof. I drop my phone quite often, and it doesn’t even have a scratch. They’re a tad expensive, but worth the extra money!” —Savanna Copap
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+. Available in four colors.
“The Spigen Capella case is the best one that I’ve bought for my Galaxy Note 4. It’s strong, sturdy, and the sides are cushioned. It comes in three pastel colors, and it’s quite inexpensive.” —Pooki
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 or Spigen for $29.99. Available in Lemon Yellow and Mint.
“Tech21 makes the best cases, hands down. I’ve used them for my Samsung Galaxy S4 and S6. I drop my phone regularly, and this case protects it.” —Stephanie 88
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+.
“I’ve used Skinguardz pretty much exclusively for the past three years. I drop my phone constantly and have never had an issue. And a lot of them have a built-in kickstand, which is super handy.” —Gillis Kahn
Get it from Amazon for $11.79+. Available in 32 colors.
“The Otterbox Symmetry case is great. My phone has seen some pretty horrific falls, and this case has kept it immaculate. Otterbox has a fabulous warranty. Plus, their customer service team is the most helpful and friendly group of reps I’ve encountered. This company is why brand loyalty exists!” —Smack Girl
Get it from Amazon for $13.89+. Available in 16 colors.