

The best cases, however, check all the boxes. Some will want added grip and some will want a clear material. The fact of the matter is that some people will want extra drop protection while some will prefer slim cases to help maintain the slim form factor of this folding phone. So what are the most important metrics we look for? These key factors will always differ based on your individual needs. But with today's massively growing phone accessory market, you have an almost unmanageable number of choices, even for a brand-new phone. Picking a phone case used to be a simple task. Sure, if you are ultra-careful every time you flip your phone open, you can probably get away with going caseless, but it's a gamble that most consumers won't be willing to take. And while Samsung hasn't announced the cost of having their new phone's flip screen replaced, their repair pricing page for past Flip models suggests that it will cost around $500 to the screen replaced. And even if your phone isn't going to split in half when you drop it, you still run the risk of scratching up your Z Flip 3's metal frame, or worse, its gorgeous 120 Hz screen. So no need for a case anymore, right? Wrong.Īccidents happen. And according to this hands-on review from PCMag, this phone is the first flippable phone to sport IPX8 water-resistance. The only bummer is that it doesn’t come in as many color options as the official Samsung leather case, but this may change with time.Īccording to early reviews of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, the newest version of this experimental phone design seems to have finally ironed out the issues with the phone's hinges (which were a failure point on their previous releases). The case also has accurate cutouts for all ports and responsive button covers to match.


This case has a slightly raised bezel to protect the phone’s outer display and camera array from drops and scratches without compromising its ability to charge wirelessly. And thankfully, the quality of leather has no impact on the case’s ability to absorb drops and scratches. It isn’t made with quite as high-quality leather but it still provides that touch of refinement and protection that you get from the pricier leather case from Samsung. If you are drawn to Samsung’s official leather case but are off-put by the price tag, then the Olixar Leather Case is a great budget alternative.
