Caseology

Out there in three coloration choices, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-to-the-touch really feel and gives respectable safety with a raised digital camera ring. Its dual-layer design with eye-catching trim colours does give the case a bit additional pop. Word that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.

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Samsung

Samsung’s Clear Ring Cowl is the translucent model of its Ring Cowl. Whereas it does not have the identical soft-to-the-touch end and is not fairly as protecting as that case, it’s slim and means that you can exhibit your cellphone’s exterior coloration. It is usually $30, however we have already seen reductions on it.

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Speck’s Presidio Good-Clear Fold, considered one of my favorites for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, returns for the Z Flip 4. The Presidio Good-Clear Fold is rated for 13-foot drop safety, and it is probably the most protecting clear case I attempted, though there isn’t any hinge safety. It is available in a superbly clear model and one imbued with glitter. (Word that the photograph above is with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 however the Z Flip 4 model needs to be almost equivalent).

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Samsung’s Silicone Cowl with Ring returns for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with some small design enhancements. It is protecting, it has a pleasant soft-to-touch end and there is that in-built ring that helps stop you from dropping the cellphone — and you can even clip the ring to a lanyard and put on the cellphone round your neck. Alas, whereas I may sort of prop the cellphone up utilizing the ring on sure surfaces, I might have favored the case much more if it actually transformed right into a kickstand. 

The case is available in a number of colours.

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I did not like Otterbox’s Skinny Flex case for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It felt low-cost and was exhausting to get off your cellphone as soon as you place it on. However the brand new model for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a lot better and is available in translucent choices, a few which have coloured trims (the pacific reef coloration is proven in photograph). Whereas it has a two-piece design and no hinge safety, it now appears to be like and looks like a premium case. 

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flap Leather-based Cowl is an improve over final yr’s Leather-based Cowl case for the Galaxy Flip 3, because it incorporates a flap for hinge safety. It is costly, however good — and slim. Out there in three coloration choices (black, peach and purple), the largest knock in opposition to it’s that it is costly, however we’re already seeing reductions on it.

Amazon

Yow will discover a bunch of generic clear circumstances on Amazon for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, a number of of which price lower than $15. The Restone is fascinating as a result of whereas it is technically a two-piece design with no hinge safety (for the Z Flip 4’s hinge), it does function a hinge of its personal that retains the 2 items collectively and helps stop them from slipping off the cellphone. It additionally has a bit of additional nook safety. (I have not used this explicit Restone case but however I’ve used a Restone case on one other cellphone and it was wonderful, significantly for its low value). 

All these cheap clear circumstances say they’ve anti-yellowing safety (to maintain your clear case from shedding its readability), however I do not actually consider these anti-yellow claims.

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City Armor Gear

City Armor Gear has lengthy made attractively designed circumstances for a wide range of cellphone fashions and its Civilian Sequence is one one of the best powerful circumstances for the Z Flip 4. It is obtainable in three coloration choices — black, mallard (blue) and olive — and does supply hinge safety in a one-piece design. You do want to make use of the adhesive on the within of the case to maintain the case from sliding round on the cellphone.

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Spigen makes a couple of circumstances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As its identify implies, the Powerful Armor is sturdy and gives probably the most safety in Spigen’s line. It is also the one Spigen case that has an built-in protecting masking for the hinge.

So far as protecting circumstances go, it is one of many higher ones and is just lacking an built-in kickstand. I additionally sort of want it got here in additional colours. Black is the one possibility for now. Anticipate to see value drops on it within the coming weeks.

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Spigen’s Air Pores and skin case line, which features a Crystal Clear model in addition to different coloration choices, is a slim case that gives primary safety. I most likely like the colour variations as a substitute of the clear, however lots of people like to point out the colour of their cellphone, particularly in case you paid additional for one of many “bespoke” colours.

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This has the identical soft-to-the-touch end as Samsung’s Ring case, however as a substitute of a hoop it incorporates a strap. You slide your hand below the strap (and behind the cellphone), which lets you get a grip and maintain on to your cellphone with out actually wrapping your fingers round it. It is basically a safety strap. The strap additionally gives a bit little bit of safety for the hinge while you fold up the cellphone. Moreover, you possibly can connect the tip of the strap to a lanyard or clip it to a different strap (say, on a bag or backpack). 

Except for having some utility, the strap additionally appears designed to carry some consideration to your cellphone. For higher or worse, it does simply that, so in case you use this case, plan on having individuals ask you about your cellphone. It is available in two colours (white or black), however extra straps are offered individually if you’d like one which higher matches your private type.

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Otterbox makes solely two circumstances for the Galaxy Z Flip 4: the Skinny Flex (see above) and this one, the Symmetry Flex, which now gives hinge safety and is a prime protecting case for the Z Flip 4 (it is available in extra coloration choices for the Z Flip 4). It is costly, however we should always see some reductions on it within the coming weeks. 

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Zagg has a brand new “eco” display screen protector for the Z Flip 4’s exterior display screen that it says is biodegradable, a primary for a display screen protector. Together with the outside display screen protector Zagg makes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, that is its smallest display screen protector. But it by some means prices virtually as a lot because the display screen protectors it makes for a lot bigger screens.

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Gear4’s Bridgetown case shares some similarities with Spigen’s Powerful Armor case (see under). It, too, is a tricky case that solely is available in black and has some good hinge safety. The case appears to be like just like the model for the Z Flip 3 however the brand new model is a bit sleeker and the hinge protector has been improved. It is among the finest protecting circumstances for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. I solely want it had been obtainable in additional colours, or a transparent model.

Sure and no. Your previous Z Flip 3 case could match in your Z Flip 4 — and keep on it — however there are some small variations of their design (and dimensions) that will make it a less-than-perfect match. As an illustration, the flashlight on the Zip Flip 4 is a barely completely different location than the flashlight on the Z Flip 3 and will not be centered within the cutout on a Z Flip 3 case. Additionally, the highest microphone could get partially lined in case you use a Z Flip 3 case with a Z Flip 4. You may strive your previous case along with your new cellphone to see how properly it matches (and doubtlessly attempt to modify it barely), however there is a good probability you’ll have to get an official Z Flip 4 case for it.

Nearly all of Galaxy Z Flip 3 circumstances got here in two items. However with the Z Flip 4, we’re seeing extra one-piece circumstances that do supply some hinge safety. If that is one thing you are on the lookout for, a number of of those picks will defend the hinge.

As with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung does not promote — or enable anyone to promote — display screen protectors for the principle entrance display screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The Z Flip 4 makes use of a high-tech bendable show that’s outfitted with Samsung’s personal pre-applied display screen protector (some individuals had points with it peeling on the Z Flip 3 and easily took it off). Yow will discover a handful of display screen protectors for the mini exterior show.

Most however not all of the circumstances on this listing mean you can wirelessly cost the Z Flip 4 with the case on. People who function an built-in kickstand, significantly if it is made out of metallic, could require you to take away the case to cost your cellphone wirelessly.