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Main case-maker Speck brings a choice of protecting case choices to the Galaxy S23, together with the Presidio2 Grip (proven in blue), Presidio Good-Mist and Presidio Good-Clear. 

All the brand new fashions have superb drop safety (from 13 to 16 toes, relying on the mannequin) in addition to Speck’s Microban antimicrobial coating. The instances begin at round $40 in numerous shade choices, and Speck incessantly gives reductions to first-time consumers on its web site.

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Clckr’s instances function a built-in kickstand and grip strap that folds out and clicks into place on the again of your cellphone. Clckr sells simply the stand/strap accent to stay on the again of your cellphone (or on a case), however the Galaxy S23 Clear case with the built-in kickstand accent is healthier and in addition is available in a Textured model if translucency shouldn’t be your factor. I would not say the instances are tremendous protecting however they’re sturdy sufficient, with raised edges to guard the display screen.

With the stand clicked in place, you should utilize your system hands-free in both portrait or panorama mode. Word you can wirelessly cost your cellphone with this case on, although it’s important to be extra cautious about inserting it in the correct spot on a wi-fi charging pad for it to work. 

City Armor Gear gives a number of case choices for the Galaxy S23 fashions in a wide range of colours. I just like the Pathfinder collection, however am highlighting the brand new Plyo Professional, which incorporates a built-in “magnetic module” that appears somewhat like a MagSafe module and permits you to use magnetic equipment with the case.

UAG’s instances all function good nook safety and meet army drop-test requirements, with the Plyo Professional rated for 16-foot drop safety. 

Gear4

British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes instances which are proper there with these from OtterBox and Speck. They’re all lined with the corporate’s D3O shock-absorbing materials and have beveled edges to guard your cellphone. For the Galaxy S23, I just like the Denali with Kickstand (pictured — 16-foot drop safety) and the Everest with Kickstand exactly as a result of they’ve built-in kickstands and are additionally protecting and really feel good in hand. The Milan (13-foot drop safety) and London (13-foot drop safety) even have eye-catching designs.

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In the event you’re on the lookout for an inexpensive, clear case on your new Galaxy S23, Spigen’s Extremely Hybrid is an efficient worth at round $16 to $19, relying on the model you get. I just like the Extremely Hybrid Zero One that has an imprint of the innards of your cellphone, which makes it appear to be the again of your cellphone is open and uncovered when it actually is not. 

I additionally just like the Extremely Hybrid S ($20), which is a transparent case with a built-in kickstand. The Neo Hybrid ($20) is a reasonably primary case, whereas the Cryo Armor is a $21 triple-layer “gaming” case that is designed to “take up and dissipate warmth out of your cellphone throughout hours of gameplay.” 

No drop score is listed for these Samsung cellphone instances, however most Spigen instances, apart from the slimmest fashions, supply affordable safety. In order for you a troublesome case with respectable safety, get certainly one of its Armor fashions.

Word that numerous these cheaper clear instances have a behavior of turning yellow and degrading over time, which makes them much less translucent. However they’re low cost sufficient that you simply in all probability will not thoughts shelling out for a substitute if and when that occurs.

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The corporate’s super-protective Defender collection case is accessible for all of the Galaxy S23 fashions, however most individuals need one thing much less cumbersome. I just like the Symmetry collection instances — they’re slim with beveled edges, making them mixture of modern and protecting. That stated, I’ve come to love the extra protecting Commuter Sequence higher, because of the grips it has on the again and sides, in addition to having raised edges on the entrance that ought to assist shield your display screen. The raised bezel acts as a display screen protector to maintain your display screen scratch-free, and the digital camera module will get the identical therapy. 

Samsung

Samsung’s Clear Gadget Cowl has a built-in ring kickstand that permits you to prop the cellphone up horizontally. You may additionally be capable of connect different non-obligatory equipment to the case. The Gadget case is accessible for all three S23 fashions however makes extra sense for the bigger Plus and Extremely fashions.

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Notably with the 2 bigger fashions of the Galaxy S23, I discover that having an built-in kickstand is a pleasant function, and the ESR kickstand case is about as inexpensive as you get at round $20. It might dip to nearer to $15 in time. 

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Samsung’s new Body case for Galaxy S23 is an attention-grabbing idea. Within the field you get a “body” (we used to name this a bumper case) and two interchangeable backplates — one clear and one card slot — so you’ll be able to go together with a wallet-style case or plain case. For sure, you will additionally be capable of purchase different backplates with totally different designs to offer your case a brand new look in case you get tired of it. 

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Cyrill is a sub-brand of Spigen and like Spigen, its instances typically promote for lower than $20. Cyrill would not have fairly the identical choice for the Galaxy S23 because it does for the iPhone 14, however it does supply its UltraColor case, which has a soft-to-the-touch end. It has a raised body on the again that gives some additional safety for the digital camera lenses. The corners of the case have a raised lip as effectively.

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Samsung

Out there in black, inexperienced and camel, Samsung’s leather-based case gives a pleasant, clean but grippy really feel with respectable edge safety in a slim bundle. Alas, there is not any kickstand, however in case you’re on the lookout for a clear, elegantly designed case, this Samsung-branded leather-based case matches the invoice. 

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For the Galaxy S23, UK-based Mous has carried out one thing somewhat totally different. It is introduced MagSafe compatibility to its line of Samsung instances with a number of totally different eye-catching types, all of them lined with the AiroShock materials that the corporate says delivers glorious safety in a slim design (you should utilize MagSafe and different magnetic equipment with these instances).

Primarily based on my earlier expertise with Mous instances, they do appear sturdy and all embrace a lifetime guarantee. I am personally a fan of the Iridescent mannequin pictured, however the Walnut, Bamboo and Silver Pearl instances are additionally good. 

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Incipio has its regular sturdy lineup of instances for the Galaxy S23, together with previous favorites just like the sturdy Duo (pictured in crimson; 12-foot drop safety), Grip (14-foot drop safety) and the Organicore (14-foot drop safety), which is an eco case that is 100% compostable and is now out there with a translucent again. It additionally has licensing offers with Kate Spade and Coach, and a few of these instances supply eye-catching designs.

At $35, the Duo is essentially the most inexpensive of the bunch, however search for costs to come back down as soon as the telephones have been out for some time.

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Rokform’s been making robust smartphone instances for years, and except for their sturdiness, their key function is the power to make use of them with numerous mounts — together with bike, automotive and bike mounts — which are offered individually.

Rokform’s instances have detachable magnets they usually’re appropriate with wi-fi charging in case you take away the included heart magnet. “With the decrease magnet nonetheless intact, you’ll be able to nonetheless wireless-charge whereas using magnetic mounting and all of our mounts,” Rokform says.

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When you might have a cellphone with a big display screen, it may be a good suggestion to get some added display screen safety with a folio case that additionally has slots for a few bank cards. Otterbox’s folio case, the Strada, is properly designed with a magnetic clasp. Its solely disadvantage is that it would not convert right into a kickstand for watching movies. 

Word that the picture pictured is the case for the Galaxy S22 Extremely, however the S23 Extremely’s case appears to be like very comparable.