For phone cases that claim to be waterproof, we submerge them in water for a set time to assess any water damage.

We observe how well phone cases hold up over time as well as how effectively they protect a phone when it’s dropped by drop-testing phone cases and assessing any damage incurred.įor phones that claim to be MagSafe or Qi wireless charging compatible, we note whether phones charge properly to ensure that these claims are accurate.

Is it comfortable to hold and nice to touch? Does it look stylish and of high quality? Next, we test phone cases for performance and durability. We also evaluate how the phone case looks and feels. When assessing ease of use and design, we rate how easy it is to take a phone case on or off, factoring in whether buttons remain responsive and ports are accessible. Our picks above are comprised of top-performing phone cases from Lab tests as well as new and innovative variations we’ve been hands-on with as well as those our testers rave about. We’ve also recruited more than 100 consumer testers to use phone cases for multiple days and share real-world feedback.

The product analysts and engineers at the GH Institute Media & Tech Lab have evaluated more than 50 phone cases in the past three years alone for their ease of use, performance, comfort, durability and design. Whether you need a phone case that’ll protect your device from everyday wear and tear or one that can survive collisions with unforgiving sidewalks, these are the best cell phone cases to help keep your phone looking flawless, according to testing and rave consumer feedback.Īfter checking out our favorite picks, which include everything from the best iPhone phone cases to phone cases for ultimate protection, waterproof phone cases and more, keep scrolling to find out what to look for when choosing the right phone case brand for you. We’ve done everything from drop phone cases to see how well they withstand impact to dunk them into tanks of water and check for damage. Over the past three years, we’ve been hands-on with more than 50 of the best protective phone cases on the market, assessing their ease of use, comfort, protection, durability and design. The tech experts and analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test all sorts of accessories for your electronics, from waterproof phone cases to solar phone chargers, travel gadgets and more.

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