We’ve rounded up the best cases for Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones. There are tonnes of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for the robust and rugged, the sleek and stylish, or just something in between, we have you covered. Check out our buyer’s guide to Galaxy S8 cases.
The Galaxy S9 may be the latest from Samsung with the Galaxy S10 on its way but the Galaxy S8 is still a stellar handset and was the highlight of 2017.
The killer feature of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones is that stunning, bezel-free Infinity Display. But if you’re spending all that money on a shiny new phone with a giant screen, you probably don’t want to ruin it with a giant crack running down the middle.
So keep your Infinity Display infinite with a protective case for your S8 or S8 Plus so you don’t end up breaking it on day one. We’ll also review the best Galaxy S8 battery cases here.
If you want to find out what we think of these phones, check out our S8 and S8 Plus reviews. And if you just want to go ahead and order one, we’ve rounded up the best S8 deals we can find.
Samsung’s official standing cover has a translucent front, so that you can show off the screen even with the case closed – and still check important info like the time and your notifications without even opening it up. You can even still swipe to answer or reject calls with the case closed.
There’s a cut-out at the back for the camera, and the case also has a kickstand so that you can prop the phone up in landscape mode and make the most of that giant display for watching video. It’s a little pricey, but this is also one of the best ways to make the most of the S8 screen while still keeping it safe.
It’s available in six colours in the UK though just in black in the US if you’re buying directly from Samsung. It’s also available for the S8 Plus on Amazon for around £24 /$49.99.
Carved is a great choice for a case if you like wood as a material.
The US firm has loads of great designs that are handmade and laser cut. The thin and lightweight inlays sit inside a protective rubber case that completely covers the phone’s metal frame and buttons. It also has a textured finish on the sides for added grip.
We’re particularly impressed by the Satellite series shown on the left, which looks like a snapshot of earth from space. Carved mixes colours that compliment the grain of the wood and no two Satellite cases are the same so you’re getting something truly unique.
If that isn’t enough you can custom make your own with maps or artwork with the Carved Case Designer .
View the S8 Plus range on Carved starting from US$24/(around £19) .
A Tech Advisor favourite, you can be sure tech21’s Evo Check is a solid, hard wearing option for your S8. Provided you like the design, it comes in several colours and offers drop protection up to 3.6m.
Easily clipping in and out, the bumpers allows you to place the delicate screen face down and gives access to all ports, buttons and sensors.
The S8 Plus version are also available on Amazon for around £15 in the UK, or roughly $8.50 (including shipping) if you’re in the US.
If you want a case with a card slot, but don’t want to cover up your screen with a wallet case, look no further than Spigen’s Slim Armor CS. In addition to protecting your case, it slides open at the back to reveal a slot to store a couple of your most-used cards for easy(ish) access.
Yes, it’s a gimmick. Yes, it looks a bit silly. But admit it – you kind of want one, right?
For the uber-paranoid (or, more likely, uber-active), Urban Armor Gear’s Monarch case is probably the closest you can come to guaranteeing the safety of your S8.
The toughest of the company’s impressive protective range, the Monarch boasts what it calls five layer protection: an armour frame, top-grain leather, a polycarbonate plate, alloy metal, and impact-resistant rubber.
In practice, what that means is that the Monarch feels tough. Solid. Sturdy. Nothing’s getting through here.
The only downsides are that it doesn’t offer any additional protection for the screen, beyond the raised edges, and the aesthetic is, well, functional – and only available in one colour, graphite.
The availability for the S8 (non-Plus) version is limited, but US shoppers can find it on Amazon for $28.99 (it ships to the UK for an additional US$12). The rest of Urban Armour Gear’s range comes in a few more colours, with almost as much protective power.
If you want protection and extra battery power the market leader is Mophie’s wireless Juice Pack.
These battery cases will keep your S8 or S8 Plus powered up throughout the day – giving the S8 an extra 2,950mAh of charge, and the S8+ a boost of 3,300mAh. Mophie claims this gives you an extra 33 hours of battery life (S8) and 39 hours (S8+).
Both cases are compatible with Qi and other standard wireless charging systems, or you can just push the button on the case to release the extra charge as you need it.
Despite its low-profile design ( 73.34 x 160 x 17.57 mm) it offers robust drop, knock and scratch protection, so your precious phone remains not only powered up throughout the day but properly protected too.
The S8 Plus version can be found on Amazon for roughly £65 or around $28 in the US .
This two-piece case from Olixar is stylish and practical. The bumper and back casing attach together to form a decent shock proof layer, but remember the screen is still left uncovered.
