Just bought a new Pixel? Keep it safe with my picks for the best Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro cases.
I’ve spent weeks testing just about every popular Pixel 9 case on the market, but only a few get my wholehearted approval. There’s a lot of junk out there, even from big brands, and often a higher price doesn’t mean a better case.
Keep reading for more, or check out my picks for the best Pixel 9 Pro XL cases if you’ve got the bigger model.The Mous Limitless is my favorite Pixel 9/9 Pro case
A Pixel 9! In a Mous Case!
Annoying adverts aside, Mous really knocked it out of the park with the Limitless case for the Pixel 9 series. No matter how many cases I tested, I always ended up switching back to the Limitless.
For me, it’s just the right thickness, and the premium materials on the back add just enough of a tactile element to make it feel better in hand than any other case. Admittedly, the grip strips on the sides don’t add a ton of grip, but I find some of the extremely grippy cases to be a bit too abrasive for everyday use, not to mention difficult to clean. I will say it can feel bulky if you’re used to thin cases, though.
The Mous Limitless for the Pixel 9 has a bunch of other details too, like lanyard holes on each side and a slightly lower lip on the sides of the screen for swipe gestures (although it could be flatter, in my opinion). However, a bigger selling point is the magnetic array in the back.
This unlocks a huge variety of accessories, from wallets to wireless chargers and more. I slapped a magnetic Casetify wallet/kickstand accessory on the back and unless you pry it just right, that bad boy is not coming off. It’s just a shame that it covers up the fancy backing material.
Just note that if you plan on using wireless chargers you will need to get the right case for your phone, because the wireless charging coils are in slightly different places on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro.
Why did Google do this? Your guess is as good as mine, but the result is that you need to be extra vigilant when shopping for magnetic cases for the Pixel 9 series, and that includes the Mous Limitless.More Pixel 9 cases that I would spend money on
While the Limitless ultimately won the day, there were a lot of other cases that I liked for the Pixel 9.
Sticking with more premium options, the dbrand Grip Case ($59.9 at dbrand) ticks a lot of the same boxes. It’s an extremely premium case with magnets and a ton of skins to choose from, plus some nice details like the raised edges around the camera bar, which means no need for a bump.
