Looking for the best cases and covers for Samsung’s new phone? We’ve got the best-looking ones right here.
The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are slightly bigger than their predecessors and their grippable bezel has been replaced by delicate screen.
The good news for you is that there are already a lot of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus cases out there – for protection and for style.
Top case brands were ready with their Galaxy S8 cases on day one, including Incipio, Otterbox, Speck and a handful of official Samsung cases, covers and wallet folios, too.
Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S8 cases and Galaxy S8 Plus cases we’ve found so far.
Curious about the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus? Those will be coming soon, and we’ll certainly be digging through the best cases available for those phones when they arrive this Spring.
The case for people who hate cases
This Samsung Galaxy S8 Super Thin case is for you if you’re even the least bit reluctant to cover up your new S8. Coming in a few different colors, each adds a nice touch to the S8’s forward-thinking design.
Its easy application and low profile makes it an easy choice for minimalists, though at $25, it’s not the cheapest case given its simple build. However, if form takes higher priority over function, Peel’s case is exactly what you need.
The best case for watching video on your big phone
This Samsung Galaxy S8 case has a translucent cover envelopes the entire phone and provides a see-through window for the time and date, incoming calls, music controls and lock screen notifications. On top of that, it doubles as a stand so you can easily watch movies in landscape mode.
54 LED icons light up your case
This is Samsung’s fun Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus case that shines LED lights through the translucent cover. There are 54 special icons and you can have limited control over the phone without having to open up the cover.
Smooth silicon outside, microfiber inside
This is the most standard case Samsung makes. It has a smooth, rubberized feel on the outside and a microfiber interior to keep your phone scratch-free. It protects your phone and gives you several bright color options.
Wrap your Galaxy S8 is a suede case
Samsung’s premium Alcantara case feels like suede with a soft, textured material that extends all the way around the phone. You even get a slight lip around the display in order to avoid scratching the front glass when the phone is face down.
The official clear case you want
Let your Samsung Galaxy S8 true color and slim design shine through this clear case. It’s 0.8mm thin, so there’s not much extra bulk to this bumper case. It’s protection without the distraction. Samsung Clear Cover
Samsung Galaxy S8’s BlackBerry keyboard
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus keyboard cover is actually practical with the taller 18.5:9 screen size. It snaps in physical keys and doesn’t cover up as much of the display. BlackBerry converts who want more than the BlackBerry KeyOne may be swayed.
Tough cases for the Galaxy S8
Otterbox makes heavy-duty Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus cases, so you’re getting drop protection from the incredibly rugged Defender and almost as durable Commuter series. Both have a polycarbonate shell and synthetic rubber slipcover.
22 different Incipio S8 cases
Incipio already has 22 Galaxy S8 cases available (and another 22 for the Galaxy S8 Plus), so here are our favorites: The Carnaby has a soft fabric back that reminds of us Incipio’s stylish backpacks; Stowaway gives you a pocket for up to three credit cards; and Haven provides protection from six-foot drops. Not enough? Incipio also sells two different glitter cases.
Four S8 cases, from thin to rugged
There are four Caseology Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus cases, and they’re all fairly inexpensive. The Caseology Coastline is the company’s basic clear polycarbonate case for minimalists, the Parallax case provide stylish grooves in addition to protection, the Vault I case is meant to be ‘slim armor’ and the Legion case is all about offering rugged protection without compromise.
Cases that don’t show off
Speck is best at offering Samsung cases with slim designs and just enough protection to get you through your first year or two with the phone (until you trade it in). We like the new Presidio case for exactly that reason. It takes on a slim design, yet offers drop and bezel screen protection. The Speck Presidio Grip, meanwhile, it meant for more impact and, with a no-slip back, hopefully fewer drops.
Mesmerizing waterfall cases
You can find some fun cases among Casemate’s Galaxy S8 collection already. Skip the ‘Naked Tough Clear’ case and go for one of the three ‘Naked Tough Waterfall’ cases. They send glitter cascading through clear cases, just in case a 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch phone didn’t stand out already. Also fun are Casemate’s Karat cases that stick various shiny metal accents (like gold flakes or mother of pearl and silver) inside a case – they just don’t move around.
Army grade protection
Lifeproof’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus cases bring your Android phone up to army grade standards thanks to the military standard 810G-516.6. It’s ready for rough and tumble action and extends the device’s IP68 waterproof capabilities. The company even claims to give it snowproof and drop proof capabilities to boot.
Inexpensive and get the job done
There are six Samsung Galaxy S8 cases from Tech21, with the cheapest being the Pure Clear case and three Evo cases: Evo Active Edition, Evo Check, and Evo Tactical. Tech21’s two card-carrying cases are more expensive, the Evo Wallet folio case and Evo Go case that has a trap door for your card carrying needs.
We’ll continue to update this page with more cases as they become available to us.
