Why not protect that curvy display and stamp your own style on Samsung’s 2017 flagship phone? Here’s our pick of the best Galaxy S8 cases currently available.
Although it’s been around for a few years now, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is no slouch. With its octa-core 2.3 GHz CPU,6GB of RAM, and a 1440p Super AMOLED display, it’s no surprise this powerhouse continues to be a popular phone. If the Galaxy S8 has an Achilles’ heel, however, it would have to be its glassy fragility and slippery design. To protect your Galaxy S8, we suggest picking up one of the cases below. From slim, minimalistic cases to those offering superior drop protection, your hunt for your next phone case stops here. As its name suggests, this case from Ringke is super slim and won’t add bulk to your sleek Galaxy S8. Its hard polycarbonate shell protects your phone from scratches and bumps, with easy access to all the ports and buttons, and it supports wireless charging. It’s available in a cool blue metallic finish, and for $10, you’d be hard pushed to find a better choice. Crave is known for its protective cases, but this one just so happens to offer excellent protection while being slim and form fitting too. Dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU protect your phone from drops, bumps, and scratches, with an enhanced rubber grip to keep your S8 firmly in your hand. The slim profile of this case makes it ideal to sling in your back pocket, and it comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, if you change your mind. Pick it up in gray, black, blue, red, or mint. WUDN’s cases are hand-carved with pride in Hidden Springs, Idaho, and the craftsmanship is evident in each case. You’ll find a variety of different woods to choose from, including cedar, mahogany, bamboo, and walnut — and a range of designs too. Our favorite is this California Republic one in mahogany. Because they’re handcrafted, each case is truly unique, with a natural wood grain and finish. A protective black bumper surrounds the wood to keep your phone safe from drops, too. Constructed from reinforced bonded TPU and polycarbonate, the ExoShield case is flexible yet durable. It offer superior protection for your phone’s vulnerable corners, with reinforced corner bumpers that cover the length and width of the S8 and extend slightly beyond the screen’s edge, so it never touches down, protecting against scratches. A raised bezel around the camera offers additional protection for your camera lens. This case has a non-slip coating to keep it in your hand — after all, the best drop protection is not dropping your phone in the first place. All this in a slim, lightweight shell that adds practically no bulk to your S8 and slips into pockets with ease. Don’t favor protection over style when you can have both with the DualPro case from Incipio. Offering dual-layer protection thanks to a rigid Plextonium shell and soft, impact-absorbing silicone core, it features a soft-touch finish that has the added benefit of providing enhanced grip, but also feels great in your hand. Raised bezels around the screen and camera offer additional protection against accidental drops. This case is available in navy (our pick) or champagne and gray. When it comes to conservation and saving the planet Pela’s Eco-Friendly cases are not fooling around. These stunning, quietly colorful cases come in a variety of colors or a special edition bee case with animal imprints. The Pela line of cases is 100% compostable to help keep plastic waste out of the planet’s oceans. The Pela Case is made of Flaxstic — compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials — which are tested to be safe and free of phthalates, BPA, cadmium, and lead. The base material meets U.S. and E.U. standards for composting in an industrial facility and has a lower carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional plastic. It can also be left to biodegrade at home. The regular cases are $40 and the special edition cases are $50. Because the Galaxy S8 is such a sleek beauty, you might recoil at the thought of slapping a chunky plastic case on it. That’s why Peel designed these svelte, minimalist shells — to provide a thin,0.35-millimeter layer of protection without spoiling the feel or look of the phone. There are no loud logos here and all your phone’s buttons, ports, and other features, including the curved edges, are easily accessible. The Samsung logo shines through subtly on the gray and silver versions, or you can opt for a matte-black configuration.
