You will definitely drop it your smartphone. When I arrived at the theater, my Galaxy Note slipped out of my pocket and onto the metal frame of my seat, crushing the button on the side, causing the phone to continue trying to activate Bixby, Samsung’s voice assistant. The phone has very hot at the end of the movie. A case that may have prevented any damage… or not.
A case isn’t a guaranteed form of protection from drops, but it can be useful, especially if you pair it with a good screen protector. I have tested more than 50 cases and screen protectors Samsung’s Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra smartphones to find the best solution that provides comprehensive protection at a reasonable price. You’ll also find some handy accessories to complete your new phone. Choose last year’s model instead? We had a summary Also covers for the Galaxy S23 series.
Updated October 2024: We’ve added new cases from Peak Design and Mous.
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I installed every case that came into my office on the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Ultra. First I checked that all ports, speakers, and microphone holes were visible and not blocked by the case. I then tested the buttons to make sure they weren’t stiff. I test the phone’s wireless charging function to see if the case causes any problems, and I measure the edges around the screen to see if they’re raised enough to keep the screen from touching the edges. surface when the phone lies flat or not.
As much as I want to, I don’t take failed tests. (I don’t have an endless supply of Samsung phones at my disposal.) In my experience, phones with cases can still crack if dropped, so it’s really about minimizing the possibility. Pair your Galaxy S24 with a case And a screen protector for the best protection.
