The three versions of the S23 come at different price points and they’re each available in phantom black, cream, green, and lavender: For a limited time, retailers are offering discounts on Galaxy S23 cases and screen protectors. ZDNET experts factored in price, protection, durability, sustainability, and feel to find the following best cases for the new Galaxy S23. The Pro series has a holster that you can clip to your belt or use as a kickstand. The case is made of more than 50% recycled plastic, works with wireless charging, and has multiple layers of defense within it. It’s offered at multiple retailers, with a discounted bundle at Verizon going for $40 off. The only downside? The extra layers of protection add bulk to your phone. There’s also the $65 price tag. Fun fact: D3O is used in other protective gear, like football helmets and the insoles of pro running shoes. D3O is injected and molded into the Santa Cruz case to highlight the color of your phone and offer additional protection. The Santa Cruz Snap also has an antimicrobial agent built-in. These cases are made from partially recycled plastics and cost around $40. If you’re familiar with the Spigen Liquid Air series, which retails for about $17 per case, you’ll like the Neo Hybrid – it’s an upgrade on the Liquid Air with its reinforced bumper, and it has a textured surface that makes the case easy to grip. It has tactile grips on the sides so you won’t drop your phone as easily. The Pelican Ranger shines in its slim yet robust frame, with an exterior that’s more functional than flashy. You can choose between a matte black case or a yellow-resistant clear case (the latter is $15 more). Casetify cases are made of a plant-based EcoShock material that can withstand drops up to 8.2 feet at four times the military standard. Each phone case is made in part through the Re/Casetify initiative that aims to repurpose old phone cases. More than 160,000 old phone cases have been repurposed through Re/Casetify. The cases are on the pricier side, at $62-$72 depending on the specific Galaxy S23 device. Drop protection was also key – after all, the purpose of a case is to make sure your expensive new phone stays protected. The phone cases on this list can save your Samsung Galaxy S23 from drops at precipitous heights. Antimicrobial protection emerged as a focus as well. Bacteria on your phone case can lead to unpleasant odors at best. One design improvement of the S23 is its Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, which is better than the Gorilla Glass Victus of the S22. Also: Samsung Galaxy S23 vs S22: Which model should you buy? The two phones have the same SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, and both are IP68-rated devices, meaning that they are waterproof for longer periods of immersion (think 30 minutes in about 5 feet of water) and dust-tight. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a pen, specifically an embedded S Pen for a phablet experience. Also: Every Samsung Galaxy S23 model compared: Which model should you buy?
