Types of phone cases

Some phone cases are more practical, while others are more visually appealing.Some offer protection, while others are more like a second “skin” than a case.There is a multitude of options, but here are some of the most common types to get you started.

Slim and gel cases

Slim cases are on the thinner side and let you add an eye-catching design and some additional grip to a phone, often through a flexible, rubbery silicone gel material.

These are some of the cheapest phone cases you can produce and customize with designs, especially if you want to print them on demand (more on that later).

Bumper cases

Unlike slim phone cases, these cases usually only cover the sides/border of your phone, and are often made of a harder, shock-resistant material to protect your phone from dings and scratches.

Bumper cases can be minimalistic, only cover the edges of a phone, or they can come with an additional piece for protecting the back from scratches too.

Folio or wallet cases

Folio cases have a cover that folds over the front of your phone to protect the screen from dust and scratches, and give the phone the appearance of a small notebook.

Some even have wallet-like features, such as the ability to store cash or credit cards, while others can be turned into a stand to prop up your phone.

You’ll typically find these in a leathery material and they will likely cost more than the slim cases but also appear to more practical consumers.

Tough Cases

Many people look at having a phone case less as an aesthetic choice and more as a way to protect the hundreds of dollars they invested in their phone should they ever drop it.

Tough cases are bulkier and add more weight to a phone, but afford customers greater protection.

It’s important to recognize this when you write your product descriptions for tough phone cases, as anything from drop tests to details about water resistance can help give customers peace of mind.

Battery cases

Battery life seems to be a problem regardless of what phone you have these days.

While they’re more expensive than most phone cases, battery cases are also very practical and offer a lot of utility for those moments when we wish we had just a bit more juice.

Since these cases not only protect your phone but provide some extra charge, battery cases are a good companion for models of phones where battery life is a constant complaint.