The Best Cases For Your New Galaxy S5
No one wants to deal with a cracked screen or a scuffed body - especially when your phone is brand new.
Last week Samsung launched one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, the Galaxy S5, which comes with a slightly larger 5.1-inch display and a fingerprint sensor in its home button.
If you've been holding out for Samsung's newest smartphone, you're going to want to make sure you keep it safe.
Here's a look at some of the best cases you should consider checking out.
<h2>Belkin 2-in-1 Wallet Folio Case ($39.99)</h2>
Belkin's wallet folio case for the Galaxy S5 comes in four different color combinations, including Azalea /Fiesta, Ink/Lavender, Black/Gravel and Lagoon/Ink. The case provides a sturdy rear bracket for locking your phone in place and a cover that's lined with microfiber to keep your screen safe from scratches. Inside there are three card slots, meaning you can throw a few credit cards, your ID and some cash in there instead of lugging around your wallet. The cover doubles as a kickstand for propping up your phone as well.
<h2>Speck Candy Shell Grip Case ($34.95)</h2>
Speck's Candy Shell Grip Case claims it can prevent clumsier smartphone owners from dropping their device. Not only has the case been designed to meet MIL-STD-801G drop-test standards, but it sports a rubbery, ribbed grip to prevent the phone from slipping out of your hands. Spigen offers a few color combination choices ranging from Black/Dark Grey to Nickel/Shocking Pink.
<h2>Griffin Survivor Clear Case ($29.99)</h2>
Sometimes you don't want to cover up the way your phone looks. That's where a cover like Griffin's Survivor Clear Case comes in handy. Griffin's case pairs a clear cover with a sturdy bumper, and the company claims your Galaxy S5 can survive a 6-foot drop onto concrete without enduring any damage.
<h2>X-Doria Scene Plus ($29.99)</h2>
X-Doria's Scene Plus is a slim, compact case with a protective bumper. It's partially transparent, but there's also a pattern on the back that adds a little extra style to the Galaxy S5's solid color back. X-Doria says its Scene Plus case is designed to absorb shock, and there's also a raised front bezel to help protect the Galaxy S5's screen.
<h2>Samsung S-View Flip Cover ($40.99)</h2>
Samsung's classic leather flip cover comes with a sleek, clean design. There's a cut-out near the top of the case so that you can see incoming calls and notifications without actually having to open the case. Like Samsung's previous S-View Flip Covers, this case comes with a hard shell back that replaced the back of your phone.
<h2>Samsung Galaxy S5 Leather Case By Oeago ($11.99)</h2>
Oeago's Leather Case for the Galaxy S5 sports an inviting, stitched design that the company claims is resistant to dust, oil and abrasion. The metal clasp resembles that of a leather-bound book. There are also a few card slots on the inside for stashing away your credit cards. For a Galaxy S5 case that's on the cheaper side of the spectrum, Oegao's case looks like a premium product.
<h2>Otterbox Commuter Series Wallet Shell ($39.99)</h2>
Otterbox has a strong track record when it comes to releasing heavy-duty protective smartphone cases, so it's no surprise the company is offering a slew of Galaxy S5 covers. The Commuter Series Wallet Shell comes with a second layer that slides out for stashing away your cash and credit cards. You can also mix and match color options including gray, blue, pink and black.
<h2>Obliq Samsung Galaxy S5 Case Skyline Pro ($11.99)</h2>
Obliq's Galaxy S5 case comes with a protective shell that the company says is designed to protect against drops and scratches. There's a slot in the back that slides out to function as a kickstand, and Obliq offers a range of bright colors including mint green, pink, white and red.
<h2>Tech21 Galaxy S5 Impact Mesh Case ($34.99)</h2>
As its name implies, Tech21's Mesh Impact case features a mesh interior that's meant to protect your phone from bumps and bruises. Tech21 has implemented shock-absorbing D30 material that the company claims has been scientifically proven to work. The Impact Mesh Case comes in both Clear and Smokey color options.
<h2>Cygnett Urban Shield ($29.99)</h2>
Cygnett's Urban Shield case for the Galaxy S5 comes with a carbon fiber design that's reminiscent of the Kevlar back on Motorola's line of Droid smartphones. The company claims that its Urban Shield has been "precision machined" to protect against scratches.
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