The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the best Android phones to purchase in 2023, but the thousand-dollar price point is likely to compel most users to put a protective case on the phone. Although there are plenty of first-party cases to choose from, other companies provide better value-for-money cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Manufacturers like Spigen, Caseology, and Otterbox make excellent phone cases for various models, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra is no different. However, people often forget that even smartphone cases come with specific features. Whether users want a rugged or a standard transparent case for the phone, these are the best options available on the market.
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10 Spigen Liquid Air
Coming in at the tenth position on the list is the $16.99 Spigen Liquid Air case. It has a matte surface for a good grip and raised bezels around the screen and the rear cameras. The case also supports wireless charging. However, given that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is among the largest and heaviest smartphones available, the Spigen Liquid Air might not be able to provide the best protection, especially against hard drops. Those who want to pick up the case can choose from Abyss Green and Matte Black color options.
9 Caseology Nano Pop
The $17.99 Caseology Nano Pop is yet another affordable option. Made of a polycarbonate and TPU material, the case claims to offer military-grade protection against drops. Users get wireless charging support, raised corners around the camera lenses on the back panel, and precise cutouts for all the ports and buttons on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The most unique feature of the Caseology Nano Pop is the dual-tone design. It’s available in three finishes – Avo Green, Black Sesame, and Blueberry Navy.
8 UAG Monarch
Next up on the list is one of the best-rugged cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra – the UAG Monarch Kevlar Series case. It has five layers, including a shock-resistant core, a signature armor frame, a polycarbonate plate with Kevlar for structural strength, and sculpted corners for enhanced drop protection (up to six meters). Users also get large tactile buttons and raised corners around the screen and rear cameras. While the case is ideal for those prone to dropping their phone, it’s quite expensive at $79.95.
7 TUCCH Wallet Case
For those who want to purchase an old-school folio case for their Galaxy S23 Ultra, the TUCCH Wallet case is a no-brainer. It costs $19.99 and comes in over 15 finishes, including the standard black, green, and rose gold options. Since the PU leather case wraps around the phone, it provides the best shock/impact resistance. Users can also adjust the folio case as a kickstand for easily viewing videos on the go. The TUCCH Wallet case also has a couple of pockets for storing cards or dollar bills.
6 VRS Damda Glide Pro
The VRS Damda Glide Pro is a rather interesting wallet case. It not only protects the S23 Ultra from all sides but mounts a wallet on the phone’s back panel. The case has a textured finish on the sides, resulting in a comfortable grip, and the power/volume buttons are also perfectly aligned. The wallet opens with a semi-automatic glide mechanism and can house up to four cards. Barring the missing support for wireless charging, the Damda Glide Pro is a decent option for $22.99.
5 ESR Camera Ring Kickstand
The sixth entrant on the list is the ESR Camera Ring Kickstand case. For $21.99, it has a minimal design, military-grade drop protection, and raised screen and camera guards. The main feature of the case is a subtle kickstand that rests around the camera cutout and is made of durable zinc alloy. Using the kickstand, one can rest the phone on a flat surface in a landscape position between 15 and 85 degrees. The company sells it in three finishes – Black, Green, and Clear.
4 Ringke Fusion-X
Speaking of clear cases, the Ringke Fusion-X with a dual anti-scratch coating is another viable option for the S23 Ultra. While enabling users to flaunt their phone’s color through the transparent back, the case provides additional protection to the damage-prone corners and edges. And thanks to the TPU material on the back, it retains wireless charging while providing military-grade protection to the phone. At $17.99, the Ringke Fusion-X is economical yet functional.
3 Incipio Grip Case
To provide Galaxy S23 Ultra with a seamless finish, Samsung has used aluminum frames and a frosted glass back. However, these materials could make the phone too slippery for some users. The Incipio Grip Series case solves this problem. This one-of-a-kind protective case comes with multi-directional grips that prevent slippage. Further, the $41 case also offers drop protection up to 4.3 meters, which should be enough for most users. There are raised bezels for the screen as well.
2 Otterbox Defender
The second-best case on this list is the Otterbox Defender Series. It has a four-layer design that builds a protective shell around the phone. The first layer encases the phone in a thick housing, while the second layer snaps onto it from the front, protecting the edges of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 6.8-inch screen. Then comes the third layer that wraps over the other two. Users also get a holster with a kickstand in the box. With the added ruggedness, the case also offers port protection. The $45.99 Otterbox Defender Series adds some heft to the phone, but it is the ultimate armor case.
1 Spigen Ultra Hybrid S
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid S is perhaps the best Galaxy S23 Ultra case, and there are three reasons why. First, it has a clear polycarbonate back lets users see the phone’s color. Spigen says the case comes with Air Cushion technology that prevents damage from accidental falls. Last but not least, it comes with a metal kickstand that enables portrait/landscape hands-free usage. Along with raised camera cutouts and screen bezels, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid S costs just $19.99, making it an affordable and feature-packed protective case for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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