Smartphones are both expensive and fragile; a sudden
drop on the floor, rough handling or shock is enough to cause extensive damage
to the device. Since Apple mobile phones cost a significant part of what you
earn, it makes all the more sense to invest in decent Apple phone cases to ensure maximum
protection of the device.
While purchasing a phone case, the form factor plays a
vital role. Here are the most common options to consider.
1. Standard
case: Standard form cases offer protection only from the backside leaving the
front screen of the phone all bare. In some of the options though, you might come
across a raised lip around the screen to protect it from a direct impact. Because
of being lightweight and accessible, standard design phone cases are quite
popular amongst Apple phone users.
2. Bumper
case: This is a minimalist phone cover which includes shock-absorbing
materials around every corner to prevent damage, while the back and front of
the device remains exposed. Bumper cases are extremely lightweight, but they
offer a limited level of protection to your device.
3. Tough
case: These cases often give precedence to the protection over style and
hence, are constructed with multiple layers of different materials to ensure
maximum safety to the encased device. Apart from providing all-round protection
from scratches and accidental drops, some premium range tough case variants
also offer sturdy defense against water or dust ingress.
4. They come
with certain IP ratings.
For instance, in IP87 ratings, the first digit i.e. 8
denotes the dust resistance, and the second digit signifies the protection
level when the phone is immersed in water. However, keep in mind that the
protection of these Apple phone cases is only applicable for a certain period and depth, for
example, 30 minutes for 1m depth.
5. Folio
case: Folio form phone case is like a book, where back and sides are covered
by the one part while the other covers the front screen. These cases are
normally voluminous thus hampering the accessibility to the screen. However,
this inconvenience is easily covered up with the excellent level of screen
protection provided to the device. Besides this, Folio covers also offer some
great utilities in the form of card slots and stand. They are also commonly
referred to as flip cases.
6. Pouch
case: Pouch case is a unique cover which wraps the iPhone from all sides. It
offers the highest level of phone protection; however, there is one major
downside here, you need to take the phone out of the pouch to use it. And,
ironically, this is the time when the drops and slips happen the most, thus
damaging the device in the process.
Pouch cases need not be phone size-specific, different
iPhone models can fit in the same pouch.
So, next time you head out to buy apple phone cases,
scrutinize your requirements in advance to pick the best
form mobile case for your device.
