The Samsung Galaxy S23 has more than proven itself as a superb smartphone in the six months since its launch, and its small design (by today’s standards) makes it one of the few modern phones comfortable to use one-handed. It might be made of fancy-sounding materials like Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, but metal can still dent, and glass can still crack.

If you want to keep one of the best Android phones in its best condition, a good case is a must-have. From thin and grippy to ruggedly handsome heavy-duty covers, there’s a Galaxy S23 case out there that will meet your standards, and we’ve gathered the best of the best into this list.

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases balance style and security

The diminutive size of the Galaxy S23 means you can experiment with more protective cases without adding too much bulk to your pocket. However, doing so will make the phone harder to use with one hand, so you’ll need to find something that balances comfort and durability. The Spigen Liquid Crystal lets you show off your Galaxy S23 while keeping it safe from scratches, knocks, and minor drops. The case is also soft to the touch, making it comfortable and grippy, and, of course, the Glitter version spices things up without making it feel like you’re back in middle school.

If you want all-out protection, a heavy-duty case like the iBlason Armorbox is what you’ll need. The wide, sturdy kickstand on this case won’t fall over at the lightest tap like most kickstand cases, and it works upright for those last-minute Teams calls with your boss or propping your S23 up for the perfect selfie angle. The i-Blason has two front frames, one with a built-in screen protector and one without. It’s good to have a choice, considering built-in protectors have a circle of adhesive where the fingerprint sensor is — to ensure clear scans — that looks like a wet little bubble to some users.

The Poetic Neon strikes a balance between protection and comfort. Thanks to the reasonably clean construction, it’s easy to hold, and while it’s not as butch as the i-Blason or UAG’s Monarch Pro, it’ll take a beating for significantly less cash. Something else we appreciate about the Poetic Neon is the eight color choices, which allow you to get the perfect color no matter your tastes or the colorway of your S23 itself.

If you’re feeling extravagant, the Mous Limitless 5.0 is the case my S23 lives in — when the Gear4 London isn’t singing its siren song of softness — because it’s not only distinguished, it’s a superb MagSafe Galaxy S23 case. While the Galaxy S24 might actually get Qi2 (the next version of MagSafe) built into it, having a MagSafe case that I can easily swap between my PopSockets MagSafe PopGrip, MagSafe chargers, and Clckr for MagSafe — when I need a kickstand or a softer grip — is freeing in a way no other case technology in the last decade has been. The UAG Monarch Pro is fierce but a bit bulky for my everyday carry, and after rocking the Rokform Eagle 3 for almost a month, my wimpy arms had a little too much trouble prying my PopGrip back off of it every night to charge. But it has to be strong if it’s made to stick to golf carts going over bumpy, unpaved course paths.

Once you’ve got your case picked out, you’ll want to make sure your display is well-protected as well. That’s why we’ve gathered the best S23 screen protectors for you to peruse. After all, why leave the job of keeping your phone safe half-done?