Cases for phones: how to choose?

Types and materials
The cover is needed for the phone to serve you as long as possible and at the same time look as if it had just been bought. Depending on the model, the covers in different degrees protect gadgets from chips, scratches, dust and even water.
In addition, the easiest way to change the design of a smartphone is to put a cover on it. So you can change the color, pattern and shape of the gadget to mood at least every day.
There are many models, but all of them can be conditionally divided into special (for a specific model) and universal, which are used with different smartphones.
Cases are produced for all brands of phones:
Apple iPhone;
Samsung Galaxy;
Sony Xperia;
Nokia Lumia and Asha;
Lenovo;
Asus;
Alcatel;
Explay;
LG;
Huawei;
Fly;
Motorola;
Google Nexus
HTC and others.
Materials and their features:
Leather - durable, reliable and very respectable. Plastic and pleasant to the touch;
Plastic - light, flexible, with high protective properties, durable. This material makes it possible to create covers of various shapes and sizes;
Silicone, gel - elastic, perfectly extinguish the impact of falling, practically do not add volume and weight to the phone. Minus - sometimes it can be loose to sit on the phone and slip, stretch and break with careless handling;
Metal - reliable and aesthetic. They serve a very long time, but significantly add weight to the device, and the price is quite high;
Wooden - for fans of eco-materials. They are durable, light and original look;
Fabrics are cheap and light. They are unlikely to save the device from breakage in the fall, but with protection from scratches are quite manageable. The variety of textures and colors of fabric allows you to create a masterpiece, even with your own hands. Here you can also include knitted covers.
Types of Cases
With the materials sorted out. Now consider the main types of covers:
Cover, cover;
Bumper;
Cover, book, flip;
Case, pocket;
Holster;
Sports;
Extreme.
Pad
One of the most popular is the cover-lining. It is a cover that is put on the back of the phone, covering both side panels. Thus, the gadget is protected from almost all sides. Covers are available in a variety of colors and from different materials. Since the screen remains open, it is better to use with a protective film.
The patch can be both bulky and dense, and incredibly thin. For example, the thickness of the Silicon overlay Ultra Thin for the iPhone 6 is only 0.3 mm!
There are lining with a secret. If you are not satisfied with the battery capacity of your phone, you can buy a battery case like Momax iPower 5 2250 mAh Extended Battery Charging Case, which will prolong the autonomous work of the gadget.
And in Jisoncase for iPhone there is an internal compartment for a plastic card - almost a spy stash.
Bumper
This option is suitable for those who want only to slightly embellish their favorite gadget and protect the most vulnerable places, without overlapping the original design. The bumper will protect the phone from deformation in case of falling, and the side panels - from scratches. For better protection, it is recommended to apply a protective film to the front and back panels.
Bumpers made of silicone in themselves are good to put out a blow, and metal has an inner soft layer. In combination with a rigid body, you get very reliable protection. Bumpers are not suitable for all devices, but only for phones with straight edges (for example, a bumper for the iPhone 6).
Book, cover, flip
This is one of the most reliable options. In this case the phone is completely closed: the back and side panels are fixed in a rigid base, and the screen is closed with a cover. Depending on the method of opening / closing the lid, are divided into:
Books - opens on the side, like a book;
Flips - opens from the bottom.
In some models, there are offices for cards or money. And for large smartphones will be relevant books with a cover-stand, like most cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Case, pocket
The simple design of this cover protects the gadget from all sides. Can be closed with a magnetic clasp. Depending on the density of the material, it has a different degree of protection against impacts and falls. The minus of such a design is the need to extract the device completely every time.
Holster
A cover that looks like a book, but is attached to the belt. On the one hand, the phone is always at hand and it's hard to lose, on the other hand it can interfere with traffic.
Sports
Sports models are designed for maximum comfort of the owner when playing sports, if he uses the phone as a player or simply does not want to miss an important call. The sports cover should be fixed, for example, on the bicep and not interfere with the active actions. Moisture resistance and reliable fixation of the phone - these are the signs of such a model.
Extreme
The name speaks for itself - in such a case the smartphone should have the maximum protection from water, dirt, snow and hard blows. The design is often a deaf case in which the device is placed. Examples of such cases are Otterbox Armor, Griffin Survivor, Lunatik Taktik Extreme and other shockproof covers for iPhone 6.
What should not be a phone case
Among all the variety of models there are also those that need to be immediately sent to the garbage dump in order not to embarrass the honest consumer. So, here are the signs by which you can identify a bad case:
The buttons and connectors of the smartphone do not match the holes in the case under them. In order not to purchase such a case, be sure to try it on before buying;
The cover clamps the screen. This is the problem of some covers on the back panel, which due to too dense edges press on the screen;
Poorly kept on the apparatus. This problem usually occurs in rubber linings. When thin and excessively soft rubber edges slip off the side panels at any convenient opportunity, it does not add comfort to use;
Low-quality materials and printing. If the manufacturer has saved on materials, then such a product will be cheaper, but quickly lose its appearance.
So, in order to buy the optimal case, it is worth to determine how serious protective functions you need. For some people, models with minimal protection, but with a bright design and unusual shape, are suitable. And for someone in the first place is the full security of the gadget.