How to Choose a Phone Case

Cover (picture on the left)

The cover literally has your phone's back whilst also protecting the display. If you need to use the phone, you need to take it out of it or e.g. ...flip open the display cover. This phone cover type is often an elegant accessory that fits well with your clothing.

Case (picture on the right)

The cover is only fitted on the back and is most commonly made of plastic, silicone and leather. It doesn't protect the screen, but it does provide solid protection for the rest of the phone (depending on the specific case). With cases, you definitely want to protect your display with a screen protector, or with a protective film.

With Alza, you can easily make a mobile phone case with your own customised theme. Send us the photo you want to be printed on the back of the cover, and in a few days, you'll receive a unique cover that no one else has.

The procedure is simple: Take a picture, upload it and you are all set. When selecting a case, click on "I want a custom style", and you will be taken to a simple editor. Here you can choose from the preset themes or upload your own photo. A list of all available covers can be found here: Custom mobile phone covers

The material of the mobile phone case has a major impact on its durability. The most used ones include:

• Plastic - the most common material for the production of cases. It is both flexible and durable enough to provide adequate protection for your phone.
• TPU - this is a durable variant of plastic that is reinforced with glass fibres.
• Polycarbonate (thermoplastic) - is the ideal material for outdoor cases. It is resistant to temperature changes and possible common impacts.
• Silicone - a thin and inexpensive material that protects relatively well against impact and other damage. A big plus is its flexibility, thanks to which the silicone cases fit well.
• Leather - elegant and ideal for cases designed to be used in more formal circumstances.
• Faux leather - a cheaper variant of genuine leather, most often used for flip cases.

Phone dimensions are no less crucial. The device must fit snugly in the case. It is not necessary for the case to come from the same company as the phone, however; other manufacturers also make exact fitting cases because they get the exact dimensions from the phone manufacturers. The case must, however, be made for the specific model. Here you should also check the year of manufacture to be sure, because some generations of mobile phones may have the same name, yet differ by a few millimetres.

The frames of covers and cases are not to be underestimated. Although the bezel is often the most durable part of the phone (often made of metal), a solid case frame is key to keeping your phone secure.

If you can, also note how the front and back of the case are joined to the frame, whether the case is one piece or you can see the glue joints. A cover made from a single piece of material will last much longer than one made from multiple pieces. Still, it's better to have a glued cover than no cover at all.

There are basically two ways to attach your phone to the case. You can either snap it into the case (usually with cases that are designed for a specific type of phone) or slide it in, which is the case with universal covers. However, you lose the possibility of lightning-fast photography because your phone is hidden in them like in a bag. You have to take your phone out to take a photo.

An important feature for most types of covers. Whether the main criterion for selecting the given type of case is how elegant addition to your handbag it will be or whether it will only protect your phone in poor natural conditions, you should always consider the following parameters:

• Casual use - pretty much all cases are suitable for normal phone protection on standard occasions.
• Formal events - reach for the elegant models you'll find most often in the flip case section. They are available in a range of designs. At the same time, the possibility of using them as a card carrier is also practical. Pouches are common in flip pouches.
• Sport, outdoors - durable covers/cases designed for an active life. This is also reflected in their appearance – they look more practical and do not contain many glamorous design elements. In this category, you need to take into account the type of sport you are involved in as this will determine which is the best fit for you and your hobby.

The degree of protection of the housing is also a parameter that must be monitored. The safest are outdoor cases with reinforced construction or protrusions, which are designed to protect even when the phone falls screen-down, etc. Basic protection against scratches on the table, in your handbag, or even slipping. For screen protection, choose a protective glass or a flip or universal cover.

Useful features of phone cases include:

• Card pocket - some flip cases have a pocket for one or more cards, it is a so-called. type 2 in 1.
• Rubberized surface - prevents the phone from slipping.
• Support for wireless charging - cases/covers are usually not a barrier to wireless charging. The only exceptions would be cases/covers that have metal parts or covers that are more than five millimetres thick.
• Stand integrated directly into the back of the cover.
• Anti-radiation treatment - helps minimize harmful radiation from the phone by approximately 85 to 99%.