Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Case under $60?

FreeAsABird on 14/05/2021 - 21:49

Given the popular Samsung S21 trade-in offer doing the rounds right now, I'm wondering what ozbargain's case of choice is going to be.

I have ~$60 to spend on a good case that will protect my S21 (the base model) for the years to come. I don't plan on replacing this phone anytime soon and would like to keep it for at least 4 years (my current Xiaomi Mi 6 is 3.5 years old and sadly on its last legs, otherwise would keep using it. I only ever used the soft case that came with it)

Any suggestions?

  • Mous Limitless: have seen some good advertising but does anyone have experience with these?
  • Otterbox: obviously a great reputation, but how do their cheaper <$60 models fare?
  • Pelican: Have one on my work phone and I do like the construction and protection it offers.

And thoughts on using a screen protector? I haven't received my S21 yet so I don't know if it comes with some in the box…

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Comments

  • hentabara on 14/05/2021 - 22:59
    +5

    Spigen

    • Ryanek on 15/05/2021 - 10:12

      Absolutey. Been using mine for years and its saved my phones arse many times.

  • bdl on 14/05/2021 - 23:37
    +4

    S21 has a screen protector installed from factory

    Spigen Ultra Hybrid case

  • Benjamin7711 on 14/05/2021 - 23:47

    $60? Literally anything lol

  • scrimshaw on 14/05/2021 - 23:52
    +4

    Don't need a screen protector, you get one pre-installed on the phone.

    Spigen is my go-to brand usually, fairly inexpensive and they last quite a while.

  • djones145 on 15/05/2021 - 07:29

    I've gotten the cheaper ones from eBay and 3 years and s8 is still fine, after heaps of drops

    used the one that came with the s10, died after first drop :(

  • [Deactivated] on 15/05/2021 - 08:14
    +2

    Spigen.

  • powerman on 15/05/2021 - 08:39
    +1

    Spigen. Plus the models with a kick stand a super useful.

  • bloopzorm9 on 15/05/2021 - 08:59

    I don't recommend EFM.

    My first lasted a year and was like $80. Bought another and lasted 3 months. Claimed under warranty and I have to send the case back before they'll replace it, so probably 2 weeks without a case.

  • triviums on 15/05/2021 - 09:39
    +1

    S21 has a preinstalled plastic screen protector.

    If you are after a better plastic screen protector, I suggest the RhinoShield Impact Protection Screen Protector.

    However, if you are after a tempered glass screen protector, don't buy the cheapest one. Not all tempered glass screen protectors work with the fingerprint reader.

    The tempered glass screen protector that I have for my S21 is the Whitestone dome glass screen protector. The fingerprint reader works about 80 - 90% of the time, depending on the condition of my finger (dry skin is more likely to cause the fingerprint reader to not work).

  • thatonethere on 15/05/2021 - 11:33
    +1

    I buy the $10 ones from Ebay (drop shipped) and they seem fine. eg For Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Ultra Case shockproof Soft Carbon Fiber Slim Cover

  • nikoris on 23/05/2021 - 03:17

    I buy anything ringke, i love there cases

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