There are numerous advantages to buying a phone case. Yes, their primary goal is to protect the phone from the unexpected, but the design also matters for most. Even though we can get bulky rugged phone cases that protect the phone, they will remain an inconvenience for as long as they’re on top of our phones. That is why most users prefer clear cases, as they retain a relatively thinner design without compromising on protection. Clear phone cases are great examples of designer cases. Picking a clear case these days might be more challenging than buying a smartphone. So in this guide, we’ll discuss the top 10 ideas to look into while getting a clear phone case.

If you remember, clear phone cases used to come with the smartphone as a freebie. For most of the time, these cases were cheap and likely won’t last above six months. However, this has left an impression on the users that clear phone cases are the worst protection solution for their phones.

Apple is to thank

Apple lifted these clear phone cases from its sufferings with their $49 clear case for the iPhone XR. Apple did it the right way, and as always, others followed. Manufacturers started producing premium quality clear phone cases that weren’t as premium as Apple in terms of pricing. This shift revolutionized the market, and you can now get a clear phone case in a bazillion designs. Material selection is also great when it comes to clear phone cases. From flexible to hard shells, it might be quite a challenge to document all of them.

As we all know, clear phone cases are transparent. It helps in retaining most (or all) of the details and markings on the phone. These cases are also good at protecting your phone from hits and falls. Smartphone brands, including Apple, are selling their version of clear phone cases. Most of these brands use a combination of TPU and PC.

Here are the top 10 things to keep in mind while buying a clear case

  • Choose the material: Choose between soft or shell types.
  • Designs matter: Patterns, glitter, art, and random polygon could add a ton of detail to your case.
  • Abstract nature: Flowers and flora go well with clear phone cases.
  • Images that reflect your mood: You can get yourself a clear phone case that comes with photos or emojis printed on their back.
  • Favorite characters and movies: You can get a clear phone case with quotes or images from your favorite movie or show.
  • Do It Yourself: If you are a creative person, you could get yourself a personalized phone case.
  • 3D printing will be the ultimate DIY experience: This one is more involved than designing a phone case online.
  • Protective clear cases that come with metal or hard plastic offer high drop resistance.
  • A clear phone case and a waterproof pouch combo are great for underwater photography.
  • A clear phone case with a different color tint would look great.

What are the choices?

As we said, the sky is the limit when it comes to designs. Some of the most commonly sought-after clear phone cases came with shapes and figures engraved onto their back. These designs included flowers, glitter, anime, emojis, black tinted, harry potter, cheetah, kittens, currency, etc. Users also have the option to contribute their design ideas to get a more personalized phone case. We’ll discuss some of them in detail. But feel free to get yourself the design and material you like.

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Designer cases

You can get yourself a clear case with some design engraved/etched onto its back. There are numerous choices when it comes to designs. You could get yourself a designer case with patterns, pictures or any art on them. If you’re a beginner phone editor, you can design your custom clear phone case.

A soft or hard clear case

The material selection is also great when it comes to clear phone cases. A flexible case might be cheaper and can last you anywhere around a year. Or you could get yourself a rugged/shell-type clear case that lasts even longer. But these cases might not feel as comfy as those soft and flexible ones. You could also try out the sanded shell cases that offer an improved grip. Resin and acrylic are good choices when buying clear cases. Amazon has a great collection of soft silicone cases.

Do It Yourself

We’d first like to clear the misconception that DIY is cheap. It is the contrary. A few would agree that DIY is all about the experience, not the money. Designing a case by yourself can be tiresome at first. But what we’d recommend is that you only have to choose the material and work on the design of your case. There are over a dozen online stores that can do the heavy lifting for you. If you’re more of an offline person, you could find plenty of shops that could do it for you. If you’re interested in 3D modeling, this might be the right way to start. Design your case and 3D print it using clear ABS plastic.

Extra protection

If you have the habit of dropping your phone in the tub or pool, you could get yourself a clear case with a waterproof pouch. Not only does it protect from water damage, but you can also shoot underwater videos. Phone cases that use metal or hard plastic around the edges are also great options. Again, Amazon has some great selections.

That should wrap things up for now. Do keep in mind that we chose Amazon for simplicity. Feel free to look for any online or offline retailer of your choice. If you’re planning to 3D print your case, be sure to use a printer with a maximum laying thickness not exceeding 0.2mm.