Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases

Caseology

Available in three color options, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-touch feel and offers decent protection with a raised camera ring. Its dual-layered design with eye-catching trim colors gives the case a bit more pop. Note that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.

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Speck’s Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold, one of my favorites for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, returns for the Z Flip 4. The Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold is rated for 13-foot drop protection, and it’s is the most protective transparent case I’ve tried, although there is no hinge protection. It comes in a perfectly transparent version and another impregnated with glitter. (Note that the photo above is with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 but the Z Flip 4 version should look almost identical).

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Samsung’s Ring Silicone Case returns for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with some small design improvements. It’s protective, it’s got a nice soft-touch finish and there’s that built-in ring that keeps you from dropping the phone – and you can also attach the ring to a lanyard and wear the phone around your neck. Alas, while I could somehow prop the phone up using the ring on some surfaces, I would have liked the case even more if it really converted into a kickstand.

The case is available in several colors.

Amazon

You can find a bunch of generic clear cases on Amazon for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, many of which cost less than $15. The Restone is interesting because although it’s technically a two-piece design with no hinge guard (for the Z Flip 4 hinge), it has a hinge that holds the two pieces together and prevents them from slipping. slip off the phone. It also has a bit of extra protection in the corners. (I haven’t used this particular Restone case yet, but I’ve used a Restone case on another phone and it was fine, especially for its low price).

All of those cheap clear cases say they have anti-yellow protection (to keep your clear case from losing its clarity), but I don’t really believe those anti-yellow claims.

Urban armor gear

Urban Armor Gear has a long history of making attractively designed cases for a variety of phone models and its Civilian series is one of the best durable cases for the Z Flip 4. It comes in 3 color options – black, mallard (blue ) and olive – and offers hinge protection in a one-piece design.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flip Leather Case is an upgrade from last year’s leather case for the Galaxy Flip 3, as it incorporates a flip for hinge protection. It’s expensive, but nice – and thin. Available in three color options (black, peach, and purple), the biggest downside is that it’s pricey, but expect to see discounts on it eventually.

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Spigen makes a few cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As the name suggests, the Tough Armor is durable and offers the best protection in Spigen’s lineup. It is also the only Spigen case that has an integrated protective coating for the hinge.

As far as protective cases go, this is one of the best and only lacks a built-in kickstand. I also wish it was available in more colors. Black is the only option at the moment. Expect to see price drops in the coming weeks.

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Spigen’s Air Skin range of cases, which includes a Crystal Clear version as well as other color options, is a slim case that offers basic protection. I probably like the color versions instead of the clear, but a lot of people like to show off their phone color, especially if you paid extra for one of the “bespoke” colors.

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It has the same soft-touch finish as Samsung’s Ring case, but instead of a ring, it incorporates a strap. You slide your hand under the strap (and behind the phone), allowing you to grab and hold your phone without actually wrapping your fingers around it. It’s basically a safety strap. The strap also offers a bit of protection for the hinge when you fold the phone. Additionally, you can attach the end of the strap to a cord or attach it to another strap (for example, on a bag or backpack).

As well as serving some purpose, the strap also seems designed to draw attention to your phone. For better or worse, it does exactly that, so if you’re using this case, expect people to ask you about your phone. It comes in two colors (white or black), but an additional strap is sold separately if you want one that better matches your personal style.

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Otterbox only makes two cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 4: the Thin Flex and this one, the Symmetry Flex. I didn’t like the Thin Flex series for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 (it was a bit cheap and hard to remove your phone once you turned it on). But the tougher and more attractive Symmetry Flex is a top case for the Z Flip 4 and now it’s available in more color options and has hinge protection. It’s pricey, but we should see discounts on it in the coming weeks.

Note that the case isn’t quite out yet and should ship in early September.

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Gear4’s Bridgetown case shares some similarities with Spigen’s Tough Armor case (see below). It’s also a sturdy case that only comes in black and has a nice hinge protection. The case looks like the Z Flip 3 version but the new version is a little sleeker and the hinge protector has been improved. This is one of the best protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. I only wish it came in more colors or a transparent version.

Note that the Gear4 Bridgetown case is not yet available but will ship in early September.

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Zagg has a new “eco” screen protector for the Z Flip 4’s outer display that it says is biodegradable, a first for a screen protector. Together with the outer screen protector it makes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, it is the smallest screen protector made by Zagg. Still, it somehow costs almost as much as the screen protectors it makes for much larger screens.

Yes and no. Your old Z Flip 3 case may fit on your Z Flip 4 — and stay there — but there are small differences in their design (and dimensions) that can make them a less than perfect fit. For example, the Zip Flip 4’s flashlight is in a slightly different location than the Z Flip 3’s flashlight and may not be centered in the cutout of a Z Flip 3 case. top microphone may be partially covered if you use a Z Flip 3 case with a Z Flip 4. You can try your old case on your new phone to see how well it fits (and possibly try modifying it slightly), but chances are you’ll get an official Z Flip 4 case for it.

The majority of Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases come in two parts. But with the Z Flip 4, we’re seeing more one-piece cases that offer some hinge protection. If that’s something you’re looking for, several of these picks will protect the hinge.

As with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung does not sell – or authorize anyone to sell – screen protectors for the main front display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The Z Flip 4 uses a high-tech foldable screen which comes with Samsung’s own pre-applied screen protector (some people had issues with the Z Flip 3 and simply removed it). You can find a handful of screen protectors for the Mini Outer Display.

Most, but not all, of the cases on this list allow you to wirelessly charge the Z Flip 4 with the case turned on. Those that have a built-in kickstand, especially if they’re metal, may require you to remove the case to charge your phone wirelessly.