It's no longer a case of simply picking up a cheap black case with a plastic screen cover and a cool belt clip. In 2020, however, finding the right one is a bit complex. Whether it's trying to reduce the chances of that large high-resolution screen smashing into pieces from the smallest of drops, or simply wanting to cut down on wear-and-tear, it's clear a decent phone case can be one of easiest ways to offer protection. With many smartphones more expensive than ever, often costing $1,000-plus, it makes sense you should want to keep it safe-an often overlooked aspect. Case Complexities-Thoughts and Impressions If the 4XL was one of the more colorful versions, such as the white or orange, I probably would have embraced one of the two transparent cases sent over by Spigen, 'Liquid Crystal' or 'Ultra Hybrid,' however the matte black options suited much better. The Spigen Tough Armor on a Google Pixel 4XL Newsweek The design itself is subtle, lacking a Spigen logo and instead using patterned rows of triangles that are pleasingly symmetrical. The case fit easily in pockets and didn't seem to attract fingerprints. It is lightweight and retains the phone's slim frame without feeling flimsy. Priced at around $10, the Liquid Air case became my personal favorite. The Pixel 4XL design is fairly simple, with the only standout color on the entire handset being a single white side button, meaning the use of a case wasn't going to obstruct any bright tints or unique design features-a perfect testing ground, then. They were each tested in recent weeks on a black Google Pixel 4XL, a phone that can be extremely slippy on occasion thanks to its glass rear-panel.

Out of the five rubberized cases, three stood out from the crowd: the minimalist 'Liquid Air,' the stylish 'Rugged Armor' and the hulking 'Tough Armor,' which transforms any device into something that wouldn't look out of place on Batman's utility belt. The South Korean brand has evolved into something of an authority in the busy mobile accessory space, and it recently sent Newsweek a selection of its cases so we could judge which options are best-suited for keeping your premium phone pristine. Spigen's latest range of smartphone cases offer a variety of aesthetic designs while providing protection against bumps, scratches and scrapes.

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