The new iPhones are here — the 8, the 8 Plus, and the coveted,
thin-bezelled X! And Apple is back to the glass backs this year around with the
purpose of bringing wireless charging to its phones. With it, we get two things
— shiny looks and slippery grip! And the iPhones, especially the iPhone X, are
an expensive thing to just drop, right?
So,
it's wise to invest in a case or two, depending on your lifestyle and needs. If
you are not much of a hiker, you could probably do well with a slim case that
maintains the device's profile but improves grip, and probably add a rugged
case if you go for long trips once in a while. If you are the active kind, you
are probably well acquainted with the need to have an armor case or a few
around.
Well,
whatever your need, case maker Spigen is sure to have you covered. The company
has just announced its iPhone 8 and iPhone X series cases. Let's take a look at
the most popular choices!
Neo
Hybrid Series
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Case
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Price
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Amazon Link
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Neo Hybrid
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$14.99
- $17.99
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Neo Hybrid Crystal
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$15.99
- $18.99
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The
Neo Hybrid is a fan-favorite due to its classy look. It features a duo-tone
design with a soft TPU shell and a hard plastic frame contrasting against each
other. The bumper can come in a few different colors and, this year around, we
have the new Neo Hybrid Crystal model — the TPU is transparent and lets your new
iPhone shine through. It looks fashionable, doesn't add too much bulk to the
phone, improves grip, and is lightweight.
Protective
Series
Spigen's
Tough Armor and Rugged Armor are some of the most recognizable, and most often
copied, protective cases out there. Of the two, the Rugged Armor is slimmer and
lighter, while providing pretty good protection and outstanding grip.
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Case
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Price
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Amazon Link
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Rugged Armor
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$10.99
- $14.99
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Tough Armor
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$15.99
- $17.99
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The
Tough Armor, on the other hand, is for those who need a bit extra. It's
bulkier, for sure, but that's because it offers dual-layer protection and a
bigger lip around the display, making sure that your phone has a chance to
survive the really serious drops. This case now also has a kick stand, which is
always a plus when out and about, relying on your phone for media consumption.
Transparent
Series
Yeah,
the new iPhones are beautiful and you might find yourself depressed at the
thought of hiding them behind a case. So, you may want to consider a
transparent shell instead. Spigen offers a Crystal variation of its Rugged
Armor case, which basically means its TPU is transparent. And then there are
the Ultra Hybrid and Ultra Hybrid S — series that have been designed to be
translucent since their inception.
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Case
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Price
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Amazon Link
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Ultra Hybrid
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$11.99
- $14.99
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Ultra Hybrid S
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$12.99
- $14.99
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Rugged Crystal
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$11.99
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The
Ultra Hybrid offers a polycarbonate bumper with a TPU back that keeps the
phone's glass back fully visible and its sides protected. The Ultra Hybrid S
does more of the same but adds a kickstand for your media consumption needs.
Minimal
Series
When
it comes to high-quality phones, their design is not only about looks. Their
shape feels good in the hand and their buttons give off a satisfying click
whenever used. These things are hard to sacrifice in the name of protection, we
understand. So does Spigen, and it has a few minimalistic cases to meet your
needs here.
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Case
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Price
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Amazon Link
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Thin Fit
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$10.99
- $12.99
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Liquid Air
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$9.99
- $13.99
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The
appropriately named Thin Fit is a slim cover, which snaps to the iPhone and
holds it tight. Cutouts at the appropriate places give you full access to the
handset's metallic buttons, and there's very little there to add much bulk.
Still, you get grip and a bit of lip to protect the display from everyday
scuffs.
Then
there is the Liquid Air, which is sort of a lite version of the Rugged Armor —
it's an even slimmer shell of TPU with amazing grip properties, with direct
access to the phone's hardware buttons.
