Best Cases for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E

Speck Presidio Pro

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Available in several colors, the Presidio Grip has a soft touch finish, pleasant and adherent. Speck calls this a "non-slip grip".

Like Speck's larger Presidio Sport line, it also features Microban's antimicrobial technology, which is said to "inhibit growth bacteria that cause stains and odors."

It's a bit expensive at $ 40 but it's one of the best Galaxy S10 cases.

OtterBox Symmetry Series

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The OtterBox Symmetry series is the most elegant shell of the company. It is both thin and protective (it is similar to that of Speck, which certainly influenced the design of OtterBox). It comes in a variety of color options, including a translucent "clear" version, and starts at $ 40.

Gear4 Piccadilly

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I love several cases of Gear4, including the translucent Piccadilly, which comes in several design options, as well as the Gear4 Battersea. All Gear4 housings feature a special D3O shock-absorbing liner from the company. The Piccadilly starts at $ 30.

Speck Presidio Grip

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Speck's popular Presidio Grip cases are available for different versions of the S10 in a variety of colors, including the Flashier Glitter model. They start at $ 35.

OtterBox Strada

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One of my favorite folio cases – the OtterBox Strada – is back for the Galaxy S10 (I've used one on a Galaxy S9 Plus for a while). It is highly protective and features a card slot inside the cover that allows you to store a single credit card and possibly a driver's license or money. It is available in brown or black and, even though it has a high list price of $ 70, you get less than $ 50 online. Its only drawback is that it does not fold into a crutch to watch videos on your phone.

Gear4 Oxford

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The Oxford is the folio business of Gear4, which converts to a crutch and has a slot for storing a credit card and cash. It also uses the company's D30 material.

Silk wallet slayer

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If you're looking for an inexpensive wallet, Silk sells the Wallet Slayer for $ 15. There is nothing exceptional, but three credit cards and money. Plus, with a slot on the back of the case, you can use a credit card to help your phone watch videos.

X-Doria Defense Shield Series

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The X-Doria Defense Shield series comes in several variations. For a difficult case that, according to the company, is "certified to exceed military grade MIL-STD-810G military grade drop test standards for falls up to 3 m (10 ft)" it is not too bulky. Personally, I like the iridescent model (right on the photo).

OtterBox Pursuit Series

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Over the years, I have regularly included the OtterBox Defense Series cases in the best cases, but it has become a little too bulky for my tough tastes. The Pursuit series of OtterBox looks like a more elegant version of the Defender series. It comes in three colors and its only drawback is that it is expensive at $ 70. Look for it to lower prices in a timely manner.

Series of monarchs of urban armor

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Urban Armor Gear (UAG) makes a few different case lines that are all decent. I like translucent Phylo (left picture), but if you're looking for something more difficult, here is the Monarch series (right picture for $ 60). Available in several colors, its corners are reinforced and the company claims that it meets the 2X Military Fall Test Standards (MIL STD 810G 516.6) and that it comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

LifeProof Next

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LifeProof, now owned by OtterBox, is known for its rugged housings. The Next has a pretty sleek design for a rugged case and comes in two different finishing options with a translucent back. Only downside: it's not a bargain at $ 80.