The Otterbox Defender Series Pro is a tough line of cases. Offering more than just a rugged exterior for your phone, the Defender has a lasting antimicrobial component to protect your hands from common bacteria. If your phone goes everywhere with you, the Defender Series Pro is the case to get. DROP+ protection means that your Galaxy S23 will be protected from four times as many drops as the military standard. 

The Pro series has a holster that you can clip to your belt or use as a kickstand. The case is made of more than 50% recycled plastic, works with wireless charging, and has multiple layers of defense within it. It’s offered at multiple retailers, with a discounted bundle at Verizon going for $40 off. 

The only downside? The extra layers of protection add bulk to your phone. There’s also the $65 price tag.

The Zagg Santa Cruz is a clear case that shows off the color of your phone. It’s slim, lightweight, and scratch-resistant while also protecting your phone from drops up to 13 feet or 4 meters. Zagg emphasizes that the case is made with D3O, which is a flexible material that protects your phone from bumps, drops, and anything else. 

Fun fact: D3O is used in other protective gear, like football helmets and the insoles of pro running shoes. D3O is injected and molded into the Santa Cruz case to highlight the color of your phone and offer additional protection. The Santa Cruz Snap also has an antimicrobial agent built-in. These cases are made from partially recycled plastics and cost around $40.

The herringbone texture of the Spigen Neo Hybrid case sets it apart from the rest, showcasing double protection with a shock absorption TPU layer and a polycarbonate bumper. The case has precise cutouts with raised bezels to protect the screen and cameras from surface scratches. 

If you’re familiar with the Spigen Liquid Air series, which retails for about $17 per case, you’ll like the Neo Hybrid — it’s an upgrade on the Liquid Air with its reinforced bumper, and it has a textured surface that makes the case easy to grip.

The Pelican Ranger is a scratch-resistant, antimicrobial case made of standard certified recycled materials. It has impressive military-grade drop protection of up to 15 feet. The 360-degree shock absorption is due in part to reinforced sides and cushioned corners. 

It has tactile grips on the sides so you won’t drop your phone as easily. The Pelican Ranger shines in its slim yet robust frame, with an exterior that’s more functional than flashy. You can choose between a matte black case or a yellow-resistant clear case (the latter is $15 more). 

Casetify, a celeb favorite, sells one-of-a-kind customizable cases that are good for the planet too. You can add your name to a Samsung exclusive design, like Nightography, Gradient Warp, or Galaxy Ticket (all linked below) or you can add your favorite picture(s) to the back of your case with the custom photo design option. 

Casetify cases are made of a plant-based EcoShock material that can withstand drops up to 8.2 feet at four times the military standard. Each phone case is made in part through the Re/Casetify initiative that aims to repurpose old phone cases. 

More than 160,000 old phone cases have been repurposed through Re/Casetify. The cases are on the pricier side, at $62-$72 depending on the specific Galaxy S23 device.