The best cases of the Pixel 6.
The regular Pixel 6 was the only one to get actual color options and not just metallic shades, and we deserve to flaunt those fun colors and bold accents around that eye-catching camera bar stretching across the back. If you want your new phone to last that long, you need to grab one of the best cases you can find, because this is one of the best phones with half a decade of updates ahead of it.
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Caseology jumped right in to highlight the pop of red at the top of Kinda Coral. Thanks to the new diamond grip pads along the bumper, the Parallax will help you keep an iron grip on your phone.
Bellroy is back with another round of beautiful leather cases in some breathtaking colors, but we might not be getting a fabric case for the Pixel 6 this year. The Terracotta is well-tinted, but the Sea Mint and Sorta Seafoam are equally well-tinted.
Ringke has two different versions of the Pixel 6 case. The completely transparent version reflects more light and lets the full detailing on your phone shine through. It's not available yet, but there's a variant that will give you the same look as the official case without being as expensive.
Poetic uses the Revolution as a kickstand because it is already a heavy-duty case with heavy-duty thickness. There's a spare front frame in the box, and a built-in screen protection that should work with the in-screen fingerprint sensor.
I've said it a thousand times, life's too short for boring cases. They would be perfect if they sold matching bands to go with them.
$9 at Amazon.
Spigen is better known for its Rugged Armor and Tough Armor cases, but the Liquid Air Armor is the best option. The texture is more snug than the Rugged and Thin Fit, but it's still slim, works with stick-on grips or card slots, and it's easy to get on and off if you want to hide cash or an ID inside.
$16 at Amazon.
The clear case is rugged, re-enforced in the corners, and protects both the screen and camera module. The Kinda Coral color matches the red on the corners. The Coral's feminine colors are amplified by the Sorta Pink.
The heavy-duty case of VRS has room for four cards, which is more than the two or three cards usually found in card slot cases. The steel accents around the slide mechanism add a nice contrast and help with the case's drop protection, ensuring that even if your case takes a bad fall, your cards won't get trapped inside.
$22 at Amazon.
Are you going to miss Sorta Sage? Caseology's slim, grip-friendly Vault case has the color of the Pixel 6 in it. The texture across the back is almost pleather, and the case adds a raised ridge to protect it from being thrown on a table.
Heavy-duty cases are usually boring and macho. The back of the case is covered with pink/white or blue/green marble and there is a built-in screen protector in the front frame. The pattern helps the camera blend in better.
It makes punch above their budget if you know about the case of Foluu. Cool color options help keep the Pixel 6 under wraps. That way, your new flagship won't catch a lot of eyes until you take pictures with it.
$7 at Amazon.
The clear case is more affordable and slimmer than the Spigen. This means that you can show off that cool color while getting the added grip and scratch protection. thinner cases mean there's less mass to absorb and redirecting the energy of a fall, so you shouldn't expect it to survive any significant drop unscathed.
$10 at Amazon.
Consistency is one of the reasons the Rugged Armor is popular year after year. While details around the camera change, the smooth back and just enough grip on the sides keep it in your hand and off the concrete.
$16 at Amazon.
Kate Spade made a light floral that works for both the phone color and the design of the case, which is usually only designed with one phone color in mind. The stigma and stamen in the middle work well with the Kinda Coral. The case is stylish and durable.
$50 at Incipio.
Our phones are our digital lifelines, so you might as well just carry one thing rather than two. It's not a bad idea to use the folio as a kickstand because it won't break your budget. Magnetic clasps keep everything in place, and there are three card slots in addition to the cash flap, so you can keep everything together neatly.
$11 at Amazon.
The best cases focus on the camera.
Ara Wagoner is from the Android Central.
The camera bar on the Pixel 6 is a little bit Cylon, but it also makes it easier to tell good from bad and distinguish between durable and thin cases.
The Caseology Parallax has a bumper around the camera module and a raised lip around the cameras themselves. It covers the sides and edges so that the camera module won't break during a fall. The lip on the top and bottom edges of the official, transparent Google Pixel 6 Case is different from the one on the camera bar.
The case is more similar to the style of the Pixel 6. Spigen Liquid Air Armor has a raised lip around the entire edge, but no sloped curves. Heavy-duty cases are thicker on the back, so the camerabump is not as thick as other phones. It's a matter of which style and level of protection suits you.
We'll be looking for more cases as they become available, but we've already got a fine array thanks to the early arrivals of many name-brand cases. There's more than one way to jazz up your new Pixel 6.
The texture experience doesn't match up with the high price tag of the first-party case, so it's not making the list this year. If you want that soft glowing pink, you should buy a transparent case because it's only half the price. Ghostek is a brand that uses pink as one of their steadfast colors.
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