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Our 25 favorite Samsung Galaxy S8 cases

You've got a shiny new Android, and now you have to protect it from yourself. Here are our 25 favorite ways to idiot-proof your S8.
By Jessica Learish, Contributor
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1 of 25 Samsung

Samsung Keyboard Case

This unique case features a built-in QWERTY keyboard, but only when you need it. The keyboard works with a proximity sensor that snaps right into the rest of the case.

$59.99, Samsung

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2 of 25 VRS Designs

VRS Designs Damda Glide

Leave your wallet at home when you carry this case, which features a hidden wallet compartment on the back panel.

$39.99, VRS Designs

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3 of 25 Moshi

Moshi Overture

This folio-style case combines the utility of a leather wallet with the protection of a rugged phone case. It's both weather-proof and drop-proof.

$44.95, Moshi

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4 of 25 Samsung

Samsung S-View Flip Cover

The translucent flip cover gives you access to important notifications on your screen when it's closed and acts as a built-in kickstand when the cover is open.

$59.99, Samsung

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5 of 25 Nomad

Nomad Folio

This leather folio holds three to five credit cards plus cash. The leather is minimally treated and vegetable-tanned to allow for your folio to age in your pocket.

$49.95, Nomad

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6 of 25 Incipio

Incipio Octane

This case is great for the clumsy smartphone user. The whole case acts as a shock-absorbing bumper.

$24.99, Incipio

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7 of 25 UAG

UAG Monarch

This series of cases features five layers of handcrafted protection and alloy metal hardware to ensure maximum protection for your smartphone.

$59.95, UAG

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8 of 25 Spigen

Spigen Tough Armor

This two-layer system consists of a hard plastic frame around a layer of thick polyurethane to withstand impact from any direction. This case also has a built-in kickstand.

$34.99, Spigen

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9 of 25 OtterBox

OtterBox Defender

This three-piece case from OtterBox is designed specifically to work with the curved infinity screen on your S8 and even has polyurethane plugs to protect the ports on the bottom of the phone.

$49.95, OtterBox

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10 of 25 Lifeproof

Lifeproof Fre

A smartphone owner's worst nightmare is the sound of a phone plopping into water. Fear no more with this legitimately waterproof phone case.

$89.99, Lifeproof

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11 of 25 VRS Designs

VRS Designs Layered Dandy

This sophisticated leather folio has a magnet closure to protect the contents of both the wallet and phone sides of the case.

$34.99, VRS Designs

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12 of 25 UAG

UAG Pathfinder

We love the big tactile buttons and the easy grip on this rugged design.

$34.95, UAG

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13 of 25 Incipio

Incipio Reprieve Sport

This case has a full 12 feet of drop protection and a scratch-resistant finish.

$39.99, Incipio

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14 of 25 Spigen

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

This minimalist design is as sleek as it is protective. The clear back and subtle frame provide as much protection as some of the bulkier models.

$24.99, Spigen

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15 of 25 UAG

UAG Plasma

The Plasma series from UAG is similar to the Pathfinder, but the semi-translucent back allows you to showcase the color of your phone.

$39.95, UAG

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16 of 25 Caseology

Caseology Legion

The Legion has a sleek, understated design and is very light at just 1.3 ounces. The rear of the case has a beveled opening to protect surface contact of the fingerprint scanner and camera lens.

$14.99, Caseology

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17 of 25 Caseology

Caseology Vault

This budget option features tactile buttons and a surface finish that improves the grip on your phone.

$9.99, Caseology

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18 of 25 OtterBox

OtterBox Strada Folio

If you're a loyal OtterBox customer, this is the only folio-style case that OtterBox makes for the S8 and S8 Plus.

$49.95, OtterBox

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19 of 25 Caseology

Caseology Parallax

Caseology won a Good Design Selection Award in 2015 for the geometric patterned texture on their Parallax series of phone cases.

$13.99, Caseology

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20 of 25 Tech21

Tech21 Evo Check

This case is just 3mm thick, but it provides a full 10 feet of drop protection.

$39.95, Tech21

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21 of 25 Speck

Speck Presidio

Not only does this simply designed case provide 10 feet of drop protection, it also acts as a bezel setting for the screen, preventing scratches from contact with surfaces.

$39.95, Speck

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22 of 25 VRS Design

VRS Design Simpli Mod

This featherweight case weighs in at just over 1 ounce. It combines a smooth polycarbonate shell with leather accents for a one-two punch of protection and style.

$24.99, VRS Design

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23 of 25 VRS Design

VRS Design High Pro Shield

This super-slim, two-piece design is smooth enough to be pocket friendly. The flexible polyurethane shell keeps your phone safely in your hand.

$29.99, VRS Design

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24 of 25 VRS Design

VRS Design Crystal Mixx

You'll forget this clear, super-light case is even there.

$24.99, VRS Design

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25 of 25 Speck

Speck Presidio Grip

Your phone will never slip from your grip again with this rubbery-textured shell case.

$39.95, Speck

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