Choosing a case for your mobile is often taken into little consideration by many users. When we have a new mobile, many go down to the corner store and are made with the cheapest case or shell in relation to their tastes. However, it is about the protection that we are going to give to our terminal and that beyond an aesthetic function, it fulfills other functions that, if they have not been well reviewed , can greatly weigh down our experience.
We all know that there are many types of covers: silicone, book type, with built-in battery, armored. However, regardless of choosing the case or shell that we like the most or attracts us to the eye, there are key factors that should be reviewed. We are going to take a look at those that we consider most important, since it can depend on it from its durability over time, to the quality of the calls.
Metallic elements
It is something we see on our site very often. Network problems such as poor coverage or Wi-Fi problems can have many causes. Magically, by removing the case, these problems disappear in a vast majority of cases. Therefore, we will have to verify that our new cover does not contain metallic elements . Not at least in sensitive areas and close to the device’s antennas, which are generally internal at the top. Otherwise, we could experience these types of problems.
Poorly made slots or holes
It is another of the most common problems. We buy a case or shell and see that it fits correctly. Then we pay the seller and go home happy. The problem will be to verify that although the measures are adequate for our mobile to fit, the manufacturer has not taken into account leaving a gap open for slots as important as the speaker or the microphone. Also, the volume and power button may be too hard. Checking these aspects before buying will also avoid certain problems.
Take resistance into account
At this point we must take into account several aspects. We may want to buy an armored holster or at least look like it. However, case manufacturers who have actually carried out durability tests often specify this on the product packaging. In that case, we will be able to see data such as the number of times it has been dropped and from what height. If so, we can buy the cover more calm.
Another aspect is that of resistance to water and dust. Many cases allow the mobile to be submerged in water, even when the terminal does not have IP68 resistance. This can be a positive thing to take into account if we want to take advantage of this extra protection. In this case the same should happen as in the previous one, and the type of water resistance tests that have been carried out should be specified.
Look at a recognized brand
It is true that the market for cases is not as famous as the smartphone brands themselves. However, there are many manufacturers in the market that have earned their own niche and fame for offering a quality, certified product that is a guarantee of protection for our mobile. Even some of these brands usually reveal the designs of many terminals that have not yet hit the market, thanks to the previous filtration of their casings.
Among some of the best known are: Spigen, Mous, Devia, OtterBox, Lifeproof. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to ask for a specific case or shell brand , when it comes to needing one for our mobile.