Getting Covers and Casings for Your Samsung Galaxy J3
There can be a lot of time weighing up the tech specs in a choice of smartphone in terms of GB, GHz, pixels, SIMs, quad-cores, talk-time, battery life, removable batteries, and so on. It therefore makes sense to also ensure you get a protective case, cover, or skin to help with preventing any accidental damage to your Galaxy J3.
What Types of Protective Cases Are There?
These days mobile phones, including those in the Galaxy line, often have some built-in resistance to hazards such as water, dust, knocks, and shocks, but a cover can make the difference between major and minor damage, or no damage at all. The main styles of covers for smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy J3, are:
- Skin and Shell Cases: Skins and shells are usually thin and flexible and made from rubber, silicone, or lightweight metals. They offer basic protection for the back of your phone. The thickness of skins and shells won't usually affect the weight or feel of your phone too much.
- Screen Protectors: Screen protectors often work in conjunction with skins or attached as extra security to your screen. Usually made from tempered glass, a screen protector helps prevent any accidental scratches and cracks if, in the worst-case scenario, you drop your phone from a great height!
- Wallets: Wallet style cases may use leather, vinyl, polyurethane (PU), or other fabrics. They often have slots for carrying your ID, credit cards, and any other wallet sized cards you use.
- Rugged and Tough Cases: Rugged or tough cases are going to offer you the most protection for your phone and its touchscreen. These often use tough plastics and may include additional padding or pockets to absorb shock and waterproof designs.
What Other Features Should You Consider in a Smartphone Case?
For anyone who likes to match their phone with fashion or accessories, covers can come in a range of trendy designs and colors, making these fun (as well as functional) stocking stuffers. Aside from the materials used for protection, also consider how and where you like to use your phone. Cases and covers can often make some tasks easier.
- Folding Flip Cases and/or With Stands: With this type of case you fold, or flip, the case around to double as a display stand. Perfect if you use your phone to watch visual content or want to prop your phone up to speak or film yourself hands-free.
- Camera Holes: The Galaxy J3 has both front-facing and rear-facing cameras. If you like to use both on a regular basis check the case has a hole for your main camera lens or is easily adjustable for when you want to do so.
- Connectivity: Look at where any openings are in the case to connect to any ports you use, whether it be the microSD slot you use for extra storage or when you need to plug in your battery charger.
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