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The iPhone 6 has larger dimensions, which results in more exposed components and an unprotected screen. One small crack in the glass could result in expensive repairs, or a complete loss of functioning. If you truly want to protect your investment, you will also purchase a fitted case to shield your device from accidents.
In an effort to help you narrow down what’s on the market, here’s our picks for the best features a protective case can offer.
Choose a Case That’s Impact Resistant
Impact resistant covers, such as silicone covers and hard plastic covers, are truly the best iPhone 6 cases. These covers protect your entire phone, and soak up any blows that come its way. Because the cover wraps entirely around the phone, even the front of the phone is protected.
Remember: damages to your iPhone are sometimes unavoidable, which could mean losing your phone completely. Imagine purchasing your phone, and dropping it just a few days later – and, it can’t be fixed, and the damage voided your warranty. In this situation, you’d be forced to purchase a new phone. It’s recommended to purchase a shock-resistant case at the same time, or soon after, you purchase your iPhone 6.
Scratch Proof Screens Protect Touchscreens
Some screen protectors are scratch proof. When combined with a high-quality case, these protectors help ensure your large screen size does not become marred by nicks and scrapes.
Touchscreens are extremely sensitive, and not protecting these screens can result in loss of touchscreen functioning. When you employ a screen protector you’re allowing yourself unlimited use of the touchscreen. In any other circumstance, extended use can lead to wear-and-tear damage.
Waterproof Cases Protect from More than Just Water Damage
Waterproof cases are super cool, and allow you to submerge your phone. They also protect your phone when it’s dropped into a pool of water (sinks, pools, and eww toilets). Waterproof cases can be impact resistant and vice versa, so look for the benefit of both when shopping for cases.
Waterproof cases are designed to keep out the elements, which is why they include plastic pieces that push into your phone’s various ports (headphone jacks, charging ports, etc.). This protects the internal components of the iPhone 6 from becoming saturated should you get your phone wet. If you’ve ever placed your phone in rice to dry it out after getting it wet, you understand the benefits of a waterproof case.
More than just waterproof, waterproof cases protect your phone from different environmental elements. Dust, dirt, food-stuff and more have been known to infiltrate devices, but a waterproof device is protected from all of these. Out of all the case styles, a waterproof case has the most benefits, but it’s not always the most stylish. Oftentimes, waterproof cases are larger and bulkier than traditional shock resistant cases.
Kickstands Make Video Watching Easier
Kickstand cases are the newest trend in impact resistant cases. Not only can you protect your phone, you’ll also get the benefit of having a drop-down kickstand for improved navigating and video watching. Kickstands provide stability to your mobile phone, which also add to the safety benefits of the case.
Like all iPhone 6 cases, kickstands can feature a glamorous body complete with all the bells and whistles you require. A great phone should provide you with incredible safety features, and it should also express your particular sense of style. Lucky for you, there are hundreds of different iPhone 6 case types and styles.
