What are the best protective cases for the OnePlus 13?

Question

Switching from a beat-up OnePlus 9 since the battery is basically dead now. I'm worried about that massive camera bump on the 13. I saw the Spigen Liquid Air online but the lip around the camera looks nonexistent. Then I looked at UAG but $50 for a case that makes the phone twice as thick seems like a ripoff. So I was thinking about dbrand but I've heard the shipping takes forever. My logic is I need something slim enough to fit in my pocket but it has to actually protect the glass. What are the best protective cases that aren't total bricks?

K_QQLA · Accepted Answer

Re: "Look, Spigen is for office workers. Listen, dropped..." - honestly thats kinda real. i used to spend like $60 on those heavy duty cases because i thought more money = more safety but i learned the hard way that its mostly marketing. ngl i used to be a total brand snob until i saw a youtube drop test where a $15 case beat out the big guys. for my last phone i went with Ringke Onyx for OnePlus 13 and it was literally the best $15 i ever spent. it has this weird sandpaper texture that makes it IMPOSSIBLE to drop even if your hands are sweaty or whatever. tbh the shipping on dbrand is cool for the aesthetic but if you just want something that wont break the bank or your screen then check out the budget brands on amazon. i had a moment to think about this more and if you wanna save even more money just look for the ones with the reinforced corners. i lowkey think the TUDIA DualShield for OnePlus 13 is another sleeper pick. its got two layers but it doesnt feel like a brick in my pocket which is huge. idk if the camera lip is enough for you because that bump is MASSIVE but these brands usually overbuild the edges anyway. it saves you like $40 compared to UAG which is basically just paying for a logo at this point... seriously just save your cash for some better charger cables or something.

qppmoyqwfn · Answer

Look, Spigen is for office workers. Listen, dropped mine while torquing bolts to 80 foot-pounds and it survived.Get corner air pockets.High lips. Poetic Guardian OnePlus 13 Case is lowkey SOLID.

IndigoImpulse · Answer

Just make sure you've considered the environment — I mean, is it mostly office carpets or—wait, let's say—hard concrete?What's your budget?Is grip essential? I'd double-check those specs first.