What are the best protective cases for the OnePlus 13?

Question

Finally pulled the trigger on the OnePlus 13 and I'm honestly so hyped to see that Snapdragon 8 Elite in action. Ive been a die-hard OP fan since the 7 Pro days so I know my way around the tech but man this new camera array looks like it might be a nightmare to keep scratch-free.

I usually go with the official sandstone cases for the grip but they feel a bit thin for a $900 phone especially since Im taking this on a hiking trip to Zion next month. Need serious drop protection that wont mess with a screen guard. Anyone seen any good third-party stuff like Spigen or Dbrand yet?

PrismPioneer · Accepted Answer

Stumbled upon this thread and had to jump in! Since you're hitting Zion, you seriously need the dbrand Grip Case for OnePlus 13. The texture is basically insane and it protects that camera ring perfectly! If you want a literal tank, SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro for OnePlus 13 is also incredible. Check out XDA Forums for their accessory mega-thread too, those real-world photos helped me so much!

David Singh · Answer

Man, the OP13 is a beast but I totally get the anxiety about that huge camera ring. Ive learned the hard way over the years that those official sandstone cases are basically just for show when it comes to concrete or jagged rocks. If youre heading to Zion, you definitely need something with more meat on it. In my experience, you cant really go wrong with the Spigen Tough Armor for OnePlus 13 Dual Layer Protective Case. It has that extra foam padding inside that actually absorbs shock instead of just passing it to the glass. Another solid choice if you want maximum peace of mind is the Poetic Revolution Series Case for OnePlus 13 with Built-in Kickstand. Its a bit bulky, yeah, but its saved my older phones from some nasty drops on hiking trails. Tbh, id rather have a thicker phone than a cracked lens in the middle of a national park... stay safe out there.

hohmqzqvky · Answer

I'm a cheapskate when it comes to cases tbh because they all get beat up anyway. For hiking Zion, you want something with actual texture so it doesnt slide out of your hand on a trail.Ringke Onyx OnePlus 13 Matte Black Caseology Athlex OnePlus 13 Active Black The Ringke is usually dirt cheap and the sandstone-like texture is way grippier than the official ones. Both have decent raised edges for that camera bump too.