I’m finally pulling the trigger and upgrading to the Samsung S25 Ultra, but honestly, I’m a bit nervous about keeping that massive screen and the new camera array safe! It’s such a huge investment, and I want to have my protection ready to go the second it arrives. In the past, I’ve typically stuck with basic Spigen or Otterbox cases, but I’m curious if there are better premium options this year that offer heavy-duty drop protection without making the phone feel like a literal brick in my pocket.

Specifically, I’m looking for a case that is MagSafe compatible because I’ve started using a lot of magnetic car mounts and wallets lately. Also, I’m really stumped on the screen protector situation. I’ve had bad luck before where tempered glass messed up the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner or didn’t play nice with the S-Pen. Does anyone know of a specific brand that works perfectly with the S25 Ultra’s sensor, or should I just stick to the official Samsung film protectors? I’m looking for a setup that balances a sleek look with ruggedness. What cases and screen protectors are you guys planning to pick up, and are there any brands you think I should definitely avoid?