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You won't spend a lot for either of these excellent phones but you're definitely going to want to put down a bit to protect them.
ByChandra Steele
Chandra Steele
Senior Features Writer
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My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme.
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June 1, 2019
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What do you buy the best Android phone for its price? Its own case.
When you've got a phone as good as the Google Pixel 3a ($188.00 at Amazon) , a PCMag Editors' Choice for midrange phones, or the Google Pixel 3a XL ($159.00 at Amazon) , which gets an excellent rating from us as well, you want to protect it.
While you'll no longer be able to design a My Case for your phone, you still have plenty of ways to protect your new smartphone. We've got suggestions below.
Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL Fabric Cases
Google Pixel 3a Case
Case-Mate Tough for Pixel 3a XL
Case-Mate Tough for Pixel 3a XL
Cushioned corners soften the fall if your Pixel 3a XL takes a tumble while in this Case-Mate Tough case.
Incipio Dual Pro for Pixel 3a XL
Incipio Dual Pro for Pixel 3a XL
Two layers makes for a twice as safe case with the Incipio Dual Pro.
Spigen Slim Armor Crystal for Pixel 3a XL
Spigen Slim Armor Crystal for Pixel 3a XL
The Slim Armor Crystal case is transparent but don't let that fool you about how safe it can keep your Pixel 3a XL. It provides military-grade protection and also has a handy built-in kickstand.
Incipio NGP for Pixel 3a
Incipio NGP for Pixel 3a
The Incipio NGP case is flexible and shock-absorbent. It also has an enhanced grip to reduce the risk of your dropping it.
Moment Pixel 3a Photo Case
Moment Pixel 3a Photo Case
Moment makes gear that enhances your Pixel 3a's camera capabilities so it makes sense that it also makes a case that enables you to snap it on.
OtterBox Defender Series Case for Pixel 3a
OtterBox Defender Series Case for Pixel 3a
The OtterBox Defender has a no-slip grip but for those moments when you have to go hands-free, there's also a holster-style holder.
Case Mate Twinkle for Pixel 3a
Case-Mate Twinkle for Pixel 3a
Don't let the twinkle of the Case-Mate Stardust case fool you, it provides plenty of protection and flexible sides that let you get a grip.
Totallee Thin Pixel 3a Case
Totallee Thin Pixel 3a Case
Speck Presidio Grip for Pixel 3a and 3a XL
Speck Presidio Grip for Pixel 3a
OtterBox Symmetry Series Case for Pixel 3a XL
OtterBox Symmetry Series Case for Pixel 3a XL
The OtterBox Symmetry series still offers the brand's famed protection but also has a thinner design and eye-catching colors.
Spigen Rugged Armor for Pixel 3a
Spigen Rugged Armor for Pixel 3a
The Spigen Rugged Armor case has air cushions at every corner should you drop your Pixel 3a and raised edges to keep the screen from shattering.
Tech21 Throwing Shapes for Pixel 3a
Tech21 Throwing Shapes for Pixel 3a
The Tech21 Throwing Shapes case is antimicrobial on top of all the ways it can keep your phone from breaking (it's flexible, impact-resistant, and multi-layered).
Case-Mate Sheer Crystal for Pixel 3a XL
Case-Mate Sheer Crystal for Pixel 3a XL
That's real glass that causes the surface of the Case-Mate Sheer Crystal case to shine.
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My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme.
I strive to explain topics that you might come across in the news but not fully understand, such as NFTs and meme stocks. I’ve had the pleasure of talking tech with Jeff Goldblum, Ang Lee, and other celebrities who have brought a different perspective to it. I put great care into writing gift guides and am always touched by the notes I get from people who’ve used them to choose presents that have been well-received. Though I love that I get to write about the tech industry every day, it’s touched by gender, racial, and socioeconomic inequality and I try to bring these topics to light.
Outside of PCMag, I write fiction, poetry, humor, and essays on culture.
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