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Since mobile phones have become more and more expensive, mobile phone cases have become a must-have accessory for mobile phones. The market developed from this is very large and has been very mature. The products can be said to be dazzling. Of course, there will be times when "cases" come out in large numbers. This article will sort out and introduce some tips on purchasing a mobile phone case, hoping to help readers.之

 

1. Understand your needs

First of all, you can check your own environment and habits. Your phone is in the same environment as you. This will largely determine what kind of phone case you want to choose. For example, if you are swimming in long-term exposure to water Coach, that waterproof phone case will be very suitable for you; or if you are a creamy hand who often drops your phone, the military-standard anti-fall phone case will be your savior.

Then there are personal preferences. Some people don't like the heavy touch, some people like to hang their mobile phones on their bodies, and some people like to get mobile phones that flow out of the water. In short, each has its own advantages.

 

2. Know the different types of mobile phone cases

After understanding your own needs, it is time to understand the types of mobile phone cases. Finding the type of mobile phone cases that suits you according to your personal needs can save a lot of time. In the following editor, I will introduce different types of mobile phone cases and point out some of my own. The viewpoints of this article are for your reference.

 

(1) Anti-crash case


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Anti-fall mobile phone cases are the most common mobile phone cases in the Taiwan market. They are usually made of soft materials and are designed with anti-fall structures. These cases have more or less anti-fall effects, but if you want If you have a bit of protection, you can choose products with the US Military Standard Fall Protection Certification (MIL-STD-810G). These products have passed the 1.2-meter drop test, but the military-certified fall-resistant shells are generally more expensive.

Advantage:

Fall-resistant and durable, it is very suitable for people who are prone to drop their mobile phones or who are often engaged in outdoor activities.

Shortcoming:

Because it needs to be anti-drop, the mobile phone will inevitably become larger and heavier after the anti-drop case is installed, which will affect the feel of use to a certain extent.

 

(2) Flip case


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The flip case can completely cover the phone, and the screen will be covered. Generally, it is equipped with a magnetic function to fix the cover on the screen. This flip cover is also very resistant to drop and can even protect the screen. It is used by many elders. Love to use, the cover can play a role in protecting privacy when not in use. In addition, the flip cover shell often has some mirrors or the function of placing cards, which is very practical.

Advantage:

The screen and privacy can be protected, and many small functions can be added to the design, such as mirrors, clips, brackets, etc., which are drop-proof and practical.

Shortcoming:

When the mobile phone is installed with a flip cover, it will be very heavy, portability and heat dissipation will become poor, and because it is not Taiwan's mainstream mobile phone case, it is difficult to find a big brand or a favorite style.

 

(3) Frame case


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The frame case, as the name implies, has only the frame, the screen and the back of the phone are empty, and only protects the frame. It can retain the original appearance of the phone to a large extent. It is not only lightweight, but also has a basic anti-fall effect. 

Advantage:

It is light and can retain the bare-metal hand feel. It uses less materials, so it is a relatively cheap mobile phone case. You can buy different colors to change the case according to your mood.

Shortcoming:

There is no anti-fall effect on the front and back. As long as you are unlucky to fall on these two sides, it will definitely be a heartache.

 

(4) Lightweight case


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The mobile phone case made of thin and light plastic material has basically no anti-drop effect, only scratch-resistant. This kind of case can maintain the hand feel of the mobile phone to the greatest extent, and can prevent scratches. Said thin and light shell can be a good option.

Advantage:

The feel is optimized, the thin and light case can fully reflect the original feel of the phone, and can achieve basic scratch protection.

Shortcoming:

If the phone is dropped, it will be the same as the bare phone. The place that should be broken is that it will be broken. Don't expect a thin and light case to protect your phone.

 

(5) Waterproof case


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As the name suggests, this kind of mobile phone case can completely prevent water from running into the mobile phone and cause damage in the water. When purchasing this kind of mobile phone case, you need to pay attention to the IP rating of the product. , For people who are always close to the water, the waterproof shell is an important equipment for them.

Advantage:

It is waterproof and usually very drop-resistant. After the mobile phone is equipped with a waterproof case, it will not be a big problem to go up to the mountain or the sea. It is very suitable for outdoor activity enthusiasts.

Shortcoming:

The thicker hand feel may not be acceptable to everyone. If you accidentally drop the phone case into the waterproof function, there may be loopholes. In order to keep the waterproof tape intact, regular cleaning and maintenance should not be sloppy.

 

3. Shopping points

After you find the type of mobile phone that suits you, you can easily use keywords to find the mobile phone case that suits you more accurately. However, in addition to subjective factors such as pattern design, the following points can also be used as shopping For reference, I hope to help you find the phone case for your phone accurately.

(1) Most transparent TPU materials will turn yellow The transparent TPU material will turn yellow when exposed to sunlight, moisture or dirt. These are almost all irreversible material mutations. The only thing you can do is to reduce the factors that cause the mutation, or you know, just change it.
＊2021 brand new iPhone13 non-yellowing TPU transparent phone case (five-year non-yellowing warranty)

 

(2) Silicone material will become loose after a long time If the mobile phone case has a protective effect, then the covering is very important. Because of its own characteristics, the silicone material will become loose after a long time and lose the covering effect. At this time, it should be replaced in time.

 

(3) Whether to support wireless charging Since the iPhone 8 joined the wireless charging to the iPhone 12 joined the Magsafe, wireless charging has slowly entered daily life, but because the current wireless charging technology is not mature, the charger must be close to the phone and try not to have anything in the middle (especially metal), otherwise The charging efficiency will be greatly reduced. Choosing a mobile phone case with a thinner back or special support for wireless charging can avoid the above problems.

The above are some mobile phone case purchase tips organized by the editor. I hope that everyone who is still thinking about how to choose a mobile phone case can find a mobile phone case that suits them after reading this article.