Are Mobile Covers Any Good? Here are the Brief Ideas You Can Be Certain.

 Are Mobile Covers Any Good? Here are the  Brief Ways You Can Be Certain.

If you want to protect your mobile phone or smartphone from accidental drops and damages then you can use a mobile phone cover or case for it. There are different types of mobile phone covers available in the market and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Many of the mobile covers or cases can protect the entire phone and some of them protect only the smartphone body and not the display screen. For protecting the screen you have to use a tempered glass screen protector of good quality having a hardness rating of 9H.

Why Mobile Covers Needed?

Before understanding the mobile phones covers let’s have a glimpse at the type of build material of a Phone, this will give you a clear idea and help you in deciding

1. Metals

PROS: These types of phones often look & feel good in the hand, also are generally slim & sleek.

CONS: As compared to plastic body metal gets a quick overheating issue.

Even a tiny scratch & marks are visible very easily.

2. Plastic

PROS: They are better shock absorbers than other build materials.

Much more durable and lightweight than metal and glass.

CONS: Even though have a premium price they look cheap on the hands and are not worth it paying so high.

 

3. Glass

PROS: They look more premium and classy than metals and plastics.

CONS: They cannot hide the fingerprint marks or dust.

They need to be handled with more care than other build materials.

Advantages of Mobile Covers

Protection – Mobile covers protect your phone from damages like Accidental drops, Shocks, Smudges, and Sharp Objects. Some mobile cases protect the body of the smartphone and the screen too.

Increases mobile Life – If your smartphone is without any damage then the life of your phone will get increase and it will last longer. Also, you can get better resale value for it if you wish to sell it anytime.

Disadvantages of Mobile Covers

Phone Heating Issue – One of the disadvantages of using a mobile cover or case is that it may lead to overheating of your smartphone. This is because the extra layer of mobile phone cover acts as an insulator and the heat generated especially from the backside of the phone dissipates very slowly. This results in heating of battery and the processor of your phone.

 Spoils the Looks – Generally a mobile case or cover spoils the overall look and original beauty of your phone.

Increases Size & weight – A mobile cover increases the overall size of your phone can sometimes make it difficult to put it in your pockets. Also, they can considerably increase the weight of the mobile phone also.

Quality Issues – All mobile covers available in the market are not of the same quality. Some of them are of good quality and have great fitting while others are cheaply made and do not fit your phone perfectly. So getting a high-quality phone over is a bit of a hard task because you don’t know about its quality and fitting unless you try it in the first place.

Types of Mobile covers available in the market.

Here are the different types of mobile covers that you can use to protect your smartphone from getting damaged. Also, I will be showing you the advantages and disadvantages (Pros and Cons) of each of these mobile phone cases or covers.

Transparent Silicone Back Cover or Gel Case

These covers are made from Silicone and are completely transparent. These covers are soft, flexible and are they are also known as Gel cases or covers. These silicone covers provide good fitting on your smartphone because of their flexible nature and provide decent protection to your phone body from accidental drops, bumps, and shocks. These covers only protect your smartphone body and not the screen.

The main advantage of this gel cover is that it preserves the original look of your phone because it is transparent, lightweight, and very compact. The main issue with this cover is that it may lose its transparency quite fast and is prone to scratches. Also in hot conditions, it may become sticky and may lose its shape.

Advantages

• Looks Good
• Soft to Grip
• Provides decent protection to the phone body
• Does not crack
• Lightweight

Disadvantages

• No protection to the screen
• Prone to scratches and becomes hazy
• May lose its shape in hot conditions

Plastic Back Cover

Plastic covers are one of the most commonly used and readily available covers in the market for almost all mobile phones. Plastic covers are hard and can be transparent or come with fancy designs and looks. Plastic covers provide a decent amount of protection to your phone body leaving the screen as it is. They have a decent fit on your phone and are not affected by temperature. You can also find a plastic back cover in Matte finish.

The main concern for plastic covers is that they can ruin the original look of your phone and they can be cracked easily once you drop your phone and therefore you will need to buy another cover. Glossy plastic covers can be very slippery and therefore they are not easy to grip.

Advantages

• Durable
• Not affected by temperature
• Not so costly
• Available in fancy colors and design

Disadvantages

• No screen protection
• Ruin original look of the device
• Can crack easily
• Prone to scratches
• Can be slippery to grip

 Hybrid Back Cover

Hybrid cases are among the toughest cases and provide excellent protection to your phone body. Hybrid Back Cover is also known as the Hybrid Military Grade Armour case. Most of these hybrid cases have dual-layered protection where the first layers consist of Ballistic shock absorbent polymer and the second layer has a Tough impact-resistant Polycarbonate shell.

Hybrid Back Cover cases provide excellent protection to the phone body from drops, shocks, and impacts from sharp objects. However, the screen is not protected by this cover and the hybrid cover makes the mobiles bulky and increases their weight. Also, it ruins the original look of the phone.

Advantages

• Excellent Protection
• Shockproof
• Rugged
• provides good grip

Disadvantages

• Bulky
• Spoils original look of the phone
• No screen protection

 Rubberized Back Cover

This back cover is made from rubber or similar material. They offer decent protection but they have various issues associated with them. They do not offer that much protection, fitting becomes loose after some time and is affected by temperature. The benefits of rubber back cover are that they do not get scratched, provides good grip and are relatively cheap. Some rubberized cases have net or mesh design to allow better dissipation of heat. You can also find rubber cases in different color schemes.

Advantages

• Cheaper
• Do not crack
• Provides good grip
• Do not get scratched

Disadvantages

• Protection not so good
• The fitting can become loose
• Affected by temperature
• No screen protection

Flip Cover or Case

Flip Cover is one of the most popular mobile covers that offer all-around protection to your phone. A flip cover case can be made of leather, PU leather, or fabric with a solid protection layer inside it. A flip cover case is expensive but it protects the phone body and the screen too. A flip cover case is also called a diary case or wallet because of its resemblance to them.

Some flip covers also offer pockets underneath the front flap where you can store some cash or money inside it for emergency purposes. The flap of the flip case can be magnetic or not depending on the case manufacturer. The disadvantage of a flip cover case is that it makes the phone thicker and somewhat bulky but for protection and usability it is the best case for big smartphones with large displays (5.5 inches and above).

Advantages

• Excellent protection for body & screen
• Some offer pockets for storing cards or money

Disadvantages

• Can be expensive
• Makes phone bulky

Pouch Case

A pouch case consists of a pouch in which you can slide your phone. The pouch can be made of fabric, leather, or PU leather. This case does protect your phone body and screen but it is very impractical because every time you have taken out your phone for using it and in this process, you can drop your smartphone resulting in damage. Most of the pouch cases can be used with your belt because of the hook present on their rear side.

Advantages

• Decent protection to screen & body
• Can be hooked on a belt

Disadvantages

• Impractical to use
• Phone susceptible to damage when not in the pouch

Metal Back Case Covers

A metal back cover or case is made up of metal for the protection of the phone body. The metal used in these cases is generally aluminum or some other alloy. Metal may look good if it is a good one and it also offers excellent body protection but the screen is left unprotected.

Phone heating is lesser in metal cases compared to other cases because metal is a good conductor of heat and it dissipates the heat quickly to the surroundings. The main disadvantage of metal cases is that it makes your phone relatively heavy compared to other cases mentioned above. Also, they can be expensive and are not available for all mobile phones or smartphones.

Advantages

• Looks good
• Better heat dissipation
• Very good body protection

Disadvantages

• Makes phone heavy
• Can be expensive
• Limited availability

Final Verdict

Mobile Covers are not necessary if you take very good care of your phone, but if you are a casual user then you must get a good mobile cover for your phone. You can choose any of the above mobile covers depending on your requirements and budget. If you have any queries or doubts then feel free to ask me by leaving a comment below.