The Best Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra

When you want an Android phone that does the most, you usually turn to Samsung. And today it has released three hotly anticipated models: the Galaxy S22, the S22+, and the S22 Ultra. They're not just the company's flagship phones; our lead mobile analyst, Sascha Segan, says that the S22+ in particular is "the flagship Android phone to beat."

The S22+ has a great mix of features, is an easy-to-handle size, and comes in at a thousand dollars. Its smaller sibling, the S22, is still great, with the same camera specs and storage. And the Ultra is for those who want the max features at the max size, as well as that S Pen and squared-off shape.

All three of the Galaxys have matte metal bodies and screens that are made of the latest in Gorilla Glass, Victus+. And while they're built to be sturdy, they could use some extra protection in this world of ours. That's where this case roundup comes in. We've got cases of all kinds: ones that stand up to lots of knocks, a couple that can take the place of your wallet, some choices that make your phone easier to grip, and even ones that add a bit of shimmer to your life. While we show each case with just one version of the Galaxy S22, they're all available for every model.

This handsome leather Bellroy case will weather nicely with age while working to keep your phone looking like the day you got it.

Accent your phone with a bit of marble and some gold flecks with the Case-Mate Karat Marble. The case covers all buttons and has a raised edge around the camera.

You'll have one less thing to carry with the Case-Mate Wallet Folio. It can carry your ID, cards, cash, and of course your phone. The pebbled leather case also acts as a stand.

Even if you don't get the Ultra, you can still have that stylish square shape with this Flaunt Tortoise Print Case. It's easy to grip and has cushiony corners in case your phone takes a tumble.

Copenhagen is one of the most eco-friendly cities in the world, and the Gear4 Copenhagen case strives for a similar distinction. It's partly plant-based and partly recycled. As for protection, it has that twice over with antimicrobial and 13-foot drop protection.

The Incipio Grip has multidirectional grips down its sides so your phone is less likely to slip out of your hands. If it does, there's 14-foot drop protection for when it falls, and antimicrobial protection for when you pick it up off the floor.

The Kate Spade New York Defensive Hardshell Case takes a swipe at germs with antimicrobial protection and has protective button coverings, and its cushioned bumper absorbs the shock from drops of up to 12 feet.

Love the ocean? You can show it with the LifeProof Wake Case. It has a wave pattern and 85% of it is made of plastic pulled from the ocean.

You can fit in a card or two and a bit of cash with the OtterBox Ultra Strada Series Via Case. You'll have easy access to them and your phone thanks to the magnetic closure.

Samsung's own S-View Flip Cover keeps your screen protected while letting you still see the time, answer or reject calls, and control your music.

The S22+ gives you eight colors to choose from, but if you still want a little something extra, add sparkle with the Speck Presidio Perfect Clear with Glitter. The clear part stays clear longer than most other such cases and the glitter resists fading. Of course, you're probably worried about protection; it's got your buttons covered and its rubber body compresses on impact to cushion your phone.

The Speck Presidio2 Grip is famed for its, well, grippiness. It's an especially welcome feature for the S22 Ultra, which can be a bit unwieldy. A raised bezel that protects the screen gives you a little more peace of mind.

If you live an adventurous or accident-prone lifestyle, consider the UAG Monarch Kevlar Series. It offers serious protection from all sides, can handle 20-foot drops, has oversized buttons that are easy to use even with gloves, and has a traction grip.

The Raptic Shield Iridescent Case has anodized aluminum and a rubber bumper around it to shield it from shocks. A bit of iridescence livens up its looks.