Although the Galaxy S20 series is now available, their predecessors are still excellent devices, meaning many people won’t be upgrading just yet.
The S10 series brought the Infinity-O display, alongside an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and triple rear camera. They remain among the most complete smartphones you can buy.
As a result, many people will be using an S10 device, and you’ll want to protect it. While there are many cases for all three Galaxy S10 models out there, we’ve rounded up all the best ones right here. If you’re looking for even more protection, you can add a screen protector to your S10, which many of the cases in this round-up are compatible with.
If you don’t have an S10 yet but are thinking of getting one, see our dedicated article for the best S10 deals, on contract and SIM-free.
Snakehive, one of our favourite brands, offers beautiful handcrafted, full grain nubuck leather cases at affordable prices.
The Snakehive wallet case offers protection from day-to-day scratches and wear and closes with a magnetic fastener.
Available for the S10 Plus and S10e.
UAG, or Urban Armor Gear, is a brand you can trust when it comes to protection for your phone. The military standard drop-tested Plyo is a clear shell case with TPU-padded corners.
There’s also the slightly bulkier Monarch (£29.99/US$54.95). It offers five layers of rugged protection that exceeds the military drop test standards twice over. It also comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
A firm favourite at Tech Advisor whatever the phone, the Evo Check is consistently great. It makes the S10 a tad chunky but its clear design doesn’t show too many fingerprints and the bumper means you can lie the phone face down.
Tech21 claims it gives the S10 12ft drop protection but don’t test that out – either way with a choice of colours this is an excellent case.
Also available for the S10e and S10 Plus.
Olixar’s enduringly good carbon fibre case for the S10 has a matte finish, great if you hate fingerprints on your phone. You can have colour as long as it’s black.
The buttons are responsive and you’ve got access to all ports and cameras as expected. An affordable, function and slim protective case.
Available for the S10e and S10 Plus.
Mous is another favourite brand of ours which provides high quality, rigorously tested phone cases. The Clarity is the newest style in its collection, the brand’s first and only clear case. Mous said it waited this long to offer a clear case because it wanted to design one that would not yellow over time or accumulate unsightly scratches.
If you prefer an opaque case, you can also see Mous’s original collection which includes carbon fibre, walnut wood, leather and bamboo options.
We’re incredibly impressed with Burkley‘s range of handcrafted, premium leather cases. It’s pricier, but you get what you pay for.
The detachable wallet case is particularly attractive ( £56.33/ US$69). It’s a two-part design that includes a full leather snap-on bumper case that attaches magnetically to a leather wallet folio – you essentially get two cases in one. The folio accommodates three cards (including a photo ID) and cash.
There’s a slight weight to it, but that’s hardly a detractor. The case feels sturdy and looks great. If you do prefer something lighter, Burkley Case also offers the Belton 3-in-1 ( £23.68/ US$29), a snap-on case that includes a strap on the back for grip and a slot to keep a credit card.
For the lightest option, the brand also offers the York style, which is a plain snap-on bumper case, for £23.68/ US$29. It includes a soft padding on the back under the leather, which only adds to its premium feel.
Speck cases are reliable and affordable. You won’t find an overwhelming amount of colour choices, with palettes restricted to dark blues, greys and black, but this might make it more appealing to those looking for muted colour options to begin with.
Despite colour limitations, Speck cases do what they’re meant to: keep your S10 safe from drops and damage.
The Presidio Grip style is one of our favourites due to the additional textured ridges on the case, which improves, well, grip. UK shoppers also can find a non-textured version in the Presidio Pro ( £19.95/ US$39.95).
Casetify offers a mouth-watering selection of gorgeous cases for the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus. The artwork and graphics are printed in high quality and just look fantastic.
But apart from aesthetics, Casetify cases are lightweight, sturdy and offer drop protection from heights of 6.6 feet. You can see its full collection here.
The official LED View Cover case is a standard Samsung offers for most of its phones. Not only will it protect your S10 from daily wear, the front cover also displays all key notifications, like battery status, time, incoming calls, messages and more – without you having to open the cover.
It’s a wallet case too, so there’s room to stow away your credit and bank cards as well.
Totallee prides itself on creating minimalist, ultra-thin, non-branded cases. It’s ideal for those who want to keep their S10 phone safe from scratches. It won’t offer rugged protection, but will keep scuffs at bay in a zero bulk case.
Totallee cases take 2-4 days to ship within the US and to Canada. International shipping (i.e. to the UK) can take up to 15 days.
Olixar, quick to stay up to speed with the latest launches is often the first to release cases for new phones. This ultra-thin see-through case is your standard soft cover case that protects your S10 from the back and sides.
It comes with a useful non-slip coating and is compatible with wireless charging too.
Available for the S10e and S10 Plus too.
If you’re looking for a clear case that’s a bit sturdier, check out QDos’s Hybrid Clear case. We’ve had a chance to see a sample before the launch of the Galaxy S10 and it’s made a good first impression.
The sides have a soft TPU edge, which allows for additional grip while providing shock absorption, and the hard back comes with an anti-scratch coating. We scuffed the back with a pen to test this and found it was difficult to mark unless you really dig in.
It’s also available at £19.99 for the S10 Plus.
Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.
