9 Practical Reasons for Using a Phone Case
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Now that smartphones serve as a primary device for communication, work, and entertainment, protecting them is more important than ever. Smartphones aren’t cheap and can cost upwards of $1,500 for a good Android or iPhone model with all the best features. Even the basic models run around $1,000.
While many people view phone cases as optional accessories, they actually serve a host of practical purposes that go far beyond protecting them from drops. If you want to avoid the expense of having to repair or replace your phone, here are the most practical reasons to get a phone case.
1. Smartphone repairs are costly
While it may not seem like a big deal to crack your screen or camera lens, it will cost you a bit of money to get your phone repaired. It doesn’t make sense to keep your phone unprotected just because most damage can be repaired. Consider the financial aspect because even if you have insurance, you’ll need to pay the deductible first. On top of that, you might damage your phone multiple times, creating several expenses that can easily add up to the cost of a new phone.
2. A broken phone can be an inconvenience
If your phone breaks and you need to send it in for repairs, you’ll need to go without it for quite some time. This may not be a big deal if you don’t have to use it for work or if you don’t need to stay in contact with a lot of people. However, if you’re involved in a group, like a dog rescue, you’ll be out of touch for a bit.
3. Some damage is permanent
Depending on the situation, if you damage your phone, it might be permanent in the sense that it will either be unrepairable, or will cost more to repair than your device is worth.
4. You’ll preserve your phone’s resale value
Phones that are kept in cases maintain their aesthetics and functionality more than phones that are kept bare. Although scratches and scuffs don’t typically impact the performance of a phone, it does lower the resale value by around 20-30%. Still, people are willing to buy phones with scratches for a slight discount. However, cracked screens and scratched camera lenses will drop the resale value of your phone significantly, and it may not sell at all.
5. Phone cases enhance your grip
You probably know what it’s like to grab your phone to take a picture and feel it slipping out of your grip. Phones are built to be sleek and smooth, and don’t have any texture. Cases, on the other hand, are made with materials that are naturally more grippy, like plastic and silicone, but the best cases have additional textures specifically designed to enhance your grip. Traditional phone grip add-ons are just not the same.
6. High-quality cases protect your ports
General cases will only protect the sides, screen, and camera lens. High-quality cases will also protect your ports by offering plugs that fit right over each hole. These covers are easy to move out of the way to plug in chargers and headphones, but your ports will remain protected from dust and lint when not in use.
7. Cases are ergonomic
One of the best reasons to use a phone case is because they’re ergonomic. Many cases are designed to enhance comfort and make the phone balance better for one-handed use. Being able to comfortably hold your phone also helps to improve your photos and videos, and good ergonomic case design will make it easy to locate your side buttons without looking.
8. Cases are great for self-expression
If you love self-expression, getting a phone case is a creative adventure. Not only can you find a case with a design featuring just about any character or genre you can imagine, but you can also design your own. If you’re an artist, it’s fun to create items with your own art, and phone cases are no exception.
9. A case will keep your phone functional for emergencies
You can’t predict when an emergency will arise, and that’s one of the most important reasons to keep a case on your phone. Sure, if you break your phone you can have it repaired and do without for a week. However, if your phone breaks and you need it for an emergency, you’ll be out of luck.
A phone case is a smart investment
While it’s tempting to use your phone without a case, investing in a durable, well-designed case is a wise investment that will save you money and ensure your phone is usable when you need it most.
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