Should You Buy a Phone Case or Phone Skin?

There is an age-old debate between choosing a phone case or phone skin. The mobile phone companies are pouring in glass screens and glass backs to make these phones look their best. But this beauty comes at a cost, in this case (no pun intended), the increased fragility of the phone. So, to avoid carrying a phone with glass that is broken or scratched on the back, it is a must to cover it in some form of protection – either phone cases or skins.

For those of you in a hurry, here’s a quick review:

Aspect	Phone Case	Phone Skins
Protection	Offers great protection against scratch, falls, impact and shock	Offers minimal protection against only scratches
Durability	Is durable and long-lasting	Not so durable, can tear up easily
Size	Adds extra thickness and bulkiness	Adds minimum thickness and no bulk
Grip	Adds great grip	Adds grip
Style	Has great designs	Has great designs

Protection

The primary purpose of any type of case or skin is to provide protection, and this protection can range from falls from high heights to minor scratches. Phone cases are made from thick materials like rubber that allow complete protection against scratches, shocks, and scuffs. On the other hand, skins are made from vinyl decals. They protect against scratches but do not protect against falls or shocks, or impact. For example, if you are a factory worker, you might need a phone case with a rugged structure to absorb shocks on falls from heights. On the other hand, an office worker might not need that much protection and a standard rubber case would be enough.

Winner: The clear winner here is the phone case.

Durability

The durability of skins or cases means they ensure these skins or cases are protected from any mishap. Skins are made from vinyl decals; they are stronger than average plastic stickers or sheets, but they are prone to tearing and have less durability than phone cases which are made from rubber. The cases are much more durable and designed to last much longer than skins. A longer lifetime means that the cases save not only your phone but also your money in the long run.

Winner: The phone case is the clear winner in this aspect.

Size

For some of you, the size of the case or skin matters a lot. For those of you who want to flaunt the original size of your phone and want it to be thin, there is no alternative to phone skins. Phone skins are razor-thin and sleek and add no bulk to the overall package. However, keep in mind that “no-bulk” comes at the cost of less durability.

Winner: Phone skin is the clear winner here.

Grip

The grip on your phone might not be great due to the phone’s slippery glass back or thin structure. Cases and skins come in handy in this regard. Some skins are specifically built for enhancing grips like matrix or honeycomb designs. Similarly, cases offer great grip by offering well-designed handholds, finishes, and textures. Cases have one advantage in this regard if your phone is too thin to use appropriately. Due to the size of cases, grip and usability are enhanced many times if you have a thin phone.

Winner: Cases are the winner due to the additional grip they provide to thin phones.

Style

In this regard, there are hundreds of choices. You can get phone cases ranging from minimal or low-key design, flashy with glitter, or designed with graphics. The types of materials have also grown tremendously over the years. You can get rubber, glass back, or metallic rim cases; the choice is yours. Similarly, you can get them in various materials, plain or textured, and different finishes for skins.

Winner: So, a tie here.

Conclusion

The comparison concludes the phone case to be the ultimate winner. If you are going to put protection on your phone, why not go for an option that comprehensively checks all the boxes. Phone cases are rugged and durable. At the same time, they are stylish and have tons of materials to choose from.

Case Rings offers cases for every taste and liking. These cases provide the best protection, are durable, long-lasting and precision fit to your phone.

So what are your thoughts on the differences between Phone Cases and Phone Skins? We would love to hear your your opinion. Feel free to leave them in the comment section below!