The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 isn’t a leap forward for Samsung’s foldables; it’s a saunter towards progress. It’s not a bad phone by any means; it’s fantastic but lacks anything revolutionary over its predecessor. It makes up for that by providing one of the most well-rounded and robust foldable experiences. Samsung has been making these devices longer than almost any other OEM, and that shows with a seamless transition from one mode to the other and plenty of software features that make the large foldable screen more than a gimmick.
The Fold 5 is one of Samsung’s best phones, but it is also expensive and inherently fragile. If you have a Fold 5, you’ll want to take care of it, and the best way to do that is with a case and screen protector. We’ve taken care of the former right here, gathering together the best of the best, and we’ve done the same for screen protectors.
The first choice you must make when selecting a case for your Z Fold 5 surrounds what is perhaps Samsung’s most divisive accessory, the S Pen. Depending on how you plan to use all the Z Fold 5’s generous display real estate, the S Pen is an essential add-on, a handy convenience, or a completely vestigial waste of space.
If you want to carry the S Pen with you at all times, you’ll need to choose a case that compliments the feature. This means choosing a Z Fold 5 case with a good bay included in the build, like Samsung’s own Slim S Pen Case.
If this isn’t a big deal for you, there are many options available with a bevy of varied features. For example, the Spigen Slim Armor Pro (our top choice) is one of the most rugged and protective cases on this list. It delivers rock-solid protection with foam and air cushioning, has a screen protector, and rounds out its features with top-tier safety for the Z Fold 5’s sensitive hinge.
If you just want something inexpensive that will still do an excellent job of keeping your phone intact, consider Caseology’s Parallax. It boasts protective TPU with a grippy back, making it less likely you’ll drop it in the first place.
Maybe if we start telling people the brain is an app they will start using it!
