Or this could be your first OnePlus phone. In either case, you love your OnePlus 5T (and actually, so do we – just read our review) and want to protect it. That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to fish out the best OnePlus 5T cases out there so you don’t have to.
OnePlus 5T Bumper Case
If you are looking for a stylish case that is sure to fit and protect your phone, OnePlus’s own selection may be the best place to start. The raised edges of the case protect your phone’s screen, camera, and home button. The Bumper Case comes in Rosewood (pictured) and Ebony Wood – and are in fact made of premium rosewood and ebony. This case also comes in a third style, Karbon, which is made of DuPont™ Kevlar, a material used for bulletproofing– so you can be sure your phone will be safe.
OnePlus 5T Flip Cover
The Flip Cover is another option from One Plus. This faux leather case offers simple yet elegant protection for your device and screen. The back has openings for the fingerprint sensor, camera and flash, while the front cover conveniently wakes and locks your device on opening and closing. The design is fairly standard but still a good option for those looking for a no-fuss, reliable case.
The Ringke Fusion is a minimalist clear case that offers military grade drop protection, which means it was able to survive a 4 foot drop 26 times. The corners of the case are insulated with a flexible TPU material (similar to silicone in feel) for additional safe-guarding. It’s is also designed to offer straightforward access to ports and buttons, and comes with additional dust caps to keep dirt and grime out of the ports. Avaialble in clear (£6.99/US$11.99), rose gold (£7.99/$11.99), and smoke black (pictured).
This is a case style we’ve seen before and which we love; it’s a dual-layered case with a TPU interior and a polycarbonate exterior, which is textured for additional grip. We also like that this case comes with a built-in kickstand for landscape viewing. Get it in a wide array of colours: purple, pink, orange (pictured), red, green, blue and all black. Mama Mouth also includes a few freebies with this case, such as a stylus pen, a silicone headset wrap, and dust plugs for the micro USB port and headphone jack.
MaxKu Carbon Fiber Case
The case weighs a little over 40g and is made of carbon fibre, making it flexible and strong. The cutouts allow easy access to the fingerprint sensor on the back, as well as to buttons, speaker, camera and ports. MaxKu offers this case in grey, black, blue and red, though the prices vary for each colour.
Olixar ArmourDillo Case
If you’re an active individual (or just accident prone like many of us), this two-layered case from Olixar may offer the rugged protection your device needs. The raised polycarbonate shell is shock-absorbent, lightweight and textured to prevent the device from slipping from your grip. Another convenient feature is the integrated flip-out stand at the back, though this only works in the landscape orientation. If you’re not fully impressed, this case comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
Here’s another rugged case that’s intended for those with a super active lifestyle (or equally, super clumsy hands). The UAG Pathfinder Feather offers lightweight yet military grade shock protection, and like the Mama Mouth case, has a TPU interior and hard shell exterior. It keeps your OnePlus 5T’s screen and camera protected with a raised upper lip around the edges. The case is also compatible with wireless NFC payments. It is the most expensive out of the lot, but you do get the protection you pay for.
Olixar Leather Wallet Case
Olixar’s black leather wallet case combines style, protection and utility. The case is crafted of genuine soft grain leather, which some may prefer to the faux leather of other cases out there. With 2 inner slots, the front flap’s interior also doubles as a card (or cash) holder, while a flexible, clear plastic frame houses and protects the device itself. Another excellent feature of this case is its folding magnetic stand, which lies flat under the device when not in use. To prop up the screen, simply adjust the the angle of the fold. Perhaps the only drawback to this case is that it is only available in one colour. 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.
