Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Cases in 2024

David Carnoy Executive Editor / Reviews

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$70 at Otterbox

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Available in three color options, the Caseology Nano Pop has a soft-to-the-touch feel and offers decent protection with a raised camera ring. Its dual-layer design with eye-catching trim colors does give the case a little extra pop. Note that Caseology is a sub-brand of Spigen.

Samsung's Clear Ring Cover is the translucent version of its Ring Cover. While it doesn't have the same soft-to-the-touch finish and isn't quite as protective as that case, it is slim and allows you to show off your phone's exterior color. It's normally $30, but we've already seen discounts on it.

Speck's Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold, one of my favorites for the Galaxy Z Flip3, returns for the Z Flip4. The Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold is rated for 13-foot drop protection, and it's the most protective clear case I tried, although there's no hinge protection. It comes in a perfectly clear version and one imbued with glitter. (Note that the photo above is with the Galaxy Z Flip3, but the Z Flip4 version should be nearly identical.)

Samsung's Silicone Cover with Ring returns for the Galaxy Z Flip4 with some small design enhancements. It's protective, it has a nice soft-to-touch finish and there's that built-in ring that helps prevent you from dropping the phone -- and you can also clip the ring to a lanyard and wear the phone around your neck. Alas, while I could kind of prop the phone up using the ring on certain surfaces, I would have liked the case even more if it truly converted into a kickstand.

I didn't like Otterbox's Thin Flex case for the Galaxy Z Flip3. It felt cheap and was hard to get off my phone once I put it on. But the new version for the Galaxy Z Flip4 is much better and comes in translucent options, a couple of which have colored trims (the pacific reef color is shown in photo). While it has a two-piece design and no hinge protection, it now looks and feels like a premium case. 

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip4 Flap Leather Cover is an upgrade over last year's Leather Cover case for the Galaxy Flip3, as it incorporates a flap for hinge protection. It's expensive, but nice -- and slim. Available in three color options (black, peach and purple), the biggest knock against it is that it's expensive, but we've seen deep discounts on it.

Urban Armor Gear has long made attractively designed cases for a variety of phone models and its Civilian Series is one the best tough cases for the Z Flip4. It's available in three color options -- black, mallard (blue) and olive -- and does offer hinge protection in a one-piece design. You do need to use the adhesive on the inside of the case to keep the case from sliding around on the phone.

Spigen makes a few cases for the Galaxy Z Flip4. As its name implies, the Tough Armor is durable and offers the most protection in Spigen's line. It's also the only Spigen case that has an integrated protective covering for the hinge.

As far as protective cases go, it's one of the better ones and is only missing an integrated kickstand. I also wish it came in more colors: Black is the only option. Note that you can save $5 at Amazon when you activate the instant coupon on the product page. 

Spigen's Air Skin case line, which includes a Crystal Clear version as well as other color options, is a slim case that offers basic protection. I probably like the color versions instead of the clear, but a lot of people like to show the color of their phone, especially if you paid extra for one of the "bespoke" colors.

This has the same soft-to-the-touch finish as Samsung's Ring case, but instead of a ring it incorporates a strap. You slide your hand under the strap (and behind the phone), which allows you to get a grip and hold on to your phone without really wrapping your fingers around it. It's essentially a security strap. The strap also offers a little bit of protection for the hinge when you fold up the phone. Additionally, you can attach the end of the strap to a lanyard or clip it to another strap (say, on a bag or backpack). 

Aside from having some utility, the strap also seems designed to bring some attention to your phone. For better or worse, it does just that, so if you use this case, plan on having people ask you about your phone. It comes in two colors (white or black), but additional straps are sold separately if you want one that better fits your personal style.

Gear4's Bridgetown case shares some similarities with Spigen's Tough Armor case (see above). It, too, is a tough case that only comes in black and has some nice hinge protection. The case looks similar to the version for the Z Flip3 but the new version is a bit sleeker and the hinge protector has been improved. It's one of the best protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. I only wish it were available in more colors, or a clear version.

Budget

Before anything else, you'll want to figure out how much you're willing to spend on a Galaxy Z Flip4 phone case. Value-priced cases continue to improve, so you can find a decent wireless charger for less than $15. But if you're looking for a more premium model, you'll likely have to pay more than $50 and even more for Qi-enabled cases.

Qi Wireless Charging support -- or not?

Most Android phones since the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge models introduced in 2015 offer inductive wireless charging. Android's standard for these phones is called Qi, and power banks that are fully Qi compatible offer faster charging speeds for Android devices with speeds capped at around 7.5 watts for iPhones. In all cases, you'll need to make sure your phone case is thin enough to allow inductive charging through the back of the phone.

You can save about $8 to $10 by getting a case that doesn't have an integrated metal ring. I generally encourage people to spend the extra money for a Qi-enabled case because of the number of magnetic accessories on the market, some of them quite useful.

Thin or thicker?

Some people like minimal cases that add little to no bulk to their Galaxy Z Flips, but the majority of people are looking for a case that offers good protection -- or even maximum protection. I tell people to find a case that's not too thick and maybe even pretty slim and that offers at least 6-foot drop protection (and good corner protection).

Do you want a clear case?

Clear cases are popular because they show off your phone (and its color). Clear cases, especially cheaper ones, can become less clear over time and slowly start to yellow. Many case makers now add UV protection to their clear cases to prevent yellowing. 

Several of the cases on this list were available for the previous Samsung Galaxy models and we added them to the list based on our previous testing. Typically, we try to use the case on the phone for at least a day and make sure the buttons on the phone work properly with the case on. With some phone cases, we use them for several days or even weeks to see how they wear over time. 

• Design: We evaluate the more superficial and cosmetic aspects of cases and consider how aesthetically pleasing they are because people sometimes buy cases solely for their colors and artwork. 
• Durability: We look at how durable a case is, paying particular attention to corner and camera protection (raised corners on a case can help your phone survive face-down falls).
• Grip factor: We review the material the case is made of so we can talk about such factors as how grippy the phone feels in your hand and how protective the material is. 
• Extra features: Some Samsung cases have extra features such as Qi Wireless Charging rings, an integrated kickstand or grips, and, in the case of folio models, slots for storing credit cards and cash.
• Long-term testing: Although we don't do long-term testing for most cases, we do use some of the most popular cases for longer periods to gauge how they wear over time and see how well our phone holds up during accidental drops with the case on it. We don't do formal drop tests.
• Waterproof cases: Only a few fully waterproof cases are available, but If the case is supposed to be fully waterproof, we test it by submerging it in water. 

Cyrill Cases: Cyrill is a sub-brand of Spigen, and like Spigen, its cases generally sell for less than $25. Cyrill doesn't have quite the same selection for the Galaxy Z Flip4 as it does for the iPhone, but it does offer its Color Brick case, which has a soft-to-the-touch finish. I also like that it has a raised frame on the back that provides some extra protection for the camera lenses. The corners of the case have a raised lip as well.

Incipio Grip: Incipio usually has a wide variety of cases for Galaxy phones, but at launch, it's released just a handful of models for the Galaxy Z Flip line, including old favorites like the sturdy Grip with 14-foot drop protection and multidirectional grip assists.