Different Good Instances and Equipment
The world of Pixel equipment grows yearly. Listed here are a number of different circumstances I’ve tried and favored, simply not as a lot as those above.
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Spigen Rugged Armor and Tough Armor for $20+: These circumstances are also available for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Apparently, the Pixel 9a model of Rugged Armor and Tough Armor options MagSafe magnets on the again, permitting you to make use of the telephone with magnetic equipment (it labored on a Qi2 charger). The circumstances for the remainder of the Pixel 9 collection would not have magnets. The Rugged Armor has a pleasant textured again and grippy edges, although these areas have a tendency to draw smudges and marks. The sides are properly raised to guard the display screen and cameras, and the buttons are clicky. The Robust Armor, then again, is smoother and has a kickstand on the again. Annoyingly, this kickstand solely works for panorama orientation, so it is not the case to purchase in the event you watch plenty of TikTok.
OtterBox Defender Series for $55: That is arguably essentially the most protecting case for the Pixel 9 collection. It has a tough shell that splits into two items, wrapping round the back and front of the telephone, and also you click on them in place. Then add the rubber slipcover excessive and the holster, which helps you to affix the telephone to the belt. The holster’s clip also can double as a kickstand in a horizontal orientation. Even the USB-C charging port is roofed up. I believe the OtterBox Commuter I like to recommend above will get you just about there when it comes to sturdiness, however if you wish to maximize safety and like holsters, go for the Defender.
UAG Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $35: This tempered glass display screen protector (additionally obtainable for the Pixel 9 Pro XL) was very simple to put in. It comes with an applicator software, a moist wipe, a mud elimination sticker, and a microfiber material. The Dbrand I like to recommend above is a greater worth since you get two within the field, and it is cheaper, however UAG’s choice is a stable different.
Pela Liquid Screen Protector for $30: I am cautiously optimistic about this one as a result of I have never had a lot expertise with liquid display screen protectors. Pela sends just a little vial with this liquid magic inside. First, clear your telephone with a microfiber material. Then, pour a 3rd of the contents within the vial onto the fabric, and wipe the telephone down. Wait two minutes, after which wipe away any extra. This liquid supposedly protects from scratches, drops, and even impression, and is oleophobic to scale back smudges. You may must reapply it each 12 months, so save the remainder that is within the vial. I am going to report again if I’ve any points. The nice factor is Pela can pay for any display screen repairs, offered you have been utilizing a Pela case and this liquid display screen protector concurrently.
OtterBox Google Pixel 9a Premium Glass Screen Protector for $40: I examined this on the Pixel 9a, however it’s obtainable for the Pixel 9, 9 Professional, and 9 Professional XL. You solely get one tempered glass display screen protector, however the field turns into the applicator software, and OtterBox features a moist wipe, a microfiber material, and mud stickers. I at all times discover that the tab you are supposed to connect the protector to would not at all times join correctly. Nonetheless, my set up was correct with no air bubbles.
Spigen Thin Fit Case for $17: If you wish to spend as little as potential on a case however nonetheless need MagSafe performance, this Spigen case will do the trick. However I have to warn you, that is essentially the most generic telephone case you may discover. Functionally, I’ve no qualms in regards to the factor. Nevertheless it’s plain, boring, and seems like against the law to cowl up my Pixel’s fairly colour. It is also available for the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Spigen GlasTR Tempered Glass Screen Protector (2 Pack) for $19: I examined this display screen protector for the Pixel 9a, however it’s additionally obtainable for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I initially screwed up my first utility—after I eliminated the again adhesive, the protector misaligned barely, inflicting it to put in barely askew on the telephone. Good factor it comes with a spare. Issues have been a lot smoother the second time round, although each instances I used to be left with plenty of air bubbles. Spigen features a massive squeegee to do away with them, which is sweet.
OtterBox Symmetry Series for $31: This can be a completely high quality case that is only a bit unremarkable. The buttons are simple to press, the cutouts are correct, and there is good safety from the raised edges. It is simply not distinctive in how it looks and would not provide another fascinating options.
UAG Pathfinder MagSafe Case for $55: This was a bizarre one. I like this case, even with its considerably rugged look. However the MagSafe didn’t work in any respect on the Pro XL case. I believe I bought a dud as a result of I examined the identical case for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, and magnetic wi-fi charging labored completely. Outdoors of this blip, this case affords clicky buttons and plenty of indents for a satisfying grip. The cutouts are correct, and the lips are raised decently on the show, although they may stand to be extra protecting of the digicam module.
UAG Scout Case for $30: I examined this case for the Pixel 9a, and it is quite unremarkable. I am not a fan of the odd rectangular bump on the again, and I do not discover all of it that grippy. There aren’t any magnets both. However the buttons are clicky, with raised edges across the display screen and correct port cutouts. You can too get it for the Pixel 9/9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Latercase Thin Case for $59: As quickly as I popped this case on the Pixel 9a, I might see smudges from my fingers on the again, and it put me off. I spent a number of seconds wiping it down, and after a while, the smudges got here again. The aramid fiber texture appears to draw ’em. It’s a skinny case designed for individuals who hate thick circumstances, however I discover it just a little uninteresting, and there aren’t any magnets inside, so no entry to magnetic equipment. The highest, backside, and proper edge with the buttons are additionally uncovered, so it is not doing a lot. Try the opposite colours, although. It would not look unhealthy in crimson.
Thinborne Aramid Fiber Super Thin Case for $70: This case is not for drop safety as a result of it is extremely skinny. It is a good choice in the event you hate circumstances however wish to defend your machine from scratches. That stated, it is actually tough to take it off (except you will have lengthy nails). It additionally smudges means too simply, so I consistently discovered myself wiping it down. There is a MagSafe magnetic ring baked in, however it struggled to reliably adhere to different MagSafe equipment—the magnets simply aren’t sturdy sufficient. At the least you do get a screen protector within the field, although you have to freehand the set up.
Casetify Impact Case With MagSafe for $52: Casetify has an limitless variety of designs you’ll be able to select from, and whereas it has come underneath fireplace for the way it acquires some of those designs, there usually are not many locations you’ll be able to go to get a Pixel 9 case with Spider-Man on the back or one which makes your phone look like a film camera. These circumstances have MagSafe rings inside, so they need to work with most MagSafe equipment. I simply do not love how distinguished the Casetify emblem is on the again.
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OtterBox Thin Flex Series for $41: As quickly as I put in this svelte case, I began attempting all of the buttons. The ability button just isn’t blocked by the case, however the quantity rocker is, and sadly, it’s extremely arduous to press. Or quite, it is not that it is arduous to press, it is that you simply barely really feel something while you press the rocker, which is simply as irritating. It is an in any other case stable case, although the perimeters by the hinge are a bit sharp.
UAG Plyo Pixel 9 Pro Fold Case for $60: Nothing about this case screams $60. It feels low cost, and I hate that the left edge on the entrance has a lot flex. The sides across the display screen are additionally comically giant, and I additionally discovered it arduous to entry the telephone’s buttons. It isn’t nice.
