These Cases Are the Best At Safeguarding Your New Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
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Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are among the best Android smartphones to hit the shelves in 2022, offering elegant design, top-tier craftsmanship, and cutting-edge hardware specs with a performance to match — and all at a fair price point.
Like the entry-level Pixel 6a, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro that precede them, the latest Google phones hit the shelves alongside a fantastic selection of protective cases at various price points. To determine the best for your new phone, we spent the past few weeks combing through products from leading brands like Bellroy, Gear4, Speck, and Spigen, to name a few.
The Best Cases for Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
What to Consider
Durability Versus Bulk
I've said this many times before, and it bears repeating: The more rugged your protective case, the bulkier your Pixel phone will inevitably be. However, the increased durability these accessories give makes dealing with a slightly bigger phone worth it. You avoid the cost and aggravation brought on by potentially cracked screens and phone replacements.
Ultra slim cases can only reliably safeguard against scratches and very light tumbles — I wouldn't want to drop my phone on a concrete sidewalk with such a product. Still, if you rock a big-screen Pixel 7 Pro as I do, be mindful that an ultra tough case might make it a bit unwieldy. For our top picks, I selected products that balance size and toughness.
Extra Features
Additional features like an antimicrobial coating and an eco-friendly build are also worth considering when shopping for any new phone case. The former is particularly important, as it will help one of your daily routine’s most commonly used objects to be free from common germs.
From slim and luxurious options like the Bellroy case to the massive-but-virtually-invincible OtterBox Defender Series (and everything in between), we round up the best protective cases for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro.
Havana Case for Google Pixel 7
The Gear4 Havana case is our top pick for protecting the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. This case ticks all the boxes a great product should, offering a slim profile, excellent drop protection, a textured back for enhanced grip, and antimicrobial treatment, all at a reasonable price.
Every Havana case is also made using plant-based materials and recycled plastics, so it’s kind to the environment.
You can order the Gear4 Havana for the Pixel 7 in black or yellow. The Pixel 7 Pro version of the case is available in black or green.
Make sure you check out our review for the Google Pixel 7A.
IMPACTHERO Pixel 7 Case
The Speck IMPACTHERO case is a legit alternative to our top pick with the same sticker and warranty, but with a more understated design and superior damage protection for the Pixel 7’s shiny camera bar. However, you should know that covering the latter will make your Google phone look duller.
The case has Microban tech for keeping its surface free of germs. It is available for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro in black or blue, and each color option rocks contrasting gray accents. Speck backs the product with a lifetime warranty.
Defender Series Pixel 7 Case
The OtterBox Defender Series is hands-down the most rugged case for the Pixel 7: It has a multilayer construction that exceeds military durability standards, as well as a cover to keep dirt and debris from the device’s USB-C connector. Your phone will become almost indestructible with the case on, so long as you don’t mind the extra bulk.
I tip my hat to OtterBox for using recycled plastic for manufacturing the Defender Series. You can order the case for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro in black or blue. Each accessory comes with a bundled belt clip.
Rugged Armor Pixel 7 Case
This Spigen case is the one to get if you're looking to protect your Pixel on a tight budget. For less than $20, the Rugged Armor cover has a sleek design with carbon fiber-like bits and a matte finish. Equipped with the brand’s shock-absorbing Air Cushion tech, the case also offers excellent damage protection for the money.
Additional bits I like about the Rugged Armor case include its textured side for easier handling, as well as button covers with impressive tactility. The product is also available for the Pixel 7 Pro.
Symmetry Series Pixel 7 Case
The Symmetry Series clear case by OtterBox is the best for showing off your Pixel 7 without compromising its protection against drops and scratches. Like countless OtterBox products, this transparent cover exceeds military durability standards and it has a lifetime warranty to prove its toughness. It’s antimicrobial, too.
More than 50% of the plastic used in the making of the Symmetry Series case is recycled. You can order the case for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. A version of the product with a colorful speckled finish (dubbed "Stardust") is also available.
Leather Pixel 7 Case
Bellroy’s leather case is the best for giving your new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro the luxury treatment. The accessory is crafted from eco-tanned genuine leather in several colors: black, green, limestone, terracotta, and two shades of blue. It has a polymer shell with a soft lining that offers solid protection against damage without adding too much bulk.
While testing, I enjoyed the aluminum button covers with a matching color of the Bellroy leather case. Their tactility was consistently exceptional. Bellroy backs the cover with a 3-year warranty.
Thin Pixel 7 Case
This Totallee offering is the thinnest, most minimalist Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro case by a significant margin. The featherweight snap-on cover is only half a millimeter thin, so it adds almost zero additional bulk. The matte black product also lacks branding, so it’s as understated as a phone case can be. A clear version is also available.
Being so impossibly thin makes this Totallee case suitable only for protecting your phone against scratches. The cover won’t absorb the force of drops like its rivals, so you’ll have to be extra careful.
Athlex Pixel 7 Case
The Caseology Athlex case is all about improving the handling of your Pixel 7 without skimping on protection. The accessory has a textured dot finish and lines that will significantly reduce the possibility of accidentally dropping your phone. And in case you drop your Pixel, its dual-layer setup reliably safeguards it from damage.
You can order the Caseology Athlex case for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro in black with contrasting gray, green, or orange accents. The last-mentioned design bits add a welcome touch of character to the accessory.
Ultra Hybrid Case for Pixel 7
With a slim profile, an impeccable fit, and an under-$20 price tag, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case is the best for showing off your Pixel 7 on the cheap. Despite its slim build, the accessory offers stellar damage protection, courtesy of a hybrid construction that includes the brand’s Air Cushion shock-absorbing tech.
We like that the Ultra Hybrid case has a polycarbonate back plate which won’t turn yellow over time. You can order the product for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. A version with a transparent back and a matte black frame is also available.
Tough Armor Pixel 7 Case
The Spigen Tough Armor case for the Pixel 7 sets itself apart via a high-tech design with a colorful polycarbonate protective shell and an integrated kickstand. This nifty functionality of the latter made watching live sports, as well as gaming with a wireless controller on the big-screened Pixel 7 Pro, super convenient.
As its name suggests, the Tough Armor case also offers exceptional scratch and drop protection. You can order the cover for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro in black, metal slate, and rose gold.
Scout Pixel 7 Case
The UAG Scout case has a no-nonsense, decidedly utilitarian design that’s available in black or olive drab (pictured) color finishes. This reasonably priced accessory will instantly make your Pixel 7 look more badass and less prone to damage. According to its manufacturer, it meets military drop-test standards, so it’s as rugged as it looks.
Also available for the Pixel 7 Pro, the lightweight case has textured edges to improve the handset’s grip. A lanyard-attachment point for next-level handling security is also on board.
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