It has a kickstand built into the back, and although it may not be the most durable it’s strong enough to support a phone as light as the Pixel 4a with ease.

Most cases favor hard edges, conspicuous accents, and other visual indicators of extreme durability or performance in a sort of toughness peacocking. LifeProof also donates money for every case purchased to water-conscious non-profits to make a further impact. The case’s outer layer also has a comfortable rubberized texture, so your chances of dropping it accidentally are fairly marginal.Pela is an interesting case maker because all of its cases are biodegradable, so they won’t be around for decades after you throw the case away.

It combines a synthetic leather outer layer with a softer microfiber interior and inner plastic frame, so even if it lacks the air cushions and bumpers of some cases, it will still do a very good job of armoring your phone. Yes, some of us have just got to have a chic leather wallet case for our phones, and this item from Olixar fits the bill very well. Max joined the site after a fruitful spell writing about wearable and smart home tech for Wareable and The Ambient, and is a magazine journalism graduate from City, University of London. If you're looking for something even more rugged, chances are you like the look of this chunky case from Poetic, which has a very industrial feel to it.If you need some heavy-duty support for your Pixel 4a 5G from day one, this will do the job for less than a large pizza. LifeProof is another name brand in rugged protection, and now it’s trying to become the leader in phone case sustainability. Spigen is a dominant name in phone cases, and its second appearance on this list shows just what it can do with flexible TPU designs. This case from Incipio, a case-maker that's gaining a growing reputation, has one clear speciality - it's super grippy to make sure it never slips out of your grasp. Over the long-term, that will have a major impact on ocean plastics, which have a huge toll on the ocean’s ecosystems.

So if you are planning on picking one up (or have already had it for quite a while), we suggest getting one of the best Pixel 4a 5G cases to ensure your smartphone stays protected from falls and scratches for as long as you decide to keep it.It’s a two-piece TPU and polycarbonate case that’s shock-resistant in case of drops and relies on texturized side rails for improved grip. Case-Mate has been making phone cases for several years, and the Eco94 for the Pixel 4a 5G is one of its attempts to make an eco-friendly clear phone case. Of course, our cases won’t impede any of your phone’s best features, either — including wireless charging or access to 5G. If you are looking to keep your phone close to the device’s original size, consider Anccer’s Colorful cases.