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The best rugged Google Pixel 4 cases
If you want to make sure your Google Pixel 4 will be completely protected from the harshest bumps and drops, a heavy-duty case is the only way to go. Luckily, there are a lot of fantastic options available. Here’s a roundup of some of the best rugged Google Pixel 4 cases! Be sure to check out our choices for cheap, wallet, thin, and clear cases as well. And of course, we have a master best Pixel 4 cases post here.
Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best case brands to look at and mobile accessories you can get!
The best rugged Pixel 4 cases:
Editor’s note: We will continue to update this list of the best rugged cases for the Pixel 4 as more become available.
1. Tudia Merge
The Tudia Merge offers rugged protection with its dual-layer design. It combines a soft, shock-absorbing TPU layer and a hard polycarbonate shell for all-around coverage. Precise cutouts are available, and while you have covered buttons, they are easy to press. Raised bezels keep the screen and the rear camera free from scratches as well.
2. Spigen Tough Armor
The Spigen Tough Armor offers dual-layer protection with the combination of a soft TPU core and a hard polycarbonate shell. It’s one of the best rugged cases for the Pixel 4 you can get, coming with a MIL-STD 810G-516.6 certification for drop protection. The case also has a built-in kickstand that lets you prop the phone up in the landscape orientation.
See also: Spigen cases: A buyer’s guide
3. Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro
The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro is a popular option for those looking for rugged cases. The multi-layered TPU and polycarbonate case does a great job of keeping the phone safe, and the built-in screen protector keeps the display damage-free. A kickstand lets you prop the phone up in both portrait and landscape, and it also comes with a detachable belt clip holster.
4. Poetic Guardian
The Poetic Guardian offers 360-degree protection with its anti-scratch polycarbonate backplate, a thick TPU bumper, reinforced corners, a built-in screen protector, and covered ports and buttons. Even with all of that protection, you can still show off the color of your phone with a clear backplate. It features a MIL-STD 810G-516.6 certification for impact resistance.
See also: Poetic cases: A buyer’s guide
5. Otterbox Defender
Otterbox is usually the go-to for anyone looking for a rugged case for their phone, and the Defender series provides the most protection. It’s thick and bulky, with covered buttons and ports and a raised lip. Keeping with the promise of all-around protection, the front cover also comes with a built-in screen protector. The Otterbox Defender also comes with a belt clip holster. This rugged case is expensive, though, and will be overkill for some.
6. UAG Plasma
The UAG Plasma is another great option if you want a high degree of protection but still want to show off your phone. It has a clear polycarbonate back panel with reinforced TPU bumpers on the top and the bottom. The UAG Plasma features a honeycomb pattern for added grip and compression strength, and the case is thin enough to support NFC and wireless charging.
See also: The best UAG cases: A buyer’s guide to what UAG has to offer
Don’t forget to check out our roundup of the best Pixel 4 screen protectors you can get for complete device protection beyond what these rugged cases provide.