Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cases in 2024 (2024)

1. Otterbox Defender Series Pro

Best case overall

Colors: Black, Blue, Purple
Materials: Polycarbonate, synthetic rubber
Weight: 4.9 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Exceptional drop protection
+ Holster clip doubles as kickstand
+ Port covers block dirt and dust
- Case adds noticeable bulk
- Premium price

Otterbox’s Defender Series Pro case is chock full of premium specs from the inside out. Featuring a synthetic rubber outer cover for superior grip, a rigid polycarbonate shell for best-in-class shock absorption, and nifty port covers down below, this case exceeds the military standard for drop testing with ease. It’s one of the bulkier cases on this list, but when it comes to comprehensive protection for your Galaxy S24 Ultra, it’s tough to find a better choice.

2. Caseborne Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra case

Best alternative

Colors: Black, Green/Gray, Orange/Gray
Materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 2.7 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Affordable price
+ 21-foot drop protection
+ Wireless charging support
- No support for power-sharing

If the Defender Series is outside your budget, try Caseborne’s Galaxy S24 Ultra case. It costs less than $30 at some retailers, but doesn’t skimp on features that keep your phone safe from harm, promising 21-foot drop protection. You even get that kickstand as part of the case, along with support for wireless charging and NFC payments. However, you won’t be able to use the S24 Ultra’s power-sharing feature with your phone inside the case.

3. Mous Limitless 5.0

Best premium case

Colors: Aramid Fibre, Black Leather, Walnut, Bamboo, Silver Pearl, Speckled Fabric
Materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic elastomers
Weight: 1.8 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Grippy sides
+ Unique backplate options
- Premium price
- So-so camera lens protection

Designed with proprietary AiroShock defensive technology to guard against falls, the Mous Limitless 5.0 case features several unique backplate designs such as Walnut, Bamboo, and Speckled Fabric. A soft microfibre lining on the inside protects the back of your Galaxy S24 Ultra, while rippled grip ribs help keep the device firmly in hand. This premium case won’t add much extra bulk to your pocket, either, and the “wooden” backplates look extremely slick.

4. Pitaka MagEZ Case 4

Best thin-and-light case

Colors: Black/Grey (Twill), Sunset, Moonrise
Materials: Aramid fiber with fusion weaving
Weight: 0.9 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Super thin-and-light design
+ Unique fusion weaving tech
+ Anti-slip grip
- Lackluster warranty

If you’re on the lookout for a barely-there Galaxy S24 Ultra case that feels as futuristic as your new smartphone, the Pitaka MagEZ Case 4 is woven from aramid fiber, using precise cutouts that wrap around the chassis like a glorious glove. What exactly is aramid fiber, you ask? This cutting-edge material can be found in the aerospace industry, along with bulletproof vests — so you know it can take some abuse. This minimalist design is perfect for lightweight travel, and it’s compatible with Pitaka’s ecosystem of MagEZ accessories.

5. Urban Armor Gear Monarch Pro Series

Best drop protection

Colors: Oxide, Silver, Carbon Fiber, Crimson
Materials: Polycarbonate, carbon fiber, rubber
Weight: 2.1 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ 25-foot drop protection
+ Absorbs shocks
+ Built-in magnet module
- Expensive

Need a phone case that’s tough enough to handle the great outdoors? The Urban Armor Gear Monarch Pro Series is tested for 25 feet of drop protection, thanks to a clever combination of polycarbonate, alloy metal, carbon fiber, and rubber. Featuring a built-in magnet module for wireless charging; oversized tactile buttons for enhanced accessibility; and raised bezels to protect the screen and camera lenses, the Monarch Pro Series comes with a limited lifetime warranty, which might just outlast the smartphone itself.

6. Casetify Impact Case

Best customizable case

Colors: Dozens of styles and designs
Materials: Recycled and plant-based material
Weight: TBA
Wireless charging: Yes

+ 4X MIL-STD-810G shock absorption
+ Partially made from recycled phone cases
+ Unique artist-driven designs
- High price

If you’re not familiar with the Casetify business model, the company provides an awesomely organic platform for digital artists to create hundreds of unique case designs for the masses. For instance, the cartoony “I Donut Care” case is but one food-themed design created by British illustrator Harry Hambley (aka Ketnipz). Casetfiy’s Impact Cases are constructed from 65% recycled and plant-based materials, which ain’t so bad for Planet Earth.

7. Zagg Crystal Palace

Best clear case

Colors: Clear
Materials: Post-recycled content, reinforced graphene
Weight: 1.6 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Strengthened with graphene
+ Includes antimicrobial treatment
+ Drop resistant up to 13 feet
- No-frills design

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a downright gorgeous device all on its own, and if you’d like to showcase your new Android phone in all its chromatic glory, the Zagg Crystal Palace case offers deceivingly comprehensive protection for a reasonable price. Constructed from 78% recycled content and equipped with an antimicrobial agent to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria, it’s backed by a lifetime warranty to boot. Uniquely, this case is reinforced with graphene, which is harder than a diamond, yet somehow more elastic than rubber and 200 times stronger than steel.

8. Speck Presidio2 Grip

Best antimicrobial case

Colors: Charcoal Grey/Cool Bronze, Black/Slate Grey, Coastal Blue/Dust Grey
Materials: 50% recycled plastics
Weight: TBA
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Made with 50% recycled plastics
+ Ultra responsive buttons
+ Lifetime warranty
- Decent camera lens protection

Boasting a 20% slimmer profile than its predecessor, the Speck Presidio2 Grip case is like an airbag for your phone. Made from 50% recycled plastics, this case features an antimicrobial treatment that delivers up to a 99% reduction in stain and odor-causing bacteria, making it the perfect Galaxy Ultra S24 case for the hygiene-conscious. Your phone’s perimeter is protected from the inside out by tiny air pockets that compress and suspend the S24 Ultra upon impact, with the ability to withstand 13-foot drops.

9. Thinborne Galaxy S24 Ultra Case

Best aramid fiber case

Colors: Black
Materials: 600D aramid fiber
Weight: 0.8 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Ultra-thin design
+ Grippy carbon fiber texture
+ Made from very strong material
- Less protection than rugged cases
- Only one color choice

Weighing in at 0.75 ounces and measuring just 1 millimeter thin, the aptly named Thinborne Galaxy S24 Ultra case features best-in-class 600D aramid fiber construction to keep extra bulk at an absolute bare minimum. That makes wireless charging and powersharing a snap. Even better, aramid fiber is five times stronger — and lighter — than steel. If not for the grippy edges and carbon fiber textures on the outer shell, you might forget your new Galaxy S24 Ultra has any extra protection at all given how light it is.

10. Dbrand Grip Case

Best grippy case

Colors: 30+ styles and patterns
Materials: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: TBA
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Built in magnets for wireless charging
+ Clicky buttons are easy to find
+ Precision fit and grippy edges
- Premium price

Touted as “the world’s grippiest phone case,” the Dbrand Grip Case takes its name seriously. Most Galaxy S24 Ultra cases are textured along each side for an enhanced grip, but this 2mm-thin case kicks things up a notch with thousands of microscopic ridges and unique “grip strips” along the chamfered edges. The end result? Grabbable contact points for your butterfingers and a glove-like fit for your phone.

11. Tudia DualShield Grip

Best budget case

Colors: Matte Black, Dark Purple, Green Lily, Indigo Blue, Pine Green
Materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 1.8 ounces
Wireless charging: Yes

+ Dual layer construction
+ Textured design for no-slip grip
+ Low price point
- So-so drop protection

For less than $20, the Tudia DualShield Grip is easily the cheapest Galaxy S24 Ultra case on this list. Even so, it features two layers of durable protection against the occasional unplanned smash. With raised edges around the camera lenses and touchscreen; precision cutouts for the volume and power buttons; and a textured grip on either side, this Galaxy S24 Ultra case is worth every penny.

12. Smartish Galaxy S24 Ultra Wallet Case

Best wallet case

Colors: 15+ colorful designs
Materials: Polycarbonate
Weight: 2.4 ounces
Wireless charging: No

+ Case doubles as mini-wallet
+ Many customization options
- No wireless charging

Do you prefer traveling light? Then you’re bound to appreciate the Smartish Galaxy S24 Ultra wallet case, which is ergonomically designed to stow three cards plus cash via a hidden wallet in the case’s back. With more than 15 unique designs to choose from, you’re sure to find a color scheme to match your personality and catch the eyes of passersby. In the event of any clumsy collisions, tiny air pockets in each corner of the case take the brunt of every tumble.

TJ Fink