Protect Your Google Pixel 7a Smartphone With These Cases We Tested

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Google’s Pixel 7a is the most value-packed smartphone of the year, just like the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 5a Androids that precede it. Its looks, hardware performance, camera quality, and platform experience are the best in its price range, and the best $500 can buy. It exceeded my expectations during weeks of testing.

Once again, a wide array of protective cases hit the shelves alongside the entry-level Pixel, ensuring you can protect and customize your new phone the moment it leaves the retail box. To handpick the best for the latest Google phone, I followed our longtime tradition and spent days combing through Pixel 7a covers from big-name brands like Bellroy, Case-Mate, OtterBox, and Spigen — online and in real life.

The Best Cases for the Google Pixel 7a

What to Consider

Durability

This is always one of the most important features to consider when shopping for any phone case. To get the best drop protection for your investment, look for covers with multi-layer design and durability that meets military-grade standards.

As usual, extra rugged cases will add more bulk to your phone. However, with the new Pixel’s compact footprint and the extra peace of mind you’ll get, I believe the tradeoff is worth it.

Design

Your phone is always among the items you interact with the most, so the case you are eyeing should look cool and make the rectangular slab of metal and glass you bought easier to handle. Textured back and sides are two particularly handy bits to look for, especially if you are constantly glued to your phone while out and about.

Other bits I’d look for in new phone cases include antimicrobial coating and eco-friendly materials used in their making. Metal button covers are also nice, as they’ll make your daily interactions more satisfactory.

Now that you know the essentials, find the best case for your new Pixel among these highly-rated offerings.

Gear4 Denali Case for Google Pixel 7a

The Gear4 Denali case is our favorite for protecting the Google Pixel 7a because it ticks all the boxes. The accessory has a cool design with a textured back cover for enhanced grip. Its tough build includes a back infused with a shock-absorbing D3O layer, bringing protection against 13-foot falls. In addition, an antimicrobial treatment keeps common germs away.

Another bit that impressed me about the Denali case is that it contains 50% recycled plastic. I wish the accessory were available in more colors, like the Pixel 7a.

Pixel 7a Silicone Case

Google’s Pixel 7a case is unsurprisingly one of the best for safeguarding the Android smartphone. The thin accessory has a stain-resistant exterior with recycled plastics used in its making, a soft-touch silicone finish, and aluminum button covers with excellent tactility.

Compared to our top pick from Gear4, the official Pixel 7a case is thinner, less rugged, and not antimicrobial, but also considerably cheaper. The Google case is also available in several colors that perfectly match the Pixel 7a.

Athlex Case for Google Pixel 7a

The Caseology Athlex case is the best for treating your new Pixel to uncompromising protection against scratches and drops on a tight budget. The affordable accessory offers military-grade durability that, according to its maker, has been tested to keep the phone unscathed after multiple drops. It also features a grippy texture, drastically improving the device’s handling.

The case is available in black with or without contrasting orange accents. The Caseology Nano Pop is another great low-cost Pixel 7a case with a more subtle design.

Slim Fit Case for Google Pixel 7a

This Case-Mate offering is the case to get if you want to showcase your new Pixel without compromising its protection. The Slim Fit has a thin profile worthy of its name, a shock-absorbing build, and a scratch-resistant back that won’t lose its clear finish over time, all at a reasonable price. According to its maker, the case will help the Pixel 7a survive drops of up to 12 feet.

The clear accessory is manufactured using recycled materials. A flashier Slim Fit case infused with glitter foil is also available.

Commuter Series Case for Google Pixel 7a

The OtterBox Commuter Series is the most rugged Pixel 7a case worth your attention. Its dual-layer construction comprises a shock-absorbing interior and a hard exterior shell. Combined, the two bits help ensure the accessory exceeds military-grade durability standards multiple times, and given the accessory maker’s track record, I expected nothing less.

Available in black or green, the Commuter Series case also features a cover to keep dust and debris away from the USB-C port of the Pixel 7a. Even though it's bulkier than most rivals, the cover is fully compatible with wireless charging.

Leather Case For Google Pixel 7a

Developed in partnership with Google, this Bellroy case is crafted from eco-tanned genuine leather that will develop a unique patina over time, giving your Pixel 7a a unique, decidedly luxurious look and excellent tactility. The slim case also features a robust polycarbonate shell and a soft microfiber lining to guard the phone against scratches.

The accessory is available in three elegant colors: black, bluestone, and terracotta (pictured here). Every leather case has metal button covers with excellent tactility and a 3-year warranty.

Thin Fit Case for Google Pixel 7a

The Thin Fit case by Spigen is incredibly slim and, priced below $20, very affordable. Despite its minimalist design and lightweight build, the form-fitted cover delivers reliable protection against scratches and drops, courtesy of a hybrid design with a polycarbonate back panel and shock-absorbing corners with the accessory maker’s signature Air Cushion tech.

Spigen offers the Thin Fit case in black or pink. Consider the similarly priced Spigen Liquid Air case if you want a low-key Pixel 7a cover with more grip.

Tough Armor Case for Google Pixel 7a

The Spigen Tough Armor has been among my go-to iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel cases for years, thanks to a distinctive design, a rugged build, a retractable viewing stand, and a reasonable price. The Pixel 7a iteration is no exception — its dual-layer setup will make the phone almost completely impervious to damage in case of a drop.

On the other hand, the accessory’s kickstand is great for watching videos or gaming on the device. You can order the Tough Armor in black or a metal slate exterior shell.

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