**Case Reviews: A Comprehensive Look at the Best Cases for the Google Pixel 8A**

When it comes to protecting your smartphone, having the right case is essential. In this article, we'll delve into the world of cases designed specifically for the Google Pixel 8A, exploring the best options available in terms of design, functionality, and price.

**UAG Scout: A Thin and Rugged Case**

One of the most notable cases on the market is the UAG Scout, which is known for its rugged design despite being relatively thin. The case features a TPU material that provides a solid grip in hand, thanks to the textures and ridges on the back. Although it may not offer the same level of protection as some of UAG's more protective cases, the Scout still feels well-built and comfortable to hold. The design is sleek and modern, making it an attractive option for those who want a case that complements their device without sacrificing style.

**Mae: A Super Thin Case with a Magnetic Safety Array**

Another standout case is the Mae, which boasts an incredibly thin design that belies its impressive features. Despite being one of the thinnest cases on the market, it still manages to cram in a MAG safe magnet array in the back, unlocking a complete ecosystem of stands, chargers, and wallets. However, this comes with some drawbacks, including a lack of drop protection and the need for a tempered glass screen protector. The price is also steep, making it more than twice as expensive as many other cases on the market.

**Span Thin Fit: A Slim and Affordable Case**

For those looking for a budget-friendly option, the Span Thin Fit is an excellent choice. This slim matte case may not be the most visually appealing design, but its affordability makes up for it. Despite being one of the thinnest cases on the list, it still offers solid drop protection thanks to Span's air cushion technology and rigid polycarbonate shell. The soft touch finish also provides more grip than the Pixel 8A's plastic backing.

**Cyro Cil: A Clear Case with a Unique Design**

Clear cases are abundant in the market, but one that stands out is the Cyro Cil. One of our biggest pet peeves when it comes to clear TPU cases is how quickly they collect fingerprints, but the Frosted or printed PC backing on the Cil helps temper this issue. The patterns also look great, and although you can get other patterned cases for less, none are built as well as this one. Additionally, the thick corner bumpers provide added drop protection, and a set of stickers and wrist strap is included in the box.

**Dbrand Grip: A Premium Case with Customization Options**

For those who want a premium case that's more than just skin-deep, Dbrand offers an excellent option. The Grip case features a micro dot texture all around the edges for an insane level of grip, making it one of the most comfortable cases to hold. The design is also premium, with 20 grit sandpaper on the back that makes it feel almost indestructible. However, this comes at a price, and the skins available for the case can be more than $10 to $20 to replace if you make a mistake.

**OtterBox Commuter Series: A Rugged Case with a Protective Build**

For those who want a rugged case that's designed to withstand the rigors of daily life, the OtterBox Commuter Series is an excellent choice. This two-part build provides added protection, including a charging port cover and deep overhang to keep your screen safe. However, our only complaint is that it completely covers the design of the Pixel 8A, making it look like any other generic smartphone.

**Span Tough Armor: A Budget-Friendly Case with a Two-Part Build**

Lastly, we have the Span Tough Armor case, which is one of the most resistant cases available from the brand. Despite not having as many bells and whistles as the Commuter Series, it comes in at half the price. This two-part build features a rigid polycarbonate shell with a soft grippy texture, providing added protection against drops. However, we do wish there was a kickstand in the back, which would have been useful for horizontal viewing.

**Conclusion**

When it comes to protecting your smartphone, having the right case is essential. From rugged and protective designs to slim and affordable options, there's something on this list for everyone. Whether you're looking for style, functionality, or price, these cases are sure to meet your needs. So, which one will you be picking up? Let us know in the comments below, and we'll see you in the next video!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enif you want to get the most out of the 7 years of updates Google promises with the pixel 8A you'll definitely want to slap a case on it after testing more cases than any San individual should here are my picks for the top 10 pixel 8A cases you can buy for all the minimalists out there the Cyro ultracolor is a gorgeous little case it doesn't have any special features or gimmicks it's just a nice basic case that comes in very attractive colors the slim matte TPU build doesn't add much grip but there are two grip strip along the sides I found this to be more than enough to keep the phone secure in hand there's a small detail around the camera bump which highlights the main design element of the pixel 8A in a simple elegant way it also makes the phone easier to pocket since the camera bar tends to get caught on things without a case it's not the most rugged but the included wrist strap somewhat makes up for it after all drop protection doesn't matter if you never drop your phone in the first place The casology Parallax is another option that comes in a bunch of colors but the heel star is the hexic cuute pattern on the back combined with the grippy texture on the sides the border around the camera bump and the other small details on the back there's a lot of tactile elements on this case that does make it a bit more bulky but I still found it very comfortable to hold the ridges on the sides and the textured back make up for the somewhat slippery TPU material the thicker borders also afford more drop protection overall this is just a solid case for just about anyone and it's one of the cheapest on our list unless you want something very thin or very protective it will more than get the job done the rink Onyx is a case that really took me by surprise on the surface it's a very cheap and very simple thin case but everything comes together in a way that makes it very close to perfect it has a textured back to prevent slippage a covered camera bar and even a micro dot texture along the sides for added grip it's also one of the few cases these days that still has two slots for lanyard holes along the sides aside from bright colors I'm not sure what else you could even really ask for if you're after a thin case that can stand up to some drops the Onyx is a safe bet it's dirt cheap as far as branded cases go but it's far better than any of the junk you find on Amazon UAG is best known for rugged cases but the Scout is something different it keeps the rugged Aesthetics but drops the bulk and well ruggedness still the relatively thin TPU case feels solid in hand thanks to the textures and ridges on the back the Contours make it feel far more solid and protective than it probably is For Better or Worse despite this I still think it's worth considering because the case is super comfortable to hold and feels very well built I do wish that UAG made some of its more protective cases for the pixel 8A but if that's what you're after I'll mention a few of my favorites in just a minute Mae makes some of the most interesting cases on the market and the super thin doesn't disappoint like the name suggests it's crazy thin but also somehow manages to cram a MAG safe magnet array in the back that alone makes it worth a look since it unlocks a complete ecosystem of stands Chargers wallets and more apart from that it's more of a shell than a true case that means it won't offer much drop protection and you'll absolutely need to use a tempered glass screen protector the other big downside is the price this is more than twice as expensive as most of the cases on our list at $45 on the other end of the spectrum is the span thin fit it's an extremely basic slim matte case that only comes in black but don't let that put you off considering how thin this is it still offers solid drop protection thanks to span's air cushion technology and the rigid polycarbonate in the back the soft touch finish also adds more grip than the pixel 8 A's plastic backing which I found to be pretty slippery span makes a few cases similar to this one like the liquid air and rugged armor and all of them are solid choices to keep your pixel safe clear cases are a dime a dozen these days but the Cyro Cil is the one that stands out for from the crowd one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to clear TPU cases is how quickly they collect fingerprints but the Frosted or printed PC backing on the Cil really helps temper this the patterns also look great and although you can get other pattern cases for Less none of them are built this well there are plenty of other small details too like the thick Corner bumpers for added drop protection and a set of stickers and wrist strap included in the box if you want something a little more basic the span Ultra hybrid is another excellent excellent choice syyro is a sub brand of span after all so the two are pretty similar in design and quality if you're familiar with dbrand you know it's all about the Skins but the grip case adds a level of utility that really helps justify the expensive customization this is a very premium case with a micro dot texture all around the edges for an insane level of grip where most brands keep things soft and light dbrand slaps some 20 grit sandpaper on there and dares you to drop it The Other major element is obviously the skin and there are a ton of options to choose from skins for the pixel 8A come in three pieces but I'd highly recommend watching a tutorial before attempting to install one on the grip case one mistake and you're looking at $10 to $20 for a replacement skin OtterBox is the brand for rugged cases and although its Flagship Defender series isn't available for the pixel 8A the more affordable Commuter Series gets most of the way there it isn't a particularly interesting case to look at but it does have a protective two-part build a charging port cover and a deep overhang to keep your screen safe my only real complaint is that it completely covers the design of the pixel 8A so it looks like any other generic smartphone it's also a bit expensive so if you're looking for something cheaper check out the final case on our list the span Tough Armor is the most resistant case the brand makes and although it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the commuter it comes in at half the price this one again has a two-part build but the rigid polycarbonate shell is the part with the soft grippy texture it's not as rubbery as the commuter so I found it more comfortable to hope there's also a kickstand in the back which is useful although it only works horizontally apart from that the case is very streamlined if a little bulky ultimately this is one of the most affordable rugged cases you can get for the pixel 8A and one of the few that doesn't lean into the rugged aesthetic so much that it becomes a parody of itself that's it for this video but we've got a full playlist of more pixel 8A case reviews Linked In the description below let us know which case you'll be picking up and we'll see you in the next videoif you want to get the most out of the 7 years of updates Google promises with the pixel 8A you'll definitely want to slap a case on it after testing more cases than any San individual should here are my picks for the top 10 pixel 8A cases you can buy for all the minimalists out there the Cyro ultracolor is a gorgeous little case it doesn't have any special features or gimmicks it's just a nice basic case that comes in very attractive colors the slim matte TPU build doesn't add much grip but there are two grip strip along the sides I found this to be more than enough to keep the phone secure in hand there's a small detail around the camera bump which highlights the main design element of the pixel 8A in a simple elegant way it also makes the phone easier to pocket since the camera bar tends to get caught on things without a case it's not the most rugged but the included wrist strap somewhat makes up for it after all drop protection doesn't matter if you never drop your phone in the first place The casology Parallax is another option that comes in a bunch of colors but the heel star is the hexic cuute pattern on the back combined with the grippy texture on the sides the border around the camera bump and the other small details on the back there's a lot of tactile elements on this case that does make it a bit more bulky but I still found it very comfortable to hold the ridges on the sides and the textured back make up for the somewhat slippery TPU material the thicker borders also afford more drop protection overall this is just a solid case for just about anyone and it's one of the cheapest on our list unless you want something very thin or very protective it will more than get the job done the rink Onyx is a case that really took me by surprise on the surface it's a very cheap and very simple thin case but everything comes together in a way that makes it very close to perfect it has a textured back to prevent slippage a covered camera bar and even a micro dot texture along the sides for added grip it's also one of the few cases these days that still has two slots for lanyard holes along the sides aside from bright colors I'm not sure what else you could even really ask for if you're after a thin case that can stand up to some drops the Onyx is a safe bet it's dirt cheap as far as branded cases go but it's far better than any of the junk you find on Amazon UAG is best known for rugged cases but the Scout is something different it keeps the rugged Aesthetics but drops the bulk and well ruggedness still the relatively thin TPU case feels solid in hand thanks to the textures and ridges on the back the Contours make it feel far more solid and protective than it probably is For Better or Worse despite this I still think it's worth considering because the case is super comfortable to hold and feels very well built I do wish that UAG made some of its more protective cases for the pixel 8A but if that's what you're after I'll mention a few of my favorites in just a minute Mae makes some of the most interesting cases on the market and the super thin doesn't disappoint like the name suggests it's crazy thin but also somehow manages to cram a MAG safe magnet array in the back that alone makes it worth a look since it unlocks a complete ecosystem of stands Chargers wallets and more apart from that it's more of a shell than a true case that means it won't offer much drop protection and you'll absolutely need to use a tempered glass screen protector the other big downside is the price this is more than twice as expensive as most of the cases on our list at $45 on the other end of the spectrum is the span thin fit it's an extremely basic slim matte case that only comes in black but don't let that put you off considering how thin this is it still offers solid drop protection thanks to span's air cushion technology and the rigid polycarbonate in the back the soft touch finish also adds more grip than the pixel 8 A's plastic backing which I found to be pretty slippery span makes a few cases similar to this one like the liquid air and rugged armor and all of them are solid choices to keep your pixel safe clear cases are a dime a dozen these days but the Cyro Cil is the one that stands out for from the crowd one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to clear TPU cases is how quickly they collect fingerprints but the Frosted or printed PC backing on the Cil really helps temper this the patterns also look great and although you can get other pattern cases for Less none of them are built this well there are plenty of other small details too like the thick Corner bumpers for added drop protection and a set of stickers and wrist strap included in the box if you want something a little more basic the span Ultra hybrid is another excellent excellent choice syyro is a sub brand of span after all so the two are pretty similar in design and quality if you're familiar with dbrand you know it's all about the Skins but the grip case adds a level of utility that really helps justify the expensive customization this is a very premium case with a micro dot texture all around the edges for an insane level of grip where most brands keep things soft and light dbrand slaps some 20 grit sandpaper on there and dares you to drop it The Other major element is obviously the skin and there are a ton of options to choose from skins for the pixel 8A come in three pieces but I'd highly recommend watching a tutorial before attempting to install one on the grip case one mistake and you're looking at $10 to $20 for a replacement skin OtterBox is the brand for rugged cases and although its Flagship Defender series isn't available for the pixel 8A the more affordable Commuter Series gets most of the way there it isn't a particularly interesting case to look at but it does have a protective two-part build a charging port cover and a deep overhang to keep your screen safe my only real complaint is that it completely covers the design of the pixel 8A so it looks like any other generic smartphone it's also a bit expensive so if you're looking for something cheaper check out the final case on our list the span Tough Armor is the most resistant case the brand makes and although it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the commuter it comes in at half the price this one again has a two-part build but the rigid polycarbonate shell is the part with the soft grippy texture it's not as rubbery as the commuter so I found it more comfortable to hope there's also a kickstand in the back which is useful although it only works horizontally apart from that the case is very streamlined if a little bulky ultimately this is one of the most affordable rugged cases you can get for the pixel 8A and one of the few that doesn't lean into the rugged aesthetic so much that it becomes a parody of itself that's it for this video but we've got a full playlist of more pixel 8A case reviews Linked In the description below let us know which case you'll be picking up and we'll see you in the next video\n"