The Best Pixel 9 Cases and Accessories, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

The world of Pixel accessories grows every year. Here are a few other cases I've tried and liked, although not as much as the ones above.

OtterBox Defender Series for $65: This is arguably the most protective case for the Pixel 9 series. It has a hard shell that splits into two pieces that wrap around the front and back of the phone and that you can click into place. Then you add the rubber protective case on top of that and the holster that lets you attach the phone to your belt. The holster's clip can also double as a kickstand when in a horizontal orientation. Even the USB-C charging port is covered. I think the OtterBox Commuter I recommend above comes close in terms of durability, but if you want maximum protection and like holsters, go with the Defender.

OtterBox Symmetry Series for $50: This is a perfectly good case that's just a little unremarkable. The buttons are easy to press, the cutouts are precise, and the raised edges offer good protection. It just doesn't look unique or offer any other interesting features.

Spigen Rugged Armor and Tough Armor for $16+: These cases are also available for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Rugged Armor has a nice textured back and edges, although these areas tend to attract smudges and marks. The edges are nicely raised to protect the screen and cameras, and the buttons click. The Tough Armor, on the other hand, is smoother and has a kickstand on the back. Annoyingly, this kickstand only works in landscape mode, so it's not the case to buy if you watch a lot of TikTok.

Thinborne Aramid Fiber Super Thin Case for $70: This case is not designed to protect against drops as it is incredibly thin. It is a good option if you hate cases but want to protect your device from scratches. That said, it is Really It's difficult to take off (unless you have long nails). It also smudges far too easily, so I had to constantly wipe it down. It has a MagSafe magnet ring baked in, but it had trouble reliably sticking to other MagSafe accessories—the magnets just aren't strong enough. At least there is a screen protector included in the box, but you have to apply it hands-free.

Casetify Impact Case with MagSafe for $58: Casetify offers an endless selection of designs, and while the company has come under fire for the way it gets some of those designs, there aren't many places you can get a Pixel 9 case with Spider-Man on the back or a case that makes your phone look like a movie camera. These cases have MagSafe rings on the inside, so they should work with most MagSafe accessories. I just don't like how prominent the Casetify logo is on the back.