So, how much do you usually pay for a smartphone case?

Smartphones are not getting cheaper, but they certainly are getting more brittle. Or at least that's how it looks, with all this glass pressed against a metal frame being the current go-to design language.

Even if you don't use a case as a daily accessory, we're pretty sure that most people out there will have on hand just for the odd occasion. It may be a trip or a hike or any situation where one's phone is placed at a high risk of a drop over the cold and emotionless concrete.

And there are tons of cases to pick from. From the super-cheap with $1-$2 shells to official manufacturer ...