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8 Best Galaxy Note 8 Tough & Rugged Armor Cases for Ultimate Protection

If you bought the Note 8, you'll want to protect your investment.
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 has just been announced, and it's priced at £869 in the UK, which isn't exactly cheap. It would suck to get this device, then drop it within the first week of owning it, and end up with a huge ding, or even worse, a cracked screen. After all, you probably plan on carrying it around for the next year, so it's definitely worth your time and money to find a case that will prevent any damage. There are a tonne of options, too, including slim cases, designer cases, functional cases, rugged cases, and more. Luckily for you, we've done most of the hard work already by rounding up a list of some of the best Note 8 cases available right now. Keep checking back, however, because we plan to update this piece over time with more Note 8 cases.


1. Otterbox Defender Series Case

Price: $60 on Amazon

Features:

The Defender series of Otterbox cases is one of the most popular ways to protect your phone and the Defender is now available for the Note 8. It features OtterBox's "Certified Drop+" protection, which means that it has undergone 24+ tests and 238+ hours of testing. The Defender features drop protection, dust protection, an optional belt clip/holster, a multi-layer structure to better absorb impact, though we're just going to focus on the flagship Defender Series. It's tough as nails, so to speak, and is described as "the big daddy of them all". You can get it in three different colour schemes. (Note: this case is not available on Amazon, right now its only available on Official Site which is so pricy compared to Amazon, So if you want to buy this case then i would suggest you to check back after some days, bcoz soon it will be available on Amazon at much cheaper price)

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2. Spigen Tough Armor Series Case

Price: $19 on Amazon

Features:

Spigen also offers a popular and less pricey option for rugged Note 8 protection. It features dual layers for improved shock absorption and reassuringly, it has been tested to withstand a 46-inch height drop 26 times. It also comes with a built-in kickstand that makes it possible to just leave your phone on that plane tray and have it play videos without you having to hold it. 

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3. Samsung Rugged Protective Cover

Price: $40 on Amazon

Features:

Samsung's own rugged protective cover is drop tested to military standards and it absorbs most damage to keep your device out of harm's way. and it's built like a tank, available in two color options black & deep see blue.
It looks decidedly elegant in the company of other rugged cases, and features a clever, concealed kickstand.

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4. UAG Monarch Series Case

Price: $60 on Amazon

Features:

The Urban Armor Gear Monarch case is another pricey, but extremely ruggedized Galaxy Note 8 case. It features a signature UAG design that has a distinct character and that we like a lot, and it meets military standards and has been tested to keep your Note 8 safe when dropped. It's also surprisingly light and unobstructive for what it is, with 5 layers of protection and a soft impact-resistant core. (Note: this case is not available on Amazon, right now its only available on Official Site which is so pricy compared to Amazon, So if you want to buy this case then i would suggest you to check back after some days, bcoz soon it will be available on Amazon at much cheaper price)

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5. Spigen Rugged Armor Case

Price : Price: $13 on Amazon

Features:

For those who don't want to sacrifice pocket space for protection, this sleek one-piece case is rugged and sleek with carbon fiber accents that look real nice on taller devices like the Note 8. The $13 Spigen Rugged Armor features basic drop protection at a fairly affordable price. All sensitive areas like display and cameras are guarded with extra raise, and the back is styled with a hexacomb pattern.

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6. i-Blason Beetle Pro Case

Price: $20 on Amazon

Features:

The Beetle Pro is one of the most affordable rugged cases and it offers a ton of protection, but also adds a lot of bulk to your Note 8. You have a front and back protective plates that lock together, and you've got textured edges for extra grip. The case comes with a 360-degree rotatable clip belt as well. The Beetle Professional is without doubt one of the most inexpensive rugged instances and it presents a ton of safety, but in addition provides a number of bulk to your Note. You’ve a back and front protecting plates that lock collectively, and you have got textured edges for additional grip. (Note: this case is not available on Amazon, right now its only available on Official Site which is so pricy compared to Amazon, So if you want to buy this case then i would suggest you to check back after some days, bcoz soon it will be available on Amazon at much cheaper price)

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7. VRS High Pro Shield Case

Price: $30 on Amazon

Features:

The Verus (styled as VRS) High Pro Shield is another relatively affordable rugged case option for the Galaxy Note 8. Available in a rich, six-color selection, but most importantly lab tested to military standards and to withstand drops, the High Pro Shield features a dual layer construction and sports a MIL-STD 810G-516.6 rating, which simply means that it has been dropped on concrete and still survived. Not bad. (Note: this case is not available on Amazon, right now its only available on Official Site which is so pricy compared to Amazon, So if you want to buy this case then i would suggest you to check back after some days, bcoz soon it will be available on Amazon at much cheaper price)

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Buy it from: VRS Official Site



8. Speck Presidio Grip Case

Price: $45 on Amazon

Features:
Speck makes many cases, so we're not surprised to see it's doing Note 8 cases, too. This $45 case is rugged (supposedly, it's been dropped from a height of 10 feet multiple times by third-party laboratories to ensure superior protection), and it's lined with a "dynamic shock-absorbing material". But the stand-out features are the raised bezel guards, which give it some grip and prevent you from dropping it.

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