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If you’ve decided to spend $1,000 or more on a Galaxy Note 9, one thing is certain: You’re going to need a case. With a 6.4-inch display and an all-glass design, the Note 9 is basically an accident waiting to happen. Use our list of the best cases to find the right one for you and keep your phone in pristine condition.
Update 12/23/19: Added the Speck Presidio Grip, Incipio NGP, and ArmadilloTek Vanguard cases.
Best transparent Galaxy Note 9 cases
The Galaxy Note 9 comes in two colors—lilac purple and ocean blue—that are gorgeous enough to show off. That’s why a sturdy clear case is the Note 9’s best friend.
1. ESR Glass Back
Price When Reviewed:$25.99
Price: $26
Colors: Black, clear, white
Wireless charging support: Yes
Why we love it: ESR’s Glass Back Case is made of three parts: the frame, base, and a piece of tempered glass. When assembled, the Glass Back case provides a rigid back plate with a soft bumper, both of which should be sturdy enough to protect your phone from an occasional drop.
ESR touts the back glass as being scratch-proof, and in our own testing, which consisted of running a pocketknife blade over the back, it impressively lived up to its claims. However, since it’s made of glass, it’s still a little slippery—but not nearly as much as a naked Note 9.
The ESR Glass Back is our current pick for best transparent Galaxy Note 9 case.
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