A Buyer's Guide to Metal/Aluminum Bumper Cases/Covers for iPhone 5s
A metal or aluminum cover for your iPhone 5s provides you with a way to protect your smartphone from impacts if you drop it or if something falls on it. These bumper cases and covers are manufactured by several different brands. There is a range of features and styles of these metal/aluminum bumper cases/covers for the iPhone 5s.
What are some of the features of the bumper cases?Some of the available features of these metal bumpers for smartphones include:
- Kickstand: This is a plastic or metal piece that folds out from the back of the phone cover. It makes a corner with a 90-degree angle for sitting on a flat surface. The angled surface of the kickstand holds up the phone.
- Screen protector: Some of the metallic phone cases have a screen protector with transparent material that allows you to view the screen. The screen protector is integrated into the case.
- Clip: The covers may have an integrated clip on the back or side. The clip allows for attachment of the case to a belt loop, strap, or piece of nylon webbing.
- Anodized: The metal or aluminum has been anodized in order to eliminate chemical reactions with the metal in the phone or its battery.
The available brands for these aluminum phone cases include adidas, Apple, Beyond, Cat, Draco Design, and Head Case. You can also find them manufactured by Eagle Cell, J. Crew, Love Mei, Luphie, Mirror, Nillkin, Patchworks, R-Just, Scosche, Spigen, and Trek. There are also unbranded aluminum phone cases.
What colors or characters are available on the metal bumpers?The colors, characters, and designs on these metal phone cases include:
- Solid colors: The metallic cases may have a metallic silver finish. The finish may be shiny or matte. They may also be black, white, or bright solid colors.
- People and Characters: Some of the available options include characters from Batman, Free, and rap musicians. There are also unicorn, droid, and skull designs.
- Logos: Some of the phone cases have company logos on them, such as the trefoil of adidas.
- Jewelled: Some of the metal phone cases may have metallic tassels, jewels, rhinestones, or sequins attached.
In addition to fitting the iPhone 5s, some of these metallic cases may also fit onto other brands of smartphones. The bumper cases may be compatible with some LG, Samsung, and Nokia smartphones. The phone cases may also fit onto some of the other generations and trim levels of iPhones.
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