What's the best cell phone case for your device? Consumer Reports talked to a number of experts—in-house and out—to figure out what to look for. Here's what we learned.

Manufacturers may make phones out of tougher materials, but Payne points out that without a case and screen protection, your phone is still one bad drop away from an expensive regret.

Manufacturers use two types of materials to make phone cases: non-conductive and conductive. Plastic, silicone, and leather are non-conductive materials and generally won't interfere with your ...

Phone case manufacturer Spigen, on the other hand, was happy to talk. "It's true that phones are more durable than ever," says Justin Ma, a Spigen spokesperson.