Try These Magnetic Accessories
Make sure to check out our many MagSafe guides for compatible accessories, but I’ll also be adding more to this list since not all MagSafe accessories will work with the Galaxy S25’s unique camera placement. If it’s a simple, circular accessory, it will likely be OK, but larger square or rectangular magnetic accessories like MagSafe wallets will not fit well.
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ESR HaloLock Qi2 Mini Wireless Charger for $17: We have several great Qi2 magnetic chargers in our Best Wireless Chargers guide, but in the interest of ensuring optimal compatibility since the Galaxy S25 camera module may interfere with some magnetic accessories, I can say for certain that this mini Qi2 charger works perfectly. It didn’t get too hot, and I like the extra protection added to the area where the cable meets the charging puck. The 5-foot cable is braided.
ESR MagSafe AirPlane Phone Holder for $23: This fun little gadget is a phone stand that can clamp onto various surfaces. It folds up and doesn’t take much space in a bag, but if you find yourself using your phone a lot on a plane to watch media, you can affix it to the tray table for more ergonomic hands-free viewing. The clamp doesn’t extend a ton, so it won’t work on thick tables, but the magnetic connection is strong, and you can tilt the angle quite a bit.
Other Good Screen Protectors
Here are several other screen protectors I’ve tested. They’re all easy to apply, which is the most important thing to look for. There’s no point in recommending a screen protector that’s hard to install. Remember, you have to re-add your fingerprints after applying the screen protector for biometric authentication to work.
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ESR Tempered Glass S25 Ultra Screen Protector (3 Pack) for $14: Three tempered glass screen protectors for $13? That’s shockingly cheap. I kept looking for a catch, but this ESR protector was visually similar to many of the others I’ve tested and boasts many of the same claims. It’s incredibly easy to install—like the Dbrand, you pull a tab once you place the phone in the applicator tool. This ensures perfect installation, and I had zero air bubbles. Unfortunately, it’s only available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, or I’d have recommended it over the pricier Dbrand. It comes with the full cleaning kit, including alcohol wipes, a microfiber cloth, dust removal stickers, and a squeegee. I also tested ESR’s Privacy Screen Protector, but I didn’t like it: It noticeably affected the screen quality, making it dimmer overall and showing muted colors.
BodyGuardz Pure 3 Screen Protector for $34 (Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge): Kudos to BodyGuardz for being one of the only companies offering a cardboard install tool instead of plastic. Seriously, screen protectors produce so much plastic waste, but this one is minimal. Even the tempered-glass screen protector is made from 30 percent recycled glass. It comes with the usual cleaning kit, and the application was super easy. This one doesn’t cover the selfie camera but has a little gap for it, unlike the ESR. Too bad you only get one.
Spigen GlasTR EZ Fit Screen Protector (2 Pack) for $19: Spigen’s tempered glass screen protectors are just as easy to install as the others in this list, and come with the usual cleaning tools for prepping your device. I did have a few air bubbles after installation, but they all disappeared minutes later. You get two in this pack. I also tested the “Pro” version for the Galaxy S25 Edge, which doesn’t feel different to my eyes from the standard EZ Fit (I think it’s just to signify that it’s not compatible with any of the other S25 phones). It was just as easy to apply.
Zagg Glass Elite Screen Protector for $45: This screen protector is available for the entire Galaxy S25 range, and I tested it on the Galaxy S25 Edge. Installation wasn’t too hard using Zagg’s application tool, though it’s not my favorite system. You only get one tempered glass protector, and overall, this just isn’t as good value. Try to catch it on sale.
Zagg Glass Elite Camera Lens Protector for $25: I tried three camera lens protectors—from ESR, BodyGuardz, and Zagg—and the application process for each was almost identical. The good thing about the Zagg variant is that it’s available for all three Samsung phones, though the ESR protector is most economical. However, you need to be careful when pairing this with a case. These lens protectors are adding a bulky cover to your lens, and that might make it tough for the phone to fit certain cases. If the phone case has an open camera design, then you won’t have issues. Personally, I think these things are overkill.
Caudabe CrystalShield Screen Protector (2-Pack) for $29: Caudabe’s application process has the potential to allow some dust to fall on the back of the screen protector during the installation process, which is what happened on my first attempt. Thankfully, there was a second one, and the application was smooth sailing. It’s well priced for two tempered glass protectors, though still not a seamless installation process like Dbrand or Spigen.
Other Cases to Consider
UAG Pathfinder Magnetic Case for $60: I tested a bunch of other UAG cases, from the Monarch Pro and Civilian to the Plyo Pro, but I think the Pathfinder has the best aesthetic, especially in the bright yellow color. The buttons are clicky, there’s a magnet embedded in the middle for Qi2 support, and the edges around the screen and cameras are raised fairly well. The case is a bit slippery, but that’s my only complaint if you like the loud design.
Spigen Nano Pop MagFit Magnetic Case for $19: It’s only available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra right now, but this is a simple magnetic case that’s very affordable. It works with Qi2 and Qi chargers, the S Pen is easily accessible, and the buttons are clicky.
BodyGuardz Paradigm Pro Heat-Regulating Magnetic Case for $60: Only available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, this case is designed to vent heat away from the back of the phone so that there are no hot spots when you’re gaming. I’ve tested this case before for the iPhone and didn’t notice a difference, but what I like this case for is the directional bottom speaker—it makes the bottom-firing speakers of the Galaxy S25 Ultra shoot upward to your face when holding the phone, which is nice when gaming in landscape orientation because my grip often blocks the phone’s speakers. It also has a built-in lanyard, comes with a magnet for Qi2 charging, and has clicky buttons. The plain black design is boring, though, and the material is slippery. I also tested the BodyGuardz Ace Pro, but I found it hard to access the S Pen stylus.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Casely Bold Flex + MagSafe Case for $30: Casely has so many gorgeous designs to choose from, whether you want tiny cute ghosts on the back of your Samsung phone or a scenic mountain landscape. This case is made up of a hard shell exterior and a semi-flexible interior. However, the whole thing is quite bulky. I tried it on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, an already thick phone, and it made it even harder to use. The edges are significantly raised above the screen, providing great protection, alongside clicky buttons. I did find the S Pen hard to access, though. You also get magnets in the case, enabling Qi2 functionality.
Poetic Neon S25 Edge for $17 and S25 Ultra Case for $20: I tried Poetic’s bulky and highly protective Spartan case, and didn’t like it. It’s ugly! The Guardian is a solid option, but I like the Neon the most. It looks smart. The edges around the screen are raised, the edges are grippy, and the buttons are clicky. (It’s only available for the Ultra and Edge.) The design is simple, though you may hate the large Poetic branding on the back.
Benks ArmorAir Aurora for $50 and ArmorPro Montage for $43: The Aurora and Montage cases are only available for the S25 Edge and the S25 Ultra. The super-thin Aurora is nearly identical to the aramid fiber Pitaka I recommend above, except Benks employs Kevlar. The camera cutout is a little more pronounced and protective. I found it much harder to remove and ended up cracking a small part of the case as I was pulling it off. The Montage is a different kind of case altogether—still thin, but not as much as the fiber cases. The soft-touch material is nice to touch, and the magnets are fairly strong. I just don’t love the Monstage Art branding on the back.
OtterBox Symmetry Ultra-Slim Clear Magnetic Case for $48: A simple clear case with magnets, it’s hard not to like this Symmetry case from OtterBox. Buttons are responsive, there are lanyard loops in the corners, and the price is reasonable. I already have a few scuffs on the case that are not coming off, though, which isn’t a good sign for longevity.
Pitaka PinButton Galaxy S25 Ultra Magnetic Case for $70: Here’s a nifty case that tries to do something different. Pitaka’s PinButton is a slim case with clicky buttons, accurate port cutouts, and a nice textured feel. It also adds three extra buttons to your Samsung phone. These are configurable buttons, and they work through a combination of NFC and Samsung’s Routines. When you take it out of the box, you can tap your phone to the back of the case to get instructions on how to set up the buttons, and they’re fairly straightforward. I set up the buttons to trigger Do Not Disturb mode, and another to turn it off. You can be far more creative, though. I have noticed the buttons can sometimes take a few presses to work, but this could just be a delay with NFC.
ESR HaloLock Classic Hybrid Case for $20: Only available for the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra right now, this is my second favorite clear case after the Dbrand recommendation above. The material feels nice, smudges are easy to wipe away, and it has built-in magnets. I can confirm it works on my Qi2 as well as my basic Qi charger. The buttons are responsive, and it’s easy to access the S Pen stylus.
Mous Clarity 3.0 Magnetic Case for $70: This is a solid clear case (available for the entire S25 series), though it was already scuffed a little when I unboxed it, which doesn’t bode well for how it will look after months of use. Especially considering how much the case costs. It does have magnets for Qi2 charging and is an otherwise perfectly fine case.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Mous Super Thin 2.0 Magnetic Case for $55: If you hate bulky cases, I recommend Mous’ Super Thin 2.0 case. Thin polycarbonate cases like this aren’t protecting your phone from serious drops, but they’ll take care of everyday scratches and scuffs just fine. Mous’ version has a slick design, and the edges around the display and cameras are ever-so-slightly raised. It has built-in magnets and worked well on my Qi2 charger as well as my basic Qi charging stand. The buttons are responsive, and it’s easy to reach for the S Pen stylus on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Tech21 EvoArmor and EvoClear Magnetic Cases for $45: These are some solid, simple, and smart-looking magnetic cases with Qi2 functionality. The edges around the screen are raised to protect it, the buttons are responsive, and there’s a spot to attach the lanyard. The Evolite is a solid clear case if that’s what you’re looking for, though I prefer the Dbrand and ESR to it. I also tested the EvoLite case, which is very basic and doesn’t have magnets if you want something simple. but it’s a bit slippery.
Samsung Standing Grip Phone Case for $18: I like the big grip on the back of this case. It slides nicely and you can fit several fingers through it. However, the plastic sides of the case feel a little out of place and make it feel cheap. The edges around the screen are also barely raised, so it doesn’t feel very protective. Surprisingly, wireless charging works, though there are no magnets here, so you don’t get Qi2 support. The bottom edge is also weirdly not protected.
Samsung Silicone Case for $12 and Rugged Case for $21: Samsung’s official Silicone case does the job, but I’m not sure what it does more than the cheaper options above. The same goes for the Rugged Case, which is way too expensive for what you get, especially considering there are no magnets in either of these for Qi2 support. They’re functional cases, just too expensive.
Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear and Presidio2 Grip Magnetic Cases for $36: These cases check off all the boxes in terms of functionality, and they’re a little more interesting to look at. They also have magnets for Qi2 support. However, both of them just feel a bit cheap—the Presidio2 Grip specifically has these cheap-looking plastic accents on the corners that ruin the aesthetic. Then again, I’m also nitpicking.
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Latercase Thin Case for $50: Here’s another super-thin case for people who hate traditional bulky cases. It’s made from aramid fibers and will keep your phone scratch-free (at least, the back of it). There’s no protection for the bottom edge, the buttons, or the top edge, so it’s quite minimal. I like the soft texture of the material, though, and it looks pretty. There are sadly no magnets for Qi2 functionality. The good news is that, unlike many thin cases I’ve tested, this one is very easy to remove.
Zagg Santa Cruz Snap Magnetic Case for $50: I tested several cases from Zagg, including the Luxe, Milan, Denali, Crystal Palace, and Crystal Palace with Kickstand. They’re all OK. The buttons on all of these are slightly stiffer than on the other cases I’ve tested—not terrible, but just enough to notice. Many of these don’t have magnets in them, but the Santa Cruz Snap does, and it worked well on my Qi2 and Qi charger. The edges are grippy, which is why I like it. I also tested the Santa Cruz for the S25 Edge—there’s no magnet version, unfortunately—but it’s a solid case with grippy sides, a clear back, and clicky buttons.
Benks ArmorAir Case for $40: This case is another ultra-thin case, but it’s made from Kevlar fiber, though how much durability that provides when it’s this thin is questionable. What bugs me is that the camera module shifts ever so slightly. It’s one of those things that once you notice, you won’t stop feeling and seeing it shift every time. At least it covers more edges than the Latercase, and it also has magnets built in for Qi2 support.
Casetify Impact Magnet Cases for $64: You can get Casetify’s Impact cases in any style—with a mirror finish, a clear finish, or a crazy design. These are solid magnetic cases with clicky buttons, decently raised edges, and a good grip. The ring around the camera module is a bit thick, though, and disrupted charging on my Qi charger on occasion, but not consistently. That shouldn’t be much of an issue if you use a Qi2 charger.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
UAG Plasma XTE Kickstand Case for $75 (Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and S25 Ultra): The Plasma XTE is a nice kickstand case. UAG’s cases are kind of like G-Shock watches—they’re big and bold, but attractive in their own way. They’re not designed for minimalists, but I’ve come to enjoy the aesthetic. The kickstand can keep the phone propped up in both landscape and portrait orientation, and it has magnets built into it—it recharged on my Qi2 charger without fail. However, it did not work on my Qi charger, so keep that in mind if you haven’t upgraded your wireless charger yet. It otherwise checks off all the boxes with raised edges around the display and cameras, responsive buttons, and an easily accessible S Pen cutout on the S25 Ultra model.
OtterBox Symmetry Cactus Leather Case for $60: This is a good-looking leather-like case, except it’s made of cactus leather by a company called Desserto. While that might sound more sustainable than real leather, there’s still a lot of polyurethane in these cases. This isn’t the sustainable case you were looking for. Still, it offers solid protection and responsive buttons while mimicking the leather aesthetic. There are no magnets, so that means no Qi2 support. I also tested the Symmetry Soft Touch, another non-magnetic case. It’s OK, just not good value.
Rokform Rugged Case for $70: I would only recommend this case to anyone who really wants the strongest magnets. This bulky case is protective, but in the middle, around the magnetic ring sits a little removable puck. By default, this puck is magnetic and increases the magnet strength so that you have a more secure connection. However, this magnetic puck also disables all wireless charging. When you want to wirelessly charge, you have to replace the puck with the included non-magnetic puck, and then Qi2 charging will work. It didn’t work on a basic Qi charger at all. It’s very protective with edges raised well above the display, and the buttons are clicky, but it’s a bit much.
Spigen Tough Armor MagFit for $19: I’ve tested this case for various phones over the years, and I still can’t believe how flimsy the kickstand is. It continues to only work in landscape mode, meaning you can’t prop your phone up to watch TikTok videos. It’s an otherwise adequate case that’s affordable, but really, it’s time to make a change.
Avoid These Cases and Accessories
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Zagg Fusion Privacy Anti-Glare Screen Protector: You’re supposed to peel one side of the screen protector before installing it, but this side was stuck to the protector, so it took some effort. This ended up ruining the other side a bit, causing several air bubbles when I was finally able to install it. Worse yet, this privacy protector performs poorly. Yes, you can’t see what’s on the screen from the side, and the matte screen reduces glare, but it also greatly affects the screen’s image quality, with muted colors and low resolution.
Zagg XTR4 and Fusion XTR4 Screen Protectors: Zagg claims these are graphene-fortified for better protection, and that might be true, but when you can get screen protectors for as little as $13, it’s hard to make a case for a $60 one. The application tool isn’t as hassle-free as cheaper models I’ve tested, and Zagg only includes one protector. It could save your phone from a crack, but I’ll take my chances with the protectors we recommend above.
OtterBox Premium Glass Screen Protector: You only get one tempered glass protector here, which isn’t great value for money. But that’s not why I didn’t like it as much as our other recommendations. You have to affix the screen protector to the top of the installation tool before you begin, but it wasn’t staying in place, and the tiny bit of fidgeting to get it hooked up was enough to introduce some dust on the screen, which naturally I did not see until after I finished installing the screen protector. The application itself was precise, and I had no air bubbles, but there are plenty of other easy-to-apply screen protectors that don’t cost this much.
Casetify Impact Stand Ring Case: This case does not work with the Qi wireless charger because the module around the camera is too thick. This module is a secret kickstand, but one new feature shouldn’t cancel out the other.
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