10 of the best cases for your Huawei P20 and P20 Pro

10 of the best cases for your Huawei P20 and P20 Pro

Huawei’s stunning P20 Pro is out today and it’s easily the most exciting phone of 2018 so far. The standard P20 isn’t bad either. Like Apple’s iPhone X they’re both heavy on the glass, which makes them prone to heartbreaking (not to mention wallet-straining) damage if dropped. With that in mind, you’ll probably want a protective case for yours, so we’ve rustled through the listings to pick our our early favourites.

1. Huawei P20 Smart View (£20)

Well, this is clever. The Smart View flip case puts a translucent material on the right edge, so you can still see what’s on part of the P20 screen even while it’s protected. What’s the point? Well, you can see the time, weather, and other details at a glance, plus you’ll see caller ID details when someone rings you up. Better yet, you can accept or deny the call right from the case without needing to open the flap. Nice.

2. Tech21 Pure Clear (£30)

Don’t want to obscure any of the P20’s beautiful aesthetic, but still want to ensure that it’s solidly protected? Well, point your attention over at Tech21, as their Pure Clear case is designed to keep that glass backing safe without covering up its beauty. This tough-but-thin case is built to absorb drops from up to 10 feet while being totally clear all around, so that gorgeous Twilight gradient can still shine through. The Pure Clear also has nicely grippy sides, which should help you avoid drops in the first place.

3. Spigen Liquid Crystal (£9)

If you’d rather not spend more than a tenner on a clear case to simultaneously protect and show off your several-hundred-quid superphone, then Spigen’s Liquid Crystal Case is probably more up your alley. There are no company logos or patterns to take away from the glossy build of the handset within, plus it’s made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which means it’s flexible and reasonably tough, although it probably doesn’t pack the same kind of shock-absorbing punch as the Tech21.

4. Huawei Silicone Case (£15)

If you’re buying a phone that’s nearly identical to the iPhone X, then you might as well get the case that’s nearly identical to Apple’s own official option too. The P20 Pro case is perfectly contoured to wrap around the handsets, with a durable backing and cutouts for all of the buttons and ports. And it even has the same Huawei back branding as the phone itself, so it’s just like the real thing… but less glossy, of course.

5. Olixar ArmourDillo Case (£14)

If you want your pricey new pride and joy to look less like a sleek smartphone and more like a tyre, then Olixar’s ArmourDillo fits the bill. Its internal TPU layer and polycarbonate exoskeleton wrap around the P20 or P20 Pro and protect it from drops and spills. It also has a built-in stand for good measure, while the grip-friendly design ought to keep it safely stowed in your palm.

6. KuGi Leather Case (£8)

KuGi’s faux-leather case is built to hold both the P20 and a couple of cards within, so you can ditch the bulky wallet and just toss your cards in the slots. Its magnetic clasp will keep your P20 all wrapped up while in a pocket or bag, plus you can fold the backing halfway and prop the phone up for watching videos and movies. At just £8 it’s probably not going to feel luxurious but it should just do enough in terms of both form and function.

7. Spigen Rugged Armor (£10)

If you think the P20 or P20 Pro needs more of an industrial edge to it, maybe Spigen’s Rugged Armor case can add that finish after the fact. At a glance, it looks like a tough case – but it probably doesn’t feel like it looks. After all, it’s the same kind of flexible TPU material as Spigen’s previously-listed see-through case, meaning it’s super-slim and easy to pop on and off your phone. The so-called “air cushion technology” provides some level of shock absorption, but more importantly, it’s cheap, thin and better than nothing.

8. Official Huawei Car Case (£17.99)

This magnetic case from Huawei will be your perfect car passenger. This slim case has a slightly textured finish – transforming the slippery Huawei P20 Pro into a more tactile phone, so you’re less likely to drop it and become a regretful cracked screen victim. There’s also a discrete magnetic plate on the back, so you can stick your phone to any magnetic holder, so there’s no need to buy any extras if you’ve already got a holder. If you don’t, then you can buy a bundle which includes a Huawei holder and the case for £29.99 – a pretty neat package.

9. Krusell Sunne Cover (£24.90)

Channel some serious Scandi style with this soft premium leather case. It comes in two colours, either a sandy nude or a slick black. This case’s design is elegantly minimalist and the finish is smooth but the leather means it’ll grip in your hand nicely, and won’t go flying when you’re juggling your cold pressed coffee and opening the door to your Volvo XC90. This case oozes class and sophistication – it has the power to zhoosh up your Huawei P20 Pro into a suave accessory to your luxury lifestyle.

10. Showkoo Natural Wood (£16.90)

Stand out from the crowd and get the natural look with this Showkoo wooden case. It comes in an array of wood types and finishes, including black walnut, rose wood, red wood and more earthy shades. The Showkoo wood case is beautifully hand crafted. Plus, each case has a distinctive pattern as each tree has unique bark lines. Now you might be wondering how practical this case is… Well, it’s made from real wood and Kevlar fibre (the same fabric the army use to make ballistic armour from) – so it’s pretty strong. It has a few cool features too – 360-degree protection, fingerprint resistance, stain resistance and wear protection.