As digital nomads, Need to protect your phone while traveling as a digital nomad?
One of the most important items on your digital nomad packing list is your phone. We would be lost without ours because it helps us plan trips, get directions and keep us connected to the internet no matter where we go.
If your phone breaks and it’s all just because you didn’t get a digital nomad phone case well…that would suck! You can’t prevent accidents from happening and dropping your phone but you can slip on a digital nomad phone case to protect it from those instances.
In this blog, we will share the 5 best digital nomad phone cases that will protect your phone no matter how far or wide you travel.
What Kind Of Phone Cases Do Digital Nomads Need?
I feel like our phone plays a bigger part in our lives than we can ever know. We use Google Translate to converse with others, maps to get directions to our Airbnb and so many more apps to get us through life.
As digital nomads, we are constantly on the move to old and new digital nomad destinations so it’s important to keep our phones protected at all times. How?
Buying a digital nomad phone case. But not just any case will do…
Here are some things we look for in digital nomad phone cases:
- drop protection
- long-lasting
- strong, durable
- beautiful design
While it’s great to have a super protective phone case for digital nomads, we don’t want to show you ones that are bulky, don’t fit in the pocket and are just not ‘aesthetic’. Thankfully, it’s much easier now to find a phone case that’s both beautiful and ultra protective.
We’re sharing the five best digital nomad phone cases so you can keep on adventuring on your travels and worry less about your phone.
5x Best Digital Nomad Phone Cases For Full-Time Travel
Full-time travel is not an easy thing. It requires a lot of planning, effort and money!
You don’t want to add buying a new phone to your list as you travel just because you dropped it by accident one day. A digital nomad phone case does more than protect because it’s also become quite the fashion statement!
A couple of things to ask yourself before going through this list is:
- “How often do I drop my phone?”
- “Does style or protection matter more?”
- “Do I need the cool upgrades like ‘wireless charging’?”
Ready to get started?
Whether you just need a new case or you’re looking for something extra protective, here are the 5 best phone cases for digital nomads that can withstand your travels around the world.
1. Nomad Sport Phone Case
- Type: Sports Case
- Colors: 5 available
- Sizes From: iPhone 11
- Price: $39.95
The first on this list has to be a company called Nomad right? It just makes sense!
The Sports Case by Nomad is a great everyday case if you want something slim but you still want a strong, durable case to protect your phone. We recommend the sports case because it’s the most versatile case that they offer. The sleek design inspired by California tones makes it a very elegant and minimalist style.
Nomad also sells a vegan leather case and a leather flip phone case where you can store your credit cards and ID. The Sport Case is by far their most affordable option and the leather can cost anywhere between $50-$80 USD depending on your phone’s generation.
2. Casetify
- Type: Impact Cases
- Colors: too many to count
- Sizes From: iPhone 7+
- Price: $55+
Want a digital nomad phone case that can withstand a 6.6ft drop but still look super cute?
That’s Casetify for you!
They have the widest range of colors, designs and styles than any of the other digital nomad phone cases on this list. They also have plenty of other accessories for your phone like phone straps, screen protectors, MagSafe battery packs and so much more.
I remember watching one of their first ads where they throw the phones up in the air and let them drop but it doesn’t break at all! Thanks to their strong, durable technology. They definitely cost more than your usual case but the point is that they should last you at least a couple of years.
This is the best option for you if you want more unique designs and aesthetics – there are so many choices!
3. Otterbox
- Type: Thin Cases
- Colors: too many to count
- Sizes From: iPhone 5+
- Price: $30+
I’d say Otterbox was the OG for strong, drop protective cases that became super popular across the country. They are well-known for having strong cases but also for having a built-in popsocket in their digital nomad phone cases which is really helpful.
Otterbox has expanded its collection to include way more designs, colors and options for you to choose from. You can have a simple phone case design with the robust defense needed to fight heavy daily use.
They are more affordable than Casetify but still offer as good protection. This is a great alternative if you don’t want to spend that kind of money but need the extra durability.
4. Speck
- Type: Thin Cases
- Colors: too many to count
- Sizes From: iPhone X+
- Price: $45+
Speck is known to produce great protective cases for laptops, airpods and phones. They’ve been around for a while and I remember carrying my pink Speck laptop case all around my high school feeling so cool (lol).
The digital nomad phone cases from Speck are made with their clear impact technology to keep your phone protected. It is said to withstand drops of up to 13 ft which is actually more than Casetify’s claim.
The colors are very simple and plain from Speck so if you’re looking for a case with more design or a wide range of colors to choose from, this might not be for you! If you just want the protection and don’t mind simple designs, you’ll love their digital nomad phone cases.
5. Incipio
- Type: Gear4
- Colors: 5
- Sizes From: iPhone 11
- Price: $12+
This is the cheapest option on the list of digital nomad phone cases.
But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the quality. Thankfully, Incipio has a great selection that’ll fit any budget whether that’s as low as $12 (on sale) or as high as $40. It’s up to you!
Incipio’s phone case has drop protection and antimicrobial protection. The colors available aren’t too pretty (or maybe that’s me being picky) but if you’re fine with simple colors like black, navy, etc then you won’t have a problem. If you don’t mind paying a little more for a storage compartment for your credit cards, then you should check out the Stashback collection from Incipio.
This is the best cost-effective option for you on the list of digital nomad phone cases but there’s also a limited number of colors and designs.
BONUS: MOFT Stand & Wallet
If you don’t want a bulky case but need to have a stand and/or wallet combo then the BEST option is the MOFT Invisible stand and wallet. My friend, Dom, knows how much I love MOFT ever since I discovered it in 2019 and he bought me this for my birthday!
It’s super cool – you simply stick it on to your case and you can make your phone stand vertically or horizontally. You can also add up to 4 card to the insert which I always do! This way I always have my ID and at least 1 digital nomad bank card.
Curious to find out more? Check out the MOFT invisible stand & wallet here.
Which Digital Nomad Phone Case Will You Choose?
We know how it can be stressful to break your phone in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. Matthew drops his phone pretty frequently and his strong digital nomad phone case has saved him on several occasions.
But there’s a ton of digital nomad phone cases out there…
…how ever will you choose?
We hope this curated list of the 5 best digital nomad phone cases helps you out and more importantly, allows you to put the worry of breaking your phone to bed so you can get out and continue your travels.
