How to Buy the Perfect Verizon iPhone 4 Case

Choosing a case for your new Verizon iPhone 4 can be a difficult task, especially with the wide variety of cases on the market. There are a few important factors that you should keep in mind when choosing an iPhone 4 case.

Coverage

The amount of coverage your case needs to provide depends heavily on your lifestyle. Are you an on-the-go type of person that is always dropping and/or banging your iPhone against hard surfaces? If you answered yes, then you will need a "hard case" or a "grip case." These two types of cases give your phone the highest level of protection from shock and impact damage. When buying one of these cases, check to see if it comes with a screen protector, because most of them do.

Material

As if you didn't already know, iPhone 4 cases are available in a wide variety of different materials. Some of the most popular materials are TPU (a silicone-like material), leather and hard plastic. Leather cases are great for professionals and can actually handle a lot of wear and tear. You will find that leather cases are a little more expensive than the others, but they are well worth the small investment. Cases made from TPU material and hard plastic seem to be most popular because of their durability and functionality. iPhone 4 owners love cases made out of hard plastic because they easily slide in and out of pockets and purses. Keep in mind that the shiney hard plastic cases are known to scratches and dents more so than other Verizon iPhone 4 cases.

Buttons

One of the most important factors that make some Verizon iPhone 4 cases better than others is the access to the buttons on the phone. Some cases cover the "Home" button on the front of the iPhone, mostly cases made out of silicone and TPU, which requires more force to actually press the button. This can be quite irritating when trying to navigate the menus on your iPhone 4. Also be sure to look at pictures of the case to see if there is a nice opening to the charging port. You don't want to buy a Verizon iPhone 4 case t hat requires you to remove the case every time your iPhone needs to be charged.