Your Phone is Thin, Lightweight and Sexy

Until you slap a huge ultra-protective waterproof case on it, that is. Sure, now your phone can withstand a drop from a 2-story building. It’s also two inches thick and weighs 2 pounds.

You Specifically Held Out for the Gold Version

I don’t understand people who wait months to get the pretty gold version of a smartphone. Only to immediately cover up every gold part with a dull gray case.

Cases Are Expensive

A high-quality, attractive, protective case will probably run you at least $30, if not more. Would you rather spend $30 on a case, or have $30 in your pocket?

Your Phone is More Likely to be Lost or Stolen than Dropped

Most people misplace their phone more than 1,000 times a year, and only drop it once. How’s That!

When You Drop It, The Screen Breaks

The most fragile part of your smartphone is the screen, which isn’t even covered by that thin case you bought. Sure, a case that covers the phone’s edges can help keep the screen intact. But the one time you do drop your phone, the screen breaks. And you have a case for it. So, thanks case for no protection.

A Case Could Make Your Phone Overheat

If your phone has an overheated battery issue, a case could be the cause. The last thing you want is your phone to overheat and die. Because that over-protective case held all the heat in.

It Could Mess Up Your Photos

Get the wrong third-party case, which could seriously screw up your photos. And as we all know, are the only photos anybody has anymore. Some third-party cases recently covered the Nexus phone laser autofocus sensor. Others can be too reflective and cause your phone’s flash to bounce all over the place.

It Could Mess Up Your Phone Calls

Some third-party cases could mess with some phones’ antennas. Some might cover up important areas like primary or secondary microphones. And if you think you’re going to use a headset with your phone. You better check that your case has enough room to plug it into the headphone jack.

Cases Make Your Phone Dirty

Smartphone screen surface with fingerprints and pollution close up

Our phones are really disgusting and dirty already. The last thing anyone needs is a case where the dirt, dust, pet hair, and all the gross germs. And we never wipe off the surface of our phones can get trapped and rot.

You’re Going to Buy a New Phone next Year, Anyway

The second you lust after a new device, your old phone becomes invincible. You couldn’t break it if you set it on fire or threw it off the Empire State building.

Now you know why it’s not worth spending cash on a case. But if your phone breaks and you don’t have a case, remember that’s your fault.