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Watch this BEFORE you buy a case for the Samsung S26 Ultra: A tier list

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In this tier list, we rank every case for the Samsung S26 Ultra. We look at S pen interference, s pen cutout (is it easily accessible?), fit, looks, but also protection.

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🏆 S TIER
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🔗 Pitaka Cairn: https://www.ipitaka.com/products/suns...
🔗 Pitaka Edge: https://www.ipitaka.com/products/suns...
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🔗 Supcase UB GRIP: https://geni.us/0j4HHql
🔗 Supcase UB PRO MAG: https://geni.us/scYgnr
🔗 ZAGG Crystal: https://geni.us/90tdrW
🔗 ZAGG Crystal Kickstand: https://geni.us/Dl6S
🔗 UAG Plyo: https://alnk.to/c0bQUsI
🔗 Magbak Elite: https://creators.magbak.com/indecisiv...
🔗 Ringke Alles: https://geni.us/ewmUg
🔗 Ringke UX: https://geni.us/YbkNzIV
🔗 Mous Limitless: https://geni.us/noCJ
🔗 Mous Clarity: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
🔗 Spigen UH Variants: https://geni.us/C4gCt
🔗 ESR Cyber: https://geni.us/G4B5
🔗 Torras Air: https://torras.sjv.io/2RW6xO
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🥈 A TIER

🔗 Samsung Slim Magnet: https://geni.us/J8r1AJ
🔗 Silicon Magnet: https://geni.us/ZRwC1KQ
🔗 Clear Magnet: https://geni.us/LevznHZ
🔗 ZAGG Luxe: https://geni.us/lTVr8AV
🔗 ZAGG Milan: https://geni.us/bB3U3l4
🔗 UAG Monarch: https://alnk.to/5ujOD0D
🔗 UAG Pathfinder: https://alnk.to/dLlqJmj
🔗 UAG Trooper: https://alnk.to/cSLDPhU
🔗 UAG Plasma: https://alnk.to/eZKJB5X
🔗 Aulumu Aramid: https://aulumu.com/products/s26u-ultr...
🔗 Aulumu Frosted: https://aulumu.com/products/s26u-fros...
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🔗 Spigen Tough Armor: https://geni.us/Gd6gjaS
🔗 Torras Q Pro: https://torras.sjv.io/yZmKD2
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🥉 B TIER

🔗 JETECH Slim: https://geni.us/2ptAXyZ
🔗 JETECH M Slim: https://geni.us/S9j1Ml
🔗 Otterbox React: https://geni.us/LCnn8WP
🔗 Otterbox Defender Pro: https://geni.us/aFbjeuQ
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🔗 Elago Magnetic: https://geni.us/I9bxG
🔗 Ghostek Atomic Slim: https://geni.us/NJ9FyPg
🔗 Ghostek Leather: https://geni.us/YIJeO
🔗 Ghostek N: https://geni.us/bBXq
🔗 Ghostek N Slim: https://geni.us/bm06
🔗 Ringke Onyx A: https://geni.us/GiHZ
🔗 Ringke Fusion X: https://geni.us/cQm6G97
🔗 Mous Aramid: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
🔗 Spigen NanoPop: https://geni.us/QgN9h
🔗 ESR Classic H: https://geni.us/aZbAAg
🔗 Benks Air: https://collabs.shop/lnb4ng

0:00 Rokform
1:42 Pitaka
4:25 Sponsored segment
5:31 Samsung
8:23 Caudabe
11:39 Jetech
13:15 Otterbox
18:17 Supcase
20:34 GEAR4 ZAGG
23:32 UAG
32:28 Magbak
34:03 Elago
35:59 Aulumu
38:16 Ghostek
42:56 Ringke
47:37 Mous
50:45 Thinborne
51:35 Spigen
56:35 ESR
59:06 Torras
1:01:41 Rhinoshield
1:04:42 Benks
1:07:16 dBrand

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20 Comments

@Unfilterd Creator 5 months ago (edited) Pinned

👉👉📦 🔗 ALL LINKS: Interactive (clickable) tier list results https://unfilterd.nl/samsung-s26-ultra-cases-tier-list/ 🔗 📦👈👈

Since every year I get the same comments, I want you to understand my thought process:
S tier = Instant buy (therefor, it's not only 3 special cases close to my heart, but a whole lot more, if it's good, it's good)
A tier = Top class (very good cases, you cannot go wrong with these, the difference with S tier is that they might be for specific people and not instant buy for everyone)
B tier = Good, but... (these are still great cases, but there's something which needs your attention, after you've seen what, you're still good to go)
C tier = Meh... (uninterested, something wrong, it's just not for me)
D tier = Pass (i would not buy)
E tier = Hard Pass (just don't)
F tier = Avoid at all cost (don't even think about it)

@IronLad 5 months ago

Cases with no magnetic interference:
Samsung Slim Magnet: No interference with or without magnets (05:31 - 06:07).
Samsung Rugged Magnet: No interference with or without an accessory (06:10 - 07:02).
Samsung Silicon Magnet: No interference (07:05 - 07:52).
Samsung Clear Magnet: No interference (07:52 - 08:23).
Caudabe Synthesis, Paragon, and Sheath: These exhibit no interference (08:23 - 11:39).
Supcase UB Grip & UB Pro: No magnetic interference (18:17 - 20:34).
Gear4 (ZAGG) Luxe, Milan, Crystal Palace, and Crystal Palace Snap: No interference with or without accessories (20:34 - 23:32).
UAG Pathfinder, Trooper, and Plasma XDE 360: No interference with or without accessories (27:28 - 31:14).
Ringke UX: Zero interference with or without an accessory (46:29 - 47:37).
Mous Limitless & Clarity: No interference with or without accessories (47:37 - 49:41).
Spigen Neo1/Ultra Hybrid series: No interference with or without accessories (51:35 - 53:11).
ESR Cyber: No interference with or without accessories (57:38 - 59:06).
Torras Air: No interference (59:06 - 1:01:41).

Cases that show interference (typically when accessories are attached):
Rokform: Interference occurs when something is attached with the magnetic puck (00:29 - 01:42).
Pitaka Edge/Cairn: Interference occurs when a MagSafe accessory is attached (01:42 - 04:22).
Jetech Slim/M Slim: Interference occurs when an accessory is attached (11:39 - 13:15).
Ghostek Covert: Interference occurs when a MagSafe accessory is attached (38:16 - 39:23).
Ghostek Nautical Slim: Significant interference with an accessory (41:37 - 42:38).
Magbak Elite: The speaker notes slight interference, potentially due to added magnets (32:28 - 34:03).
Mous Aramid: Noticeable interference when something is attached (49:41 - 50:46).
Thinborne: Interference occurs when an accessory is attached (50:46 - 51:35).
Benks Armor Pro/Air: Interference occurs when something is attached (106:01 - 107:16).
Dbrand Tank/Ghost: Interference is

@IronLad 5 months ago

0:21 bro you are the best YouTube stopped recommending your videos to me. the algorithm is really bad. but I specially search for you ❤❤

@HAr442 4 months ago

What a dedication man , really appreciable. ❤️

@Paul90955 5 months ago

That synthesis looks so damn good :_10case:

@user-aa40 5 months ago

Great job, love ur work mate!

@cnitty76 1 month ago

Thank you for the video and very helpful link list.

@escalebur 4 months ago

OMG, I didn't notice it till the end of the video, this is over 1 hour video 😂. Nice work ❤

@pr3dii 5 months ago

Great comparison. Good job! You should consider also NILLKIN super frosted shield pro magnetic case. Its slim, no fingerprint and grippy.

@pyu771 4 months ago

I stand by the Spigen Tough Armor. I've used one on the Note 10 Ultra, the S22 Ultra, and now for my S26 Ultra. I'm glad they've finally added the Mag Safe on it. A definite must have.

@Talix. 2 weeks ago

I went RokForm for when I go out and pitaka Cairn for around the house. Love both of them. Thanks for this video.

@pokepal148 3 months ago

Something worth noting is that the Clicks Power Keyboard has a stronger magnet than that magnet bit you are using to test interference with the S-pen. I'm getting interference with it from one of the Spigen cases that you claimed did not have interference with an accessory attached.

@freak0ut 2 months ago (edited)

My friend we need that tickness in the s-pen corner, the airx from rhinoshield is perfect. Try to drop your fone in the street with the s-pen corner and next let me know if you want a small bezel.

@jstllucky 4 months ago

It would be nice if you had include which ones support Qi2 charging speeds.

@badtolz2122 3 months ago

I went Pitaka. I don't usually use a case (just don't drop your phone). It's crazy thin and comes with 3 buttons to set. I love a clean homepage. Clock and that's it. Buttons eliminate opening sidebar or app drawer.
To each their own. Good thorough video.

@phoenixrising4464 4 months ago

I have the ESR cyber tough and find a lot of interference s pen with attachment, but great otherwise

@replacement6386 3 months ago

I think S teir should be reserved for the best of the best with honors 🎖, but you seem to give them to a few too many.

@kokovin6808 2 months ago (edited)

you should also mention which case is compatible with slim wireless battery. Some of these cases takes up a lot of space around the bottom of the 3rd camera that it interferes with the slim magnetic powerbank. If the powerbank magnet ring not aligned with the phone Qi2 ring, the charging is not optimum and will cause additional heating to the phone battery

@GrandeBurrito1 1 month ago

Hey Great video, is there any case with a camera cover and a charging port cover?

@mattdivito3581 1 month ago

It's crazy that almost no one offers a charge port cover. Magbak doesn't look protective enough to warrant that choice, especially for the price. Probably getting 26 Ultra soon and will probably opt for one of the Supcase options.