Mobile phone accessories
equipment used in conjunction with a mobile phone
Mobile accessories include any hardware that is not integral to the operation of a mobile smartphone as designed by the manufacturer. Its purpose is to protect the mobile from being damaged or to use for more convenient use of the mobile. People can choose whether to use these accessories for their mobile, as they are not a necessity.
Cases
Cases, which are designed to attach to, support, or otherwise hold a smartphone, are popular accessories. Case measures are based on the display inches (e.g. 5 inch display). There are different types:
Pouches and sleeves
Holsters
Shells
Skins
Fitted cases
Bumpers
Flip cases and wallets
Screen protection films
Camera protection films
Drop and shock protection
Leather cases
Cases with integrated kick stands
Battery cases
Cases with protection devices
Holsters are commonly used as third-party cases for devices, and/or are made of plastic and without exposed rigid corners. Heavy duty cases are designed to protect from drops and scratches.
A standing (or kickstand) case keeps the device standing upright. The collapsible kickstand of some horizontal cases holds the device in a flatter or steeper angle, depending on whether it is horizontally placed on a surface clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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