Best Google Pixel 5a cases 2022

Staff Pick

Since the Pixel 5a lacks color options, Caseology has given us the best of the Pixel 5's colors along with its tried and true favorites. The Parallax features a fun cubist pattern that adds grip and style across the back. The bumper has a new ultra-textured section, but some might find it abrasive.

Grippy and understated

If you want grip without a case that glows like a rave, Spigen's Liquid Air Armor is grippy, understated, and skips the carbon fiber accents so many TPU cases tack on. Instead, the sides have a different texture that aids the narrower grip area, and there are slim air cushions throughout the case.

Colorful canvas

If you were hoping for a Pixel 5a fabric case like previous Pixels, KWMobile is here to pick up the slack. Available in seven shades, this fabric-covered hardshell case won't give you much impact protection, but it will give you excellent grip and wonderful colors, like deep green and this red "Coral."

Clean and clear

While there isn't much color or design to show off on the Pixel 5a, if you're still the type to prefer clear cases — maybe you put decals on them or stick your ID in there to always be handy — the Spigen Ultra Hybrid does clear cases right. The bumper has extra cushioning and two color options: clear or black.

Distinct carry-all

Ghostek's heavy-duty cases can take quite the beating, but my favorite Ghostek case goes a step further by protecting your Pixel 5a and your wallet. The Exec features a detachable wallet so that you can easily carry it all when out and about, then ditch the extra bulk when relaxing at home.

Wonderful texture

Google called the Pixel 5a Mostly Black, but I wish they'd picked the same hue as the Urban Gray Caseology Vault. It's an excellent hue, there's a good texture across the back for subtle grip without getting thick, and the sides feel very pleasant in hand.

Protect it all

This killer combo gives you a nice absorbent TPU case with deep grip grooves and a screen protector to protect that 6.34-inch screen from scratches, scuffs, and chips. So if you need to protect your Pixel 5a on a budget, this is your winner.

Fill and flip

Available in four colors, this leather folio case can carry your Pixel 5a, your ID cards, and cash with ease. The Folio can double as a kickstand for watching YouTube in the breakroom, and an RFID layer is built in to help keep your credit cards from getting skimmed.

Invisible and indestructible

Clear cases and heavy-duty cases seldom mix, but Ghostek's Covert case series gives you protection while still showing off that ever-so-important Google G on the back. While it's also available in Pink and Smoke Black, the pure, clear one looks much better.

Barely there

LeYi's high-quality soft rubber-silicone case is both super thin and precisely engineered to fit the Pixel 5a 5G. It also features both a polycarbonate (PC) front frame and shock absorption soft TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) bumper for extra impact protection. The LeYi case also comes in a variety of colors and includes two tempered glass screen protectors.

Perfect for hand-me-downs

As hype builds for newer Pixel phones, the Pixel 5a is an excellent hand-me-down phone for younger siblings or children. The Crave Dual Guard case is a great fit thanks to its extra protection and choice of nine colors making it harder to lose and more fun for a first phone.

Reliable protection

Otterbox has continued to make strong cases with with a perfect fit for years and the Commuter Series is a strong choice as it protects the phone from drops without too much added bulk. While there are thicker cases with more protection available, this case achieves a great balance of style and protection.