Best Heavy Duty Cases for Google Pixel 4a 5G 2021

Aside from dual TPU and polycarbonate (PC) layers, Spigen threw in a foam layer and air cushioning to blunt the most shocking corner drops. Add in a kickstand, clicky buttons, and reasonable price, and the Tough Armor model has few downsides besides a rather plain appearance.

Wallet cases usually prioritize a pretty design over protection, but Vena's Pixel 4a 5G case is an outstanding exception. It hides credit card slots and a metal plate for magnetic mounts along with dual layers and corner-guards, plus a large and sturdy kickstand.

Tudia adds dual TPU/PC layers and a particularly tall lip to its otherwise compact case, protecting your Pixel 4a 5G without ballooning it in size too much. We appreciate it for its ridged grip and blue, slate, and rose gold color schemes.

You may or may not like your Pixel 4a 5G's back, looking like an impregnable bank vault, but you can't deny the results! Thanks to its hardened TPU materials, this SaharaCase handles falls like a champ and is less likely to slip from your hand than a cheaper case.

Made with the same materials, anti-slip grip, and drop-absorbant corners as the SaharaCase Military model, the Prestige case lacks its sibling's kickstand but more than wins the aesthetic battle. It protects your phone without being so dramatic about it.

OtterBox cases can get expensive but have earned their reputation as a manufacturer of sturdy, fall-resistant cases. The Pixel 4a 5G's boring design makes the clear Symmetry case an odd choice, so we recommend the "Stardust" case for a bit more pizzazz.

Choose between three dual-color patterns to go with the Caseology Parralax's dual-layer protection: Burgandy & Rose Gold, Navy Blue & Gold, and Aqua Green & Teal. It's another protective case that looks great and feels comfortable to hold.

We tried to make dual-layer TPU / PC protection a standard for most of our picks, but only the Poetic Guardian case also comes with a screen protector for total protection of your phone. Or, if the screen becomes scratched or smudged, you can swap in a backup, screen-less front frame.

If you can live without a kickstand and dual layers, this Spigen model ably protects your Pixel 4a 5G with air-cushioned corners but with a more close-packed design than the Tough Armor case. Plus, your fingers and eyes will love the patterned back.