Hard plastic cases may seem like the more durable option, but they don’t absorb shock nearly as well as those made of flexible material, meaning that they don’t protect your phone from drops as well, and they’re more likely to crack themselves. That’s why it’s generally better to go with a case made of silicone, TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) or other semi-flexible material. Most phones available will include this in their descriptions, making it easy to find them.