The Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best smartphones money can buy right now, but a device with so much glass and such a large screen has its own problems. The Galaxy Note 8 has already been rated as one of the most fragile smartphones ever, and that's saying something at a time when many smartphones come with glass panels not only on the front, but also on the back. The Galaxy Note 8 is no exception, and while Gorilla Glass 5 can protect your super-expensive smartphone from the odd scratch here or there, it's highly unlikely you'll survive if you drop it from your hands. So let's take a look at some third-party cases and covers that add form to functionality by looking good while protecting your precious new possession from meeting a tragic and untimely end:

The Spigen Tough Armor Galaxy Note 8 case comes with a TPU body and a polycarbonate back, thus offering what the manufacturer calls "Extreme Dual Protection". As you'd expect from high-quality cases, it also comes with precise cutouts for quick access to the volume and power buttons, and has raised lips to protect the screen and camera from scratches. The case also has a reinforced stand for hands-free viewing. The Spigen Tough Armor Case is Mil-Grade certified and comes with Air-Cushion Technology for extra protection in the corners. Buy from Amazon: ($16.99)

Zizo Static Series cases are all Military Grade 810.1-G compliant, a testament to their rugged credentials. This particular case also uses Impact Dispersion Technology, making it shockproof. It also comes with a slim design and a whole bunch of cool colors to suit all tastes, including the black+orange unit shown here, but if it's too stark for your taste or you want another color option, you can either choose all -black version or any of the two-tone units available in black and blue, black and gold, black and red, black and silver or even one in black and rose gold. Buy from Amazon: ($10.99)

Otterbox is one of the best-known names in the world of smartphone cases, and its Commuter line combines the best of both worlds in terms of being rugged enough to absorb shock and yet have a slim enough form factor that it slides in and out easily the pockets. The bags in the Otterbox Commuter series have a two-layer construction, combining a soft inner layer with a tough and robust outer layer. Aside from the black version pictured here, the case also comes in pink/blush and navy/admiral blue.Buy from Amazon: ($49.95)