For those wanting to add a little protection to their newly purchased LG G5 smartphones, there is a big bunch of options out there, from basic cases and covers to rugged-looking ones. These not only protect but also add sophistication to the phones. Here are just a few.

The PLESON Crystal Clear case is a basic one and provides a minimalistic look. The US$8 transparent case preserves the original look of the phone but can still provide protection from scratches and bumps from everyday use. The see-through case is made out of TPU and designed to discard fingerprints and watermarks.

A NageBee Slim Hard Shell Combo Holster is a composed of inner and outer sleeves to give those nasty hard bumps no chance to damage the phone. The US$10 case is made out of impact-resistant polycarbonate material and double-enforced outer shell, and the corners come with an ample amount of silicone. The inner case incorporates a stand on the back, while the outer case that contains a locking swivel belt clip can also provide an additional viewing position when locked and extended.

Another tough LG G5 smartphone case protector is the full-body Unicorn Beetle Pro SUPCASE. It is a two-piece enclosure that provides a front and back shield and is perfect for the outdoors. The US$10 rugged holster case includes a third piece that includes a 360-degree belt clip for carrying convenience. It is made of soft TPU and PC materials, complete with port cover to completely lock out the phone from dust and debris.

The Defender Series Case from Otter Box offers a higher level of defense. Its three-layer drop-proof sturdy design "deflects the accidents and action that comes your way every day." The US$50 case comes with an inner shell, outer slipcover and screen protector, plus customers can choose black, steel berry and berries 'n' cream colors. It also comes with a one-year warranty from the company.

The LG G5 Mesh Folio Quick Cover case is more of a quick cover that provides complete protection to the screen. One can swipe on the semi-transparent mesh to quickly answer an incoming call without lifting the cover. The US$50 cover is made of superior quality synthetic material, complete with a large cut out designed for the always-on functionality of the phone. Date, time and up to four notifications can be viewed from the cutout.

Last but not the least is one for those wanting to have an interesting color combination aside from black with their phone cases. The US$16 two-tone Caseology-Wavelength Series-Textured Grip Cover provides adequate protection for the modular phone from daily abuse from all possible angles. The multi-layer barrier's design can handle several impact levels, while the harder portion of the case takes care of drops -- that is, if the textured-grip layer fails to do its job. Colors include Navy Blue and Gold, Black and Gold, Pink and Gold, Turquoise and Gold, and an all-Black combo.