Usually this is just a case of needing to own slightly baggier trousers, but for car mounts it becomes rather more important: If you pick the wrong car holder, you’ll have to laboriously remove the case each time you want to use the mount.

To give you a better idea of which car holders which actually fit a range of Samsung Galaxy S2 cases, here are three options to suit three different case sizes.

Thin Cases

First up, we’ll look at the easiest option –  a Samsung Galaxy SII with a thin, flexible gel-based skin. This type of case is the thinnest available, so you’ll want a car holder that grips it tightly (there’s nothing worse than watching your phone go tumbling out as you round a corner).

For this situation, you’ll likely want a car holder that is advertised as being compatible with both cased and non-cased phones. This means that the case will be a tight fit, ensuring maxiumum stability. The GripMount Car Holder is perfect example, as it has a small, relatively stiff frame that provides stability in a very slim package.

Mid-sized Cases

The next type of case is that of the mid-range option: A case that provides a good mix of protection and size, typically made of mesh or thin plastic.

For this situation, you’ll want a car mount that allows for a little more leeway but also provides a greater holding power through additional methods of securing the phone. A good example is the OmniHolder Case Compatible holder, which uses a suction mount to provide this extra bit of stability that you need with a slightly heavier case.

Heavy Duty Cases

The last case is for aficionados of armor; those that keep their phones locked within the heaviest, most protective cases. This ultimate security typically comes at the price of increased size and weight, and for these cases you’ll need a new type of car mount that can deal with these new stresses.

Typically, it’s best to go for a car mount that includes moveable arms that can be extended to fit any size case. The Exogear Exomount is one such example, featuring a clasp system which makes it easy to fit and remove as well as being able to fit even the largest and heaviest Galaxy SII cases.

Conclusion

With a wide range of cases and mounts available, it can sometimes be confusing to choose the correct combination. Hopefully this article has given you a good rule of thumb to follow when buying your next case or car mount. Retailer Mobile Fun have a good selection of car mounts for the Galaxy S2 available, so do your research and choose the right one!

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