5 phones with custom swappable shells and back covers

Simply buying a new case for your aging handset can all of a sudden make it look attractive and different again, but some manufacturers go above and beyond the extra mile and official case wrappers when it comes to customizing your phone's looks.

Granted, there are plenty of handsets that offer you removable back covers, and you can order replacements in different hues or textures from third-party accessory makers, if your was scratched, or you just got bored with it. 

A few, however, ship with the ability to swap their shells out of the box, and on top of that are providing you with official shells and back covers in various hues, textures and finishes, letting you pimp your phone to your heart's desire. Here are a few of the handsets that have made the customized chassis a priority, and give you the tools and materials to do it whenever boredom or rugged individualism strike.