Thankfully, this is no longer a compromise you have to make. Case manufacturers offer slim, flexible, transparent cases that fit the Galaxy S7 like a second skin. They preserve the entirety of its design but simultaneously protect it against scratches, scuffs, dirt and grease. It's a winning combination and it's definitely the right way to go with this phone, in our opinion. That is, unless you work in demanding conditions or like extreme sports, which means you'll have to opt for a rugged case that's able to take more of a beating.
Where casual use is concerned, though, these ten pieces of work will do quite fine, we believe!