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We've rounded up the best iPhone case companies so you can find an excellent case for your iPhone no matter the model number or your style.
- Whether you want a leather, affordable, rugged, or stylish case — we have an iPhone case for you.
The iPhone XS and Max may have just launched, but there are a lot of iPhones out there in an array of sizes. It can be confusing to figure out which case will fit your phone let alone find out if the case you found is any good.
We've tested hundreds of iPhone cases over the years, and there are a few brands that just stand above the rest. The best iPhone cases are made with exacting care so that they fit your phone like a glove and offer good protection against life's knocks. All of the case companies we recommend really stress test their cases and design them well.
Whether you want a fancy leather case, a folio, a rugged case or a basic no-frills one that gets the job done — we have a pick for you. We also have advice on how to figure out which iPhone model you have and which cases will fit it here.
Here are the best iPhone case companies:
- Best leather cases: Nomad
- Best Apple official cases: Leather and Silicone
- Best cases for grip: Speck
- Best simple cases: Incipio
- Best rugged cases: Otterbox and Lifeproof
- Best feminine cases: Case-Mate
- Best unique materials: Native Union
- Best eco-friendly cases: Pela
- Best stylish cases: Moshi
- Best cheap cases: Silk
Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.
The best leather iPhone cases
Why you'll love them: Nomad makes classic leather and carbon fiber iPhone cases that look gorgeous and feel premium.
There are a lot of leather iPhone cases out there, but most of them don't offer the kind of protection your iPhone needs. Nomad makes high-end leather cases that are also sturdy and protective.
Its latest Rugged Leather cases combine the style of Horween leather with the durability of a rubber frame, TPE bumper, and raised edges that protect your iPhone's screen and camera bump from falls and scratches. These cases should protect your phone from 6-foot drops.
The brown leather develops a lovely patina as time goes on and it absorbs the oils from your hands. Nomad also makes folio wallet style cases for those of you who like to have your credit cards right next to your phone. If you're not a fan of the folio style, there's also a case with wallet card slots cut into the back of the leather case.
Nomad even sells clear cases with leather sections that look stylish and let you flash the Apple logo and the color of your new iPhone. The brand offers cases for the iPhone 7, 8, Plus models, X, XS, XR, and XS Max. If you have an older iPhone, you're out of luck, but again, if you have an iPhone 6S or older, it's time for an upgrade anyway.
Pros: Horween leather, durable, decent protection for your phone, not too bulky, folio wallet options
Cons: A bit pricey, only for iPhone 7 or newer
Shop all Nomad cases for $39.95 to $79.95
The best Apple iPhone cases
Why you'll love them: If you prefer Apple official accessories, you're in luck, because the Apple-branded leather and silicone cases are excellent.
Apple makes excellent cases for its iPhones, and you can rest assured that these cases will fit perfectly. The leather and silicone cases are simple, effective, and attractive. You can get the cases in an array of gorgeous colors for the iPhone XS, Max, 8, 7, 6S, 6, and Plus models. Each case bears a subtle Apple logo.
Apple makes folio style cases now, too, that can hold your credit cards safely. The cases are simple and very well made. They offer minimal protection in a slim stylish design. Apple's leather is tanned and finished in Europe, making it super soft and supple.
The only downside here is that you'll pay a premium price for some of Apple's cases when compared to others, but the quality justifies the price and $49 isn't really so bad for a leather case as fine as this one.
Pros: Silicone and leather options, fun colors, perfect fit, Apple branded, simple style
Cons: Expensive compared to other brands
Shop Apple Official iPhone cases for $39 to $129
The best iPhone cases for grip
Why you'll love them: Speck cases are known for their simple, classic designs and excellent grip.
If you always drop your phone but you want a slim case, you should grab one from Speck. The company makes excellent protective cases that have superb grip.
The Presidio Grip case, for example, can survive 10-foot drops and it has a great grippy pattern on the back so you should never drop it in the first place. The Presidio Grip case comes in tons of fun color combinations and even a few patterns. Speck also offers a lifetime guarantee on this case, so we highly recommend it over the others, which often have just a one-year warranty.
Speck's portfolio of cases has grown beyond its traditional grippy cases, so you can get clear, print, and wallet cases with the high-quality construction and drop protection Speck is known for.
Pros: Simple designs, great grip cases, multiple styles, protective cases
Cons: None
Shop all Speck cases for $39.95 and up
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