Finest iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional Instances for 2024 Leave a comment

Otterbox has introduced its expansive line of circumstances to the iPhone 15. That features every part from the powerful Defender Collection XT to the colourful Figura to the Symmetry Collection Clear and OtterGrip Symmetry Collection.

Making its debut is the brand new Symmetry Collection Mushy Contact for MagSafe, which is available in yellow, pink and black at launch and has a pleasant, grippy soft-to-the-touch end that is much like what you get with the extremely likable Core Collection circumstances from Otterbox. The Figura Collection has an analogous delicate contact end with a extra artsy design. 

Execs:

• Straightforward to grip and comfy in hand
• MagSafe appropriate
• Sturdy
• Comprised of 50% recycled materials

Cons:

• Restricted shade choices obtainable
• A bit of dear

The ESR Kickstand case is not your typical silicone case with an built-in kickstand. That is as a result of the kickstand would not flip out of the bottom of the case on the backside. As a substitute, it serves as a protecting ring round your digital camera lenses when it is retracted and never in use. Observe you could additionally get the case in a transparent model, and ESR additionally sells quite a lot of MagSafe equipment for first rate costs.

Execs:

• Mushy, grippy end
• Comes with a built-in kickstand
• Kickstand doubles as lens protector 
• Effectively-priced

Cons:

• Portrait mode with kickstand isn’t so vertical

MagSafe circumstances can get fairly dear, however for those who’re in search of a reasonable clear MagSafe case in your new iPhone 15 collection telephone, Spigen’s Extremely Hybrid MagFit is an efficient worth at round $20. 

Execs:

• MagSafe compatibility for much less
• A number of shade choices and types
• Tactile, easy-to-press buttons

Cons:

• The clear choice could yellow over time regardless of having UV safety
• Not tremendous protecting

Torras makes a number of circumstances with built-in kickstands, however they every have their very own model of stand. They embrace the Lstand (left) that has a retractable kickstand ring across the digital camera, the Pstand (proper) that has a flip-out kickstand on the underside of the case, and the Ostand (not pictured) that has a retractable ring across the MagSafe ring. 

Except for the clear variations of the circumstances, which characteristic a tough plastic design, many of the different variations have a soft-touch end that gives good grip. MagSafe equipment adhered securely to the circumstances and so they additionally characteristic good drop safety.

Execs:

• 3 built-in kickstand types to select from
• Mushy-touch end (apart from clear circumstances)
• MagSafe appropriate
• First rate drop safety

Cons:

• Onerous to decide on which kickstand choice is one of the best

Caseology makes some first rate funds circumstances, together with the NanoPop, Parallax, Skyfall and Vault. Its new Capella Magazine Kickstand is likely one of the cheaper clear MagSafe circumstances we have seen — and it is acquired a built-in kickstand that retracts into the case when not in use so you possibly can connect MagSafe equipment.

Execs:

• Price range-friendly
• Slim design
• MagSafe appropriate
• Constructed-in kickstand

Cons:

• Clear choice could yellow over time (although it has UV safety)
• Not tremendous protecting

Inbeage circumstances are made out of plant-based supplies and are 100% biodegradable (over 3 years). They don’t seem to be going to appear and feel precisely like your typical silicone or onerous plastic case — and they’re pretty primary. That stated, they provide first rate drop safety and are available quite a lot of eye-catching designs. Higher but, they’re reasonably priced, costing round $15 and generally much less after you apply an immediate coupon. Their one draw back is they are not MagSafe-enabled (there is not any built-in ring), however for those who can dwell with that and are in search of an eco-friendly case, Inbeage is likely one of the greatest ones on the market for the cash.

Observe that the Stash Stand Collection has a hoop across the photograph lens that converts right into a kickstand, which is all the time a pleasant characteristic.

Execs:

• Price range-friendly
• Biodegradable
• Number of designs to select from
• Stash Stand mannequin has built-in kickstand

Cons:

Cyrill is a sister model to Spigen, and its circumstances are arguably barely extra trendy, although they price a couple of dollars extra, too. I like the brand new UltraSheer Magazine that is available in just a few vivid shade choices, together with neon yellow, pink and blue.

Execs:

• Extra trendy than Spigen circumstances
• Eye-popping colours
• Strengthened curved bumpers
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

• Value a little bit greater than Spigen circumstances

A couple of years again Zagg purchased British case-maker Gear4 and continued promoting Gear4 circumstances underneath the unique model identify. With the introduction of the iPhone 15, Gear4 circumstances have formally turn into Zagg circumstances, however the high quality hasn’t modified — they’re proper up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them that includes beveled edges to guard your telephone and now infused with graphene for additional sturdiness. I like the brand new Milan Snap in iridescent (pictured left high) and Santa Cruz Snap with built-in kickstand (pictured middle high in black), each of that are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop safety. Nonetheless, a number of different case types can be found, most of them with eye-catching designs. 

Execs:

• Pretty slim but extremely protecting
• A number of types obtainable
• Excellent drop safety
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

Moft makes some good MagSafe equipment, together with and its new . However its circumstances are additionally well-designed and engaging. It sells some extra normal MagSafe clear circumstances, however I like its fake leather-based Movas circumstances, which checklist for $50 however generally promote for $40. (Vegan leather-based is designed to appear and feel like actual leather-based however is artificial.) You’ll be able to see the corporate’s .

Execs:

• Excessive-quality vegan leather-based
• Good texture with first rate grip
• MagSafe-enabled
• Pairs properly with Moft’s MagSafe equipment

Cons:

City Armor Gear, identified for its extremely protecting circumstances, presents quite a lot of choices for the iPhone 15 fashions in a number of shade choices. The hardest and most costly case is the Monarch Professional with Kevlar, however I nonetheless just like the Plasma (pictured center proper) and clear Plyo with MagSafe, which most likely has the slimmest design. All of UAG’s circumstances characteristic good nook safety and meet navy drop-test requirements. They begin at $40 and go all the way in which as much as $100, however most are within the $50 to $60 vary. 

Execs:

• Extremely protecting with good nook safety
• Distinctive design
• Most types are MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

• Monarch fashions are very dear

Like Lifeproof, Catalyst made a reputation for itself with waterproof circumstances, nevertheless it now focuses on normal protecting case choices and presently presents one case for the iPhone 15: the Affect. It is available in MagSafe and non-MagSafe variations in just a few shade choices. Rated for 10-foot drop safety, the Affect has perforations on the corners that can help you connect varied equipment (a lanyard is included, however Catalyst additionally sells different equipment). 

Execs:

• Clear look
• Lanyard-friendly
• Good drop safety
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

Apple has stated it will not make leather-based circumstances for the iPhone 15, however others, together with Nomad, nonetheless are. Nomad’s line of leather-based circumstances for the iPhone 15 as soon as once more are available two grades of leather-based: the usual selection and a higher-end Horween that prices $20 extra ($70 moderately than $50). No less than the Horween model is designed to develop a “rugged” patina because the oils out of your pores and skin work together with the leather-based over time. The Trendy Leather-based Case is accessible in black, brown, English tan and a lighter pure shade that I like. They’re rated for 10-foot (3-meter) drop safety and outfitted with MagSafe. In the meantime, the Trendy Leather-based Folio goes for $80 in black or brown (the one disadvantage to the Folio case is that it would not convert right into a kickstand like some pockets circumstances do). 

There’s additionally a extra reasonably priced Sport model for $50 that is outfitted with MagSafe as properly. It is not a leather-based case, nonetheless, however does look fairly slick — it is pictured on the correct. Moreover, Nomad has a brand new Rugged Case with “fortified” bumpers and 15-foot drop safety that prices $60 with MagSafe.

Execs:

• Trusted model for leather-based circumstances
• Instances obtainable at a number of worth factors

Cons:

• MagSafe choices are costlier
• A leather-based patina look may not be for everybody

Rokform’s been making powerful iPhone circumstances for years, and other than their sturdiness, their key characteristic is the power to make use of them with varied mounts, together with bike and motorbike mounts, which are offered individually. The design of its new iPhone 15 circumstances — I personally want the Crystal collection, however the Rugged case is barely extra, properly, rugged — has been “refined and up to date” (I just like the updates) and the circumstances characteristic arguably the strongest magnets for MagSafe equipment (the equipment actually keep on with the case). 

Rokform’s iPhone 15 circumstances have detachable magnets, and so they’re appropriate with wi-fi charging for those who take away the included middle magnet. “With the decrease magnet nonetheless intact, you possibly can nonetheless wireless-charge whereas using magnetic mounting and all of our mounts,” Rokform says.

Execs:

• Extremely protecting and sturdy
• Nice for mounting
• Very robust MagSafe appropriate magnets

Cons:

• Mounts offered individually 
• Expensive

Mujjo has been making engaging vegetable-tanned leather-based circumstances for the iPhone for some time and its circumstances for the iPhone 15 embrace its normal Leather-based Case with MagSafe, a Leather-based Pockets Case with MagSafe (pictured left) and its harder Defend case with MagSafe (pictured proper). They price $50 to $60, although generally you will discover them on sale for much less on Amazon.

Observe that the Leather-based Pockets Case with MagSafe is handy as a result of it has the slim pockets built-in into the case (it suits as much as three bank cards) but in addition presents MagSafe compatibility. Whereas I used to be capable of cost wirelessly with MagSafe and connect a magnetic battery to the again of the case (with no bank cards within the pockets), I can not say magnetic equipment will keep on with it as securely as some MagSafe circumstances on this checklist. Nevertheless it is likely one of the few circumstances with a built-in pockets to characteristic MagSafe compatibility. The Leather-based Pockets additionally is available in a model with out MagSafe, so be sure you’re shopping for the one with MagSafe if that is what you are in search of. 

Execs:

• Clear look
• Vegetable-tanned leather-based
• Slim however comparatively protecting with raised edges
• Pockets Case is MagSafe-compatible

Cons:

• MagSafe equipment do not stick that securely to Pockets Case

A lot of Incipio’s case lineup for the iPhone 14 returns for the iPhone 15. These embrace previous favorites just like the Grip with MagSafe, sturdy Duo with MagSafe (12-foot drop safety) and AeroGrip with MagSafe.

I like the brand new Cru case in fake leather-based pictured left (it additionally is available in a canvas materials however I want the fake leather-based). One other favourite: the Forme, which is available in some cool designs, two of that are pictured right here (center and proper). Incipio circumstances begin at $35 for a non-MagSafe case and $45, $50 or extra for circumstances with MagSafe. 

Execs:

• Pretty slim but extremely protecting
• A number of eye-catching types obtainable
• Excellent drop safety
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

I have never tried SwitchEasy circumstances for just a few generations of iPhones, however acquired an opportunity to check just a few of its new circumstances for the iPhone 15 that include a crossbody strap, together with the Roam + Strap (pictured: 16-foot drop safety) and Odyssey Extremely M + Strap. Each characteristic glorious drop safety, however the Odyssey Extremely has much more elevated nook safety. They’re each obtainable in just a few shade choices. 

Observe that you do not have to make use of the circumstances with the strap. The eyelets are detachable. Simply do not lose them if you wish to use the strap in future.

Execs:

• Crossbody strap included
• Eyelets for strap might be eliminated (haven’t got to make use of strap)
• Excellent drop safety
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

Smartish’s reasonably priced, easy, slim circumstances and pockets circumstances return for the iPhone 15. The Pockets Slayer Vol. 2 case (pictured) is available in just a few completely different designs past the essential black proven right here. It holds three bank cards plus money, and you need to use one in every of your bank cards as a kickstand. Nonetheless, its one draw back is that it is not appropriate with wi-fi and MagSafe chargers.

Smartish additionally sells a MagSafe case known as the Gripmunk. It is one of the reasonably priced MagSafe circumstances (round $20) and is straightforward to grip, as its identify implies.

Execs:

• Price range-friendly
• Progressive kickstand design
• Groovy colours

Cons:

• No MagSafe on The Pockets Slayer Vol. 1 or Vol. 2
• Fake-leather choices look a little bit low cost

Clckr makes some nifty MagSafe equipment for iPhones, together with the superb Stand & Grip (proven in photograph however have to be bought individually for $30). The corporate has partnered with G-Type, identified for its protecting sports activities gear, to make some new iPhone 15 circumstances with good drop safety. The Onyx (13-foot drop safety) has essentially the most eye-catching design however the the Drive case is essentially the most protecting, with 16-foot drop safety. Clckr MagSafe circumstances begin at $50 for the clear Diamond case with MagSafe whereas the Onyx, Drive and Carbon price $60. 

Execs:

• Protecting and sturdy
• Good drop safety
• A number of types

Cons:

• Pretty dear
• No built-in stand and grip like earlier Clckr circumstances

Pitaka circumstances are very skinny but supply a little bit extra safety than another very slim circumstances. That is as a result of they’re created from “chosen 600D aramid fiber, which is extensively utilized in aerospace and navy functions,” in line with Pitaka. And in contrast to carbon fiber, “this fine-weaved case is not going to intrude with the sign and it’s non-conductive, providing long-lasting safety in your telephone, and stopping shade fading and every day scratches.” The Professional model of the case is barely thicker.

Should you’re in search of extra severe safety from drops, this most likely is not the correct case for you, significantly as a result of it is moderately costly (between $60 and $70). However for those who’re in search of a really slim, light-weight case, you need to give it some consideration. It does are available just a few completely different designs, some a little bit extra eye-catching than others. All of the circumstances are MagSafe-enabled utilizing Pitaka’s MagSafe SlimBoard know-how.

Execs:

• Very slim
• Constructed with aramid fiber
• A number of designs to select from
• MagSafe appropriate

Cons:

• Expensive
• Do not supply nice drop safety

Some folks want to not have a case on their telephone or simply need one thing that is very skinny that gives minimal safety. Should you’re that kind of particular person, a Totallee case could be what you are in search of.

There are a few fashions to select from, with the Minimal case (pictured left) billed because the world’s thinnest iPhone case — it is virtually paper-thin. It is available in a number of shade choices.

The case prices $30, which looks as if lots contemplating how skinny it’s, however it’s eco-friendly (it is compostable) and does have a raised “lip” across the digital camera that stops harm to the digital camera lens, Totallee says.

Totallee additionally makes a really slim clear TPU case, the “clear delicate” (pictured proper) that gives a little bit extra safety for a similar worth. I like that one higher, however it’s barely thicker.

Execs:

• Glossy and skinny
• A number of shade choices
• MagSafe works as a result of it is so skinny

Cons:

• Restricted safety with thinnest case
• Costly for what you get

Peak Design’s On a regular basis circumstances are MagSafe-compatible in you could join a MagSafe wi-fi charging puck and different magnetic MagSafe-compatible equipment to the case, together with wi-fi charging batteries, wallets and extra. However they’ve Peak Design’s personal built-in magnetic locking system — the corporate calls it SlimLink — that connects to a large assortment of Peak Design’s . That features bike mounts, charging stands, tripods, automobile mounts and extra.

Observe: Peak Design has had a difficulty with its case design for the iPhone 15 Professional fashions the place the cut-out for the brand new Motion Button would not can help you simply entry the button (we initially tried the case with the usual iPhone 15, which doesn’t have the brand new Motion Button). It now should redesign its Professional circumstances, with the up to date variations anticipated to be launched in November. When you have already purchased a case for the iPhone 15 Professional or iPhone 15 Professional Max, contact Peak Design, which has promised to make issues proper for its prospects. 

Execs:

• Suitable with quite a lot of Peak Design equipment
• MagSafe appropriate
• SlimLink locking system

Cons:

• Considerably dear
• Peak Design’s pockets accent would not lock on case