The Best and Most Protective iPhone Cases (That Also Look Nice)

• Will withstand most any drop
• Tons of variety when it comes to secondary material; leather, wood, etc.

• Not the most stylish on the list

It was nearly impossible for me to pick just one Mous case. This brand makes reliably sturdy cases that come in, even within styles, a vast array of different materials and colors. This Limitless 6.0 comes in many varieties from bamboo to leather backed, so you're sure to find one that fits your style.

Available For: All iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models

• Doesn't add any bulk to your phone
• Available for older iPhones

• Not the most durable case, but it will take the bullet for your phone

Peel makes the ultimate barely-there case. It's cheap, ubiquitous (it's been around for years and you can get it for literally any phone) and it gives your iPhone a sleeker, de-badged look. There are plenty of color options too. And although the case itself is prone to cracking on heavy drops, it's cheap and easily replaceable.

Available For: Every model since iPhone X

• Holds up to three cards
• Quality leather finish
• Wallet hatch doubles as a horizontal stand

• Can cause issues with MagSafe charging

For the wallet phone case category, a bunch of options are blatantly wallets, where your cards just stick out on the back of your phone. But this option from Bellroy is special because it hides your wallet within the case. Not only that, but when you aren't using it as a wallet, it doubles as a kickstand to prop your phone up. We love its practicality, but the leather outside also gives it a touch of class.

Available For: All iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models

• Looks classy, and will only get better thanks to that patina
• Best quality leather case
• MagSafe compatible

• Easier to dent

High-quality Horween leather gives this phone case a luxe look that you rarely see in the tech world. It's not colorful and flashy, but with materials this nice, it's the ultimate tech luxury. I'm sorry, we just love leather too much.

Available for: iPhone 16 series 15 series, 14 series, 13 series, 12 series,

• Includes a crossbody strap
• Reasonably rugged and shock absorbing

• Clear is not our favorite vibe

Listen, I don't love a crossbody phone strap. But there's so many folks that can't live without them. If you're prone to always have your phone out and in your hand, it's probably the more secure route to go. This one from MAGEASY is focused on security. It's super durable, super reasonably priced, and it comes with a free strap.

Available For: All iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models

• Built-in finger strap
• Comes with a rotating mount
• Durable and securely sealed

• Only available for two phones

If you're serious about camping, hiking, outdoorsmenship, and the like, there's a lot of phone cases marketed at you. But none of that have the features that make the NESTOUT Trekking case stand out. The built-in finger strap, and the packed-in 360 degree rotating mount make it clear this case is serious about adventure. Are you?

Available for: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro

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