best phone cases
How we picked the best phone cases
We spoke with industry professionals from Casetify and Otterbox on shopping guidance — because they work at brands that sell phone cases, we did not ask for product recommendations and instead asked them for general shopping advice. Any Casetify or Otterbox products on our list were made independently of our sources. Here’s what we kept in mind when sourcing products:
- Smartphone type and size: We included options for various smartphone types, including iPhones and Androids.
- Wireless charging compatible: Some of our recommended cases are compatible with wireless charging functionality including Magsafe charging. Magsafe is Apple’s magnetic technology that lets you charge your phone wirelessly with a case on, according to Teppei Hatano, head of product at Casetify, a phone accessories brand. (Since Hatano works for Casetify, we only asked him for shopping guidance, not product recommendations). Qi, is another form of wireless charging, though Qi-compatible cases have no magnetic attachment so your phone can slip from the case easily, says Hatano.
- Drop protection: Every item on our list has drop protection, which according to the brands we recommend, should protect your phone when you accidentally drop it from a small height — usually up to 20 feet.
The best phone cases of 2023
The below options come entirely recommended by Select staff and are in line with expert guidance.
The best phone cases of 2023
The below options come entirely recommended by Select staff and are in line with expert guidance.
I’ve been using a Magsafe version of this case for my Iphone 14 pro for the last month, and it’s already saved it from multiple drops and falls on both hardwood and carpeted floors. You can choose from various colors and sizes — I own the iPhone 14 Pro case with a bounce impact bumper, which gives my phone added protection around its four corners. This case has ‘extreme’ drop protection up to 21.3 feet, according to the brand. While I haven’t dropped my phone from 21 feet, I can say that in the month that I’ve owned this case, I have not damaged my screen or the bezels on my phone. The case itself is also surprisingly light and not bulky. Plus, there is a raised camera ring to prevent any damage to the rear camera system, according to the brand.
I’ve been using a Magsafe version of this case for my Iphone 14 pro the last month, and it’s already saved it from multiple drops and falls on both hardwood and carpeted floors. You can choose from various colors and sizes — I own the iPhone 14 Pro case with a bounce impact bumper, which gives my phone added protection around its four corners. This case has ‘extreme’ drop protection up to 21.3 feet, according to the brand. While I haven’t dropped my phone from 21 feet, I can say that in the month that I’ve owned this case, I have not damaged my screen or the bezels on my phone. The case itself is also surprisingly light and not bulky. Plus, there is a raised camera ring to prevent any damage to the rear camera system, according to the brand.
