Best iPhone 17 cases 2025: Protection for iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Pro & Max

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 29g
• Camera edge: 2mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

This simple, rigid iPhone 17 protective case from Apple is thin and light. By design, clear cases shouldn’t disguise the color of your iPhone that you chose when you purchased it.

The Apple Clear Case is made from a blend of optically clear polycarbonate and other flexible materials, with a scratch-resistant coating on both the inside and outside. While it’s more protective than silicone cases and features a robust-looking 2mm camera lip, you can find tougher cases, which we have reviewed below.

While the Clear Case for the basic iPhone 17 is as you’d expect, Apple has somewhat ruined the idea of a “clear” case for its Pro and Pro Mac versions of the iPhone 17, which feature a slab of white plastic at the back under the camera area. It’s white whatever color of iPhone 17 Pro or Max that you own.

This is because Apple added its second-generation Ceramic Shield glass as a separate panel on the back of the Pro models—it’s on only the front of all the 17 family. To keep the back design visually balanced, the Apple logo was repositioned slightly lower. The white slab on Apple’s clear case is related to this adjustment and the alignment of the MagSafe magnets. Customers are already complaining that Apple should have created cases with a block in the color of the phone. If your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max is orange or deep blue that slab of white is, well I’ll say it, ugly.

The bottom of the Clear Case is nearly fully open, which reduces the level protection.

For the iPhone Air Apple has another not really clear solution: the iPhone Air Bumper. This protects the edges of the phone and matches the Air’s color but leaves the back exposed. With a raised bezel it will also stop the screen touching the surface when laid flat. You can choose the bumper color to match your iPhone Air or select another color if you are feeling adventurous.

Apple also sells the iPhone Air Case with MagSafe in Frost or Shadow, with a 0.9mm back panel that’s reinforced with a polycarbonate frame. The inside is lightly frosted, while the exterior is finished to a high gloss.

At 29g it’s super light, and while the rigid case adds a little bulk, it’s worth a little compromise for that layer of protection. All materials and coatings are optimized to prevent yellowing over time.

There are also cheaper clear cases, which we have also tested for you. But the Apple badge is a sure sign of quality, as you’d expect.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 42g (with Stash Stand)
• Raised edge: 1.2mm
• Camera edge: 0.8mm to 2mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Clear, plus frosted pink, blue, black and green

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

If you want see-through protection for your new iPhone 17 ESR’s Classic Hybrid Case—with 1.5mm back—features shock-absorbing Air Guard corners that can protect from drops up to 11ft. ESR claims its clear plastic resists yellowing for longer than cheaper cases.

ESR also makes a version of the clear Classic Hybrid Case that features a handy built-in kickstand for stable viewing. The $25.99 ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with Stash Stand hides its pull-out stand in the zinc alloy camera guard. It supports 15-85° viewing angles in both portrait and landscape orientations. With its 2mm camera edge it’s more protective than the basic model.

Unlike Apple’s ugly Pro and Pro Max clear cases, ESR’s design ensures that the Apple logo remains fully visible without obstruction, while still providing strong magnetic performance. That means you can see Apple’s original iPhone color through the clear case, and the bottom section has cutouts where necessary compared to the fully open section on the Apple Clear Case.

• MagSafe compatible: Optional
• Weight: 6g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Clear, Red, Navy, Green, Black, Frosted

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Made of polypropylene, a hard yet flexible plastic, the Totallee Scarf is the slimmest (0.5mm) iPhone 17 case available and—by a long way—the lightest. Even at this weight, there are button covers, and a cutout for the Camera Control. It offers protection from bumps, scratches, dirt, and minor drops (3 feet).

There is a clear version and a similar Frosted Clear model, plus a bunch of other frosted colors to choose from, but only Clear, Frosted and Black options for the MagSafe-compatible versions. Note that you have to pay a little more ($4) for the MagSafe-compatible versions, which we think is worth it but for a pure clear look the non-MagSafe version is the way to go.

The Totallee Spy case isn’t as thin but is still pretty marginal at 1mm thick, and has been tested with a 6-foot drop so you may thank yourself next time your new phone slips from your grasp. It is available only in only a Clear version for iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro.

As with the ESR clear case reviewed above the Totallee clear cases don’t obstruct the phone’s true color like the ugly Apple case. This is achieved in the same way by having a small break in the magnet ring—without loss of functionality—so that Apple’s lower logo on the Pro models isn’t obscured.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 45g
• Raised edge: 1.4mm to 1.6mm
• Camera edge: 1mm to 3.9mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Offering a selection of protection levels, Casetify’s Impact and Bounce cases are available for all models of the iPhone 17 family. It is solidly built and feels robust, offering a minimum of 6.6ft (2m) drop protection up to 32.8ft (10m) if you choose the Ultra Bounce Case with its standout corner bumpers.

The case edges aren’t clear because they feature extra-protective EcoShock or TesseLock designs. On one side there are sockets to easily attach phone charms. The more protection, sadly the less of the original phone can be seen even in a clear case, but most of the shock absorption on the Bounce case family protrudes from the corners.

For a little extra outlay, the Impact Case can be ordered with an integrated stand, otherwise cleverly hidden in the camera ring in a similar design to the ESR Stash Stand reviewed above.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes (not with all chargers)
• Weight: 75g
• Raised edge: 1.5mm
• Camera edge: 2.5mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Clear with black trim

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

For those who want to see and show off at least some of their iPhone’s original coloring, but still gain maximum protection, Rokform offers its Crystal Case for the iPhone 17 family. This is more solid looking than even the Casetify Ultra Bounce reviewed above.

As you’d expect, that protection comes at the price of some bulk and heft. It’s not fully clear because its dual-construction black sides, textured-grip edges and corners are made from a military-grade polycarbonate and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) combination to absorb shocks from drops and falls of up to 6 feet.

At present, the Rokform cases are too thick to work with all MagSafe chargers—it didn’t work with all the chargers we tested it with—so you will likely need to remove your phone from the case to charge it wirelessly.

The case also features the Rokform’s famous twist-lock and magnetic mounting system for bike, motorcycle and car mounts. If you’re going biking with iPhone on your handlebars, a super-protective case is a must.

Rokform does ship internationally, but you’ll need to check the fees depending on your region, and remember that customs charges also vary by country.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 30g
• Button covers: Silicone
• Colors: Neon Yellow, Orange, Purple Fog, Midnight, Black, Terra Cotta, Light Moss, Anchor Blue

Apple: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The smooth Apple Silicone case is a classic, popular protective iPhone covering—available in the widest range of colors with eight to choose from depending on which model you are buying for. There’s enough choice here to satisfy most people, but if you prefer to see the color of the iPhone itself, look to a clear case; see above.

It is as protective as you need for everyday calamities except big falls—if you want ultra protection, look to our best protective cases reviewed further down. If you are prone to letting your phone slip out of your hand, look for cases made from TPU, Kevlar or Graphene.

It is made with a soft-touch, almost silky 45% recycled silicone material. Inside, the lining is soft microfiber to protect the iPhone itself from scratches.

Aside from the colors and the attention to detail, people flock to this Apple case apart because it’s made by Apple and has the famous logo on the back. You can’t go wrong buying an Apple-made case, but you can find more options elsewhere.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)
• Weight: 69g (Ultra Case)
• Raised edge: 1.4 to 1.6mm
• Camera edge: 1.17 to 3.8mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Multiple customization options

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17

With nearly 5,000 designs to choose from, the Casetify range gives you almost too many choices—and some of the designs are pretty out there. Each to their own! To add some fun you need a non-clear case, and if you want to impose your own personality then look for customization options.

The most customizable range of iPhone 17 cases we’ve seen are from Casetify, where you can mix and match colors, patterns, prints, artists, and personalization options, as well as several levels of protection. There’s a smaller selection of the company’s case designs on Amazon.

Prices vary and rise depending on the protection levels, but for most you get a wide range of design options, including character-led designs such as Disney, Smurfs, SpongeBob and Peanuts.

You can add a name or short word, plus add hearts and stars, fonts, and text colors if you desire. Some cases feature a pull-out stand, which is otherwise hidden in the camera ring.

Casetify also offers a range of protection levels: Impact (8.2ft drop protection, 4x MIL-STD-810G or 6.6ft and 3x with a ring stand), Bounce (21.3ft drop protection, 6x MIL-STD-810G), Ultra Bounce (Bounce corners, 32.8 ft. drop protection, 10x MIL-STD-810G) and, for the 17 Pro and Pro Max, Ultra (Ultra Bounce corners, 32.8 ft. drop protection, 10x MIL-STD-810G, 6-layered rugged protection).

The raised bezel to protect the screen can be either 1.4mm or 1.6mm, and the protective camera ring from 2mm to 3.8mm. The Impact Ring case features the tallest camera-protecting lip at 3.6mm, the biggest we’ve seen in our tests.

A new customizable Glaze case offers an inner printing method, where designs are printed underneath a protective inner layer, preventing them from fading and losing quality over time.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 34g (Bold Case)
• Raised edge: 3mm (Bold), 1.3mm (Classic)
• Camera edge: 1.33mm (Bold), 0.75mm (Classic)
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Over 60 designs available

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

While not as customizable as the Casetify iPhone 17 cases, the range of Casely design options is almost overwhelming, including designs based on works by Impressionists Van Gogh and Monet.

Aside from the 240+ designs, you can choose between the Classic and Bold case models for each type of iPhone 17. The Classic Collection is lighter and more flexible with a glossy finish, while the Bold Collection is more protective and comes with a matte finish.

The Bold models have ribbed sides, which adds real grip, making it less likely that you’ll drop your iPhone in the first place—but if you do there’s impressive 8-foot drop protection and a 3mm raised screen lip (only 1.3mm on the Classic), the highest we’ve tested. The camera edge could be a little higher, but we are big fans nonetheless.

Casely adds small shipping fees if bought direct—these are calculated at final checkout. Uniquely Casely offers club membership where subscribers receive a new phone case every month, with exclusive members-only styles released each month. Users choose a style or Casely can send a surprise case.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 34g
• Raised edge: 1mm (Modern), 1.85mm Rugged)
• Camera edge: 1.33mm (Bold), 0.75mm (Classic)
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Volt, Lunar Gray, Vulcan Black, Ultra Orange, Black

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Nomad has a range of cooly colored cases for the iPhone 17, although none for the plain 17 model. The slim, minimalist Modern Case features a satin-smooth matte backplate, grippy bumpers and metal buttons. It claims 8ft drop protection with a shock-absorbing TPU bumper.

As you’d expect from its name, the equally matte Rugged Case is more robust with 15ft drop protection, as its polycarbonate frame boasts fortified corner bumpers. Its bumpers are grooved bumpers for a better grip.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 37g
• Raised edge: 1.5mm
• Camera edge: 0.5mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Nearly 50 designs available

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

We love the 2mm-thin dbrand Grip Case for several reasons. First, as the name suggests, it is supremely grippy but still slides from a pocket with ease. The sides feature gripped stripes on a textured frame and further ridged, easy-to-locate buttons. This should mean you are less likely to drop your iPhone unless you or someone else is really trying to make it happen.

Second, the screen has a tapered edge, allowing for easy edge-swipes along the center of the display with just a 0.4mm raised lip but a much more protective 1.5mm lip on the top and bottom. The camera lenses are protected with a 0.5mm lip but also features a “hooded” design around the entire camera housing, tapering both the rubberized rim and the rigid frame of the case to protect the cameras. This symmetrical design ensures that the camera protrusions don’t rock back-and-forth while sitting flat on a table surface.

dbrand also offers a thinner 0.25mm textured and scratch-proof $24.95 Skin Case for the Pro iPhones in a similar wide range of techy and weird designs, from Area 51, X-Ray, Toxic Waste and Solar Flare among many others.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 37g (SolidX)
• Raised edge: 1.5 to 2.5mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Over 4,500 designs available

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

If you want to customize your own case Rhinoshield offers a “Design Your Own” service where you upload your own photos, add text, choose fonts and colors, etc.

It also has a range of fun choices from its Design Studio, including a roster of hip Japanese and Far Eastern characters as well as major movie and TV franchises (Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Batman, Smurfs, Lord of the Rings), and a special collection of women designers.

Almost uniquely, it lets you customize elements of its SolidX and Mod NX cases, swapping out button colors. In the first example pictured above I went for the Neon Orange buttons ($1) and Graphite bumper. Using the Design Your Own option you can add stickers and photos plus a whole lot more.

There are three case types: SolidX with reinforced corners and stronger drop protection; AirX with its cushioned Air Isolation Chamber and Compression Skeleton; and Mod NX system with an interchangeable backplate design that you can switch to match your mood.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 46g
• Raised edge: 1.5mm
• Camera edge: 0.33mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Shadow Black, Glacier Sprint, Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Desert Gold, Baby Blue, Pearl White, Blush Pink

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK: All iPhone models

Always one for a confusingly named but quality iPhone case, Torras has maybe outdone itself by naming one of its iPhone 17 cases the Q3 Air, especially as it is available for only the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max and not the actual iPhone Air. It features shock-absorbing Air-Max airbag technology that’s good for drops of up to 12 feet, Dot-Matrix anti-slip buttons and a secure grip.

Made with 55% Recycled Silicone, the Torras Q3 Silicone Case offers the same 360 degree rotating Spin stand, and boasts a luxurious velvety interior. While it is smooth enough to slip in and out of a pocket with ease, the textured grip feels secure.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 40g
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: 8 colors

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Apple Silicone cases include some vibrant colors, but for the widest range and some delightful flourishes we prefer the Decoded range of Silicone cases. There’s a range of vibrant and cool colors, including True Navy, Retro Blue, Future Dusk, Rosette, Soft Taupe, Yuma Yellow, Phantom Black, and Lavender.

Unlike on most back cases there is a metal camera ring that fully encloses the iPhone’s camera array and gives complete edge protection without blocking image. The cases boast metal buttons and a lovely silky soft touch that will have you stroking the case like the seats of a new car.

Drop resistance up to 1.2 meters is claimed, although we’d have preferred a little more screen and camera edge height.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 45g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Glitter, Floral, Geometric, Leopard, Iridescent

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

There’s an interesting choice of colors and patterns in the Milan Snap range of iPhone 17 cases from Zagg. There are sparkly iridescent, glitter and pretty flower designs. The slim, lightweight profile ensures a comfortable fit in your pocket or hand, while up to 93% post-consumer recycled materials underscores a commitment to sustainability

Zagg’s Sedona range has impact-absorbing corner bumpers and an integrated kickstand.

Both are strengthened with Graphene, a flexible material that boasts of being 200x stronger than steel, and claim 13-foot (4m) drop protection

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 46g
• Raised edge: 0.5mm
• Camera edge: 0.5mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Walnut, Bamboo, Speckled Fabric, Black Leather, Chilli, Aramid Fiber, Silver Pearl, Marine, Mulberry, Sage, and Stone

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Limitless is a range of iPhone 17 cases that excellently mimics various materials, such as wood, pearl and leather on to its polycarbonate, TPU and TPE shell. If you’re into your phone case looking a little different, we think this adds a certain gravity to the iPhone’s looks.

Protection level is high without making the case too bulky and the reinforced AiroShock impact-absorbing corner bumps are reasonably subtle. It has rippled grip ribs and side eyelets for wrist straps and phone slings.

There is also a range of Mous mounts for bikes, cars and motorbikes that work with the company’s Interlock Case.

The screen and camera edge height is a little lower than on most cases.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 25g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Lime Stone, Pebble Pink, Bedrock Blue, Granite Gray

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Much nicer than the rather lame Beats case line-up for the previous iPhone 16 family, there’s some real imagination pout into the Beats iPhone 17 range of polycarbonate cases. One model boasts a removable lanyard loop that doubles up as a stand for hands-free viewing in landscape mode. Just open the adapter at the end of the lanyard loop and attach it to a magnetic point on the edge of the case.

For $14 less you can get the same case but without the multi-purpose lanyard. This is the only version of the Beats case made for the iPhone Air.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 47g (Sole); 33g (Symmetry)
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, Brown, Gray

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (Symmetry Cactus): All iPhone 17

OtterBox is a well-known accessory maker, particularly in its protective phone cases. It has a wide ranges of iPhone 17 case models, and has introduced a new one for the iPhone 17 family.

The Sole Case is about the grip, with a high-ridge tread around the case edge that should mean fewer drops. The removable lanyard loop is another reason the Sole means the new iPhone should stay with you. Even if the iPhone does slip from your grasp OtterBox claims its 5x military-grade protection should come into play.

The Symmetry Cactus Leather Case is made from an ethical leather substitute by Desserto, crafted from organic nopal cactus that are sustainably grown and harvested sustainably without the need for irrigation. Inside the case there’s a soft felt backing. There are plain color cases and also more fancy versions with stitched thread embroidery.

• MagSafe compatible: Maybe
• Weight: 15-18g
• Button covers: None
• Colors: Black, Silver, Graphite, Rose Bronze, Gold, Onxy Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

This is not a case in the normal definition but the stylish metal shells offer protection where it matters most, leaving the rest of your iPhone as naked as Apple intended. They look like futuristic Gaudi-esque jewelry made from molten metal.

The Arc Pulse is a two-part design, with a top section protecting the corners, camera lens and screen, and a bottom section covering the corners. Both are made from aluminum with an anti-scratch coating—or erospace-grade 5 titanium coated with our Onyx Black Tungsten Carbide if you have deep pockets. The uncovered phone parts are protected from falls by the shells stopping the phone itself from touching the surface it is dropped on. Arc describes it as like a bikini for your phone.

They fit, adhesive-free, by simply—although firmly—sliding on. You need to apply some force at this stage but it feels robust and won’t slip off, even when repeatedly dragged from your pocket. Arc says it will protect from drops of up to 10 feet. As an iPhone case nerd it did feel strange leaving so much of the phone exposed but I still felt secure that a drop would be covered by the chunky metal shells.

One drawback is that you will most likely have to remove the lower part to clamp on a magnetic power bank, leaving the bottom the phone exposed while charging.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)
• Weight: 40g
• Raised edge: 2mm
• Camera edge: 2mm
• Button covers: Recycled materials
• Colors: Black, Yellow, Turquoise, Pink, Khaki, Red, Blue, White

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

With the Wave range of biodegradable iPhone cases, you can protect your phone and the planet, reducing your plastic consumption. The plant-based phone cases are made from two commonly used biodegradable polymers. Known for its rigid and transparent properties PLA (Polylactic Acid) is derived from renewable resources such as wheat straw. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable copolyester that offers flexibility and durability. Together they make an eco-friendly material that works well for phone protection.

Despite being plastic-free the smooth but grippy Wave cases have “been “military grade” (MIL-STD 810) drop protection, shock-absorbing corners and feature a generous protective 2mm lip around the screen and camera—one of the tallest we have seen.

Not all sustainable products are boring—the Wave cases come in a wide range of bright colors and printed designs. The case material adds a natural fleck to the design. You can also add a recycled glass screen protector.

The standard and Etched case designs aren’t MagSafe compatible but will charge wirelessly. However, you can pay a little more for an integrated magnet that makes the case MagSafe compatible, which we would recommend.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 47g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black, Black Cherry Pink, Sandstone Beige, Cobalt Horizon Blue, Sea Kelp Green, Smoke Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Named after an active volcano near Seattle and boasting a claimed 22-foot (6.7m) drop protection (the highest we’ve seen), the dual-material Zagg Ranier Snap is an ultra-protective iPhone 17 case that, surprisingly, is not as bulky as a boulder.

This is down to its Graphene-infused back plate and shock-absorbing corner bumpers. Graphene is the strongest material known to man—supposedly up to 200x stronger than steel. The case’s border features TPU.

Its rugged, textured finish adds a good grip, and when it’s not in your hand there’s an integrated metal kickstand that works in both landscape and portrait modes. It is constructed with up to 80% post-consumer recycled materials.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 32g (Pro); 20g (Air)
• Raised edge: 1mm
• Camera edge: 2.7mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Black with subtle variation options

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (ArmorPro): iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

Amazon (ArmorAir): iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

The Benks ArmorPro offers great protection via its “3X military standard aerospace-grade 600D DuPont Kevlar fiber”—the same material that’s used in body armor and bulletproof vests, so it should be up to the job of protecting your phone when you drop it onto the pavement. It’s a woven fiber, giving it a slightly textured grippy feel, to keep the iPhone from falling out of your hand in the first place. With some cases that sometimes leads to a struggle to pull it quickly from a pocket but we didn’t find this to be a problem with the Benks Kevlar cases.

The metal frame on the back gives raised protection around the camera lenses—one of the best we’ve seen. The buttons on the sides are nicely solid in the TPU frame that offers superior shock resistance.

Benks also sells a lighter ArmorAir model that has exposed buttons and no TPU frame. The ArmorPro can withstand a 6-foot drop; the ArmorAir just 4ft. It is one of the lightest iPhone 17 cases we have tested, at just 20g. Even the ArmorPro weighs just 32g.

Add a touch of personality with the Aurora version that features stripes of color meant to resemble the etherial northern lights. An all-new AmorGrid version is based on the Chinese traditional Jiaoluo weaving technique.

All are MagSafe compatible, and priced around the same—although there are slight price differences with the back pattern options.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 72g (with Stash Stand)
• Raised edge: 2.4mm
• Camera edge: 1.7mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Olive Green, Space Gray, Rosy Pink, Orange

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Along with the clear ESR cases reviewed above, the company sells a more protective Cyber Tough Case with Stash Stand for iPhone 17. Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

It looks the part, quite solid and slab-like but more flexible on the sides than the Rokform Rugged Case, see below. The integrated metal kickstand pulls out from the camera ring.

It is constructed with a three-layer design (TPU soft shell, TPE hard shell, and shock-absorbing Poron lining) that ESR claims can withstand drops from as high as 23 feet. The 2.4mm raised edge is one of the highest we’ve tested.

Unlike most macho protective cases, it’s available in a range of colors depending on the model of iPhone 17, including one in a fetching pink.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 45g
• Raised edge: 1.5mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black Tie Affair, Clearly Black, Moving Mountains, Walnut Woods

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

While most cases protect from drops and falls, none is as grippy as the Smartish Gripzilla iPhone case that features special finger grooves along the textured sides that make it less likely for you to drop the phone from your hand in the first place. If you drop it, Smartish claims its air-pocket corners can withstand a drop from 6 feet, which should account for most non-giant-related accidents.

Slightly less grippy but still grippier than most cases, the Smartish Gripmunk case has the same textured sides for a firmer hold than you’ll get with a glossy case. It also has more color and pattern options.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 50g (Pro XT); 63g (Pro)
• Button covers: Plastic
• Action button: Covered
• Camera Control: Cutout

Colors: Black, Blue Sentiment, Purple Mystery, Camo, Green Intrigue, Dusk Reverie

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (Defender Pro): All iPhone 17

Amazon (Defender Pro XT): All iPhone 17

This OtterBox Defender Pro cases for the whole iPhone 17 family is constructed (by you) from either two or three protective pieces. OtterBox claims it has been tested to 7x military-grade protection levels. The slimmer two-part Defender Pro XT case remains reasonably thin but lacks the grippier sides of the three-part non-XT model. Its back is clear, although some versions have a pattern on top.

Both feature shock-absorbing corners that don’t stick out too much like on some ultra-protective cases. The final third layer provides grippy sides and back to help prevent phone drops in the first place.

One feature lacking from most cases is a protective port cover to stop fluff and other debris entering the USB-C opening. I’ve had to make a couple of trips to the Apple Store to remove dust and dirt that I couldn’t find myself, so appreciate this feature.

Both models can be bought with a free holster that clips to belts or bags and can double as a kickstand.

Slimmer still and still a two-part build with grippy sides, the OtterBox Commuter boasts 3x military-grade protection, and is an easier slide in and out of your pocket.

• MagSafe compatible: No
• Weight: 75g
• Raised edge: 2mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

There’s nothing colorful about this super-shielding iPhone case. If you want your iPhone case to shout “Protection!”, Rokform’s aptly named Rugged Case looks the business. This is the phone case that Judge Dredd might carry in his holster.

Like its clear-ish Crystal Case reviewed in our clear case section higher up, the Rugged Case features MAGMAX magnets that mean you can very securely clamp your encased iPhone onto any metal surface, plus Rokform’s RokLock twist-lock mounting system for twist-lock bike mounts, motorcycle mounts and car and golf-cart mounts.

The impact-resistant polycarbonate protective shell features reinforced corners and extra camera protection that makes it a little chunkier than standard cases but reassuringly so, and not ridiculous. It is more rigid than the Zagg Ranier Snap case, reviewed above, which also features a slightly more raised lip around the camera.

In its current form it is sadly not 100% compatible with MagSafe wireless charging.

Rokform claims the case can withstand drops of up to 6 feet (1.8m) due to its construction from a combination of high-impact polycarbonate and rugged TPU for impact resistance and cushioning.

The Rugged Case comes in black only, while the Crystal Case will show off the iPhone’s true body color.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 34g
• Raised edge: 0.85mm
• Camera edge: 0.75mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Black/Gray, Sunset, Moonrise

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Pitaka has a range of cases for the iPhone 17 family, but in terms of protection we prefer the 2mm-thick ProGuard and UltraGuard Cases (from $59.99) that meet military-grade drop test standards. Unlike many of the cases reviewed here it boasts metal side buttons.

As with the other Pitaka cases, it is constructed from robust aerospace-grade aramid fiber (aromatic polyamide) blended with shockproof TPU sides. This tough material resists scratches, abrasions and exposure to chemicals. An added benefit is that this weave gives the case textured patterns that stand out from the crowd. Inside it is lined with soft Nappa leather to provide cushioning for the back of the phone.

The UltraGuard case also boasts an extra Orca Resin layer.

It is also slim and lightweight unlike chunkier protective cases and slides in and out of a pocket with ease. At present, the ProGuard and UltraGuard cases are available for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max only. Owners of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air can buy the 1.2mm-thin Ultra-Slim Case that is also made from Aramid fiber.

To distinguish: the Ultra-Slim offers basic scratch resistance, ProGuard has military grade drop protection, and UltraGuard has full body shock absorption as well as the military-grade protection.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes (without cards)
• Weight: 35g
• Raised edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Black, Tan, Monaco Blue, Basalt, Bronze Red

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17 models

Premium designer Mujjo, from the luxury bag maker Troubadour, has been making some of our favorite leather Apple accessories for many years. In a fine-grain Danish calfskin the Full Leather Case is available in five colors for each model of the iPhone 17 family.

Owners of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max get an extra option, the Full Leather Wallet Case that can hold two or three bank, ID or travel cards. You’ll need to remove the cards to wirelessly charge the iPhone within. This version is available in only Black and Tan.

Eager to win some green points, the company points out that sustainable “DriTan water-free leather tanning” is involved—this uses the moisture already present in the hides. The buttons, camera bump, soft microfiber lining, and polycarbonate inner shell are made from recycled plastic. All the cases feature machined-metal buttons, 1mm raised bezel and a metal rear camera bump for superior protection.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 29g
• Raised edge: 1.3mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Jet Black, Taupe, Misty Cove, Cement, Earthen Beige

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

If you desire something from a more monochromatic palette, the minimalist MOFT Snap Case MOVAS for iPhone 17 offers a range of cool, muted color options, plus some real splashes of color for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

The lightweight Snap Case is made from MOFT’s own MOVAS-P, a four-layer soft-touch vegan leather that the company claims is non-fading and fingerprint, scratch and stain resistant.

The side buttons are metal for better responsiveness and durability, with a capacitive Camera Control cover. The raised front edge is 1.3mm, offering excellent screen protection, and the camera cutout is elevated by 1mm.

There is a special version that is compatible with a Phone Lanyard in four colors for hands-free use, priced separately at $29.99.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Blue, Purple, Sienna, Green, Black

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

After a disastrous stain-complaint launch with the iPhone 15 Apple is back with an iPhone 17 TechWoven Case after retiring its own designed fabric for the iPhone 16.

The tactile material is made from 100% recycled polyester—multicolored yarns are woven on a jacquard loom. The edges of the case are coated with lightly textured TPU for added grip. The keys are made of elegant anodized aluminum.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 35g
• Raised edge: 1.3mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Black, Cognac, Green, Gray

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

We’ve long been fans of the simple, minimalist but luxury accessories from Swedish firm Woolnut. You’ll find them in our roundups of the best laptop sleeves and in previous collections of the best iPhone cases.

Woolnut hasn’t moved far with its Leather Case for iPhone 17, which looks much like the same for all the other iPhones since the 12. And why stray from a classic case?

The full-grain leather cover the slim polycarbonate and TPU frame is from Scandinavia, of course, and the interior features soft microfiber. The buttons are made from aluminum, not plastic as used on most cases. One new feature: a capacitive button for the Camera Control.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 32g
• Raised edge: 1mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Leather
• Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Burgundy and Brown

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

Grams(28) is a high-end luxury brand specializing in aesthetic but functional accessories made from high-quality leather sourced from Italy. It has Pebbled and Snowflake models of case for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max only. Non-Pro iPhone owners look elsewhere.

The Pebbled Leather Case has that classic textured leather grain pattern, made from Italian Pebbled Bovine Leather in Black, Navy and Dark Green.

The Snowflake Leather Case is made from Italian Vegetable Tanned Snowflake Leather—also known as pueblo leather—with a glossier rugged surface coming through after 90 days usage. It’s available in Black, Jeans and Tabacco colors.

Each of these iPhone 17 cases are MagSafe compatible and feature a robust 360-degree TPE bumper and 1mm raised ridge above the screen and camera lenses—with 5-foot drop protection.

Uniquely, the company can personalize the case with a hand-debossing service that stamps your initials deeply into the leather’s surface.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 32g
• Raised edge: 1mm
• Camera edge: 1mm
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Black, Nightsky, Khaki and Rust (leather); Black, Lilac Haze, Butterscotch and Tahini (non-leather).

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

Available in both premium leather and leather alternative , this iPhone 17 case features anodized aluminum buttons. We are as much fans of the color options as we are the Moft Snap MOVAS case.

The leather alternative material INNOVERA is meant to not just feel like leather, but even smell like it too. It is made with plant protein and post-consumer recycled nylon.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 45g (Silicone); 120g (Leather)
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Chocolate Brown, Navy Shadow, Solid Clay, Black, Forever Blue, Phantom Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17

Most wallet iPhone cases place the card slots at the back, which can hamper wireless MagSafe charging. The Decoded Leather Detachable Wallet Case and Textured Silicone Detachable Wallet are more flexible. It’s actually two cases in one as the standard case magnetically clamps onto a wraparound that features the wallet card slots behind the front panel.

The detachable wallet includes three card slots, plus storage for banknotes. The Silicone version can fold to create a handy stand but is available in just two colors compared top the full-grain Ecco leather case’s four.

This lightweight front part offers double protection for the screen aside from the raised edge found on the case. There’s further magnetic magic on the folding closure. The case promises 1.2m drop protection, and the button covers are metal for further robustness and precise control.

The whole package is surprisingly slim for a full wraparound wallet. You could place the bare phone straight onto the wraparound cover, but you’d lose the 360-degree protection should the phone be dropped.

• MagSafe compatible: No
• Weight: 71g
• Raised edge: 1.6mm
• Camera edge: 1.6mm
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Graphite Gray, Slate Blue

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

What distinguishes the Vena vCommute from similar tough cases also reviewed here is its hidden 3-card wallet that doubles up as a stand. Vena claims it can withstand fairly vicious attacks with its 2x military-grade protection. You need to open the leather flap to enable wireless charging. Cards feel more secure here than sticking out of the back of the case or stored in a separate accessory that magnetically clamps to the back of the phone.

It is made with dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU with corner guards that Vena claims can survive drops from above 8 feet.

• MagSafe compatible: Yes
• Weight: 34g
• Raised edge: 1mm (Modern), 1.85mm Rugged)
• Camera edge: 1.33mm (Bold), 0.75mm (Classic)
• Button covers: Metal
• Colors: Volt, Lunar Gray, Vulcan Black, Ultra Orange, Black

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Horween leather inside and out, the Nomad Modern Leather Folio Case can hold three cards and a small number of banknotes or receipts. It encloses the iPhone—17 Pro and 17 Pro Max only—so all your valuables are protected within, and held in place with a magnetic clasp.

The buttons are metal in a polycarbonate frame with 360-degree grippy TPU bumper. With the wallet at the front, the back remains fully MagSafe compatible.

• MagSafe compatible: No
• Weight: 76g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Colors: Black, Nightsky, Rust, Khaki

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Australian company Bellroy is perhaps more famous for its wallets than its phone cases, so it’s appropriate that we feature it here for its iPhone 17 cases that feature wallets, either built-in or attached magnetically.

The premium leather Bellroy Phone Case – 3 Cards has an integrated but hidden wallet that cleverly and magnetically unfolds to create a landscape phone kickstand. Inside the case there’s a spot for a spare SIM and pin.

You’ll need to remove the phone to wirelessly charge it.

• MagSafe compatible: No
• Weight: 90g
• Button covers: Plastic
• Action button: Covered
• Camera Control: Cutout
• Colors: Matcha, Lavender, Black

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

The unique Flex Pouch from Ninja Labs is for people who want to store more than three credit cards in their iPhone case wallet. Super stretchable, the silicone pouch can firmly hold as many objects as some of us have in our backpack pockets! It can keep a robust grip on your ID cards, cash, AirPods, pens, lighter and lipstick and not blink or tear—it is not recommended to store your keys or any other sharp objects in the pouch. Stuffed full the Flex Pouch might just about fit in a coat pocket.

Even if you just want to store a few cards, we found the Flex Pouch a tight hold. It is slightly wider at the top and tighter on the bottom. Once emptied, it pings back to its original flat form. With an AirPods case inside, you can use the case as a landscape stand.

The case itself feels robust and is available in three colors. Each of these can then have either an opaque or similarly colored pouch on the back.

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