Best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Cases for 2024

Otterbox has brought its expansive line of cases to the iPhone 15. That includes everything from the tough Defender Series XT to the colorful Figura to the Symmetry Series Clear and OtterGrip Symmetry Series.

Making its debut is the new Symmetry Series Soft Touch for MagSafe, which comes in yellow, pink and black at launch and has a nice, grippy soft-to-the-touch finish that's similar to what you get with the highly likable Core Series cases Otterbox made for the iPhone 14. The Figura Series has a similar soft touch finish with a more artsy design. 

Pros:

• Easy to grip and comfortable in hand
• MagSafe compatible
• Durable
• Made from 50% recycled material
  

Cons:

• Limited color options available
• A little pricey

The ESR Kickstand case isn't your typical silicone case with an integrated kickstand. That's because the kickstand doesn't flip out of the backside of the case at the bottom. Instead, it serves as a protective ring around your camera lenses when it's retracted and not in use. Note that you can also get the case in a clear version, and ESR also sells a variety of MagSafe accessories for decent prices.

Pros:

• Soft, grippy finish
• Comes with a built-in kickstand
• Kickstand doubles as lens protector 
• Well-priced
  

Cons:

• Portrait mode with kickstand is not so vertical

MagSafe cases can get pretty pricey, but if you're looking for an inexpensive clear MagSafe case for your new iPhone 15 series phone, Spigen's Ultra Hybrid MagFit is a good value at around $20. 

Pros:

• MagSafe compatibility for less
• Multiple color options and styles
• Tactile, easy-to-press buttons
  

Cons:

• The clear option may yellow over time despite having UV protection
• Not super protective

Torras makes several cases with integrated kickstands, but they each have their own style of stand. They include the Lstand (left) that has a retractable kickstand ring around the camera, the Pstand (right) that has a flip-out kickstand on the bottom of the case, and the Ostand (not pictured) that has a retractable ring around the MagSafe ring. 

Aside from the clear versions of the cases, which feature a hard plastic design, most of the other versions have a soft-touch finish that offers good grip. MagSafe accessories adhere securely to the cases and they also feature good drop protection.

Pros:

• 3 integrated kickstand styles to choose from
• Soft-touch finish (except for clear cases)
• MagSafe compatible
• Decent drop protection

Cons:

• Hard to choose which kickstand option is the best

Caseology makes some decent budget cases, including the NanoPop, Parallax, Skyfall and Vault. Its new Capella Mag Kickstand is one of the cheaper transparent MagSafe cases we've seen -- and it's got a built-in kickstand that retracts into the case when not in use so you can attach MagSafe accessories.

Pros:

• Budget-friendly
• Slim design
• MagSafe compatible
• Built-in kickstand

Cons:

• Clear option may yellow over time (though it has UV protection)
• Not super protective

Cyrill is a sister brand to Spigen, and its cases are arguably slightly more stylish, though they cost a few bucks more, too. I like the new UltraSheer Mag that comes in a few bright color options, including neon yellow, pink and blue.

Pros:

• More stylish than Spigen cases
• Eye-popping colors
• Reinforced curved bumpers
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Cost a little more than Spigen cases

A few years back Zagg bought British case-maker Gear4 and continued selling Gear4 cases under the original brand name. With the introduction of the iPhone 15, Gear4 cases have officially become Zagg cases, but the quality hasn't changed -- they're right up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them featuring beveled edges to protect your phone and now infused with graphene for extra durability. I like the new Milan Snap in iridescent (pictured left top) and Santa Cruz Snap with built-in kickstand (pictured center top in black), both of which are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop protection. However, several other case styles are available, most of them with eye-catching designs. 

Pros:

• Fairly slim yet highly protective
• Several styles available
• Very good drop protection
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey

Inbeage cases are made out of plant-based materials and are 100% biodegradable (over 3 years). They're not going to look and feel exactly like your typical silicone or hard plastic case -- and they are fairly basic. That said, they offer decent drop protection and come in a variety of eye-catching designs. Better yet, they're affordable, costing around $15 and sometimes less after you apply an instant coupon. Their one downside is they're not MagSafe-enabled (there's no built-in ring), but if you can live with that and are looking for an eco-friendly case, Inbeage is one of the best ones out there for the money.

Note that the Stash Stand Series has a ring around the photo lens that converts into a kickstand, which is always a nice feature.

Pros:

• Budget-friendly
• Biodegradable
• Variety of designs to choose from
• Stash Stand model has built-in kickstand

Cons:

• No MagSafe option

Moft makes some nice MagSafe accessories, including and its new . But its cases are also well-designed and attractive. It sells some more standard MagSafe clear cases, but I like its faux leather Movas cases, which list for $50 but sometimes sell for $40. (Vegan leather is designed to look and feel like real leather but is synthetic.) You can see the company's .

Pros:

• High-quality vegan leather
• Nice texture with decent grip
• MagSafe-enabled
• Pairs well with Moft's MagSafe accessories
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey

Urban Armor Gear, known for its highly protective cases, offers a variety of options for the iPhone 15 models in several color options. The toughest and most expensive case is the Monarch Pro with Kevlar, but I still like the Plasma (pictured middle right) and clear Plyo with MagSafe, which probably has the slimmest design. All of UAG's cases feature good corner protection and meet military drop-test standards. They start at $40 and go all the way up to $100, but most are in the $50 to $60 range. 

Pros:

• Highly protective with good corner protection
• Distinctive design
• Most styles are MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Monarch models are very pricey

Casetify has a few different base models that you can customize with any of Casetify's eye-catching stock designs, many of which are geared toward teenagers, or something more personal (like your name). New to the line this year is the pricey Ultra Bounce case -- it lists for a ridiculous $112) -- which offers even more corner protection than the Bounce case (both of which are MagSafe-enabled). I personally like Casetify's Ripple cases, which come in five color options with subdued hues like the "oat" color shown here.

Pros:

• Eye-catching ripple design
• Excellent corner protection
• Good grip
• MagSafe-compatible

Cons:

• Fairly pricey

Like Lifeproof, Catalyst made a name for itself with waterproof cases, but it now focuses on standard protective case options and currently offers one case for the iPhone 15: the Influence. It comes in MagSafe and non-MagSafe versions in a few color options. Rated for 10-foot drop protection, the Influence has perforations on the corners that allow you to attach various accessories (a lanyard is included, but Catalyst also sells other accessories). 

Pros:

• Clean look
• Lanyard-friendly
• Good drop protection
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey

Apple has said it won't make leather cases for the iPhone 15, but others, including Nomad, still are. Nomad's line of leather cases for the iPhone 15 once again come in two grades of leather: the standard variety and a higher-end Horween that costs $20 more ($70 rather than $50). At least the Horween version is designed to develop a "rugged" patina as the oils from your skin interact with the leather over time. The Modern Leather Case is available in black, brown, English tan and a lighter natural color that I like. They're rated for 10-foot (3-meter) drop protection and equipped with MagSafe. Meanwhile, the Modern Leather Folio goes for $80 in black or brown (the one drawback to the Folio case is that it doesn't convert into a kickstand like some wallet cases do). 

There's also a more affordable Sport version for $50 that's equipped with MagSafe as well. It's not a leather case, however, but does look pretty slick -- it's pictured on the right. Additionally, Nomad has a new Rugged Case with "fortified" bumpers and 15-foot drop protection that costs $60 with MagSafe.

Pros:

• Trusted brand for leather cases
• Cases available at multiple price points
  

Cons:

• MagSafe options are more expensive
• A leather patina look might not be for everyone

Rokform's been making tough iPhone cases for years, and aside from their durability, their key feature is the ability to use them with various mounts, including bike and motorcycle mounts, that are sold separately. The design of its new iPhone 15 cases -- I personally prefer the Crystal series, but the Rugged case is slightly more, well, rugged -- has been "refined and updated" (I like the updates) and the cases feature arguably the strongest magnets for MagSafe accessories (the accessories really stick to the case).

Rokform's iPhone 15 cases have removable magnets, and they're compatible with wireless charging if you remove the included center magnet. "With the lower magnet still intact, you can still wireless-charge while utilizing magnetic mounting and all of our mounts," Rokform says.

Pros:

• Highly protective and durable
• Great for mounting
• Very strong MagSafe compatible magnets
  

Cons:

• Mounts sold separately 
• Pricey

Mujjo has been making attractive vegetable-tanned leather cases for the iPhone for a while and its cases for the iPhone 15 include its standard Leather Case with MagSafe, a Leather Wallet Case with MagSafe (pictured left) and its tougher Shield case with MagSafe (pictured right). They cost $50 to $60, though sometimes you can find them on sale for less on Amazon.

Note that the Leather Wallet Case with MagSafe is convenient because it has the slim wallet integrated into the case (it fits up to three credit cards) but also offers MagSafe compatibility. While I was able to charge wirelessly with MagSafe and attach a magnetic battery to the back of the case (with no credit cards in the wallet), I can't say magnetic accessories will stick to it as securely as some MagSafe cases on this list. But it is one of the few cases with a built-in wallet to feature MagSafe compatibility. The Leather Wallet also comes in a version without MagSafe, so make sure you're buying the one with MagSafe if that's what you're looking for. 

Pros:

• Clean look
• Vegetable-tanned leather
• Slim but relatively protective with raised edges
• Wallet Case is MagSafe-compatible
  

Cons:

• MagSafe accessories don't stick that securely to Wallet Case

Much of Incipio's case lineup for the iPhone 14 returns for the iPhone 15. These include old favorites like the Grip with MagSafe, sturdy Duo with MagSafe (12-foot drop protection) and AeroGrip with MagSafe.

I like the new Cru case in faux leather pictured left (it also comes in a canvas material but I prefer the faux leather). Another favorite: the Forme, which comes in some cool designs, two of which are pictured here (middle and right). Incipio cases start at $25 for a non-MagSafe case and $35, $45 and $50 or more for cases with MagSafe. 

Pros:

• Fairly slim yet highly protective
• Several eye-catching styles available
• Very good drop protection
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey

I haven't tried SwitchEasy cases for a few generations of iPhones, but got a chance to test a few of its new cases for the iPhone 15 that come with a crossbody strap, including the Roam + Strap (pictured: 16-foot drop protection) and Odyssey Ultra M + Strap. Both feature excellent drop protection, but the Odyssey Ultra has even more elevated corner protection. They're both available in a few color options. 

Note that you don't have to use the cases with the strap. The eyelets are removable. Just don't lose them if you want to use the strap in future.

Pros:

• Crossbody strap included
• Eyelets for strap can be removed (don't have to use strap)
• Very good drop protection
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey

Smartish's affordable, simple, slim cases and wallet cases return for the iPhone 15. The Wallet Slayer Vol. 2 case (pictured) comes in a few different designs beyond the basic black shown here. It holds three credit cards plus cash, and you can use one of your credit cards as a kickstand. However, its one downside is that it's not compatible with wireless and MagSafe chargers.

Smartish also sells a MagSafe case called the Gripmunk. It's one of the most affordable MagSafe cases (around $20) and is easy to grip, as its name implies.

Pros:

• Budget-friendly
• Innovative kickstand design
• Groovy colors
  

Cons:

• No MagSafe on The Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 or Vol. 2
• Faux-leather options look a little cheap

Clckr makes some nifty MagSafe accessories for iPhones, including the excellent Stand & Grip (shown in photo but must be purchased separately for $30). The company has partnered with G-Form, known for its protective sports gear, to make some new iPhone 15 cases with good drop protection. The Onyx (13-foot drop protection) has the most eye-catching design but the the Force case is the most protective, with 16-foot drop protection. Clckr MagSafe cases start at $50 for the clear Diamond case with MagSafe while the Onyx, Force and Carbon cost $60. 

Pros:

• Protective and durable
• Good drop protection
• Multiple styles
  

Cons:

• Fairly pricey
• No built-in stand and grip like previous Clckr cases

Pitaka cases are very thin yet offer a little more protection than some other very slim cases. That's because they're made from "selected 600D aramid fiber, which is widely used in aerospace and military applications," according to Pitaka. And unlike carbon fiber, "this fine-weaved case will not interfere with the signal and it is non-conductive, offering long-lasting protection for your phone, and preventing color fading and daily scratches." The Pro version of the case is slightly thicker.

If you're looking for more serious protection from drops, this probably isn't the right case for you, particularly because it's rather expensive (between $60 and $70). But if you're looking for a very slim, lightweight case, you should give it some consideration. It does come in a few different designs, some a little more eye-catching than others. All the cases are MagSafe-enabled using Pitaka's MagSafe SlimBoard technology.

Pros:

• Very slim
• Constructed with aramid fiber
• Several designs to choose from
• MagSafe compatible
  

Cons:

• Pricey
• Don't offer great drop protection

Some people prefer not to have a case on their phone or just want something that's very thin that offers minimal protection. If you're that type of person, a Totallee case may just be what you're looking for.

There are a couple of models to choose from, with the Minimal case (pictured left) billed as the world's thinnest iPhone case -- it's almost paper-thin. It comes in multiple color options.

The case costs $29, which seems like a lot considering how thin it is, but it is eco-friendly (it's compostable) and does have a raised "lip" around the camera that prevents damage to the camera lens, Totallee says.

Totallee also makes a very slim clear TPU case, the "clear soft" (pictured right) that offers a little more protection for the same price. I like that one better, but it is slightly thicker.

Pros:

• Sleek and thin
• Multiple color options
• MagSafe works because it's so thin
  

Cons:

• Limited protection with thinnest case
• Expensive for what you get

Peak Design's Everyday cases are MagSafe-compatible in that you can connect a MagSafe wireless charging puck and other magnetic MagSafe-compatible accessories to the case, including wireless charging batteries, wallets and more. But they have Peak Design's own built-in magnetic locking system -- the company calls it SlimLink -- that connects to a wide assortment of Peak Design's . That includes bike mounts, charging stands, tripods, car mounts and more.

Note: Peak Design has had an issue with its case design for the iPhone 15 Pro models where the cut-out for the new Action Button doesn't allow you to easily access the button (we initially tried the case with the standard iPhone 15, which does not have the new Action Button). It now must redesign its Pro cases, with the updated versions expected to be released in November. If you have already bought a case for the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, contact Peak Design, which has promised to make things right for its customers.

Pros:

• Compatible with a variety of Peak Design accessories
• MagSafe compatible
• SlimLink locking system
  

Cons:

• Somewhat pricey
• Peak Design's wallet accessory doesn't lock on case