Greatest Circumstances for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Professional and iPhone 13 Professional Max

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Speck has introduced a lot of its iPhone 12 case designs to the iPhone 13, together with such fashionable clear fashions because the Presidio Good-Clear and Good-Clear with Grips, and the Presidio2 Professional (the pink one above). Speck’s grip case with built-in MagSafe value $10 extra. (I am a fan of MagSafe circumstances as a result of they provide the choice to connect a MagSafe accent on to the case, not your cellphone.)

All the brand new fashions have good drop safety (13 to 16 toes, relying on the mannequin) in addition to Speck’s Microban antimicrobial safety. Regardless of which mannequin you select, Speck usually offers a reduction for first-time patrons.

If you’re on the lookout for a extra cheap Speck case, I did discover its Gemshell translucent circumstances for iPhone 13 promoting for round $20 on Amazon. I just like the ombre model. Nevertheless, these aren’t outfitted with MagSafe.

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Cyrill is a sister model to Spigen and its circumstances are arguably barely extra trendy, though they value a couple of dollars extra. We’re linking to the Leather-based Brick case, pictured right here in cream (it is fake “vegan” leather-based), however the $17 Silicone case (pictured in teal) and clear $17 Cecile circumstances are additionally good. The Silicone case is mainly a knockoff of Apple’s Silicone case with out the MagSafe function.

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MagSafe circumstances can get fairly dear, however if you happen to’re on the lookout for a cheap clear MagSafe case in your new iPhone 13 collection cellphone, Spigen’s Extremely Hybrid Magazine is an efficient worth at round $20. Spigen additionally sells a non-Magazine model of this case for about $5 much less and has a number of different iPhone 13 case choices. I additionally tried the Spigen Magazine Armor case however discovered that equipment stick higher to the Extremely Hybrid Magazine.

No drop score is listed for the case, however Spigen’s clear circumstances really feel like they provide cheap safety. If you need a troublesome case with stronger safety, the Spigen Robust Armor case, which features a kickstand, is an choice for $17, however I personally favor Spigen’s Extremely Hybrid circumstances (the Extremely Hybrid S additionally has an built-in kickstand).

Observe that a variety of these cheaper clear circumstances have a behavior of turning yellow and degrading over time (and changing into much less translucent), however they’re low-cost sufficient that you simply most likely will not thoughts shelling out for a alternative case in your Apple iPhone if that occurs.

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This can be a fairly cool choice for these on the lookout for a MagSafe case, plus a MagSafe pockets that converts right into a stand. You may take pleasure in a pleasant case and actually good MagSafe pockets/stand accent that shops as much as three bank cards. 

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OtterBox made a reputation for itself with its tremendous protecting Defender collection case, however most individuals need one thing much less cumbersome nowadays. The Symmetry collection is slim with beveled edges, making it a superb mixture of glossy and protecting. A raised bumper helps act as a display screen protector. 

A number of shade choices can be found, together with clear, and I am a fan of the brand new Symmetry Plus Clear for MagSafe (pictured within the center in crimson). The Symmetry Plus Pop case, pictured on the left, integrates a PopSockets PopGrip and is wi-fi charging-compatible, which is essential. The Symmetry Collection Plus case on the fitting (in pink) is out there in numerous colours and in addition has a MagSafe model for $10 extra. OtterBox provides a reduction for first-time patrons on its web site.

OtterBox’s Commuter case provides raised bezel safety, can be fairly slim and has grips on the again. I am a fan of that mannequin, which additionally is available in a model with MagSafe for $10 extra.

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Snakehive’s Metro Leather-based case type of has the whole lot you’d need in an iPhone 13 case: An attention grabbing look, good grip and an built-in kickstand. It is also MagSafe suitable, so you need to use it with any MagSafe accent. It appears fairly protecting however I want the corners have been extra raised, permitting for higher display screen safety within the occasion of a fall. However, it is a good case that is available in 4 colours. 

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I’ve all the time been a fan of Moshi’s iPhone circumstances and all its high circumstances can be found for all of the iPhone 13 fashions. The Altra (left — $45), out there in three shade choices, is essentially the most distinct-looking and has a geometrical rubber end that makes your cellphone good and grippy. It additionally features a lanyard (the little loop that the lanyard clips onto may be eliminated while you’re not utilizing the lanyard).

The Overture (center — $50), is a two-in-one folio pockets case that converts right into a stand for video watching. You suit your iPhone right into a slim shell case that then magnetically adheres to the duvet, which has slots for storing bank cards and money. It is one of many nicer folio circumstances out there. It is out there in black or pink. 

I additionally just like the IGlaze (proper — $40), which type of mimics the glass again of the iPhone whereas defending the true glass again. It is available in 5 colours. The iGlaze XT (not pictured — $30) is a transparent case.

One function that is lacking is MagSafe compatibility. The iGlaze makes use of Moshi’s SnapTo mounting system (a automotive and wall mount are bought individually). 

All Moshi circumstances are eligible for its 10-year World Guarantee program.

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I’ve acquired many case samples and that is presently certainly one of my favorites. OtterBox owns LifeProof and you’ll actually see (excuse the pun) the affect on LifeProof’s See MagSafe case, which arguably has a barely cleaner look and higher strains than OtterBox’s Symmetry Collection circumstances. 

This case can be out there in a transparent model with out MagSafe for $10 much less, however this case is the higher selection if you happen to’re in any respect serious about MagSafe. It is available in a couple of completely different shade choices (the mannequin proven right here is listed as purple/pink but it surely reads extra as burgundy) and is designed to resist drops as much as 6.6 toes.

LifeProof’s different circumstances — the Subsequent, Fre and eco-friendly Wake — return for the iPhone 13, and whereas they’re actually good and still have MagSafe (apart from the Wake), I feel the See might be the very best of the bunch for on a regular basis use. All of them function the identical 6.6-foot drop safety, although the flagship Fre and Subsequent supply higher dust- and water-resistance than the See. 

LifeProof, like a number of different case-makers, has develop into extra inexperienced in recent times. The Wave is made with 85% ocean-based recycled plastic, whereas LifeProof’s different circumstances are made with 45-50% recycled plastic. 

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These Caseology circumstances aren’t outfitted with MagSafe however they’re good circumstances for his or her modest value. I significantly just like the NanoPop (the inexperienced case within the center), which appears to be like and appears like an Apple Silicone case, with a soft-to-the-touch end, however prices so much much less. It prices $15-$17, relying on the colour. 

The Parallax ($15-$17) is on the left and the Skyfall ($14-$16) has a clear again. The Vault (not pictured) is the most affordable at $13.

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Nomad’s line of good Horween leather-based circumstances involves the iPhone 13. Like earlier Nomad fashions, they’re designed to develop a “rugged” patina because the oils out of your pores and skin work together with them over time. The brand new Trendy Leather-based Case is out there in black, brown 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.

There’s additionally a extra reasonably priced Sport model for $40 that is outfitted with MagSafe as effectively (it is not a leather-based case, nevertheless, however does look fairly slick).

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OtterBox’s Aneu Collection circumstances have been amongst my favorites for the iPhone 12, and the corporate has redesigned the Aneu as an iPhone 13 case. It now has an uncovered ring on the again to higher spotlight that it’s a MagSafe case (the earlier model had MagSafe but it surely was hidden).

A high MagSafe case, the Aneu is pretty slim but feels sturdy and stable. It additionally has a slight grip to it with raised display screen bumpers to assist maintain your display screen from cracking when falling face down. I personally just like the case in darkish blue (pictured) and crimson (not pictured).

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Raptic’s iPhone circumstances are available in a wide range of types and price rather less than competing premium circumstances from Speck and OtterBox. The Raptic Air (left), which I personally like greatest, is $30. So is the thicker Raptic Defend (center). The Terrain is a bit more at $40, but it surely’s the one certainly one of these three that’s absolutely made in America and biodegradable.

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Casetify is thought for its eye-catching designs on the again of a transparent case. They’re comparatively slim, sleek-looking circumstances that provide first rate safety and are available in a wide range of design patterns, with some particular attraction to youngsters. Among the designs are hit-or-miss, however I preferred the samples I bought. I ought to be aware that costs seem to have gone up: Casetify circumstances now begin at $55. 

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Rokform’s been making robust iPhone circumstances for years and except for their sturdiness, their key function is the power to make use of them with numerous mounts — together with bike and motorbike mounts — which are bought individually. I personally favor the Crystal collection however the Rugged case is barely extra, effectively, rugged. The brand new iPhone 13 circumstances are additionally MagSafe, so that they value $10 greater than the iPhone 12 fashions.

Rokform’s iPhone 13 circumstances have detachable magnets and so they’re suitable with wi-fi charging if you happen to take away the included heart magnet. “With the decrease magnet nonetheless intact, you’ll be able to nonetheless wireless-charge whereas using magnetic mounting and all of our mounts,” Rokform says.

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British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes circumstances which are proper up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them lined with the corporate’s D3O shock-absorbing materials and that includes beveled edges to guard your cellphone. I’ve tried the brand new Brooklyn Snap (left) and Santa Cruz Snap (proper), each of that are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop safety. Nevertheless, a number of different case types can be found, most of them with eye-catching designs.

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Tech21 has a variety of iPhone 13 circumstances, together with its ultra-protective Evo Max (left), which is rated for 20-foot drops and has a slide cowl to guard the iPhone 13’s again cameras together with a holster you’ll be able to clip to your belt. Tech21 can be making a couple of completely different fashions in its new Evo Artwork line (proper). The favored Evo Verify returns, and the Evo Clear is supplied with MagSafe.

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Smartish’s reasonably priced, easy, slim circumstances and pockets circumstances return for the iPhone 13. The Pockets Slayer 2.0 case (pictured on proper) is available in a wide range of designs. It holds three bank cards plus money, and you need to use certainly one of your bank cards as a kickstand. 

Smartish additionally sells a MagSafe case known as the Gripmunk (pictured left in purple). It is some of the reasonably priced MagSafe circumstances and is simple to grip, as its identify implies. There’s additionally a easy translucent model of the Gripmunk with out MagSafe, and it is truly fairly good. 

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Like Lifeproof, Catalyst made a reputation for itself with waterproof circumstances, but it surely now focuses on commonplace protecting case choices and has two new fashions for the iPhone 13: the Vibe (left) and the Affect (proper), which has a see-through frosted again. Each iPhone 13 circumstances have perforations on the corners that mean you can connect numerous equipment (bought individually), similar to lanyards and carabiners. Each have 10-foot drop safety.

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UK-based Torro makes some good leather-clad iPhone 13 circumstances that are not too costly (a leather-based case usually tends to value over $50). The Torro Leather-based Bumper ($38) is a reasonably simple bumper case with a leather-based again whereas the Pockets Case ($38) is a bit swankier total, has a magnetic clasp and a number of card slots and converts right into a stand for video viewing. It is one of many higher folio pockets circumstances you may discover for the cash. Each leather-based case choices can be found in a number of colours.

Observe that the circumstances pictured listed below are for the iPhone 12 and 12 Professional, however the iPhone 13 circumstances look nearly equivalent.

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Incipio returns with an assortment of recent iPhone 13 circumstances, together with the Grip and Grip with Magsafe (pictured left), sturdy Duo and Duo with MagSafe (pictured proper) with 12-foot drop safety, and the Organicore, an eco case that is 100% compostable that is now out there with a translucent again for the primary time. Additionally, the brand new Design Collection is value trying out. 

All can be found in a number of shade choices.

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Aspect’s Black Ops iPhone 13 circumstances are actually costly however they actually are distinctive. The $250 Black Ops X4 is out there for the iPhone 13, 13 Professional and 13 Professional Max and has a retractable kickstand and detachable “journal” for storing credit score credit and money. Whenever you take away the journal, it exposes the again of your cellphone so you’ll be able to wirelessly cost your iPhone with an Apple MagSafe Charger or one other small magnetic wi-fi charging puck. 

Like earlier Aspect Black Ops circumstances, this one options precision CNC machining MIL-SPEC armored safety. If you cannot afford this Aspect case, the corporate makes the extra reasonably priced Particular Ops case ($41), a pleasant polycarbonate MagSafe case that provides good drop safety.

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Case-Mate makes a wide range of shade circumstances, a few of which have glitter built-in into their translucent designs. I solely bought a take a look at the “Cute as a Dumpling” and twinkle ombre circumstances, however there are many cooler designs and a few supply MagSafe choices for $10 extra.

The Case-Mate web site provides a reduction in your first order.

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I personally would not stick this case on my cellphone as a result of I like to make use of a case that really protects it. Nevertheless, if you happen to’re somebody who does not like thick iPhone 13 circumstances or simply desires minimal safety, Totallee makes a case that is very near paper skinny. 

The case prices $39, which looks like so much contemplating how skinny it’s, however it’s eco-friendly (it is compostable) and does have a raised “lip” across the digicam that forestalls injury to the digicam lens, Totallee says.

Totallee additionally makes a really slim clear TPU case (pictured left) that provides a little bit extra safety for a similar value. I like that one higher, however it’s barely thicker.

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Incipio additionally makes circumstances beneath the Coach model and so they handle to stay as much as the standard you would possibly count on. They are not low-cost, however additionally they aren’t outrageously costly.

The Leather-based Folio pockets case appears to be like and feels pretty luxurious, and it additionally is available in a model with Coach’s “signature canvas” (heart). The Slim Wrap leather-based case (left) additionally appears to be like fairly swank and feels sturdy. You may as well get commonplace polypropylene Coach iPhone 13 circumstances.

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I wasn’t a fan of earlier Pelican circumstances, which have been very protecting however just a bit too cumbersome (and ugly), however in the previous few years (beginning with the iPhone 11), the corporate (which is now owned by Case-Mate) added slimmer designs — together with the Protector, which is now a MagSafe case.

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Griffin’s Survivor circumstances as soon as shared some similarities with OtterBox’s Defender circumstances. They have been robust however cumbersome. The brand new Survivor iPhone 13 circumstances are slimmed down however retain a superb portion of their robust id, with some fashions, just like the Survivor Endurance for MagSafe (pictured left), that includes 14-foot drop safety and a raised-edge bezel for each the display screen and digicam cutout. It additionally has a pleasant grip to it.

If you need one thing much more protecting, there’s the All-Terrain Earth case — rated for 20-foot drop safety.

The Endurance for MagSafe is available in three colours for $50. These on the lookout for a extra reasonably priced choice can check out the $30 Survivor Sturdy (pictured proper) or the $20 Survivor Clear. Neither of these circumstances options MagSafe.

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KerfCase has been making handmade wood circumstances for some time, and its new Plywood iPhone 13 case isn’t solely extra sturdy however inexpensive, beginning at $50 with 6-foot drop safety and a restricted lifetime restore guarantee. I prefer it higher than different wooden circumstances I’ve tried. It is also value noting that Apple’s MagSafe charger will persist with the again of it (it’s outfitted with MagSafe), and KerfCase sells an identical charging dock for the Apple MagSafe charger together with a magnetic wi-fi charging stand that is fairly candy. 

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Mous makes a number of iPhone 13 circumstances which have eye-catching designs, all lined with the AiroShock materials that the corporate says delivers wonderful safety in a slim design. They do appear sturdy and all embody a lifetime guarantee.

Its new MagSafe-enabled Limitless 4.0 circumstances are suitable with MagSafe accent and charger choices, together with Mous’ personal MagSafe equipment. 

Earlier Mous circumstances had a SIM card storage slot on the within of the smartphone case for worldwide vacationers within the behavior of swapping SIM playing cards. Nevertheless, these do not. 

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In the event you’re on the lookout for a case that comes with a connectable twine and may be worn as a neck strap or as a crossbody strap, the Bitplay Wander is value trying out. It additionally is available in clear or a smoke shade and Bitplay makes different equipment for it. The Wander provides good drop safety and it is easy to get the strap on and off the case due to the velcro on the finish (sure, the strap stays on the case securely). 

I personally like circumstances that are not too thick however supply first rate drop safety, with a lip over the sting of the display screen (typically known as a “display screen bumper”) and raised corners that assist forestall your display screen from cracking in case your cellphone ought to fall face down. A folio case will extra absolutely shield your display screen. 

The excellent news is that you do not have to purchase an excellent protecting iPhone 13 case just like the OtterBox Defender to get good safety. Most circumstances are fairly skinny and nonetheless supply at the least 6-foot drop safety. I did embody one very skinny case on this checklist for many who favor minimal safety. Earlier than you go together with a case like that, simply keep in mind how a lot your cellphone prices — however it’s higher than having no case in any respect. Be sure to get a sound tempered glass display screen protector in your iPhone 13 mannequin to forestall deep scratches and safeguard the display screen.

All of the iPhone 13 fashions are outfitted with Apple’s MagSafe function, which provides quicker wi-fi charging with suitable chargers. It additionally helps non-compulsory equipment — together with Magsafe pockets, mini wallets and numerous mounts — that adhere magnetically to the again of your cellphone. Just like the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 has “an array of magnets” (Apple says they’re recycled) embedded round a charging coil that may pull as much as 15 watts of energy. 

Nevertheless, if you wish to use these MagSafe equipment with out taking your cellphone out of its case, you want a cellphone case that is outfitted with MagSafe assist. The MagSafe image is a circle with a brief pipe under it. You may see it on clear circumstances, but it surely’s embedded on the within of the case so if it is nontransparent, you may solely see it from the within. 

If you have already got a MagSafe accent — or plan on shopping for MagSafe equipment sooner or later — you may wish to get a MagSafe suitable case; it is a good choice to have. With that in thoughts, the vast majority of the circumstances on this roundup are outfitted with MagSafe. 

Basically, sure — about $10 extra. There are some extra reasonably priced MagSafe circumstances that value round $20, however most value upwards of $30. We see circumstances from sure firms which are primarily the identical, however one has MagSafe and the opposite does not. The MagSafe model often sells for $10 extra. It could appear to be a little bit an excessive amount of to pay for one thing that does not appear to be a lot of an improve, however in time MagSafe compatibility could command much less of a “tax.”