Drop it, knock it, or scratch it, and it will suffer damage that no one would wish on their expensive new purchase. The most obvious way to protect your iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, or 15 Pro Maxβaside from leaving it in the boxβis to buy a case that will take the hard knocks and scrapes, leaving your iPhone as Apple intended. A case is more than just a pretty backplate, so we have some expert tips for you to start. Here you can jump straight to the cases that most appeal to you.
We have tested plain cases, wallet cases, cases that support bike and car mounts, pouches, sleeves and cases with belt-clips. Protection: According to surveys in the U. Keep your iPhone in a case and, whichever way it lands, it should be protected from everyday drops. Make sure the case has a raised lip around the front, which will save the screen from a crack when dropped or scratch when placed face down.
Look also for a raised edge around the cameras at the backβ1mm should be your minimum; some goes as high as 3. The product should have been sequentially dropped onto each face, edge, and corner for a total of 26 drops onto two-inch thick plywood over concrete. Materials: Thin, soft, and rubbery silicone is a popular phone case material that provides a comfortable grip while not adding any real bulk of the phone.
Silicone can attract dirt more easily and is less durable so you might have to change your case more often than products made with tougher materials. Sand-based silicone is a more sustainable material than oil-based plastic. More rigid cases are usually built with polycarbonate plastic.
Thermoplastic elastomers TPE are more flexible and softer to the touch than Thermoplastic polyurethanes TPU , which are also flexible but more rigid. Both are more resistant to scratches, shock, and abrasion than basic polycarbonate. However, cheaper clear TPU cases can turn yellow after a year or so due to ultraviolet rays. Look for clear cases with anti-yellowing properties.
