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Watch this: iPhone 12 Cases for Every Type of User

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Hard to beat" description="

I have expensive taste, and I personally like Speck’s Presidio2 Armor Cloud (white model pictured below on the far right). But the Presidio2 Pro (gray case on the far left) is also excellent. If you want an Apple clear case, Speck has several iPhone 12 models to choose from, including the Presidio Perfect-Clear with Grips.&nbsp;

All the new models have very good drop protection (13 to 16 feet, depending on the model), as well as Speck’s Microban antimicrobial protection.&nbsp;

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Top cheap case" description="

If you’re looking for a cheap clear case for your iPhone 12, Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid offers good value, costing around $15, depending on the trim color and which version of iPhone 12 you have (yes, there are a few color options).

No drop rating is listed for the case, but Spigen’s transparent cases feel like they offer reasonable protection. If you want a tough case with stronger protection, the Spigen Tough Armor case is an option for $17, but I personally prefer Spigen’s Ultra and Neo Hybrid cases. Note that a lot of these cheaper clear cases have a habit of turning yellow and degrading over time (and becoming less translucent), but they’re cheap enough that you probably won’t mind shelling out for a replacement case for your Apple iPhone if that happens.

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Best Value|If you’re looking for a basic inexpensive case to keep your phone safe, this is our recommendation.&nbsp;

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Best slim OtterBox case" description="

OtterBox’s super protective Defender series case is available for all the iPhone 12 models with Magsafe compatibility, but most people want something less bulky. The Symmetry series is slim with beveled edges, making it a good mix of sleek and protective. A raised bumper helps act as a screen protector.&nbsp;

Multiple color options are available, including clear, and I’m digging the clear version of the Symmetry Plus Pop case, pictured in the middle, which integrates a PopSockets PopGrip and is wireless charging-compatible, which is important.&nbsp;

OtterBox’s Commuter case offers slightly more protection and is also pretty slim and has grips on the back.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Enhanced MagSafe option" description="

MagSafe accessories will still stick to your phone if you have a standard thin case, but not nearly as well as if you use one of Apple’s MagSafe cases, which have their own set of embedded magnets that line up with the magnets in your phone.

Apple’s Clear Case with MagSafe is nice because it allows you to show off your phone’s colored finish and the embedded markings tell you exactly where to attach the MagSafe charger for optimal charging speeds (you apparently need Apple’s 20-watt USB-C charging to get the maximum 15-watt wireless charging speeds). The only issue with the clear case is that it leaves the bottom of your phone exposed.

If that bothers you, the Silicone case (pictured, left) with MagSafe is the better option. It works the same way as the Clear case does, with an embedded magnet ring, you just can’t see it. The Silicone case is available in eight color options.

MagSafe stuff isn’t cheap, but it is fun to play with magnetic objects and they do offer some conveniences. The bottom line is that if you do want to try MagSafe accessories and protect your phone with a case, you’re best off with one directly from the Apple Store or another MagSafe-certified case.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Slim, stylish, protective" description="

British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes cases that are right up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them lined with the company’s D3O shock-absorbing material and featuring beveled edges to protect your phone. My favorites include (from left to right) the Wembley Palette, Crystal Palace Iridescent, Battersea and Piccadilly. All of them are rated for 13-foot drop protection and the Battersea is rated for 16 feet.&nbsp;

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Teen spirit" description="

Casetify is known for eye-catching designs on the back of a clear case. They’re relatively slim, sleek-looking cases that offer decent protection and come in a variety of design patterns, with some definite appeal to teenagers. Some of the designs are hit-or-miss but I liked the samples I got. I should note that prices appear to have gone up.&nbsp;

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Slick design" description="

BodyGuardz was initially known for its screen protectors, but in recent years, it’s put out some interesting iPhone cases. I personally like the $20 Harmony (pictured left), which has a more square bottom. The Stack (center) is $13 while the Avenue (right) is no longer available. They come in a few color options.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Slick leather option" description="

UK-based Torro makes some nice leather-clad cases that aren’t too expensive (a leather case typically tends to cost over $50). The Torro Leather Bumper ($40) is a pretty straightforward bumper case with a leather back. It’s one of the better leather cases you’ll find for the money. The case is available in multiple colors.

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Best leather case|These leather cases have plenty of style options without breaking the bank.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Swanky leather" description="

Nomad makes a line of nice iPhone 12 Horween leather case styles that are designed to develop a "rugged" patina as the oils from your skin interact with them over time. The new Rugged leather case options are available in black, brown and a lighter natural color that I like. They’re rated for 10-foot (3-meter) drop protection.&nbsp;

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Incipio has an assortment of cases for the iPhone 12 lineup, including the sturdy Duo with 12-foot drop protection, the Slim, the Grip and the Organicore, an eco case that’s 100% compostable. All are available in multiple color options, and the Slim comes in a variety of translucent options.

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Best reliable|There’s a huge variety of color options for this fairly simple durable case.&nbsp;

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Flashy design" description="

Case-Mate makes a variety of color cases, some of which have glitter integrated into their translucent designs. I only got a look at the twinkle ombre iPhone case, but the iridescent soap bubble and tough groove cases also look cool.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Refined brute" description="

I wasn’t a fan of earlier Pelican cases, which were very protective but just a little too bulky (and ugly), but in the last couple of years (starting with the iPhone 11), the company, now owned by Case-mate, added some slimmer designs, including two that I like: the Protector (pictured, middle in camo color) and the Rogue (at left and right), which has a soft rubber bubbled pattern.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Classy slim cases" description="

I’ve always liked Moshi cases and the company’s made versions of its iGlaze, Altra and Vitros cases (pictured from left to right) for the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max. The Altra is the most distinct-looking and has a geometric rubber finish that makes your phone nice and grippy. It also includes a lanyard. Not pictured is the Overture (coming soon), a two-in-one folio wallet case. You fit your iPhone into a slim shell case that then magnetically adheres to the cover, which has slots for storing credit cards and cash. Moshi’s available cases range in price from $25 to $50.

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<div content="LIST ITEM" superlative="Best case for festival lovers" description="

Showcase your love for music festivals with the Wildflower x Coachella iPhone 12 phone case collaboration. I love the fun design of the case, which includes palm trees, flowers and the iconic Coachella ferris wheel. The case itself is decent quality and offers a medium level of protection for your phone without being too bulky. When it’s available it can be purchased for $37.

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