If you've recently picked up a shiny new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you probably want something to protect it from drops and falls, or scratches and dings. There are tons of cases available, from the super-expensive to the slim and cheap. This week we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations and votes.
Earlier in the week we asked you to tell us which iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases you thought were the best—the ones that ride the line between features, durability, affordability, and utility. Well, you responded with tons of great nominees, but we only have room for the top five. Here they are, in no particular order:
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Spigen iPhone 6 Case Neo Hybrid
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Spigen's Neo Hybrid was just one of many Spigen cases that turned up in the call for contenders, but this one in particular earned your praise thanks to its full-body support and protection, shock resistance, metallic bumper trim and textured thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) backplate. The web-patterned, textured back makes it easy to grip, and the pattern extends to the inside as well, so your phone rests snugly without scratching or scraping against the inside. You still have access to ports and buttons, thanks to slots in the case and metallic case buttons on the outside, and the port slots are a little larger than necessary so you don't have trouble plugging in third-party cables, headphones, or other accessories while your phone is still in its case. It comes in a variety of colors, and it'll set you back $18 at Amazon. If you have an iPhone 6 Plus, you're in luck, the Spigen Neo Hybrid for iPhone 6 Plus has all the same features, and is the same price at Amazon.
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In the nomination thread, those of you who supported the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case noted that Spigen makes great, affordable cases, praised their build quality, and even highlighted that the company makes cases for a variety of phones, not just iPhones and Apple products. Many of you noted that you specifically liked the textured 'neo hybrid' TPU/metal combination on the case, and the front has a slight lip, so you can turn the phone on its face on a desk without worrying about the screen touching the surface. They offer little bulk and don't make your phone fat or wide, live up to their shock and drop protection promises, and they're affordable and easy to get a hold of. Read more in its nomination thread here.
Speck CandyShell
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The Speck Candyshell earned the honor of being The Wirecutter's favorite iPhone 6 case (at this point), and for good reason. The Candyshell is a firm-bodied case made of a hard, impact-resistant exterior, but a rubberized, shock-absorbent lining that extends around the lip of the case and at the corners, so if your phone takes a tumble and hits the ground on the corner, it's cushioned a bit. The case is also easy to slip on and off of your phone—although ideally you wouldn't want to. The CandyShell, like many of Speck's cases, have been tested to military-grade impact resistance standards, and the raised bezel means you can flip the case over and lay it flat without the screen touching the surface. The case has protection for your buttons, thanks to rubberized cover buttons, and slots for access to your ports. The CandyShell will set you back $35 at Amazon, and it's available in a number of colors. If you have an iPhone 6 Plus, the CandyShell itself isn't available, but Speck does offer similar other cases for the iPhone 6 Plus.
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The CandyShell's nomination kicked off largely thanks to The Wirecutter's extensive testing, but it earned high praise from you as well. In the thread, I noted that the sleek, smooth exterior of the CandyShell means it won't get caught or snagged while you slip it in or out of your pocket, but the patterned interior means your phone isn't jostling around inside of its case either. Plus, it only adds .16 inches to the thickness of your phone, meaning you don't lose that thin feel just by putting it in a case. In a world of $15 cases, some people may balk at paying $35 for one, but honestly, considering the phone itself is hundreds of dollars itself, cheaping out on the case seems a bit silly if you're not at least getting good protection for your money. Read more in the nomination thread here.
Tech21 Classic Check
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Tech21's Classic Check Case came as another surprise nominee—Tech21 is another company that makes cases for a variety of phones, like most of the other contenders here, but their Classic Check case is made of D3o, an impact resistant substance that's popular in sportswear, workwear, and military clothing. Tech21's case brings that same material to the bumper around your phone, and surrounds the back with smooth, check-patterned translucent TPU back. If you don't like the Classic Check, look at the Classic Shell, which has a transparent TPU back, or any of their other variations—some come with flip-covers for the screen, or other patterned exteriors. All of their cases are drop tested to military impact standards, offers complete access to all of your ports and your buttons (thanks to button covers), and it's slim enough to offer full body protection without adding a ton of bulk. If you want one, it'll set you back $35 direct from Tech21, and if you have the bigger iPhone in the family, the Tech21 Classic Check for iPhone 6 Plus will set you back $40 direct.
Those of you who nominated it listed off Tech21's various features—not just in the Classic Check, but in some of the other cases, like its Impact Mesh, and one of you noted that you went this direction over Otterbox because you felt it offered similar protection without all of the bulk. Others of you noted that you really liked the concept of using D3o in a phone case, which we'll admit sounds pretty cool. Read more in its nomination thread here.
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Spigen iPhone 6 Case Ultra Hybrid
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The Spigen Ultra Hybrid was the second Spigen case to show up as a popular nominee, missing the top five itself by just a couple of votes. It's much like the Neo Hybrid mentioned above, offering full bumper and bezel protection and a transparent TPU backplate to keep the back safe from dings, scratches, and scrapes. The case uses Spigen's 'Air Cushion' technology to keep the phone safe while it's in the case itself, and in the corners to add a little shock protection should your phone fall and hit the ground on a corner or edge. Explain the warning signs of a boggy or soft uterus. The button covers are designed to be flush with the body, and there's easy access to power, and wider-than-usual slots for ports on the bottom so you can plug in peripherals without struggling, or having to take your phone out of its case. If you want one, it's $12 from Amazon, and the iPhone 6 Plus model is $13 from Amazon.
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 6 Case with Air Cushion Technology…
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Those of you who nominated the Ultra Hybrid praised the fact that it offers bumper and backplate protection but still feels like a single piece, and noted that the case itself is about as thin as the iPhone 6's protruding camera, while offering great protection all the way around. Plus, it's affordable. You can read more in its nomination thread here.
Apple Leather Case
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Apple wouldn't release a phone without also releasing their own line of cases for it, and many of you voted in favor of their flagship iPhone 6 leather cases, noting that polycarbonate and textured plastic just weren't for you. The iPhone 6 Leather case, and its counterpart Apple Leather Case for iPhone 6 Plus are both made of premium leather and crafted to fit your iPhone snugly while use. The interior of each case is soft microfiber, which protects the surface of your phone from scratches while it's inside the case, and it's available in five colors. Surprisingly, even though the case is leather, it's a snug and secure fit—and beyond the Apple logo on the back, there are no logos, marks, or seams. It's a simple back-case and bumper, with a slight bezel that wraps around the front of the phone, so you can lay it on its face without the phone touching the surface. There are slots in the case for access to power and ports, but the volume buttons are protected with button covers. If you want one, you'll have to lay for $45 for the iPhone 6 model, direct from Apple, or $49 for the iPhone 6 Plus model.
In the nomination thread, there was some predictable back and forth about the price of a leather case—after all, leather will protect against scratches and scrapes, but it doesn't offer any real impact, shock, or drop resistance. Some of you felt the price was justified, others said it was a bit expensive, even for leather (and considering Apple sells a silicone case as well), considering other cases offer more protection for less money. Some of you noted that it was a good option because it didn't come plastered with some company's random tacky logo emblazoned on the back, and that was worth the money to you. Either way, you can check out the nomination thread here for more.
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That's all we have room for. Now that you've seen the top five, it's time to put them to an all-out vote to determine the winner:
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This week's honorable mention goes out to Incipio NGP Flexible iPhone 6 Case and the Spigen Thin Fit. The Incipio NGP is a slim, unassuming flexible case that offers full back protection and a snug fit around the body of your phone. it offers a smooth, easy grip thanks to its textured material, and doesn't add a ton of bulk to the case. It, too, offers button covers for volume and easy access to power and ports. It'll set you back $16 at Amazon, and the iPhone 6 Plus version of the same case will cost you $20 at Amazon. You can check out its nomination thread here, and it's worth noting that this case was The Wirecutter's runner up to the CandyShell mentioned in the top five.
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The Spigen Thin Fit is the third Spigen case to rack up enough votes to get close to the top five. Many of you preferred it because of its slim profile and full-side and back protection. It's an affordable, clip-on style case that brings Spigen's durable polycarbonate protection to your phone. It's designed to form-fit the back of your iPhone, offer protection around the sides and the backs from falls or impacts, and has openings for access to the buttons and the ports, even with third party connectors and accessories. It'll set you back $10 at Amazon, and the Thin Fit for iPhone 6 Plus costs $12 at Amazon. You can read more in its nomination thread here.
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Want to make the case for your personal favorite, even if it wasn't included in the list? Remember, the top five are based on your most popular nominations from the call for contenders thread earlier in the week. Don't just complain about the top five, let us know what your preferred alternative is—and make your case for it—in the discussions below.
The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. As with most Hive Five posts, if your favorite was left out, it didn't get the nominations required in the call for contenders post to make the top five. We understand it's a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at [email protected]!
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One of our favorite case lines, the Presidio Grip from Speck, offers style and substance. You get two layers of protection to safeguard against drops from up to 10 feet, a scratch-resistant finish, a raised bezel around the screen, and enhanced grip courtesy of the non-slip ridges. The fit is perfect, the button covers are easy to find and not too stiff, and the ridges also prevent any sliding around on surfaces. This case also looks great and comes in a wide range of contrasting and complementary color combinations. There is even a Glitter version now, if you need some sparkle. Of all the different iPhone 8 cases we’ve tried, this is the protective case we use most often.
Nodus Shell Case
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Leather is a comfortable material to hold and it ages gracefully, but you usually have to go for a wallet case if you want a leather finish. Nodus does offer the Access 2 case, which is a stylish wallet, but there’s also the leather Shell case. You get a magnetic mount with it, emblazoned with the elegant octopus Nodus logo, which you can stick on your car dash or another convenient spot. The shell case is minimal with big openings for port and camera access and subtle button covers. It comes in brown, black, teal, or gray and it looks and feels fantastic. If you just want something stylish and lightweight, and you’re prepared to sacrifice some drop protection, then this is a great case.
RhinoShield Mod Case
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We thought we had seen everything the world of iPhone cases had to offer, but this modular design from RhinoShield offers something truly different. We’re familiar with the CrashGuard bumper, which offers excellent drop protection up to 11 feet in a minimalist design. The Mod case design allows you to add an optional back plate, different colored rims ($5) or buttons ($3), and a camera attachment ($5) that supports wide angle ($60), super wide ($35), macro ($25), and fish-eye ($25) lens attachments. It’s not perfect — the attachments are tiny and assembly is fiddly — but we love the fact you can customize and the lenses produce some really interesting shots you simply wouldn’t be able to get otherwise.
And the rest
The rest of our list are great alternatives if you don’t fancy one of our top three picks. We’ve tried out many of them, but some made the list after being recommended to us, because we tried out the same case with a different phone and liked it, or based on good customer reviews.
Casetify Custom Cases
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What could be better than a fully customized case for your iPhone 8? With Casetify you can upload one of your favorite photos or images, choose a case style that you like, customize the colors, and have them make you a truly personalized, one-of-a-kind iPhone case. There are loads of different options, so you can get everything from a photo of your family on a clear-backed case with an easy-grip protective bumper, to a monogrammed leather wallet case.
Carved Traveler Case
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If you like natural wood grain, then you can’t go wrong with a case from Carved. Plain wood starts from $24, but the best Carved cases have beautiful designs inlaid, like the Grand Teton pictured, which costs $39. There are also shell inlay designs and prints from some seriously talented artists. The shell case itself is flexible, black rubber with ridged sections to aid grip, tactile button covers, and accurate cutouts.
Nomad Clear Case
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This classy shell case has a typical dual material construction, with a flexible TPE bumper that absorbs impact shock and a tough, transparent polycarbonate back panel. Where it differs from other shell cases is the inclusion of a vegetable tanned Horween leather patch on the back. This patch gives the case a nice feel in hand and it should develop its own patina as it ages. You also benefit from drop protection up to 6 feet with this iPhone 8 case.
LuMee Duo Marble
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LuMee cases not only protect your phone, but also provide studio-quality lighting. The limited edition marble style case comes in three color variants — Black Marble, Pink Quartz, and White Marble. It includes LED lights located on both the front and the back, which means your photos will always be well lit regardless of whether you’re using the front-facing or rear camera. To keep the lights going, each LuMee case comes with a rechargeable battery and charging cord. With its sleek design and siliconeraised edges, it strikes a perfect balance between trendy and durable.
Mikol Carrara White Marble Case![]()
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If it’s opulent style you’re after, then this real marble case from Mikol might catch your eye. We tried out the clean Carrara White marble version, but there are options in green, ruby, black, gold, and more. Coreldraw graphics suite x5 crack serial number. The vein patterns give each case a genuinely unique finish and the marble has been reinforced with fiberglass to reduce the risk of it chipping or shattering. As attractive as this case is, it doesn’t offer a huge amount of protection and it’s expensive at $100. Large cutouts offer easy access to the buttons and the plastic shell curves round your iPhone 8 just enough to snugly hold it, but there is no raised bezel around the screen. It’s really about style, not drop protection, and to that end, Mikol also offers gold engraving of your name or initials for an extra $25.
Skech Stark Case
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The idea behind the Skech’s new Stark case is to provide real, solid drop protection in a minimal form factor that doesn’t eclipse your iPhone 8. This case promises drop protection for falls of up to eight feet, making it one of the most protective options out there, but it leaves the sides completely open, has large openings for the port and camera, and has a transparent back so you can see Apple’s design. The protection is focused in the corners and along the top and bottom edges, where you need it most. This case is also slim enough that it doesn’t interfere with wireless charging. It comes in black or clear varieties.
Noreve Tradition B Leather Case
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Wallet case fans with a love of leather need look no further because the Noreve Tradition B case will tick all of your boxes. This well-padded case covers your iPhone 8 from every angle, with a thin, minimal shell to hold it in place and a solid cover with a magnetic stud closure. You’ll find a couple of card slots inside along with a larger money pocket. The quality is excellent and you can choose from an impressively wide range of different colors and finishes to get the precise look and texture you want, with prices starting from around $65. It obviously adds some bulk, but there are accurate openings to ensure you can access every function of your iPhone 8 without having to undress it.
Caudabe Veil XT Case
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If you dislike chunky cases, but don’t want to risk going completely without protection, then this super-svelte case from Caudabe might tempt you. It’s only 0.35mm thick, and it sports cutouts for the camera, buttons, and port. It’s slightly translucent, with a textured matte finish that’s designed to enhance grip. While it should prevent scratches on the back or frame, there’s no lip to safeguard the screen, and we wouldn’t expect much in the way of drop protection from something this thin — it’s really for minimalists. It comes in blue, red, black, or a kind of frosted finish.
Caseology Skyfall Series Case
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With a knack for creating cases that combine style and protection well, Caseology has been selling boatloads of cases. This one has a clear TPU shell that shows off the back of the iPhone 8, complete with Apple logo. A durable polycarbonate frame, colored to match your iPhone, surrounds the shell for added protection. The cutouts and button covers are good, but what we most appreciate is the solid drop protection and the raised lips around the screen and camera lens. It’s not the slimmest case around, but we think it’s a good-looking option at a reasonable price.
Mous Limitless Shell Case
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Now is the time to pick up one of these very special Limitless cases, due to a substantial discount taking the cost from $85 down to $50 for the iPhone 8 cover. The clever AiroShock system uses tiny air pockets inside the TPU and polycarbonate blend body to achieve a high level of protection for your phone in the event of a fall. Despite this, it only adds 2.3mm to the thickness of your phone — rugged case benefits, without the rugged case. A strong screen protector is included in the package, and there are five different genuine material looks from which to choose. We love the carbon fiber and the very unusual shell finish, and accessories that attach the hidden magnets inside the Limitless case will arrive next year. https://isrzfyd.weebly.com/blog/firmware-update-motorola-razr-v3i-dolce.
Snakehive Vintage Wallet Collection
What we love about the Snakehive cases most is the super soft, very strokable Nubuck leather that covers the Vintage Collection. Designed in the United Kingdom and handcrafted in Europe, these are beautifully made, attractively styled, and very practical folio cases with space for three credit cards, while your iPhone 8 clips inside a plastic case. The matte Nubuck ages well with time, and just like all the best leather products, it takes on its own look the more you use it. Available in both two-tone, which we like best, and single colors too.
Incipio Esquire Slim Series Case
If you’re looking for a slim, stylish case to make your cold glass and metal iPhone 8 more comfortable to handle, and a lot easier to grip, then Incipio has you covered. This case boasts a tough polycarbonate core with a bit of flexibility, wrapped in a cotton chambray fabric that comes in black or gray. There are generous openings for easy access to buttons, ports, and the camera, and this svelte case won’t add much to your iPhone’s profile.
Otterbox Symmetry Series Case
With some of the most protective cases around, you can rely on Otterbox for solid drop protection, but not all of its cases are chunky. The Symmetry Series offers dual-layer drop protection in a fairly slim package that comes in a wide range of fun finishes and colors, some of them new for the iPhone 8. There’s a slight lip to safeguard that screen, flexible button covers, and framed cutouts that won’t interfere with your camera use or cable access.
Silk Base Grip Case
For all the butter-fingers out there who struggle to keep a hold on the slippery iPhone, this case from Silk could be the answer. It’s quite a slim case, but the outside is textured to provide “Kung Fu grip”. It is very light, but air pockets in the corners help to guard against minor drops and bumps. There are tactile button covers for power and volume, and accurate openings for everything else. It comes in black, gray, blue, and purple.
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This clear case shows off your new iPhone 8 design, but adds a protective bumper capable of withstanding falls of up to 10 feet. There are chunky, well-designed button covers that are easy to find without looking and accurate cutouts with plenty of room for third-party cables. With Tech21’s stringent testing, you can rest assured your iPhone 8 is safe in this case.
Greenwich Chrono Folio Case
There simply aren’t enough purple cases in the world, so this attractive option from Greenwich Design caught our eye. It’s expensive at $109, but the maker boasts that it’s finished in the world’s finest bull hide leather and, thanks to a hidden carbon fiber lining, can stop a shotgun blast. The cover can also be folded back and used with magnetic mounts. Cutouts offer access to all buttons and ports, and there’s an opening for the camera, too. This case comes with a lifetime guarantee and if you don’t like the damson, there are many other colors to choose from.
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case
When you buy a new iPhone 8, there’s a good chance that you want to show it off. This case from Spigen allows you to do just that with a crystal clear or tinted polycarbonate back panel and a TPU frame that comes in clear or a variety of different colors. The button covers are good, the cutouts are spot on, and the bumper provides military grade drop protection to ensure your iPhone 8 isn’t damaged in the event of a minor tumble.
UAG Plyo Series Case
With reinforced corners and an impact resistant core, this iPhone 8 case can shrug off falls and bumps. You get the same tough protection, oversized button covers, and skid pads as the rest of UAG’s range, but the Plyo cases have a plainer design. This case comes in clear, tinted gray, or tinted red (pictured). It’s quite chunky, but it provides solid protection and enhances grip considerably.
![]() Iphone 5 Anti Shock CaseProporta Ted Baker Shannon Mirror Folio Case
This folio case comes in muted apricot or gray with a perfectly fitted, electroplated shell to hold your iPhone 8 snug and secure. The cover has a soft, leather-style finish and it opens to reveal a surprise. You might expect to find pockets for credit cards, but instead, there’s a mirror. The shell is minimal with the full range of required cutouts. This isn’t a rugged drop protection case, but it does cover all angles, so will serve well if you usually put your iPhone 8 in a bag. The Ted Baker branding appears inside and out.
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