Best iPhone 14 cases in 2024 (2024)

1. Smartish Gripzilla

Best case overall

Colors: Black, Gray, Aspen, Tropical, Space
Materials: Polycarbonate, rubber
Weight: 2.6 ounces

+ Cool design options
+ Grooved sides
+ Works with MagSafe
- Side grooves can be polarizing

The appeal of the Smartish Gripzilla case is right there in the name. This iPhone 14 case features grooved sides that let you keep a hold on your handset, preventing gravity from doing its destructive thing. Air-pocketed corners provided further protection when drops do happen. We also like the different styles Smartish offers, from the Tropical Shirt pattern pictured to the galactically cool Spaced Out design. Black and gray options exist, too, if you want to play it safe.

2. Spigen Liquid Air

Best iPhone case value

Colors: Matte Black, Navy Blue
Materials: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 1.0 ounce

+ Less than $20
+ Military-grade protection
+ Slender profile
- No-frills design

Spigen's Liquid Air case proves you don't have to spend big bucks to protect your iPhone 14. The case costs less than $20, but it still promises military-grade protection from drops with a minimalist design that cushions your iPhone should it fall to the floor. Spigen tries to prevent drops in the first place with an anti-slip matte surface that lets you grip your phone while also resisting fingerprints. All this comes in case that doesn't add extra bulk to the iPhone 14's compact frame.

3, Vena vCommute Wallet Case

Best wallet case

Colors: Slate, Space Gray, Silver Blue, Rose Gold
Materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: TBA

+ Includes a kickstand
+ 4-foot drop protection
+ Hidden card slot
- Adds some bulk

The latest vCommute from Vena is a real multipurpose case if you want more than just protection. There's a hidden card slot with room for three credit cards, and that leather flap covering the back folds into a stand to prop up the iPhone 14 in different positions. But Vena hasn't forgotten about protection as the vCommute has been tested to survive 26 drops from 4 feet, putting your iPhone 14 in good hands.

4. Apple iPhone 14 Silicone Case with MagSafe

Most colorful case

Colors: Pink, Lilac, Blue, Sunglow, Midnight, Red, Elderberry Succulent
Materials: Silicone
Weight: 2.8 ounces

+ Wide array of colors
+ MagSafe compatibility
- Protection could be better

Get a phone case from Apple, and you know it will fit your iPhone perfectly. That's certainly true of Apple's iPhone 14 Silicone Case, which easily encloses the new phone in a silicone wrapper that feels good in the hand, even if other cases offer more extensive protection. You can pick from eight different case colors to find the one that matches your iPhone 14 as well as your sense of style. And because this is an Apple case, you know the iPhone 14 Silicone Case will work with MagSafe accessories.

5. UAG Monarch Pro

Most durable case

Colors: Black, Kevlar Black, Carbon Fiber, Kevlar Silver, Mallard, Silver
Materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 1.6 ounces

+ Extensive protection
+ Dedicated MagSafe area
+ Slim fit
- An expensive option
- Colors are very similar

At $79, the Urban Armor Gear Monarch Pro case is an expensive option, but you get 26-foot drop protection with this slim-fitting yet shock-resistant design. The case features a traction grip on the side, and even though the iPhone's volume and side buttons are covered up, they're still easy to operate. The Monarch Pro works with MagSafe, too, with a dedicated area on the back for attaching MagSafe accessories.

6. Gear4 Copenhagen

Eco-friendly case

Colors: Black
Materials: Recycled plastics, D3O Bio
Weight: 3.2 ounces

+ Uses sustainable materials
+ Eye-catching pattern
+ 13-foot drop protection
- Just one color option

Some people balk at getting a phone case if it means buying something made out plastic or other fossil-based resources. Gear4's Copenhagen case tackles that concern by using recycled materials as well as D3O Bio, which is made from plant-based materials. Gear4 doesn't skimp on safety, with the case promising 13-foot drop protection for your iPhone 14. A thin case, you can also use the Copenhagen with most wireless chargers, and an antimicrobial treatment on the case itself kills off surface bacteria.

7. Pitaka MagEZ Case 3

Thinnest case

Colors: Black/Gray, Black/Blue, Overture, Rhapsody
Materials: Aramid fiber
Weight: 0.8 ounces

+ Thin and light
+ Biodegradable packaging
+ Stylish designs
- Pricier than rivals

The MagSafe-compatible Pitaka MagEZ Case 3 proves thin is in. While it's 1.05mm thin and weighs 0.8 ounces, this iPhone 14 case provides more than lightweight protection. Pitaka uses aramid fiber — a strong, light material — for a case with a very grippable 3D texture. The opening around the iPhone 14's camera array is raised to keep those lenses from coming into contact with surfaces. And there's an aesthetic aspect to that aramid fiber, too, as it's woven together to add a sense of style.

8. ESR Classic Kickstand Case with HaloLock

Best clear case

Colors: Clear
Materials: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 1.5 ounces

+ Highlights iPhone 14's design
+ Kickstand with 85-degree angle
+ Costs less than $25
- Kickstand housed by camera array

The ESR Classic Kickstand Case lets the beauty of your iPhone 14 shine through thanks to a clear design that protections without covering up. The acrylic case resists scratches, and ESR promises it won't yellow over time. Raised edges and Air-Guard corners help your iPhone 14 avoid damage when dropped. And as the Classic Kickstand Case name would suggest, you get a kickstand with ESR's case that can prop your iPhone 14 up at multiple angles, up to 85 degrees for hands-free viewing.

9. Catalyst Crux Case

Hard-to-drop case

Colors: Black
Materials: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Weight: 2.99 ounces

+ Comes with a lanyard
+ 10-foot drop protection
+ Works with MagSafe
- Just one color

You can't drop your phone if you've got something to grab onto, and Catalyst's answer to this need is to include a lanyard with its Catalyst Crux Case for the iPhone 14. You can loop the lanyard around your wrist, preventing your iPhone from slipping out of your grasp. Even if it does, Catalyst says the Crux is good for 10-foot drop protection. The slip-proof corners on this case are wider now, also helping you keep a grip on the phone while protection the edges from any jarring crashes. Even with all that protection, you can still use MagSafe with the Catalyst Crux case.

Philip Michaels