iPhone 17 CASES REVEALED: Protect Your Future NOW!

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:36g (Modern); 47g (Rugged)
• Raised edge:1mm (Modern), 1.85mm Rugged)
• Camera edge:0.5mm
• Button covers:Metal
• Colors:Volt, Lunar Gray, Vulcan Black, Ultra Orange, Black

Available for:iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Amazon:Nomad Modern / Nomad Rugged

Nomad has a range of cooly colored cases for the iPhone 17, although none for the plain 17 model. The slim, minimalistModern Casefeatures a satin-smooth matte backplate, grippy bumpers and metal buttons. It claims 8ft drop protection with a shock-absorbing TPU bumper.

As you’d expect from its name, the equally matteRugged Caseis more robust with 15ft drop protection, as its polycarbonate frame boasts fortified corner bumpers. Its bumpers are grooved bumpers for a better grip. There’s also a leather version of the Rugged Case; see the Nomad leather case reviews further down this roundup.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:37g
• Raised edge:1.5mm
• Camera edge:0.5mm
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Nearly 50 designs available

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

We love the 2mm-thin dbrandGrip Casefor several reasons. First, as the name suggests, it is supremely grippy but still slides from a pocket with ease. The sides feature gripped stripes on a textured frame and further ridged, easy-to-locate buttons. This should mean you are less likely to drop your iPhone unless you or someone else is really trying to make it happen.

Second, the screen has a tapered edge, allowing for easy edge-swipes along the center of the display with just a 0.4mm raised lip but a much more protective 1.5mm lip on the top and bottom. The camera lenses are protected with a 0.5mm lip but also features a “hooded” design around the entire camera housing, tapering both the rubberized rim and the rigid frame of the case to protect the cameras. This symmetrical design ensures that the camera protrusions don’t rock back-and-forth while sitting flat on a table surface.

dbrand also offers a thinner 0.25mm textured and scratch-proof $24.95Skin Casefor the Pro iPhones in a similar wide range of techy and weird designs, from Area 51, X-Ray, Toxic Waste and Solar Flare among many others.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:37g (SolidX)
• Raised edge:1.5 to 2.5mm
• Camera edge:1mm
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Over 4,500 designs available

Available for:All iPhone 17 models

Amazon:All iPhone 17 models

If you want to customize your own case Rhinoshield offers a “Design Your Own” service where you upload your own photos, add text, choose fonts and colors, etc.

It also has a range of fun choices from its Design Studio, including a roster of hip Japanese and Far Eastern characters as well as major movie and TV franchises (Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Batman, Smurfs, Lord of the Rings), and a special collection of women designers.

Almost uniquely, it lets you customize elements of itsSolidXandMod NXcases, swapping out button colors. In the first example pictured above I went for the Neon Orange buttons ($1) and Graphite bumper. Using the Design Your Own option you can add stickers and photos plus a whole lot more.SolidXwith reinforced corners and stronger drop protection

Following up on behalf of our client RHINOSHIELD with a new update that may be useful for any iPhone 17 coverage you are working on. Since launch, RHINOSHIELD’s engineering team has been monitoring how legacy cases are performing on the new hardware. Early tests are already showing higher failure rates due to Apple’s internal redesign, specifically the repositioned battery tray, expanded vapor chamber cooling system, and the shifted logic board.

This is the challenge RHINOSHIELD designed the new AirX case to solve. AirX redirects impact away from the rigid battery tray, reduces torsional stress around the logic board area, and supports the updated thermal system. The case has performed significantly better in early drop and stress tests compared with cases that were simply adapted from prior models.

AirXwith its cushioned Air Isolation Chamber and Compression Skeleton; and Mod NX system with an interchangeable backplate design that you can switch to match your mood.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:46g
• Raised edge:1.5mm
• Camera edge:0.33mm
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Shadow Black, Glacier Sprint, Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Desert Gold, Baby Blue, Pearl White, Blush Pink

Available for:iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon:iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK:All iPhone models

Always one for a confusingly named but quality iPhone case, Torras has maybe outdone itself by naming one of its iPhone 17 cases theQ3 Air, especially as it is available for only the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max and not the actual iPhone Air. It features shock-absorbing Air-Max airbag technology that’s good for drops of up to 12 feet, Dot-Matrix anti-slip buttons and a secure grip.

Made with 55% Recycled Silicone, theTorras Q3 Silicone Caseoffers the same 360 degree rotating Spin stand, and boasts a luxurious velvety interior. While it is smooth enough to slip in and out of a pocket with ease, the textured grip feels secure.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:40g
• Button covers:Metal
• Colors:8 colors

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Apple Silicone cases include some vibrant colors, but for the widest range and some delightful flourishes we prefer the Decoded range of Silicone cases. There’s a range of vibrant and cool colors, including True Navy, Retro Blue, Future Dusk, Rosette, Soft Taupe, Yuma Yellow, Phantom Black, and Lavender.

Unlike on most back cases there is a metal camera ring that fully encloses the iPhone’s camera array and gives complete edge protection without blocking image. The cases boast metal buttons and a lovely silky soft touch that will have you stroking the case like the seats of a new car.

Drop resistance up to 1.2 meters is claimed, although we’d have preferred a little more screen and camera edge height.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:45g
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Glitter, Floral, Geometric, Leopard, Iridescent

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon:iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

There’s an interesting choice of colors and patterns in theMilan Snaprange of iPhone 17 cases from Zagg. There are sparkly iridescent, glitter and pretty flower designs. The slim, lightweight profile ensures a comfortable fit in your pocket or hand, while up to 93% post-consumer recycled materials underscores a commitment to sustainability

Zagg’sSedonarange has impact-absorbing corner bumpers and an integrated kickstand.

Both are strengthened with Graphene, a flexible material that boasts of being 200x stronger than steel, and claim 13-foot (4m) drop protection

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:42-46g
• Raised edge:0.5mm
• Camera edge:0.5mm
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Walnut, Bamboo, Speckled Fabric, Black Leather, Chilli, Aramid Fiber, Silver Pearl, Marine, Mulberry, Sage, and Stone

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Limitless is a range of iPhone 17 cases that excellently mimics various materials, such as wood, pearl and leather on to its polycarbonate and TPE shell plus TPU sides and shock-absorbing bumpers. If you’re into your phone case looking a little different, we think this adds a certain gravity to the iPhone’s looks.

Protection level is high without making the case too bulky and the reinforced AiroShock impact-absorbing corner bumps are reasonably subtle. It has rippled grip ribs and side eyelets for wrist straps and phone slings.

There is also a range of Mous mounts for bikes, cars and motorbikes that work with the company’sInterlock Case.

The screen and camera edge height is a little lower than on most cases.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:45-61g
• Raised edge:1.3mm to 1.8mm
• Camera edge:0.63mm to 2.75mm
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Over 500 design options

Available for:All iPhone models

There are over 500 bright and bold design and case-protection options to choose from Burga’s eclectic iPhone 17 family collection. It’s certainly not all pink and leopard skin but this is the place to come for some great girly selections. You can also pick up many stripped, tartan, marble and even sardine patterns.

We like that after choosing your style you then have the option to choose from two different protections levels: Elite and Tough. TheElite Casefeatures an impact-absorbing CloudGuard technology plus dot-pattern grip for more confident handling, and a choice of Gold or Gunmetal case accents, plus a mirrored option. Burga claims that its anti-fade printing keeps designs vibrant day after day. The slimmerTough Casehas a dual-layer build with. a silicone interior and+ hard shell exterior.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Mac Stone
• Available for:iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple fans of a certain age are likely to swoon at the sight of this retro-look iPhone 17 Pro case, kitted out like 1984’s original Macintosh 128K. In the past, we’ve seen Spigen iPhone cases that mimic the iMac (in Bondi Blue, Graphite, Ruby and Tangerine) but this is the company’s best gimmick yet.

The side buttons are styled after the vintage Mac’s keyboard keys, with “Hello” engraved on the power button—just as the Mac used to introduce itself. Even the Spigen logo has been redesigned and inspired by the classic Apple logo.

It has caught up with newer Apple technologies, being compatible with MagSafe and with a touch-sensitive capacitive T cover for the Camera Control.

Spigen is also offering a matching phone strap that fits in with the vintage Mac theme.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:25g
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Lime Stone, Pebble Pink, Bedrock Blue, Granite Gray

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon:iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Much nicer than the rather lame Beats case line-up for the previous iPhone 16 family, there’s some real imagination pout into the Beats iPhone 17 range of polycarbonate cases. One model boasts a removable lanyard loop that doubles up as a stand for hands-free viewing in landscape mode. Just open the adapter at the end of the lanyard loop and attach it to a magnetic point on the edge of the case.

For $14 less you can get the same case but without the multi-purpose lanyard. This is the only version of the Beats case made for the iPhone Air.

• MagSafe compatible:Maybe
• Weight:15-18g
• Button covers:None
• Colors:Black, Silver, Graphite, Rose Bronze, Gold, Onxy Black

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

This is not a case in the normal definition but the stylish metal shells offer protection where it matters most, leaving the rest of your iPhone as naked as Apple intended. They look like futuristic Gaudi-esque jewelry made from molten metal.

The Arc Pulse is a two-part design, with a top section protecting the corners, camera lens and screen, and a bottom section covering the corners. Both are made from aluminum with an anti-scratch coating—or aerospace-grade 5 titanium coated with our Onyx Black Tungsten Carbide if you have deep pockets. The uncovered phone parts are protected from falls by the shells stopping the phone itself from touching the surface it is dropped on. Arc describes it as like a bikini for your phone.

They fit, adhesive-free, by simply—although firmly—sliding on. You need to apply some force at this stage but it feels robust and won’t slip off, even when repeatedly dragged from your pocket. Arc says it will protect from drops of up to 10 feet. As an iPhone case nerd it did feel strange leaving so much of the phone exposed but I still felt secure that a drop would be covered by the chunky metal shells.

One drawback is that you will most likely have to remove the lower part to clamp on a magnetic power bank, leaving the bottom the phone exposed while charging.

• MagSafe compatible:Yes
• Weight:47g (Sole); 33g (Symmetry)
• Button covers:Plastic
• Colors:Black, Green, Pink, Blue, Brown, Gray

Available for:iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (Symmetry Cactus):All iPhone 17

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