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Article updated on July 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM PDT

Best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Cases for 2024

Need a new case for your iPhone 15? Our experts have put these cases to the test to find the best ones on the market.

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What to consider

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$50 at Speck
The new Speck ClickLock case for iPhone 15 offer a more secure MagSafe fit
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Speck Presidio ClickLock cases
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$60 at Otterbox
The Otterbox Symmetry Soft Touch cases feels nice in your hand
New Otterbox cases
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$27 at Amazon
The ESR Kickstand Silicone case for iPhone 15 has a soft finish
Affordable case with built-in kickstand and MagSafe
ESR Silicone Kickstand case
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$20 at Amazon
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit costs less than $25
Best cheap MagSafe case for iPhone 15
Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit
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$15 at Amazon
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Best variety of kickstand-style cases
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$25 at Amazon
The Caseology Capella Mag Kick Stand case for iPhone 15 costs less than $20
Under $25 iPhone 15 MagSafe case with kickstand
Caseology Capella Mag Kick Stand
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$27 at Amazon
The Cyrill UltraSheer Mag case for iPhone comes in some eye-popping colors
Neon cases with some real color pop
Cyrill UltraSheer Mag
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$40 at Zagg
Zagg cases for iPhone 15 comes in several styles and color options
Slim, stylish, protective iPhone 15 case
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$19 at Amazon
Inbeage iPhone 15 cases are made out of plant-based materials
Top budget eco iPhone 15 case
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$50 at Amazon
The Moft Movas case is made out of vegan leather
Top vegan leather iPhone 15 case
Moft Movas
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$40 at Amazon
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Top tough iPhone 15 cases
Urban Armor Gear
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$62 at Amazon
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Eye-catching protective case from Casetify
Casetify Ripple case
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$60 at Amazon
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Lanyard-friendly sleek iPhone 15 case
Catalyst Influence case
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$50 at Nomad Goods
Nomad's leather cases for iPhone 15 comes in multiple color options
Swanky leather iPhone 15 cases
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$70 at Rokform
The Rokform Crystal case for iPhone 15 features very strong magnets for MagSafe accessories
Best tough mounting case for iPhone 15
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$38 at Mujjo
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Well-designed iPhone 15 leather cases
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$25 at Amazon
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Best assortment of iPhone 15 case options
Incipio cases
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$20 at Ozrobotics
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Best case with crossbody strap
SwitchEasy Roam M + Strap
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$20 at Amazon
The Smartish Wallet Slayer Vol. 2 is one of the more affordable wallet cases
Affordable iPhone 15 wallet case
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$40 at Clckr
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New tough iPhone 15 cases
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$70 at Amazon
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Best slim aramid fiber case
Pitaka MagEZ Case 4
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$30 at Amazon
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Best superthin case
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$50 at Peak Design
The Peak Design Everyday case is available for the iPhone 15 in several colors
MagSafe-compatible iPhone case with its own accessory ecosystem
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Which is the best iPhone 15 case overall?

iPhone cases only get better each year. Trust me: I've been testing them since the iPhone 4. Although case taste can vary by preference, not every case can protect your phone and look good doing it. After thorough testing, I found the best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro cases, featuring styles from Figura cases to Otterbox's Symmetry Series Soft Touch to Speck's Presidio ClickLock cases.

Because people's case preferences vary widely, I've compiled several case options, from value picks to tougher premium cases to slimmer models. I also recently added Casetify's Ripple case to the list.

Note that many iPhone 14 and 13 cases will fit the iPhone 15 (and many iPhone 14 Plus cases should fit the iPhone 15 Plus). The new iPhone 15 Pro models have replaced the mute switch with a new programmable action button. Those models require cases specifically designed for them. Apple-branded iPhone cases are typically solid options, but its new, more eco-friendly FineWoven case has racked up a bunch of critical reviews.

Best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro cases of 2024

$50 at Speck

More secure MagSafe case

Speck Presidio ClickLock cases

Speck has brought many of its iPhone 14 case designs to the iPhone 15, including such popular transparent models as the Presidio Perfect-Clear and Perfect-Clear Grips, and the Presidio2 Pro. It's also developed a new ClickLock case system that's built on MagSafe: It's compatible with any MagSafe accessory but has an interlocking system that secures Speck's ClickLock accessories to your case. In addition to adhering to the case magnetically, the accessories -- which range in price from $30 to $40 -- click into a little slot. It's not so different from Peak Design's locking system, but Speck's cases are superior and are more MagSafe accessory-friendly.

For people who own the larger and heavier iPhone 15 Plus or 15 Pro Max, it can be hard to depend on your phone staying on a MagSafe car mount, especially if you hit a bump. That's where Speck's ClickLock car vent mount helps. The wallet accessory stays stuck on the back of your phone; you don't have to worry about it slipping off when you put your phone in your pocket.

All the new Speck models have good drop protection (13 to 16 feet, depending on the model) as well as Speck's Microban antimicrobial protection. No matter which model you choose, Speck often gives a discount for first-time buyers purchasing through its website.

$60 at Otterbox

New Otterbox cases

Otterbox Symmetry Series Soft Touch

Otterbox has brought its expansive line of cases to the iPhone 15. That includes everything from the tough Defender Series XT to the colorful Figura to the Symmetry Series Clear and OtterGrip Symmetry Series.

Making its debut is the new Symmetry Series Soft Touch for MagSafe, which comes in yellow, pink and black at launch and has a nice, grippy soft-to-the-touch finish that's similar to what you get with the highly likable Core Series cases Otterbox made for the iPhone 14. The Figura Series has a similar soft touch finish with a more artsy design. 

$27 at Amazon

Affordable case with built-in kickstand and MagSafe

ESR Silicone Kickstand case

The ESR Kickstand case isn't your typical silicone case with an integrated kickstand. That's because the kickstand doesn't flip out of the backside of the case at the bottom. Instead, it serves as a protective ring around your camera lenses when it's retracted and not in use. Note that you can also get the case in a clear version, and ESR also sells a variety of MagSafe accessories for decent prices.

$20 at Amazon

Best cheap MagSafe case for iPhone 15

Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit

MagSafe cases can get pretty pricey, but if you're looking for an inexpensive clear MagSafe case for your new iPhone 15 series phone, Spigen's Ultra Hybrid MagFit is a good value at around $20. 

$15 at Amazon

Best variety of kickstand-style cases

Torras cases

Torras makes several cases with integrated kickstands, but they each have their own style of stand. They include the Lstand (left) which has a retractable kickstand ring around the camera, the Pstand (right) which has a flip-out kickstand on the bottom of the case, and the Ostand (not pictured) which has a retractable ring around the MagSafe ring. 

Aside from the clear versions of the cases, which feature a hard plastic design, most of the other versions have a soft-touch finish that offers good grip. MagSafe accessories adhere securely to the cases and they also feature good drop protection.

$25 at Amazon

Under $25 iPhone 15 MagSafe case with kickstand

Caseology Capella Mag Kick Stand

Caseology makes some decent budget cases, including the NanoPop, Parallax, Skyfall and Vault. Its new Capella Mag Kickstand is one of the cheaper transparent MagSafe cases we've seen - nd it's got a built-in kickstand that retracts into the case when not in use so you can attach MagSafe accessories.

$27 at Amazon

Neon cases with some real color pop

Cyrill UltraSheer Mag

Cyrill is a sister brand to Spigen, and its cases are arguably slightly more stylish, although they cost a few bucks more, too. I like the new UltraSheer Mag that comes in a few bright color options, including neon yellow, pink and blue.

$40 at Zagg

Slim, stylish, protective iPhone 15 case

Zagg cases

A few years back Zagg bought British case-maker Gear4 and continued selling Gear4 cases under the original brand name. With the introduction of the iPhone 15, Gear4 cases have officially become Zagg cases, but the quality hasn't changed -- they're right up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them featuring beveled edges to protect your phone and now infused with graphene for extra durability. I like the new Milan Snap in iridescent (pictured left top) and Santa Cruz Snap with built-in kickstand (pictured center top in black), both of which are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop protection. Several other case styles are available, most of them with eye-catching designs. 

$19 at Amazon

Top budget eco iPhone 15 case

Inbeage case

Inbeage cases are made out of plant-based materials and are 100% biodegradable (over 3 years). They're not going to look and feel exactly like your typical silicone or hard plastic case and they are fairly basic. They offer decent drop protection and come in a variety of eye-catching designs. Better yet, they're affordable, costing around $15 and sometimes less after you apply an instant coupon. Their one downside is they're not MagSafe-enabled (there's no built-in ring), but if you can live with that and are looking for an eco-friendly case, Inbeage is one of the best ones out there for the money.

Note that the Stash Stand Series has a ring around the photo lens that converts into a kickstand, which is always a nice feature.

$50 at Amazon

Top vegan leather iPhone 15 case

Moft Movas

Moft makes some nice MagSafe accessories, including wallets that convert into kickstands and its new Phone Tripod Stand. Its cases are also well-designed and attractive. It sells some more standard MagSafe clear cases, but I like its faux leather Movas cases, which list for $50 but sometimes sell for $40. (Vegan leather is designed to look and feel like real leather but is synthetic.) You can see the company's full suite of cases and accessories here.