Spigen neo hybrid case

Best iPhone X Cases iMore 2020

Your iPhone X is expensive and walking around with it naked can lead to all sorts of scrapes, scratches, and scuffs. If you want to wrap your brand new iPhone X in a protective layer, you might as well buy a case for it! The Spigen Neo Hybrid is an excellent choice, but there are a lot of exceptional iPhone X cases. Our list of the best cases for the iPhone X is a great way to find protection that will keep your device in pristine condition.

Best Overall: Spigen Neo Hybrid

It offers excellent protection, has enough style to stand out from ordinary cases. The seamless two-piece design is delightful to hold and gives you confidence every time you pick up your iPhone X. It won't add too much bulk to your iPhone X, and it will even allow it to charge wirelessly without having to take off the case.

Pros:

  • Slim form factor
  • Rugged
  • Reasonably priced
  • Variety of colors available

Cons:

  • The look isn't for everyone

Best Overall

Spigen Neo Hybrid

Slim and rugged

The seamless two-piece design is delightful to hold, won't add too much bulk to your iPhone X, and allows you to charge wirelessly.

Best Grip: Otter + Pop Symmetry Series

OtterBox and PopSocket had a baby, and this is it. This Symmetry Series case has a PopSocket PopGrip built right in; it lies nearly flush with the case when not in use. Choose from a handful of case colors and swap out different PopGrips for even more customization.

Pros:

  • Protective
  • Built-in PopSocket PopGrip
  • Huge variety of color/pattern combos

Cons:

  • Pricey

Best Grip

Otter + Pop Symmetry Series

Grippy

Get a grip on your iPhone with this OtterBox and PopSocket brainchild. Mix and match pieces for an endless variety of looks.

Best Minimal Style: GVIEWIN Marble iPhone Case

This ultra-slim case offers more scratch protection than drop protection, but it is thoughtfully designed and fits your iPhone like a glove. It's soft TPU, not actual marble of course, and it comes in five pretty color schemes.

Pros:

  • Ultra-slim
  • Gorgeous colors and patterns

Cons:

  • Not ultra-protective

Minimalist style

GVIEWIN Marble iPhone Case

Trendy

With its on-trend styles and colors, this gorgeously minimal case enhances rather than obscures the lines of your iPhone.

Best Designer Case: Kate Spade New York

This case is just a bit thicker and more protective than minimalist cases while still being very slim. Do you want compliments on your iPhone case? Pick up one of these adorable Kate Spade cases.

Pros:

  • Gorgeous designer looks
  • Slim profile

Cons:

  • Pricey

Best Designer Case

Kate Spade New York

Designer pick

If you're a Kate Spade fan, you'll be sure to love her slim TPU case available in a variety of her signature whimsical and feminine designs.

Best Clear Case: Mous Clarity

Protect your iPhone while letting its beauty shine through. The bumper around the phone is black, but the back is crystal clear. Mous cases are designed to be protective while still being reasonably slim.

Pros:

  • Clear
  • Protective
  • Not too bulky

Cons:

  • Pricey

Best Clear Case

Mous Clarity

Clearly protective

Let the beauty of your iPhone shine through this crystal clear case. While it's not a bulky case, it is designed to be quite protective.

Most Unique: Burkley Belton 3-in-1 Snap-on

This premium full-grain leather case has a strap across the back that gives you an excellent grip on your phone and acts as a kickstand. A single card slot on the back and a wristlet clasp make this luxurious case stand out from the crowd.

Pros:

  • Stand-out looks
  • Premium full-grain leather
  • Kickstand/grip

Cons:

  • Pricey

Most Unique

Burkley Belton 3-in-1 Snap-on

Get compliments

You'll be sure to get compliments on this unique premium full-grain leather case. The loop gives you a good grip on your phone and doubles as a kickstand.

Best Wallet Folio: Snakehive Wood Wallet

Snakehive offers excellent quality cases at reasonable prices. This wallet portfolio case has two card slots plus a cash slot. The sustainably sourced bamboo cover stays closed magnetically. And it can be folded back into a kickstand for video viewing.

Pros:

  • Carry ID/cards
  • Kickstand for video viewing
  • Sustainably-sourced bamboo

Cons:

  • Bulkier than non-folio cases

Best Wallet Folio

Snakehive Wood Wallet

Form plus function

Great looks, sustainable-sourced materials, fair pricing, protection, and multi-functionality define this bamboo wallet folio case from Snakehive.

Best Value: Silk Kung Fu Grip

Silk's cases are well-designed but inexpensive. This is a basic plastic case with a matte finish and grippy edges to help prevent drops. It comes in several color and pattern choices; each case includes a free screen protector.

Pros:

  • Nicely priced
  • Variety of colors and styles
  • Protective

Cons:

  • Plastic

Best Value

Silk Kung Fu Grip

Best Value

Get a lot of protection from this simple, protective, and colorful case from Silk. You get a screen protector thrown in as well, making it a great value.

Most Stylish: Native Union CLIC Canvas Case

Native Union has some of the most stylish Apple accessories on the market. Its Canvas case has a unique design that is bound to stand out from the crowd while protecting your iPhone X.

Pros:

  • Stunning looks
  • Protective

Cons:

  • Pricey

Most Stylish

Native Union CLIC Canvas Case

Style and protection

Bring on the compliments. Your iPhone will stand out from the crowd with this stunning case, available in four different colors to best suit your taste.

Thinnest: Totallee Thin iPhone X Case

Super thin and lightweight. These cases are well-built and made of durable polypropylene, so they offer grip and protection without the added bulk. At only 0.02 inches in thickness, they won't detract from the sleek design of your shiny new phone.

Pros:

  • Absolute minimal case
  • Doesn't hide the iPhone's lines

Cons:

  • Doesn't protect against drops

Thinnest

Totallee Thin iPhone X Case

Thinnest

When you want a case, but not really, Totallee is the case for you. While it won't protect against big drops, it will keep your iPhone safe from scratches.

Best Two-Layer Case: Speck Presidio

Speck's Presidio iPhone X cases sport a two-layer design with 10-foot drop protection and come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It also bears mentioning that these cases come with a lifetime warranty.

Pros:

  • 10-foot drop protection
  • Variety of colors and styles

Cons:

  • Bulkier than some cases

Best Two-Layer Case

Speck Presidio

Protective style

Speck is a popular case-maker for a good reason. The good-looking and colorful cases are ultra-protective without being overly bulky.

Most protective: Supcase Unicorn Beetle PRO

The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro series has everything you need in a heavy-duty case. A hard polycarbonate shell protects all sides and edges of the iPhone X, and a built-in screen protector and dust covers protect the Lightning port. Plus it comes with a front cover that acts as a screen protector, meaning that huge almost bezel-less display won't get scratched.

Pros:

  • Protective
  • Built-in screen protector

Cons:

  • Not as attractive as some case

Most Protective

Supcase Unicorn Beetle PRO

Tank case

When you need top-to-bottom, front-to-back protection, only a true heavy-duty case like the Supcase Unicorn Beetle PRO will do.

Most Elegant Wallet Folio: Twelve South Journal

Twelve South has been making quality leather cases and products for years, and its Journal for the iPhone X is a perfect blend of style and functionality. When only the best will do, go for Twelve South.

Pros:

  • Premium top-grain leather
  • Wallet, folio, kickstand
  • Luxurious

Cons:

  • Pricey

Most Elegant Wallet Folio

Twelve South Journal

Fancy

From the boardroom to a black-tie event, this upscale premium leather wallet folio case will look perfect no matter how fancy the occasion.

Best Fit: Apple Leather iPhone X Case

Apple's Leather iPhone X case is made out of specially tanned and finished European leather so that it will develop a natural patina over time. Apple no longer directly carries the leather case for iPhone X, but you can still find them on Amazon, and often at a nicely discounted price.

Pros:

  • Designed by Apple
  • Premium leather
  • Variety of colors
  • Slim

Cons:

  • Not ultra-protective

Best Fit

Apple Leather iPhone X Case

Apple-designed

Created by Apple's own design team to complement the iPhone to perfection, you can be sure this case will look and feel fabulous on your iPhone.

Best Waterproof Case: Catalyst Waterproof Case

The best, most reliable waterproof case you can get for your iPhone X is the Catalyst Waterproof case. With 10m waterproof protection and 2m drop protection, its made to handle anything you can throw and your iPhone. It's also designed with acoustic membranes for clearer call audio and the best touchscreen film technology around. Thay way, you don't have to worry about the screen protector messing up your inputs.

Pros:

  • Waterproof
  • Reliable
  • Protective

Cons:

  • Pricey
  • Bulky

Best Waterproof Case

Catalyst Waterproof Case

Go for a swim

You can swim, ski, or go on wild adventures with this case. You may need to worry about your physical safety, but not your iPhone.

Best Battery Case: Lonlif Battery Case

Double the battery life of your iPhone X with this 4000mAh battery case. It's relatively slim, so it doesn't bulk up your phone too much. The Lightning port is still fully accessible so you can charge the battery case and the phone simultaneously.

Pros:

  • Double iPhone battery life
  • Slimmer battery case
  • Charge case and phone simultaneously

Cons:

  • Not a beautiful case

Best Battery Case

Lonlif Battery Case

Long life

Charge your iPhone X and this slim 4000mAh battery case simultaneously. You'll roughly double the battery life of your iPhone X.

Bottom line

Buying a case for your iPhone X gives you peace of mind knowing that you don't have to worry every time your iPhone takes a minor tumble. Not to mention if you ever choose to try and sell your phone at a later date, keeping the iPhone X in mint condition will help its resale value.

I have been using the Spigen Neo Hybrid on my iPhone X for months and love it. It manages to offer fantastic protection while maintaining a relatively slim profile that doesn't mess the iPhone X's ability to wireless charge.

Of course, protection isn't the only thing that a case for your iPhone X can offer you, it can also give you some convenient, practical applications. Cases like the Lonlif Battery Case can help you get more out of your iPhone by providing a built-in external battery that can keep your iPhone up and running even longer, so you can get more done in a day without having to charge your phone.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Luke Filipowicz is iMore's Apps and Games editor. He specializes in combing through the App Store's many (many) titles and finding gems — and playing far too many games, of course.

Karen S. Freeman is a teacher, writer, social media person, and family woman. She loves to travel, play with tech stuff, drink coffee, discover amazing new restaurants, and experience new things.

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