Best iPhone SE (2020) Thin Cases 2021

Best iPhone SE (2020) Thin Cases iMore 2022

• Best Overall: Totallee Thin iPhone SE case
• Best Compromise: Speck iPhone SE Presidio Pro
• Best Value: ESR Essential Zero
• Best Fit: Apple iPhone SE Silicone Case
• Best Trendy Bargain: GVIEWIN Marble iPhone SE 2020 Case
• Best Colorful Bargain: TORRAS Slim Fit iPhone SE Case 2020
• Coolest: Casery iPhone SE Case

Best Overall: Totallee Thin iPhone SE case

Totallee's Thin iPhone SE case is no thicker than my fingernail; it's just about as thin as a case can be and still be a case. The only thinner option you have is a decal. This feather-light case weighs a mere tenth of an ounce. Made of a hard but flexible plastic called polypropylene, the matte finish (Frosted Clear or Frosted Black) cases measure 0.02 inches thick.

The Clear option is made of a soft, rubber-like plastic called TPU, and it's a bit thicker: 0.03 inches. You'll find no branding on this case; all you see is your beautiful iPhone. There is a camera lip to protect your lens when you set your phone down face up, but there is no lip around the front to protect your screen. Definitely consider an iPhone SE screen protector.

This case is the best of best iPhone SE (2020) thin cases if ultimate thinness is your goal. It's not going to be the most protective in case of drops, but it will certainly keep your iPhone from getting scratched.

Best Compromise: Speck iPhone SE Presidio Pro

While the Speck iPhone Presidio Pro case isn't among the thinnest possible cases, it's a compromise between thin and heavy-duty. Speck is a brand known for protection, and this is Speck's thinnest case. This dual-layer case offers 10-foot drop protection with its trademarked IMPACTIUM™ material on the inner perimeter of the case.

This material compresses on impact, which absorbs and disperses shock. The case has an anti-microbial treatment to inhibit bacteria growth. Plus, the raised bezel offers face-down screen protection. Additionally, All Speck cases come with a lifetime warranty.

Best Value: ESR Essential Zero

The ESR Essential Zero is your basic, no-frills, thin, TPU case. The flexible crystal-clear case measures just 0.043 inches (1.1 millimeters) thick and allows your iPhone SE's beauty to shine through.

The TPU resists yellowing and fingerprints, as well as offering some grip. The air-guard corners help absorb shock to protect against damage if you drop your iPhone. There is a slight lip around the edges to protect your screen from scratches if you set it face-down.

Best Fit: Apple iPhone SE Silicone Case

Apple's design team has created the ultimate thin case for the iPhone. The case is designed to show off rather than obscure the iPhone's graceful lines. Wrap your precious iPhone in silicone lined with soft microfiber to ensure it won't be scratched.

The soft-touch silicone adds significant grip to an otherwise slippery phone and just feels nice in hand. While this case isn't as protective as a much thicker case, this is about as protective as you can get in such a slim form factor. Choose from Black, White, or Pink Sand.

Best Trendy Bargain: GVIEWIN Marble iPhone SE 2020 Case

The ultra-thin flexible GVIEWIN iPhone case has an ultra-trendy marble design. Corner bumpers offer a little extra protection where you need it most. A raised camera lip means that if you set your phone down face up, you won't scratch your camera lens.

A slight lip around the edge of the screen means than setting your phone face down won't get your screen all scratched up. Advanced printing technology means that the case's marble pattern won't scrape off or fade away. Choose from a couple of colors.

Best Colorful Bargain: TORRAS Slim Fit iPhone SE Case 2020

If you've been looking for a simple, ultra-thin case in a fun color, look no further. The flexible, silky-feeling, hard plastic case comes in six colors: Lucky Red, Midnight Green, Navy Blue, Rose Gold, Space Black, and Violet Red (purple). Tiny raised lips protect your camera and your screen from scratches no matter which way you set your iPhone down. The lightweight case resists scratches and fingerprints. You'll barely know this case is there, other than the gorgeous color. At this price point, you could buy several colors to go with different outfits.

Coolest: Casery iPhone SE Case

Casery makes a ton of fun fashion-conscious accessories for the techie gal or guy. The Casery iPhone case isn't ultra-thin, but it is a slim case that also protects your iPhone beautifully. Choose from a large selection of Agate (cut geode), Floral, Animal Print, and Marble colors and designs.

The matte finish means you see the pretty design and not your fingerprints. Dual-layer construction and MIL-STD-810G military standards mean your iPhone is secure. A raised lip around the camera and the iPhone screen protect your glass on both sides.

The best iPhone SE (2020) thin cases for your needs

While a thin case isn't as protective as a heavy-duty case, it's still more protective than no case at all. The advantage of a thin case is that it's more comfortable in hand, weighs less, and fits more easily into pockets and bags. Of course, wireless charging will always work with any thin case, as long as you're not putting grips, wallets, or other items on the back.

When you want a thin case, you'll need to decide how thin you really want to go. The Totallee Thin iPhone case is that case to get when you really don't want a case, but feel you should have a little something. It doesn't offer much drop protection, but it does protect from scratches and very minor drops.

It's always a good idea to use a screen protector, but if you're going with a thin case, an iPhone SE screen protector is a must! Note that the iPhone SE (2020) is the same size as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7, so the cases will be interchangeable.

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