Best Waterproof Cases for iPhone XS in 2022

Though the iPhone XS has an IP68 rating, which guarantees protection in water up to 1.5m deep for 30 minutes, I know I don't want to risk dropping it into a swimming pool completely unprotected. That's where waterproof cases come in. They're completely sealed off, so not only are you protected from potential water damage, but also dust and debris. These are the best on the market for the iPhone XS.
Best for Most
Get true waterproof protection with serious drop protection on top. Catalyst cases have special acoustic membranes to provide better audio than most waterproof cases.
Colorful
The most popular waterproof case for iPhone gets the XS upgrade with all the same features, including drop protection, a built-in screen cover, and button covers across the board. It comes in some amazing colors, too.
Budget option
Just because this case is less expensive, doesn't mean it's less waterproof. It'll keep your iPhone XS sealed up tight. The audio quality may suffer a bit, but water and dust protection will not.
Rugged
If you're looking for a waterproof case to help you take stellar underwater photos, look no further. Combine this protective case with Hitcase's specially designed lenses for truly brilliant images.
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We're always on the lookout for the best cases for your iPhone XS. If you're looking for serious water protection, you're going to want a waterproof case, which always has the added benefit of being dust and dirt-proof, too. I swear by my Catalyst waterproof case, taking it with me every time I'm going to be near any body of water.
If, however, you're a fan of underwater photography, HitCase's Splash is the best for the price, and you can get extra lens kits as you go. Of course, we had to test them both out to see which one we liked best.
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at CNET. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, AppAdvice, WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.