The best iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro cases

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 29g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

This simple, rigid iPhone 15 protective case from Apple is thin and light and doesn’t cover the color of your iPhone 15 that you purposefully chose when you purchased it. Why pick out a pink or yellow iPhone 15, only to cover it up in a black plastic case? With Apple’s Clear case, you get decent protection without ruining the look of the phone, although the prominent MagSafe icon on the back isn’t necessary, surely.

It’s made from a blend of optically clear polycarbonate and other flexible materials, with a scratch-resistant coating on both the inside and outside. While it’s more protective than silicone cases and features a robust-looking 2mm camera lip, you can find tougher cases, which we have reviewed below.

At 29g it’s super light, and while the rigid case adds a little bulk, it’s worth a little compromise for that layer of protection

There are also cheaper clear cases, which we have also tested for you. But the Apple badge is a sure sign of quality, as you’d expect.

The colors on the new iPhone 15 models aren’t exactly exciting, though, so we wouldn’t blame you for deciding on something more joyful.

MagSafe compatible: No

Weight: 28g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you want basic protection for your new iPhone 15, the clear ESR Zero Clear Case has a 1.2mm front edge to protect the screen and a smaller-than-most 0.7mm camera guard. It’s made from a crystal-clear polymer, which ESR claims resists yellowing for longer than cheaper cases.

It isn’t wireless compatible so you’ll need to flip the case off if charging wirelessly. While it’s not too big a deal, I’d still pay extra upfront not to have to do that every time I want to charge wirelessly.

This bendable case weighs just 28g, although that’s only 1g lighter than Apple’s Clear Case reviewed above.

MagSafe compatible: Yes, except basic Hybrid Clear case

Weight: 39g (Soft + Snap)

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Clear, Clear/Blue, Clear/Green, Clear/Pink, Clear/Gray, Clear/Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

QDOS has a range of similar but subtly different cases for the iPhone 15 family.

The most basic is the Hybrid Clear Case, which is affordable and does, unlike the ESR Zero case, support wireless charging, although not the faster MagSafe. It has a TPU frame.

One level up is the flexible Hybrid Soft + Snap Case that’s available in a range of clear/colored tones. The Snap part of its name relates to its MagSafe compatibility. MagSafe means a more secure connection, and therefore more efficient power exchange, resulting in a faster charge. It promises superior drop protection with its TPU bumpers, metal buttons, and raised edges protecting the screen and camera lens.

The metal camera guard is one of the toughest we’ve seen in our tests. It weighs 39g—that’s 10g heavier than the Apple Clear Case but hardly a difference you’ll notice in hand or pocket. QDOS claims that 50-73% of the case is made from recycled materials.

The Hybrid Force + Snap Case has a rigid polycarbonate back and a flexible TPU frame with air cushions, compared to the Hybrid Soft’s soft-touch polycarbonate back panel and TPU bumper. It weighs 30g, so is a little lighter—possibly because its button covers are plastic rather than metal. It also has an antimicrobial treatment that QDOS claims “eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria”. The camera lip is a protective 2mm but plastic rather than the metal as found on the Soft + Snap Case.

All three cases can absorb falls up to 2m, claims QDOS, and feature an anti-yellowing agent for “long-lasting transparency”.

Aside from its clear cases, QDOS also sells a Touch Pure + Snap Case range of colored cases that are MagSafe compatible, in blue, green, pink, gray, and black. It features a rigid polycarbonate back with a liquid silicone coating.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 40g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Clear, Clear/Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

A more functional clear option is ESR’s Classic Hybrid Case with Stash Stand, available for all models of the iPhone 15 family. Make sure you choose your exact model.

It is transparent aside from the giant MagSafe icon, MagSafe compatible and more affordable than the Apple clear case. And the kickstand is an added bonus, working in both landscape and portrait modes.

The metal stand is an extra camera guard when not in use. ESR even suggests you can use it to carry your iPhone on your finger when your hands are full. If so, you’ll be interested in the protection it offers if it slides off your finger…

There’s the usual tough talk of military-grade protection, with the case featuring shock-absorbing AirGuard corners and a decent 1.6mm camera lip. At 40g, it’s one of the heavier clear cases, which is caused by the handy kickstand.

ESR

ESR has a range of iPhone 15 cases. The toughest is the iPhone 15 Armor Tough Case with Stash Stand (above), which features a two-part rugged MagSafe case with Stash Stand, built-in tempered-glass screen protector, dual-layer edges and even individual Armorite lens protectors. Unlike the Hybrid Case it covers the iPhone’s Action button for extra protection.

iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 22g

Button covers: None

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you don’t want to add weight or bulk to your iPhone, this wafer of a case is barely noticeable and is easily the lightest and thinnest case we have tested.

The buttons are not covered, which makes them more responsive than under the button covers of some of the other cases reviewed here.

The compromise for the sleekness is minimal level of protection. Made of 600D Aramid Fiber (aka bullet-proof Kevlar) it is tough and will save the back of your iPhone from scratches and everyday wear and tear, but it doesn’t offer any real drop protection. The case certainly adds some grip to the phone, which should make it less likely to fall from your hand in the first place, and the corners of the phone are covered but with no true impact resistance.

We also found the case to be the hardest to prise off the iPhone. There’s no real reason to remove it as it is MagSafe compatible but if you do feel the need for your phone to be free, you’ll have to follow video instructions to work out how (basically press the case up from the top corners).

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 30g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Guava, Orange Sorbet, Winter Blue, Black, Storm Blue, Clay. Light Pink, Cypress

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

The smooth Apple Silicone case is a classic, popular protective iPhone covering—available in the widest range of colors. There’s enough choice here to satisfy most people, but if you prefer to see the color of the iPhone itself, look to a clear case; see above.

Inside, the lining is soft microfiber to protect the iPhone itself from scratches.

There’s nothing particularly special about this Apple case apart from the fact that it’s made by Apple and has the famous logo on the back, but it is colorful and as protective as you need for everyday calamities except big falls. If you are prone to dropping your phone, look for cases made from TPU, Kevlar or Graphene.

Pleasingly, you get the Apple logo on the back of the case rather than the huge MagSafe ring on the clear cases.

You can’t go wrong buying an Apple-made case, but you can find more options elsewhere. For an even wider range of colors in a more protective shell, look at the OtterBox Symmetry cases, described later in this article.

MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)

Weight: 69g (Ultra Case)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Multiple customization options

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Admit it… the iPhone 15 colors are, well, dull. The yellow one is particularly soft compared to the canary yellow found with the iPhone 14. Covering it up might be the best way to add some preoper personality.

The most customizable range of iPhone 15 cases we’ve seen are from Casetify, where you can choose colors, patterns, prints, artists, and personalization options, as well as several levels of protection.

These cases are more expensive than the standard, but you pay for the widest range of design options. The level of choice is almost overwhelming and you’ll have fun choosing the case that looks just right for you.

You can add a name or short word, plus add hearts and stars, fonts, and text colors if you desire.

Casetify also offers a range of protection levels: Basic (4.9ft drop protection), Strong (8.2ft drop protection, 3x MIL-STD-810G), Extreme (Bounce corners, 21.3 ft. drop protection, 6x MIL-STD-810G) and, for the 15 Pro and Pro Max, Ultra (Ultra Bounce corners, 32.8 ft. drop protection, 10x MIL-STD-810G, 6-layered rugged protection).

We tested the Ultra, and it looks and feels impressively robust with giant corner protectors, camera lens covers and a grippy feels. As such it is quite bulky, and at 69g heavier than most—but if you’re after piece of mind, then this level of case protection is hard to beat.

The Impact Ring case features the tallest camera-protecting lip at 3.6mm, the biggest we’ve seen in our tests. The other Casetify cases have camera lips between 1.4mm (Mirror) and 1.7mm (Impact and Bounce)—better than the 1mm seen on some cases.

Some cases feature a pull-out ring stand, which is otherwise hidden in the camera ring.

You’ll find all the customization options direct from Casetify—see the links above—and a wide selection on Amazon.com for U.S. customers. Casetify also sells a range of attachable lanyard rope and chain straps, plus one that floats.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 51g (Bold Case)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Over 60 designs available

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

While not quite as customizable as the Casetify iPhone 15 cases, the range of Casely design options is almost overwhelming. You might end up buying more than one!

Aside from the 60+ designs, you can choose between the Classic and Bold case models for each type of iPhone 15. The Classic Collection is lighter and more flexible with a glossy finish, while the Bold Collection is more protective and comes with a matte finish.

We particularly liked the ribbed sides on the Bold models, which adds real grip, making it less likely that you’ll drop your iPhone in the first place—but if you do there’s impressive 8-foot drop protection and a 3mm raised screen lip (only 1mm on the Classic), one of the highest we’ve tested. The camera edge could be a little higher but we are big fans nonetheless.

Casely adds small shipping fees, which are calculated at final checkout. A sample of the cases are also available on Amazon U.S. and Amazon U.K. (15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max).

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 44g (Limitless Case)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Walnut, Bamboo, Speckled Black, Black Leather, Aramid Fiber, Silver Pearl, plus Atlantic Blue and Forest Green cases (Pro/Max only); Collabs designs

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

London-based Mous made a viral name for itself by showcasing the durability of its Limitless phone cases through extreme stunts, such as dropping phones from helicopters, cranes and bungee jumps, throwing them from speeding F1 cars, and freefalling from a 100mph zipline.

The wide range of colored and textured Limitless 5.0 cases offer impact protection with “AiroShock defensive technology”, a camera bump and rigid TPU materials. Each case features “rippled grip ribs” to prevent slips, plus eyelets to work with wrist straps and phone slings.

Mous also offers a clear case called Clarity with the same protective features but transparent, with anti-yellowing UV resistance. For the iPhone 15, Mous has partnered with artists and brands such as Kelly Anna, Henry Fraser, Ben Eine and Storror to create the Collabs range of unique, vibrant case designs for the Clarity that you won’t find elsewhere. At the moment the Collabs range is available only in the U.K.

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

Bonus points for having recyclable packaging.

MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)

Weight: 39g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Black, Yellow, Turquoise, Pink, Khaki, Red, Blue, White

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

With the Wave range of biodegradable iPhone cases you can protect your phone and the planet, reducing your plastic consumption.

The plant-based phone cases are made from two commonly used biodegradable polymers. Known for its rigid and transparent properties PLA (Polylactic Acid) is derived from renewable resources such as wheat straw. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable copolyester that offers flexibility and durability. Together they make an eco-friendly material that works well for phone protection.

Despite being plastic free the smooth but grippy Wave cases have “been “military grade” drop protection, shock absorbing corners and also feature a generous protective 2mm lip around the screen and camera.

Sustainable products can be boring but the Wave cases come in a wide range of bright colors and printed designs. The case material adds a natural fleck to the design.

The standard and Etched case designs aren’t MagSafe compatible but will charge wirelessly. However, you can pay a little more for an integrated magnet that makes the case MagSafe compatible.

The Wave case won’t biodegrade before you buy your replacement phone, and you can either dispose of it using industrial composting facilities or post it back to Wave to recycle, who will then send you a 20% discount on your next case.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 50g (Wood Fiber), 41g (Silicone)

Button covers: Wood Fiber or Silicone

Action button: Covered

Colors: Blue (Wood Fiber), Carbon Black (Silicone), Stone Beige (Silicone)

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Another company with sustainability top of its mind is Atom Studios, which has a small but attractive range of iPhone cases available to U.S.-based customers only.

All models of iPhone 15 have two options of the stylish Silicone Case, either in black or beige. They look great, and it’s heartening to know that sand-based silicone is more sustainable than single-use plastic.

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max cases include the silicone cases and add a unique-looking case mostly made from recycled Wood Fiber. This Wood Fiber Case includes a ridged back that adds extra grip.

The top part of each of the case backs, including the camera ring, are made from recycled anodized aluminum. All packaging is 100% recyclable, and even uses plant-based inks.

Atom Studios claims the cases have 10-foot drop protection.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 51g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, Yellow, Camo Gray, Spotty Brown, Green (plant), Blue

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

OtterBox is a well-known accessory maker, particularly in its protective phone cases. It has a wide range of well-made and trustworthy iPhone 15 cases.

If you like a case with an added something, the OtterGrip provides you with a an integrated pull-out grip that pings back flat when not in use. Pressed flat you wouldn’t know it is there, and it works well with MagSafe charging. Its rigid polycarbonate shell with shock-absorbing sides feels solid without adding much bulk, and OtterBox claims it is tested to “3x military standards”.

OtterBox’s seriously protective case goes by the tough title of Defender Series XT. The Woodland Camo color option looks the toughest—which lives up to its claimed 5x military testing—but this case is also available in a flowery Orchid design. It’s a two-piece pressure-fitted design that means you won’t want to be removing it often but you shouldn’t have to as it charges via MagSafe even in the rugged super-grippy case. The camera bump feels super-robust, and the charging port is covered for extra dust and dirt protection. The Defender Series XT has an optional $15 belt-clip holster, and you can add a lanyard to the standard case.

Other OtterBox iPhone 15 cases offer even more color and design choices. The Symmetry range comes in cool colors such as Soft Sunset, Green Juice and Sunstone, and there’s a fancy new clear Passport case (for 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max) with maps of iconic cities such as New York, London, Paris and Tokyo.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 35g (86g with stand/wallet)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Neon Green, Neon Pink, Blue, Gray, Black

Available for: iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

AmazingThing’s really amazing thing is its surprisingly affordable Titan Pro Magnetic Case Wallet in bright neon green or pink… plus blue, black and gray. We haven’t seen as eye-catching a case as these neon versions. You won’t need FindMyPhone to locate your missing device if it’s wrapped in one of these!

The wallet can hold three cards and is detachable from the iPhone case. It also includes a stand (lanscape and portrait modes) that doubles up as a grip.

There’s also a less-neon Titan Pro Magnetic Case Grip Ring Set that swaps the wallet for a metal ring grip that also works as a stand.

Note that you need to take off the grip/wallet/stand to achieve MagSafe charging.

Both cases feel robust and the company makes the usual US Military Standard MIL-STD-810H 516.8 claims. It also proud of its “German Anti-Yellowing Material” that resists clouding and discoloration.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 40g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Black/Blue (Twill), Black/Grey (Twill), Milky Way, Horizon, Overture, Rhapsody

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

These TPU-constructed iPhone 15 cru and forme cases from Incipio claim that the have been drop tested from between 8 and 10 feet, which is one of the highest claims we’ve seen, aside from the Mous cases, reviewed above, that have been dropped from cranes and hot-air balloons.

They come in a variety of designs from tough camo looks to delicate flower motifs. The cru case comes in faux leather, textile, or camo. Forme is available in Eternal Spring, Digital Disruption, Interstellar and a very over-the-top Pop Pink Glitter design.

Packaging is recycled and recyclable.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 41g (OStand)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Purple, Clear Glitter, Light Green, Alpine Green

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

The Torras range of cases is special in its wide range of tints and different options for types of stand. These are some of the best iPhone stand cases we’ve tested.

There are three versions of stand: rotatable OStand (which cleverly uses the magnetic ring as the stand, and doubles as a ring holder for one-finger handling), PStand (a straight stand at the foot of the case, apparently inspired by sports-car door handles), and LStand (using the case’s protective camera ring).

The cases are slim but still offer decent protection. Torras claims its shock-absorbing “ShockMAT technology” gives 12-foot drop protection, and the clear cases are resistant to yellowing.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 52g (Denali Snap)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, Rust, Moss, Navy, Purple (Black only outside the U.S.)

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Boasting a claimed 16-foot (5m) drop protection, the Zagg Denali Snap is an ultra-protective iPhone 15 case that is surprisingly not as bulky as a brick.

This is down to its Graphene-infused back plate. Graphene is the strongest material known to man, and, I presume, any animal. See below this list of recommended iPhone 15 cases for more on the most protective phone case materials. The case’s border features TPU. The camera lip isn’t as high as on some cases but it should protect the lenses when the phone is placed down flat.

Zagg even offers a “limited” lifetime warranty against wear and damage. You’re unlikely to still be needing an iPhone 15 case in a decade or so, but we appreciate the warranty.

Its rugged, textured finish adds a good grip, and when it’s not in your hand there’s an option for an integrated metal kickstand that works in both landscape and portrait modes.

An antimicrobial treatment promises no smelly bacteria taking home on your case.

Zagg has a few iPhone 15 case models to choose from, including a clear case called Crystal Palace, available in MagSafe (Crystal Palace Snap) or non-MagSafe versions. Its 13-foot (4m) drop protection is still impressive.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 38g

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you want something to really shield your new iPhone, the Benks MagClap ArmorPro is a grippy protective case that the maker is very proud to tell you is made from “3X military standard aerospace-grade 600D DuPont Kavlar fiber”—a super-strong material used in body armor and bulletproof vests, so it should be up to the job. It’s a woven fiber, which gives it a very slight textured feel, which should help stop the iPhone from falling out of your hand. That said, it still feels pretty smooth in our hands-on experience with the case.

On the back, you’ll find a metal frame giving raised protection around the camera lenses—one of the best we’ve seen. The buttons on the sides are nicely solid in the TPU frame that offers superior shock resistance.

It weighs 39g, which is light for a case offering such protection.

Benks also sells a lighter MagClap ArmorAir model that has exposed buttons and no TPU frame. The ArmorPro can withstand a 6-foot drop; the ArmorAir just 4ft.

Both are MagSafe compatible, and priced the same.

The iPhone 15 version of the Benks case also fitted our iPhone 13, so we’d expect the same for the 15 Plus.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 77g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Black or Clear

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

The most protective iPhone 15 cases we’ve seen are Rokform’s aptly named Rugged Case and its transparent sibling, the Crystal Case, which is less aptly named for such a shatter-proof case…

These are especially interesting as they both feature N52 Neodymium magnets that mean you can very securely clamp your encased iPhone onto any metal surface, plus Rokform’s RokLock twist-lock mounting system for twist lock bike mounts, motorcycle mounts and car and golf-cart mounts.

Both impact-resistant polycarbonate protective shells feature reinforced corners and extra camera protection that makes them a little chunkier than standard cases but reassuringly so, and not ridiculous. It is more rigid than the Zagg Denali Snap case, which also features a slightly more raised lip around the camera.

The Action button is a cutout rather than a button, and the buttons are plastic rather than the metal found on some other cases.

At 77g, these Rokform cases are the heaviest we’ve tested—nearly twice the weight of the Benks ArmorPro reviewed above—which is probably due to the magnetic nature of the whole case.

Rokform claims both can withstand drops of up to 6 feet (1.8m), one of the highest we’ve seen.

The Rugged Case comes in black only, while the Crystal Case will show off the iPhone’s true body color.

Rokform is soon to announce a new golf-focused iPhone protector with mount attachment, called the Eagle Case.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 39g

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black/Blue (Twill), Black/Grey (Twill), Milky Way, Horizon, Overture, Rhapsody

Available for: All iPhone 15 models

Pitaka is rightly proud of the protective quality of its materials, including aramid fiber, also known as Kevlar. We were most impressed by the high and sturdy camera bump protection, plus the metal button covers.

There are three models of Pitaka cases, with the MagEZ Case Pro 4, as you’d expect, the most protective, built with TPU, Nappa leather and aluminum alloy as well as aramid fiber. It has sturdy metal button covers. The Black/Blue (Twill) is one of my favorite iPhone 15 design looks, and the case feels smooth while still retaining some grip.

Many of the designs offer a cool pixelated look.

The MagEZ Case 4 and StarPeak MagEZ Case 4 have cut-outs for the buttons and are thinner and lighter than the Pro, with “fusion weaving” for a more patterned backplate.

Each case has a built-in NFC chip and serial code that allows you to check the case’s authenticity, as well as access games, wallpapers, and music from PitaStudio.

Extra marks for having all-biodegradable packaging.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 53g (119g with belt clip)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you don’t want to ruin your suit lining by stuffing a phone into your pocket or your work requires easy access to your phone, a belt-clip holster is a handy way to carry your phone.

The Vena vArmor Holster Case is a two-piece case plus detachable holster that not only offers the belt clip but super protection, too.

Out of the holster, the vArmor case is ultra-robust with dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU corner guards. It looks like a sleek armored tactical vehicle, built for the combat zone—and indeed it claims to be tested to MIL STD 810G-516.6 grade protection. In the holster, it could be Robocop’s phone case. Vena claims it has been tested to drops from above 4 feet. It looks like it could drop from a greater height and just bounce without breaking—we didn’t test this!

While the camera bezel is quite low at 0.75mm, there are individual camera-lens cutouts and even a cover for the USB-C port, which is the first we’ve seen in an iPhone 15 case. This makes it especially useful if you are on a building site or dusty terrain. The front lip is raised 1.8mm.

The clip can swivel up to 270° and can act as a kickstand when not hanging from your belt. Out of the holster the vArmor is MagSafe compatible.

Alternatively from the same manufacturer, the Vena vCommute Wallet Case that cleverly hides a card slot in the removable backplate, but the—up to three—stored cards don’t interfere with a standard Apple pay transaction.

Despite not looking as tough as the vArmor, vena claims that the vCommute has been tested to drops of over 8 feet.

The wallet’s flap can act as a kickstand. You need to remove the wallet case for MagSafe charging. It’s available in three colors: Space Gray/Black; Slate Black; Rose Gold/Red/Black; and Silver/Blue/Black.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Pacific Blue, Mulberry, Evergreen, Taupe, Black

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you aren’t bothered about the actual color of your iPhone 15 and are happy to choose a different Apple-approved color for your case, the FineWoven Case adds protection and a soft, almost suede-like feel…

…but not ‘real’ suede as Apple has banished animal leather from its products, which would have pleased vegan co-founder Steve Jobs. Apple hasn’t gone the polyurethane vegan leather route either—it’s all in on anti-leather.

This case is instead made from durable micro twill, a fabric material known for its smooth texture, durability, and subtle diagonal pattern.

Apple does warn that the FineWoven material “may show wear over time”, and that using MagSafe accessories “will leave slight imprints”. However, multiple reports damn the FineWoven Case for easily picking up stains from just about anything they come into contact with.

If you want a leather alternative we recommend the vegan leather MOFT Movas case, reviewed above.

if you are happier with the real thing, there are some great leather cases to choose from, as you’ll find by reading on.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 40g

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Green, Black, Gray, Cognac

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Slim but with TPU protective sidewalls and polycarbonate frame plus aluminum buttons, this is a premium leather case that is subtle in its style with full-grain Scandinavian leather shell.

The camera is protected with a 1mm lip, and the screen is protected with raised edges. The new Action button is accessed via a cutout rather than a cover as found on similar leather cases, such as the Mujjo Full Leather Case, reviewed below, which has proper Action buttons on the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max cases but not the 15 and 15 Plus.

The case is blessed with leather’s natural grippiness, although the sides are smooth.

The Woolnut colors are understated but have the luxury air of a plush members club. The Woolnut Leather Case makes the already classy iPhone 15 even more elegant.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 35g (Full Leather Wallet Case)

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered (Pro & Max)

Colors: Light Tan, Black, Monaco Blue, Steel Blue

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Another leather iPhone case maker is Dutch designer Mujjo.

Mujjo has four different cases available for the iPhone 15, and all of them are crafted from premium leather—a material now abandoned by Apple itself.

Eager to win some green points, the company points out that sustainable “DriTan water-free leather tanning” is involved—this uses the moisture already present in the hides. The buttons, camera bump, microfibre lining, and polycarbonate inner shell are made from recycled plastic.

All the cases feature machined-metal buttons and a metal rear camera bump for superior protection.

Mujjo claims that its case for iPhone 13/14 and iPhone 14 Plus fit those models of the iPhone 15, but this compatibility goes against Apple and other case makers’ advice that the new iPhone is very similar in size but different enough to warrant a specific case rather than a case that fits older models. In our tests, the case worked well with the iPhone 15 Pro.

As a result, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus cases feature a cutout rather than a button for the latest iPhone’s Action button, which sits where the old Mute switch was on previous models.

The Mujjo iPhone 15 Pro Shield Case (for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max) is designed to be super protective, as the name suggests, and is available for the two Pro models of the 15. Mujjo claims that drop protection is rated to 15 feet (5m), and it features an “ImpactCore internal bumper”. Take your choice of colors from Black or Steel Blue. From $64/£59/€59, depending on iPhone model: iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

The Mujjo Full Leather Case for iPhone 15 (all models) is a more classic leather case, with a machined-metal rear camera bump that protects lenses. It’s available in Light Tan, Black, or Monaco Blue. (From $49/£49/€49, depending on iPhone model: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone Pro Max)

The Mujjo Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case for iPhone 15 (all models) turns your iPhone into a physical as well as digital wallet. The leather card pocket can hold two or three bank, ID or travel cards.
Note that the cards must be removed for wireless charging—even with cards removed, the magnetic connection is not as strong as with the cases that don’t include a wallet at the back, although it does still work with MagSafe chargers. To be fair, the same is true for all wallet-cases we tested. Available in Light Tan, Black, or Monaco Blue. From $54/£54/€54, depending on the iPhone model. (iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max)

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 32g

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Sapphire, Seafoam, Jet Black, Misty Cove

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

Somewhere in between real leather and Apple’s FineWoven is vegan leather, and this MOFT case is a great example of the apparently oxymoronic material done well.

The company makes a big deal about the case cover resisting dirt and stains, and not fading, as well as fending off “scratches from everyday items”—so don’t go cutting it with industrial diamonds. We will comment further when we’ve tried the cases for a longer period of time.

It’s soft and smooth with a subtle fake leathery pattern. The case is polycarbonate, with robust aluminum buttons.

You can attach a quick-release lanyard—sold separately—on anchors at the bottom, if you want to keep it with you but out of hand and pocket.

MOFT also sells a Snap Case, in Clear or a rather fine Radiant White—the white model has clear sides. MOFT claims it’s been tested at 5 feet; its front bevel raises 0.92mm above the iPhone screen. The polycarbonate Snap Case has TPE cushioning. The company claims that it has passed a “168-hour yellowing resistance test that is equivalent to over a full year of UV exposure”.

Both types of case have a reassuringly robust 1.2mm camera lip, higher than some cases tested here.

MagSafe compatible: No

Weight: 43g

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, Cobalt, Everglade, Terracotta

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

If you’re not a regular wireless charger, this premium leather iPhone case looks great and offers decent—if not military-level—protection. It looks and feels super-luxe, but it’s not as protective as some of the other cases tested here.

Its hidden bonus is an enclosed wallet card holder—with magnetic closure—that keeps cards more secure than some phone case wallets as it closes tightly shut. When opened it can also act as a phone stand in landscape orientation. Cards slip in and out with ease.

There’s even a little SIM card slot on the inside of the case.

If you do want to wirelessly charge your iPhone, you’ll need to remove the phone from the case, which is simply done.

Aside from the MagSafe limitation, which to be fair is the same as all wallet cases, the compromise you’ll make to have as lovely a case as this is the level of protection. Your phone will be much safer than left without a case but we found the camera and screen lips to be on the low side. That said, it’s a gorgeous phone case.

MagSafe compatible: Yes

Weight: 114g (Detachable Wallet Case); 35g without wallet cover

Button covers: Metal

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, True Navy, Clay, Tan

Available for: iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

While a back case with 1mm raised edges around the front and the camera ring should protect the iPhone from most everyday falls, a full wrap case offers greater all-round protection from scratches and scrapes.

The MagSafe-compliant Decoded iPhone 15 Detachable Wallet Case, crafted from premium full-grain aniline leather and with tougher metal buttons, merges a card or cash wallet and back cover. A magnetic snap band keeps the front of the iPhone securely covered.

There are three card slots, and behind these you could store a few old-fashioned bank notes. One advantage of having the cards facing the front of the iPhone rather than being at the back is a stronger magnetic connection when MagSafe charging.

It’s a modular design, with the phone case magnetically held into the detachable wraparound cover. You can pull it out if you want to revert to just a simple back case. As a combo it’s quite heavy but the ability to detach that part reduces the weight to a more normal 35g.

The company claims it is resilient to drops as high as 1.2m.

Decoded also offers a colorful range of its MagSafe-friendly AntiMicrobial Silicone Back Cover, in the wonderfully named Galactic Blue, Apricot, Astro Dust, Graphene, Lavender and Sage Leaf Green.

MagSafe compatible: No

Weight: 70g

Button covers: n/a

Action button: n/a

Colors: Ta, Black, Deep Brown

Available for: iPhone 15/Pro | iPhone 15 Plus/Max

If I could find the snuggest place to keep my iPhone, it would be inside this felt-lined premium full-grain leather sleeve, hand-made in Spain.

Available in three colors, the Harber Magnetic Envelope Sleeve is the height of luxury if you can bear to cover your iPhone’s screen. This is where you can keep your phone when you want some digital detox time away from all that screen temptation. Your eyes, wellbeing and—in this sleeve—your phone will thank you.

The super-soft 100% wool felt lining is anti-static and moisture resistant.

While the screen remains toastily encased, a cutout means you can charge via cable, although certainly not wirelessly. This is where it differs from the Bellroy Phone Pocket, reviewed below, which fully encases the iPhone and has space to spare for cards, notes and even small gadgets yet weighs only 7g more.

You can customize the Harber sleeve with a name or message for a few bucks extra.

MagSafe compatible: No

Weight: 78g

Button covers: n/a

Action button: n/a

Colors: Ink, Bronze

Available for: iPhone 15/Pro | iPhone 15 Plus/Max

This premium leather but tough and water-resistant pouch/wallet can hold your phone plus cards, banknotes and even coins—basically anything you can fit inside. Bellroy claims that it is especially favored by cyclists who like its all-weather protection.

A stretch mesh pocket keeps your phone secured, while a slip pocket holds a couple of cards and a rear pocket holds folded bills. You can also attach a key to the exterior loop.

There are two sizes—one for 6-inch phones such as the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, and another for larger phones such as the 15 Plus and 15 Pro Max.

MagSafe compatible: No

Weight: 132g (5000mAh), 202g (10000mAh)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Cutout

Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 15/Pro | iPhone 15 Plus/Max

Since Apple stopped making its own Smart Battery Case for iPhone, we have trusted Newdery’s iPhone battery cases and this continues with the company’s offering for the iPhone 15 family.

There are two models: one with a 5000mAh battery capacity and another with a fat 10000mAh battery. In our tests the 5000mAh battery case recharged an iPhone 15 Pro to very nearly 100%, while the 10000mAh model recharged it over 1.5 times.

The 10000mAh battery case will certainly get you the furthest but is decidedly chunky in order to carry such as large battery pack. It also features magnetic wireless charging for itself but not the phone inside, which charges via the integrated USB-C connector.

The 5000mAh battery case can give you a full recharge—ok, in our tests 95%—and is noticeably thinner although deeper than most of the other cases reviewed here. This lower-capacity model doesn’t charge wirelessly.

MagSafe compatible: Leather Bumper Case (yes); Leather Wallet Case (no)

Button covers: Plastic

Action button: Covered

Colors: Black, Tan, Dark Brown, Red, Navy Blue, Green

iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max

All the Torro cases are handcrafted from premium top-grain US Aniline cowhide leather—in defiance of Apple’s cow-friendly eco strategy.

For protection, Torro claims that its GEO-AS-3 frame includes “specially designed thermoplastic elastomer into the internal structure of the frame”.

The Leather Wallet Case gives an all-around covering and includes an integrated stand function. You can store up to three credit/travel cards, and there’s even a compartment for old-school bank notes.

The iPhone 15 Bumper Case offers a good-looking leather back, TPE frame and side cover with a soft microfibre lining and a raised screen and camera lips for additional layers of protection.

The Leather Flip Case (Pro and Pro Max only) covers both the front and back of the iPhone and stores up to two credit or travel cards.

The Leather Pouch Case fits all 6.1-inch iPhones, including the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. As a holding pouch, this case lets you handle your iPhone as naked as Apple intended, but with drop and scratch protection while you’re on the move. Its quick push release at the base means you can easily remove the phone when you need it. You can charge your phone while it’s in the pouch, both via a USB-C cable and wirelessly at 7.5W.