Best iPhone cases for every model

Protect your purchase in style.
Georgia Dixon
Georgia Dixon
Digital Content Editor
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Nov 05, 2020

Our phones come with us everywhere, from the office to the gym, in rain, hail and shine. And when you’ve forked out hundreds (even thousands) of dollars on a new device, chances are you’d like it to stay intact and lookin’ good for at least one or two years. That’s why getting a good quality case is so important. To help you in your search, we’ve scoured the web to find the best iPhone cases across three categories: best budget case, best heavy duty case, and best stylish case. Onward!

Best iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max cases

iPhone 12 owners, we’ve got a whole guide for you. Check it out to see our top picks in five categories: best budget buy, best wallet case, best heavy duty case, best personalised case and best case for gaming.

Read our iPhone 12 cases guide here

Best iPhone SE (2020) cases

Best budget iPhone SE
case

Ultra Slim Clear Cover


$19.95 at Kogan

+ Under $20

+ Simple and clear

Best heavy duty iPhone SE case

Griffin Survivor Strong Case

Griffin_iPhone SE_Survivor Strong
$54.95 at Catch

+ Drop resistant

+ Wireless charging support

Best stylish iPhone SE
case

Ted Baker ELLISEE Mirror Case

Ted Baker iPhone SE case
$70.95 at Amazon

+ Internal mirror

+ Silver housing

Best iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max cases

Best budget iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max case

Shockproof Clear Case


From $19 at Kogan

+ Under $20

+ Impact protection

Best heavy duty iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max case

OtterBox Defender Series Case


From $77.95 at Kogan

+ Multi-layer protection

+ Belt clip/holster

Best stylish iPhone 11, Pro and Pro Max case

CASETiFY Personalised Case

Personalised iPhone 11 case
From $58 at CASETiFY

+ Customisable

+ 2m drop tested

Best iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR cases

Best budget iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR case

Zuslab Silicone Cover

Black silicone iPhone X case
$8.99 at eBay

+ Under $10

+ Microfibre lining

Best heavy duty iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR case

OtterBox Symmetry Series Case


$38.90 at eBay

+ Slim

+ Drop+ protection

Best stylish iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR case

Kate Spade New York Cases


From $49.95 at The Iconic

+ Six styles to choose from

+ Iconic logo

Best iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cases

Best budget iPhone 8 and 8 Plus case

Ultra Slim Clear Case


From $9.95 at Kogan

+ Under $10

+ Simple yet protective

Best heavy duty iPhone 8 and 8 Plus case

Supcase Unicorn Beetle Case


From $24.95 on Ebay

+ Built-in screen protector

+ Optional belt clip

Best stylish iPhone 8 and 8 Plus case

CASETiFY Personalised Case


From $60 at CASETiFY

+ Customisable

+ 2m drop tested

Georgia Dixon
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Georgia Dixon
Georgia Dixon has over seven years' experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle, with bylines in TechLife magazine and Stuff.co.nz. In her spare time, you'll find her playing games and daydreaming about good food, wine, and dogs.
Georgia Dixon has over seven years' experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle, with bylines in TechLife magazine and Stuff.co.nz. In her spare time, you'll find her playing games and daydreaming about good food, wine, and dogs.