Best Cases for Your iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in 2024

Speck has many options for the iPhone 14 line, including such popular transparent models as the Presidio Perfect-Clear and Perfect-Clear Grips and the Presidio2 Pro. Speck's cases with built-in MagSafe cost around $50. 

All the new models have good drop protection (13 to 16 feet, depending on the model) as well as Speck's Microban antimicrobial protection. No matter which model you choose, Speck often gives a discount for first-time buyers.

MagSafe cases can get pretty pricey, but if you're looking for an inexpensive clear MagSafe case for your new iPhone 14 series phone, Spigen's Ultra Hybrid MagFit is a good value at around $24. Spigen also sells a non-Mag version of this case for about $7 less and also has several other iPhone 14 case options. 

OtterBox made a name for itself with its super-protective Defender series case, but most people want something less bulky these days. I like the Symmetry Series Plus cases, which come in various shades (including the new Euphoria color shown here) and have MagSafe compatibility. The Symmetry Plus Pop case integrates a PopSockets PopGrip and is compatible with wireless charging, which is important. OtterBox offers a discount for first-time buyers on its site.

Caseology has made some decent budget cases in the past, including the NanoPop, Parallax, Skyfall and Vault. Its new Capella Mag Clear is one of the cheaper transparent MagSafe cases we've seen.

Lupa Legacy makes a couple of different wallet cases for the iPhone 14 models. I like the folio version that has a magnetic clasp and is made of faux leather in a variety of color options. It has three slots on the inside of the cover to store credit cards or cash, and it offers decent corner protection from drops. The faux leather looks decent (the case looks a little more expensive than it is, which is a good thing).

The only drawback is that there's no MagSafe built into the case and the case doesn't convert into a kickstand. You can charge your phone on a wireless charging pad just fine.

One of my favorite iPhone cases right now is the Otterbox Lumen, a two-tone case that's partially clear at the top (it's sort of an ombre case) and has grippy silicone rubber on the sides. It comes in a few color options, including the metallic beige shown here (the blue and silver seem cool).

The Figura is a bit slimmer but is also eye-catching and available in a few interesting color combos. Both cases are MagSafe-enabled and sold exclusively at Apple and Otterbox.com.

Element Case makes its high-end $250 Back Ops X5 case for the iPhone 14, but its more affordable Special Ops X5 MagSafe case is a very likable case with beefed-up corner protection and raised edges on the back and front to help prevent your screen and cameras from getting cracked. It also has good side grips. I kind of wish it came in some other color options, but that's my only gripe. It's a very good case.

British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes cases that are right up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them lined with the company's D3O shock-absorbing material and featuring beveled edges to protect your phone. I like the new Milan Snap (pictured) and Santa Cruz Snap, both of which are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop protection. Several other case styles are available, most of them with eye-catching designs. They start at $40 for non-MagSafe cases, but most MagSafe models list for $50 to $60.

Like Lifeproof, Catalyst made a name for itself with waterproof cases, but it now focuses on standard protective case options and has two new models for the iPhone 14: the Influence (pictured) is my favorite, but the new Crux case is also good (both are MagSafe-enabled). They have perforations on the corners that allow you to attach various accessories (a lanyard is included, but Catalyst also sells other accessories). Both have 10-foot drop protection.

Nomad's line of leather cases comes to the iPhone 14. Now Nomad is offering two grades of leather: the standard variety and a higher-end Horween that costs $20 more ($70 rather than $50). At least the Horween version is designed to develop a "rugged" patina as the oils from your skin interact with the leather over time. The new Modern Leather Case is available in black, brown, English tan and a lighter natural color that I like. They're rated for 10-foot (3-meter) drop protection and are equipped with MagSafe. (I like the English tan color pictured on the left). Meanwhile, the Modern Leather Folio (pictured, middle) goes for $60 in black or brown.

There's also a more affordable Sport version for $40 (currently on sale for $32) that's equipped with MagSafe as well. It's not a leather case, but it does look pretty slick (it's pictured on the right). Additionally, Nomad has a new Rugged Case with "fortified" bumpers and 15-foot drop protection that costs $40 with MagSafe.

Casetify has three base models that you can customize with any of Casetify's eye-catching stock designs or something more personal (like your name). New to the line is the Bounce case, which offers even more corner protection than the Ultra Impact case (both of which are MagSafe-enabled). Some of the designs are hit-or-miss, and many are geared toward teenagers.

I should note that prices appear to have gone up again. Casetify cases now start at $72 (yes, that's high), although you can currently shop with some discounts.

Available in multiple color options, what makes Otterbox's OtterGrip case interesting is that when it's not in use, the grip retracts back into the case (it sits flush with the back of the case). It is designed for "strong alignment and attachment with MagSafe technology and accessories without removing or repositioning the case or grip," OtterBox says. That means you could attach the case to a MagSafe car mount, for example, or a MagSafe battery or charging stand.

We only wish the grip converted into a kickstand (it can't really do that).

This is a pretty cool option for those looking for a MagSafe case, plus a MagSafe wallet that converts into a stand. You can enjoy a relatively sleek and protective MagSafe case and really good MagSafe wallet/stand accessory that stores up to three credit cards. The wallet, also available separately, sticks well to the back of the case with a strong magnet. 

The case is available in cool white (pictured) and clear while the wallet/stand is available in eight color options.

Rokform's been making tough iPhone cases for years, and aside from their durability, their key feature is the ability to use them with various mounts -- including bike and motorcycle mounts -- that are sold separately. I prefer the Crystal series, but the Rugged case is slightly more rugged. The iPhone 14 cases are also MagSafe compatible.

Rokform's iPhone 14 cases have removable magnets, and they're compatible with wireless charging if you remove the included center magnet. "With the lower magnet still intact, you can still wireless-charge while utilizing magnetic mounting and all of our mounts," Rokform says.

Incipio has lots of cases for the iPhone 14, including old favorites like the Grip with MagSafe starting at $41, the sturdy Duo with MagSafe (12-foot drop protection) for $45 (currently on sale for $9) and the Organicore for $30, an eco case that's 100% compostable and is now available with a translucent back. It also has licensing deals with Kate Spade and Coach, and some of those cases offer eye-catching designs.

I like the new Forme with MagSafe (pictured left), AeroGrip with MagSafe and 16-foot drop protection (pictured middle) and Idol cases. You have to dig around Incipio's site to find those cases, but they're worth checking out. The Forme comes in some cool designs, even better than the sample shown here.

Tech21 has a range of iPhone 14 cases, including its popular Evo Check (pictured), which is equipped with MagSafe. There are also several other cases to choose from, including the ultraprotective Evo Max, which is rated for 20-foot drops and has a slide cover to protect the iPhone 14's back cameras, along with a holster you can clip to your belt.

Although they don't have MagSafe, I'm a fan of Clckr's cases, which feature a built-in kickstand and grip strap (it's available in purple or black) that folds out and clicks into place on the back of your phone. Clckr sells just the stand/strap accessory to stick on the back of your phone (or on a case), but the iPhone case with the integrated kickstand accessory is better.

With the stand clicked in place, you can use your device hands-free in either portrait or landscape mode. Note that you can wirelessly charge your phone with this case on, although you have to be more careful about placing it in the right spot on a wireless charging pad for it to work.

Some people prefer not to have a case on their phone or just want something that's very thin and offers minimal protection. If you're that type of person, a Totallee case may just be what you're looking for.

There are a couple of models to choose from, with the frosted version (pictured right) billed as the world's thinnest iPhone case; it's almost paper-thin. It comes in multiple color options.

The case lists for $20, which seems like a lot considering how thin it is, but it is eco-friendly (it's compostable) and does have a raised "lip" around the camera that prevents damage to the camera lens, Totallee says. You can find these cases regularly discounted.

Totallee also makes a very slim clear TPU case, the "clear soft" (pictured left in the iPhone 14) that offers a little more protection for the same price. I like that one better, but it is slightly thicker.

Case-Mate makes several eye-catching cases for the various iPhone 14 models, but its squarish Blox case is the one I like the most. It comes in a variety of colors, is MagSafe-enabled, clearly has good corner protection and is reasonably priced. I'm showing the clear model on a deep purple iPhone 14 Pro, but it's also worth checking out the other colors, including rainbow frosting.

Urban Armor Gear offers several case options for the iPhone 14 models in a variety of colors, with MagSafe versions costing about $10 more than their non-MagSafe counterparts. I like the Plasma (pictured middle), which comes in ash and white, while the Lucent (left) and Civilian Series (right) are also good and available in multiple colors.

The new Plyo with MagSafe (not pictured) probably has the slimmest design, but UAG's cases all feature good corner protection and meet military drop-test standards.

Most new phones, including the iPhone 14 series models, offer a decent level of water resistance. If you want some added protection, Otterbox still sells its waterproof and shockproof Fre case -- and the latest version is built for MagSafe accessories. 

Note that the case was formerly known as the Lifeproof Fre, but after acquiring Lifeproof a few years ago Otterbox has officially made the Fre an Otterbox-branded case that carries the legacy of being "designed by Lifeproof." The case has an IP68 water-resistance rating (it's rated to be fully submerged in two meters of water for up to an hour) and is also dust-proof. It also has a built-in screen protector and remains one of the best tough cases you can get. Its biggest downside is that it's expensive, but Otterbox sometimes has site-wide flash sales that bring its price down.

Based in Austin, Texas, Bluebonnet is named after the state flower and crafts leather-clad accessories for various Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, Watches and AirPods. It does make a standard full-grain leather iPhone case that's nice, but I thought its leather wallet cases were more unique and enticing. They're available in limited color options (black or tan) in a few different styles, including a folio case that has a magnetic clasp (shown above, at right). Both the iPhone Wallet case (above left) and Card Holder case (not shown) feature an "organic" cotton elastic finger loop for grip. 

Note that Bluebonnet's wallet cases don't have a MagSafe option but its standard leather case is available with MagSafe.

During the past couple of years, Wildflower phone cases have risen in popularity. Collaborations with music festivals such as Coachella and influencers like Emma Chamberlin have helped the female-founded business gain visibility. Like Casetify, the company offers cases with a plethora of unique, eye-catching designs. The Wildflower x Olivia O'Brien case collab is shown here.