Best iPhone 15 cases: Protection with style and functionality

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The iPhone 15 line marks a notable shift in iPhone design, with refined edges and USB-C ports across the board, and prettier (but easier to replace) back glass on certain models. But wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to worry about your iPhone getting smashed in the first place?

We've contacted our favorite Apple accessory makers to go hands-on with their latest and greatest iPhone 15 cases. In this round-up, we've picked cases for all four of Apple's latest models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. As mentioned, all four models feature refined designs, with the Pro models (aka the best iPhones) opting for titanium frames over their predecessors' steel. USB-C is now standard, too, as is the Dynamic Island; all models boast upgraded cameras and chipsets, and the Pros also ditch the classic alert slider for a new Action button.

The cases selected here are chosen based on their style, design and construction features that help keep your iPhone safe, and – in some cases – connected to the wider accessory ecosystem that they're a part of. 

Want more insight into the phones themselves? Check out our full iPhone 15 review, iPhone 15 Plus review, iPhone 15 Pro review and iPhone 15 Pro Max review.

The best iPhone 15 cases

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Best iPhone 15 cases for stand-out style

Casetify has built a reputation for offering dependable cases that come in a wealth of fun and frivolous finishes; designed to turn heads while keeping your phone well-protected and, in some cases, offering additional functionality too.

Best iPhone 15 cases for flexibility

On first impressions, Moft's iPhone 15 cases don't appear to stand out from the crowd all that much, with a series of attractive, microfiber-lined covers in tasteful colors. However, the company's ethos of "Work, Create Anywhere," paired with its mastery of origami-inspired MagSafe accessories is what sets them apart.

Best iPhone 15 cases for sophisticated protection

There's every chance that you've seen Mous' viral videos. Every iPhone launch the company's CEO stands outside an Apple Store on launch day and hurls Apple's newest flagship smartphone in the air, clad in the company's latest compatible case to show off its endurance, with the iPhone consistently coming out unscathed. Mous' cases have grown to feature an impressive array on unique finishes, with the company branching out into Mous Collabs – for some added artistic flare – and IntraLock – for even greater security when mounting your iPhone.

Best iPhone 15 cases for business & luxury

Apple's FineWoven iPhone 15 case has proven to be a poor replacement for the luxurious first-party leather cases it previously sold. As such, new offerings from Mujjo make for far better replacements in our opinion. If you like a professional leather finish on your iPhone, these are the cases to consider.

From an environmental standpoint, Mujjo uses European leather tanned in the Netherlands that's rated gold by the Leather Working Group for environmental standards. What's more, it uses a 'DriTan' water-free leather tanning in its production.

Best iPhone 15 cases for active lifestyles

Long before MagSafe gave rise to a diverse interchangeable accessory ecosystem Quad Lock had already made a name of itself in the mobile accessory market, and it's continued to move with the times, with products that now support both the company's own physical locking mechanism and MagSafe technology. With the assortment of accessories Quad Lock sent us, here are some recommended case bundles worth considering.

Best iPhone 15 cases for the environmentally conscious

It's no secret that the mobile market is responsible for a lot of waste; not just e-waste (electronic waste) but waste primarily made from materials like plastic and metal too. While both are recyclable to varying degrees, Wave Case's approach sidesteps the issue entirely by producing a range of plastic-free biodegradable phone cases made from wheat straw; making them ideal for the environmentally conscious iPhone user. Wave Case also offers carbon-neutral shipping on orders.