The Best Phone Cases, Tested & Reviewed
The secret to a phone that looks shiny and new.
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Though cell phones tend to be much more durable than they were a few years ago, investing in a protective phone case remains one of the easiest and most affordable ways to keep your device looking as good as new. Not only can a phone case help prevent your device from gathering too many ugly scratches, dents or marks, but some of the more rugged designs can stop it from shattering should it fall out of your hands.
Below we’ve narrowed down our favorite phone cases for iPhone and Android users, including stylish picks available in fun colors and prints as well as ones with extra features like straps, built-in wallets, MagSafe compatibility and more.
Our top picks:
The tech experts and analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test all sorts of accessories for your electronics, from waterproof phone cases and car phone holders to solar phone chargers, travel gadgets and more. Over the past three years, we’ve been hands-on with more than 50 of the best protective phone cases on the market, assessing their ease of use, comfort, protection, durability and design. We’ve done everything from drop phone cases to see how well they withstand impact to dunk them into tanks of water and check for damage.
Whether you need a phone case that’ll protect your device from everyday wear and tear or one that can survive collisions with unforgiving sidewalks, these are the best cell phone cases to help keep your phone looking flawless, according to testing and rave consumer feedback.
After checking out our favorite picks, which include everything from the best iPhone phone cases to phone cases for ultimate protection, waterproof phone cases and more, keep scrolling to find out what to look for when choosing the right phone case brand for you.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.
Rachel Rothman was the chief technologist and executive technical director of the Good Housekeeping Institute for over 15 years, overseeing testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all GH Labs. She also managed GH's research division and the analysis of applicants for the GH Seal and all other testing emblems.
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