Smartphone cases have gone from a
necessary evil that protect your phone from the inevitable bumps and
bruises of everyday life to sophisticated fashion statements.
And the newest crop of cases and
bumpers for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are no different. We’re talking
about cases that range from beefy pieces of rubbery plastic to shells
made of all-natural wood and leather, and everything in between.
In other words, if you’re looking for some new cases for your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you might want to start with these.
Apple’s
own leather cases for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are as simple as cases
get. Priced at $45 and $49 for the 6 and 6 Plus, respectively, Apple
promises that these leather cases will protect your phone without adding
much bulk.
Monoprice’s
ultra-thin shatterproof case for the iPhone 6 is available for just
$5.60 and will protect your precious smartphone against the nicks and
cuts that result from everyday drops. It won’t, however, protect your
screen much. So if your iPhone face-plants, its screen is still at risk
of shattering. But if you want a case for your phone and don’t want to
spend $50, you can’t go wrong with this one.
OtterBox is known for
offering super-sturdy smartphone cases, and its Defender Series is the
company’s beefiest of all. Priced at $59.90 and $69.60 for the iPhone 6
and 6 Plus, respectively, the Defender Series packs three layers of
protection, a built-in screen protector, and port covers to protect
against dust. And for everyone stuck in 2009, the Defender also includes
a belt holster that doubles as a kickstand.
Want to protect your
iPhone and ditch your wallet? The Speck CandyShell Card Case has you
covered. Offering an impact-resistant outer coating and a raised bezel
to protect your phone’s display, the Card Case is seriously durable.
What’s more, its backside features room for three credit cards and some
folded bills. Priced at $39 for the iPhone 6 and $44 for the iPhone 6 Plus, it’s a 2-for-1 special for your smartphone.
If you want to add some extra
pizazz to your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, look no further than Case-Mate’s
Brilliance Case. At $80 for both iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models, the
Brilliance Case’s back panel is covered in shimmering crystals. The
Brilliance isn’t just a pretty face, though. It also offers dual-layer
protection, and its bezel extends past the iPhone’s display to keep it
from smacking against the floor if you drop it face-down.
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The
Incipio Stowaway [Advance] is what happens when you smash a phone case,
a wallet, and a kickstand together really hard. Priced at $34.99 for
either the iPhone 6 or the 6 Plus version, the Stowaway includes a slot
for up to three credit cards, your ID, or cash. A kickstand situated
above the credit card slot lets you prop up your phone to watch movies
or TV shows. Oh, and it’ll protect your phone, too.
7. Radius v2
The
folks at BiteMyApple call this case the bikini of iPhone cases, and for
good reason. The Radius v2 uses the bare minimum of material needed to
cover and protect your iPhone 6 ($79) or 6 Plus ($89) from drops, bumps,
and bruises. Unlike most cases, the Radius v2 doesn’t completely cover
up the iPhone 6’s beautiful shell. The trade-off is that it also leaves
the phone more exposed, making it susceptible to scratches and nicks.
That said, it certainly looks cool.
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have
taken some knocks for being a bit more slippery than their predecessors.
Griffin Technology’s Identity Performance case ($40) seeks to solve
that problem with a no-skid back panel. And if your phone does slip from
your grasp, the Identity Performance’s shell will protect it from drops
as high as 4 feet. An included reusable screen protector will also keep
your iPhone’s display safe from scratches and nicks.
Grovemade’s
Walnut and Leather iPhone Case lets your iPhone go au naturel without
you having to fear that it’ll break if it slips from your hand. That’s
because, Grovemade’s cases are made using all-natural walnut wood. Get
it, naturel, natural? … Anyway, the Walnut and Leather iPhone Case
protects your iPhone from falls while also doubling as a stand thanks to
its flexible leather cover. These handcrafted cases cost $129 for the
iPhone 6 and $139 for the 6 Plus.
Tech21’s
cases use a special D30 material that is both flexible and durable to
help absorb impacts from falls. They’ve smashed the stuff with a hammer
in demonstrations, and it doesn’t break. Available for $35 for the
iPhone 6 and $39 for the 6 Plus, the Classic Shell offers protection for
both the front and back of your precious smartphone. But please don’t
try the hammer thing.
