Best iPhone 12 cases 2021: Protect your new, flat iOS smartphone

 

(Pocket-lint) - With their return to the old ways, Apple's new phones are making waves, with a stunning flat design reminiscent of the glory days of the iPhone 4 and 5.

Flat, angular edges are the kind of thing that can make your phone drop all the more frightening thoughts - if you're going to pick up the newest from Apple, there's every possibility you're going to want to match it with a case.

You might opt for one that uses the latest MagSafe upgrade from Apple to protect itself with magnets, or you could be fine with a traditional suit. Either way, right here, we've collected some of the best choices out there.

The best iPhone 12 cases available to buy today

Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe

As is always the case, Apple's own soft case is the case that will fit most people the best for the iPhone 12 - although it is far from the most affordable choice.

It suits perfectly, and there is a great grip on the soft silicone finish. Plus, in case you wish to pick up a snap-on magnetic accessory later, you have MagSafe aboard.

Totallee

The top priority for many people is just to get a case that is as small as possible, to shield the phone from superficial harm without too much coverage or making it too thick.

With wafer-thin, tight-fitting cases that have truly inspired us, Totallee has the best of the bunch in that segment. We especially like this straightforward edition, which makes sure your new phone looks as good as it should.

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We're very taken with this handsome cork case, designed and produced in Sweden and sensibly sourced for a step away from the mainstream, to ensure that you can feel confident about how your phone case was made.

It gives a cool rustic look to your handset, and is gentle to the touch, while it also makes it easier to add impressively small bulk and clips on and off than almost every other case we've tried. For something a little less corporate in nature, it is a perfect option.

Apple Clear Case with MagSafe

You might think about this clear case from Apple if you're taken with MagSafe and want it in your case, but still want the colour of the phone you've selected to shine through, too.

With an obvious exception, it's just like those for previous models of the iPhone - those MagSafe magnets give it a funky, patterned look on the back. It's not going to be to everybody's taste, but it's going to get the job done.

Casely

However, if you're looking for something a little more individual, and with a whole load of design choices, you may want to head to Casely.

With some really unique choices, like the really cool leafy option pictured here, it has a wide selection of gorgeous cases. Plus, they're all priced fairly, too.

Speck Presidio Grip 2

In all its models, Speck's line of cases for the iPhone 12 has some great options, including Presidio Grip cases in a variety of colours and transparent finishes.

With chunky bumpers and air pockets, as well as convenient grip lines that make them really easy to hold onto, these cases have really great drop safety.

Spigen Thin Fit case

This super-thin and ultra-simple case from Spigen might be just right for the minimalist look - it holds your telephone as elegant as the day you bought it.

That means that it's not exactly the most protective, but on your phone it looks absolutely fabulous, and will still do a decent job of keeping it from scratching.

Tech21 Evo Check

The Evo Check case from Tech21 is a great plastic shell case, a very good, easy case that will handily secure your phone but doesn't bother with the complexities of MagSafe.

You can get it in a few translucent colours and it looks shockingly sleek thanks to the subtle patterning.

Otterbox Strada Via case

Otterbox has a deserved reputation for defending phones to almost insane extremes, making sure you're sloppy or not, it doesn't matter.

This case is a wallet style folio that you open up to use your phone, and other finishes allow you to give it a leather feel, but this soft-touch plastic is the most affordable choice. It's a solid, impressively protective case.

Moshi Vitros

Moshi has come up with this handy shell case for something a little simpler, which is incredibly lightweight and barely adds to the bulk of your phone at all, even though securing it beautifully.

It's simple and elegant, and it might be great for you if you want your phone's design to shine through it.

Cyrill Cecile case

You will really enjoy this series from Cyrill if you want a case that has a splash of colour and a really cool, very special illustration on it.

There are a few to choose from, especially depending on which phone colour you have selected, but they all look very nice and also protect your phone properly.

Mous Limitless case

Mous makes cases that can save your phone from jaw-dropping falls and slips, from a tiny name a few years back to one of the great up-and-comers of recent times.

We also like this fabric-finish choice of the Unlimited line, which gives your phone a pleasant texture. They are also handily attractive.

Incipio Grip case

Incipio provides another easy and clean example, with some smart features to make it great to use. Even in a slippery grip, there are small rubbery grip dimples along the sides of the case to make it perfect for carrying.

Plus, the option of a few colours means you can express your style as you want.

Pad and Quill Bella Fino case

In your case, though, if you want leather and don't mind investing a little more, Pad and Quill have been making luxurious cases for the best phones for a long time.

It was easy to do the same for the iPhone 12, and in a variety of finishes and with your choice of elastic band, you can pick up a soft, gorgeous leather wallet for your phone.

Greenwich Blake case

Greenwich's Blake leather case is another case that's at the luxury end of the market, offering you a plush and polished wallet case to wrap your iPhone 12 in.

It is strongly constructed from high-quality materials and does a fantastic job of maintaining the core of the design of Apple even though the phone is covered up. On a few ways, too, a built-in card holder makes it functional.