$18 at Amazon
Spigen Robust Armor
Robust case with built-in kickstand
$16 at Amazon
Incipio NGP
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The iPhone SE (2022), often known as the third-gen iPhone SE, has the identical configuration because the iPhone 7 and eight however has upgraded inside parts, corresponding to Apple’s A15 Bionic processor and 5G help.
Basically, case-makers will label their SE circumstances as being appropriate with the iPhone 7, 8, iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022). iPhone 7 and eight circumstances can even match the 2022 SE. Because of this backward compatibility, a number of the iPhone SE circumstances on this record are ones we tried with earlier iPhone fashions and we are able to suggest them primarily based on our earlier expertise utilizing them.
Whereas I’ve included all kinds of circumstances, I’ve put an emphasis on circumstances which are additionally worth. In case you’re shopping for a so-called worth cellphone just like the iPhone SE, you most likely do not need to spend an excessive amount of on a case. And since a few of these circumstances have been available on the market for some time, you will note some good reductions on glorious iPhone SE circumstances. There are additionally some listed with particular options corresponding to a built-in pockets or kickstand.
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Speck makes a number of circumstances for the iPhone SE3 and you’ll find a number of on sale at Amazon for lower than $15. The 2 circumstances pictured listed below are a part of the Presidio Grip Collection, which is available in a wide range of coloration choices (costs fluctuate by coloration). Listed here are some further offers on Speck SE3 circumstances:
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My two favourite Otterbox circumstances are the Commuter Collection and Symmetry Collection, each of which are available in a wide range of colours. The twin-layer Commuter Collection is a bit more protecting and has a latch that covers the charging port. Costs fluctuate by coloration.
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Zagg’s Gear4 circumstances for the iPhone SE are comparable in high quality to Speck and Otterbox circumstances. I initially linked to the Piccadilly (pictured above), which is promoting for less than $10. The Crystal Palace ($10) may be very comparable however utterly clear.
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Spigen’s Robust Armor circumstances have been round for some time and are notable for his or her round cutout exposing the Apple brand and their built-in kickstand. They do provide respectable safety and maintain up pretty effectively over time, although not fairly in addition to some Otterbox and Speck circumstances. The Robust Armor is out there in a number of coloration choices.
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Otterbox’s Symmetry Collection is available in a wide range of coloration choices, together with a transparent model with glitter. As I mentioned, the Otterbox’s Commuter Collection case presents barely extra safety however you’ll be able to’t go improper with its Symmetry Collection circumstances.
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Spigen Slim Armor CS is available in a wide range of coloration choices and has a slot that permits you to retailer a few bank cards (or a single bank card and a few money) contained in the case. The one draw back is that it isn’t appropriate with wi-fi charging.
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City Armor Gear presents a number of totally different case designs for the iPhone SE in a wide range of colours. I personally just like the Plasma, however the Armor, Pathfinder and Plyo are additionally good, with the Plyo having the slimmest design. UAG’s circumstances all characteristic good nook safety and meet navy drop-test requirements.
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Incipio’s NGP case is an easy translucent case that gives respectable safety in a slim bundle. The blue model is at present $6 at Amazon. It is listed as being appropriate for the iPhone 8 however will match the iPhone SE, each 2022 and 2020 fashions.
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Spigen’s sister model Cyrill makes a number of totally different circumstances for the iPhone SE. I just like the Leather-based Brick (it is “vegan” leather-based, not actual leather-based), however all of Cyrill’s circumstances are well-designed and respectable for the cash. The Leather-based Brick is out there in a number of coloration choices.
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LifeProof’s Wake case is made out of recycled ocean plastic. Whereas I would not name it supertough — it is not enclosed on the backside — it is rated for 6-foot drop safety and is attractively designed. Out there in three coloration choices, worth varies by coloration.
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Smartish makes three circumstances for the SE, the Gripmunk, Pockets Slayer Vol. 1 and Pockets Slayer Vol. 2 (the latter two are pockets circumstances). I am barely extra keen on the Slayer Vol. 2, which is available in a few coloration choices for the SE. It is a fairly fundamental case however presents respectable grip and might maintain a few bank cards together with some money. You need to use your bank card as a kickstand by inserting it into the slot at the back of the case.
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I purchased an identical model of this case to make use of with a Samsung cellphone. It is a faux-leather pockets case that has a magnetic clasp with room on the within for 3 bank cards and a few money. It additionally converts right into a kickstand for watching video.
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Out there in a number of colours, Raptic’s Protect case prices lower than an OtterBox case and presents comparable toughness with 10-foot drop safety. At the moment, the rose gold model is barely $10, whereas the opposite colours, together with the purple mannequin pictured, are $20.
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Griffin’s Survivor circumstances provide 6-foot drop safety with bolstered (and raised) corners that may assist your cellphone keep away from harm ought to it fall facedown.
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Incipio’s Organicore case is one other eco-friendly case that Incipio says is 100% compostable. The oat-colored model is on sale for $10.
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The third-gen iPhone SE has an IP67 water resistance score, which implies it could actually survive being dunked in as much as 1 meter of water for half-hour. However if you’d like an much more waterproof possibility, LifeProof’s Fre case is the way in which to go. This once-popular case (earlier than the iPhone obtained some waterproofing) remains to be fairly costly but it surely does provide most safety in your cellphone.
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