The Best iPhone 15 Cases and Accessories

This is another great cheap one if you don't want a clear case. There are a few colors you can choose from (I am partial to the Magenta Lychee). The edges have some nice grippy texture, the silicone doesn't attract dust and lint like Apple's official case, and the buttons are responsive. The edges around the camera module and screen are raised fairly well, and MagSafe support rounds it out. It has it all, and it's just $20—that's great value.

Caseology has another similar case that's just as cheap, the Parallax Mag ($19). It's not nearly as grippy, but it has all the other hallmarks of the Nano Pop Mag but with a different design.

Mad that a case is going to cover the beautiful color on your iPhone? Get a clear case! The Spigen case above clutters things up with a kickstand, but this one from Totallee offers a better window to the back of your iPhone while still being thin and including MagSafe support. The buttons are super responsive, the edges around the camera module are raised, and it's easy to wipe smudges away. Totallee even includes a film you need to peel away that protects it from dust before you put it on your iPhone. Just know that the edges barely stick out over the display, so you'll want to pair it with a screen protector.

I got a scratch on my iPhone 15 Pro within days of using it, and I have no idea how it got there. Get a screen protector! These were the easiest to install with no outside help whatsoever. They adhered to the iPhone with no persisting air bubbles.

Smartish Tuff Sheet for $15: Two tempered-glass screen protectors for $15? It's hard to beat the value here. Smartish also offers up an applicator tool that makes it dead simple to apply a protector, provided you clean your iPhone first with the included alcohol wipe, dust removal stickers, and microfiber cloth. Any air bubbles that showed up disappeared fairly quickly.

Zagg InvisibleShield XTR3 for $60: Zagg's screen protector has some blue light filtration baked in if that's your thing, and it was just as easy to apply as the Smartish. Zagg's is obviously more expensive, but it claims its tempered-glass protector can survive more abuse, though I wasn't able to verify this. In Zagg's defense, the screen protector is noticeably thicker than the other two on this list. You only get one, but Zagg offers a $250 screen guarantee. For an extra $20, you'll get $250 for a screen replacement in case anything happens to your screen within the first year of use.

Belkin ScreenForce UltraGlass 2 for $40: This protector weirdly doesn't come with a wet wipe (really, Belkin?), just a dust removal sticker and a microfiber cloth. It's easy enough to apply with the included applicator, but it took considerable force to squeeze out all of the air bubbles. It's not tempered glass, but Belkin claims this one has 2.7 times the strength with better scratch resistance. It's thicker than the Smartish but not as thick as the Zagg.

OtterBox Premium Glass for $40: OtterBox improved the applicator tool since I first tried this glass screen protector, and now there's little room for error. (That said, the tool seems to be more complex than necessary.) My air bubbles completely disappeared by the following day.

Apple no longer makes a leather case for the iPhone, so you have to go with a third-party manufacturer if you want real leather. My favorite is from Nomad—the Horween model uses leather from the esteemed US tannery based in Chicago, and it oozes luxury (and smells fantastic). However, you can save some cash with the standard leather case, which employs Ecco leather, which purportedly uses less water to tan the leather and reduces the amount of chemicals used in the process. The buttons on both cases are clicky, including the Action button, and I like the microfiber inner to keep your phone's glass scratch-free. It works well with MagSafe accessories too.

★ Alternative: When I first tested Mujjo's iPhone 15 cases, they had weak MagSafe connectivity. The company has since remedied this issue and its iPhone 15 MagSafe Cases ($41) are excellent leather cases I'm happy to recommend. The European leather is tanned in the Netherlands and is Gold Rated by the Leather Workin Group for environmental standards. The buttons are responsive, there's good protection for the display and cameras, and you can choose from a few colors. I also tested the company's Shield Case ($41), which is also made from leather but has an indent on the edges for better grip. I prefer the standard case.

Peak Design's case was reworked post-launch to include an actual button cover for the Action button instead of a cutout on its initial models. (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus cases have a cutout as usual for the mute switch.) It's a svelte and stylish case, especially in bright colors like Sun. There's a nice fabric-like texture on the back, a rigid bumper around, and a spot to attach a lanyard. The buttons are wonderfully clicky too. The screen is almost flush with the edges of the case, so definitely add a screen protector for maximum protection. The cameras, unfortunately, slightly stick out—this case would rank higher in this guide if this wasn't an issue.

The reason to buy this case is Peak Design's SlimLink system, which has made it much easier to securely mount the iPhone to practically anything. I've used the Universal Bar Mount to mount the iPhone to electric bikes and scooters, and it has never budged from its place. The Creator Kit also lets you attach the phone to almost any tripod or action cam mount. MagSafe still works excellently, so wireless charging works just fine.

You can totally get a dedicated MagSafe kickstand for your iPhone like the Moft Tripod Stand ($40), but if you don't want to fuss about with an extra thing, then a kickstand embedded in your case is the way to go. The Denali Snap is a little more rugged than the Spigen above. It has a graphene-infused backplate, which Zagg says does a better job of absorbing and deflecting impacts than ever before, though I can't vouch for this. The kickstand works in portrait and landscape orientation, though it's a bit wobbly in the former. It's easy to pull out, even for someone like me that perennially chews on nails. The buttons are snappy, the edges around the screen are raised, and MagSafe accessories hook up to it with no issues. If it's too spendy, go with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid S above.

I don't know why, but whenever I see someone hanging their phone off their body like a cross-body bag, I immediately think they're cool. It just has that laid-back, too-cool-for-school vibe. Moft's lanyard can get you there, and it's one of the fanciest systems I've tried—great for anyone whose phone is constantly flying out of their hands.

First, you'll want to use it with its Snap case. The vegan leather case has a nice feel and looks attractive with clicky buttons. At the bottom on the inside is a little dip—this is where you attach the anchor via adhesive. Then, attach the lanyard to the loops on the anchor sticking out at the bottom of the case, and voilà! Lanyard case! The adjustable lanyard is comfy across the body, and you can take it off when you don't need it. However, removing it still leaves two tiny anchors sticking out from the bottom of the case. This is why this system is best paired with a MagSafe charger or a wired cable for recharging.

★ Alternatives: The Cyrill Classic Charm Mag Case ($30) is cheaper and simpler—just attach the carabiner cross-body strap to the rings at the bottom of the case. The strap comes included with the case too! The case has a lovely leather-like texture on the back, responsive buttons, and decently raised edges.

If you're like me and you carry ID, a few credit cards, and some cash almost everywhere all the time, you'll want a more robust wallet case than what you'll get with most MagSafe wallets. That's why I love the BookBook. It's pricey, but it fits everything I'd want to carry around, with a large sleeve for some cash or coins too. The iPhone sits in a separate case you can easily remove from the wallet if you don't need it. The wallet portion doesn't support MagSafe, but the phone case does, so take it off to recharge. Oh, and the whole thing looks like a little leather-bound book! It's super cute. The only flaw? Access to the Action button is via a cutout instead of a real button.

MagSafe wallets have a tendency to slip off every time you take your iPhone out of your pocket. Speck's solution is a proprietary locking mechanism called ClickLock that doesn't completely lock the MagSafe accessory into place like Peak Design's SlimLink system, but it's more secure than MagSafe alone. You need Speck's case to make this all work, and of the many Speck cases I tested, my favorite is the Presidio2 Grip. It has a soft-touch feel and clicky buttons, though the Action button on the Pro model is a bit rigid.

Attach the ClickLock Wallet for MagSafe, wait for the click, and now it'll require a good deal more force to remove it—it won't just slide off. The wallet fits three cards comfortably, and you can push them out via the gap on the side. I vigorously shook the wallet to see if any cards would slip out, but nope. The cards stay put.

Aside from the stupidly long name, I had a hard time finding faults with this ESR case. OK, it's only available for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is a clear case, so your iPhone's titanium color can shine through. It has a tough bumper around the edges, and you get complete screen protection on the front. ESR has an applicator that makes it easy to install this protector with almost no air bubbles, and it doesn't leave an air gap in between.

You also get strong MagSafe magnets on the case, responsive buttons, and there's a fun trick: The camera module bumper doubles as a kickstand! It's a bit wobbly if you tap the screen a lot, but it works for portrait (at a steep angle) and landscape orientation. Even the USB-C port is covered up. All of this does make it chunky, and you might want to think twice about removing the case often, or you might compromise the screen protector.

★ Alternative: The Otterbox Defender Series XT ($70) is a two-shell case. Slip on a synthetic rubber case over your iPhone, then push a polycarbonate frame over from the top. The hard part keeps your phone in place, while the rubbery area absorbs the shocks. Or at least, that's the idea. It protects the USB-C port and is made with more than 50 percent recycled plastic, has clicky buttons, and the edges are raised fairly well to protect the screen.

After several years, Moment finally upgraded its mobile lenses for modern-day cameras. Its new T-Series lenses are made to take advantage of the bigger image sensors available on new phones, with a 20 percent larger aperture. The lens elements are clearer with less color distortion, too. To use the lenses with your iPhone, you'll need to use Moment's camera app so you can easily force the camera to choose the correct lenses. You'll also need a Moment case, which is svelte with a snazzy look and responsive buttons. The texture on the back tends to pick up some dirt, though. You'll also need a drop-in lens mount, and this is where you mount the lens when you want to use it.

I have not tested the Anamorphic Lens for videos, but my favorites are the 14-mm Fisheye Mobile Lens ($120), 18-mm Wide Mobile Lens ($130), and the 10X Macro Mobile Lens ($120). I did not love the 58-mm Tele Mobile Lens ($150), as I found the photos were generally not quite sharp (not just at the edges, but in the center of the frame too). I used them primarily on the iPhone 14 Pro, but the results should be similar if not the same for the new iPhone 15 range. I also like Moment's MagSafe accessories, though you don't need to use its case to enjoy those.

As part of its sustainability initiative, Apple no longer sells any leather cases, which is why there's a new FineWoven case taking its place, made from 68 percent postconsumer recycled materials. The FineWoven is … fine? It feels nice, but it scuffs up easily after placing MagSafe accessories on the back. I have already noticed some discoloration in the fabric after a few weeks of use, too. Surprisingly, it does a good job of not picking up dust and pet hair, and if it does, it's easy to brush off. The silicone case is more dirt-prone, but it's also perfectly fine.