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Best phone cases

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What to look for

Raised edges protect the screen and camera; check it works with wireless charging.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit

People who want a low-cost clear case that shows off the phone's colour and works with magnetic chargers.

  • Built-in magnets for MagSafe chargers and accessories
  • PC and TPU build with Spigen's Air Cushion shock absorption and an anti-yellowing formula (Galaxy S26 listing)
  • Several clear and frosted finishes

Watch out for: Spigen gives no specific drop height, so it is hard to compare with rated rivals.

Fits
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max; Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
Magnetic
Yes (MagFit)
Material
PC and TPU
Style
Clear or frosted

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Sources: Spigen UK product page (iPhone) · Spigen UK product page (Galaxy S26)

Mid-range

Tech21 EvoClear (MagSafe / Magnet)

Those who want a clear case with a published drop rating and magnets for chargers.

  • Rated for multiple drops from 12ft (3.6m)
  • UV-resistant formula meant to stop yellowing
  • Built-in magnets: MagSafe on iPhone, Magnet version on Galaxy

Watch out for: Tech21's UK site lists the magnetic iPhone version for Pro and Pro Max sizes only, not the standard iPhone 17.

Fits
iPhone 17 Pro/18 Pro, 17 Pro Max/18 Pro Max; Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra
Drop rating
12ft (3.6m)
Magnetic
Yes
Style
Clear

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Sources: Tech21 UK product page (iPhone) · Tech21 UK product page (Galaxy S26 Ultra)

Premium

Mous Limitless 6.0

People who want strong protection in a slim case with a premium back such as aramid fibre or walnut.

  • AiroShock impact-absorbing lining with reinforced corners
  • MagSafe and Qi2 compatible
  • Back finishes include aramid fibre, walnut, bamboo and leather

Watch out for: Mous does not publish a drop height on its pages, and some finish and model combinations were showing as unavailable.

Fits
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max; Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, S26 Ultra
Magnetic
Yes (MagSafe/Qi2)
Material
Polycarbonate, TPU and TPE with premium back options

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Sources: Mous product page · Which? comparison

Pro

OtterBox Defender Series Pro

Heavy-handed users, outdoor workers and parents who put protection ahead of slimness.

  • Three layers: silicone cover, rigid shell and memory foam backing
  • Port covers to keep out dust, plus a 7X military-standard drop claim on the iPhone model
  • Built-in magnets for magnetic chargers

Watch out for: The three-layer build makes it the bulkiest case here, and the Galaxy S26 version was out of stock on OtterBox's UK store.

Fits
iPhone 17 Pro/18 Pro; Galaxy S26, S26 Ultra
Drop rating
7X military standard (810G-516.6), iPhone model
Magnetic
Yes
Material
Polycarbonate shell, TPE slipcover

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Sources: OtterBox UK product page · Which? comparison

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