The best iPhone 12 cases in September 2023

Best iPhone 12 cases
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Having one of the best iPhone 12 cases is an absolute must if you've just splashed a stack of cash on Apple's latest smartphone. Obviously nobody ever plans on actually dropping their iPhone 12, but accidents happen and while hindsight is a wonderful thing, you're better off spending a bit more money on a case now rather than wishing you had when you're staring ruefully at a smashed screen.

Luckily there are plenty of iPhone 12 cases to choose from in lots of styles and at pretty much every price point. Whether you want a case that's purely protective or something easier on the eye with added features, you're certain to be spoiled for choice. And either way, you want to make sure you've got protection for what is undoubtedly one of the best camera phones currently on the market. 

We've made things easier for you by picking out eight of the best iPhone 12 cases; they're all available for each of the iPhone 12's four models, most of them support MagSafe accessories and they'll all let you charge wirelessly without having to remove your case (speaking of which, don't forget to check our roundup of the best iPhone chargers).

The best iPhone 12 cases available now

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe

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01. Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe

A great no-nonsense case.

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Silicone
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Easy fit
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MagSafe compatible
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Simple but effective

If all you need for your iPhone 12 is a basic, reliable case, it's hard to go wrong with Apple's own Silicone Case with MagSafe. Its silicone exterior is soft to the touch but tough enough to protect your iPhone from knocks and drops, and inside there's a microfibre lining for added protection. 

It's easy to attach and detach thanks to its built-in magnets; these also make it just as easy to hit the right alignment for wireless charging. There's a range of colour choices available, and the Silicone Case comes in all sizes, from iPhone 12 Mini up to the Pro Max, and it's available for earlier iPhones too.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Apple Leather Case with MagSafe

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02. Apple Leather Case with MagSafe

Treat your iPhone to a leather jacket.

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Leather
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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MagSafe compatible
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Durable leather
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Easy fit

Fine though Apple's silicone case is, we'd almost certainly choose to spend a little bit extra on the leather case. It's functionally identical to the silicone option, with built-in magnets for easy attaching and detaching and faster wireless charging, and it'll do just as well at protecting your iPhone from drops and scratches, but on the whole there's something a lot more attractive and tactile about leather, especially when you've had it for a while and it's developed a natural patina. All iPhone 12 sizes are catered for, and there are five colour options.

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Three Casely iPhone 12 cases in a row.

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03. Casely iPhone cases

The best iPhone case for designs.

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Rubber
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Fantastic designs
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Rugged safe case
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Great deals available

Reasons to avoid

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Nothing at this price

In the already crowded market of phone cases, how do you make a name for yourself? Well, if you're Casely, you create a lot of super safe cases, make them sport an array of fantastic designs, and sell them at incredibly competitive prices. And you make them available for all iterations of the iPhone from the 11 (plus the SE). 

I'm also a fan of the 'classic' and 'bold' options that Casely offer – basically a shiny or matt option, with the latter coming with a more pronounced side grips, and a bordered frame of hard plastic around the front camera. I've been using the bold version of the limited edition Van Gogh's 'Smoking Skeleton' for a couple weeks now, and I've found it both useful in protecting my phone every time I drop it, but also just love the look of it. 

And at either $25 for the classic look, or $35 for the bold, these are really great value for money. Head over to Casely's website to see the full stock of great iPhone cases on offer.

Best iPhone 12 cases: Apple Clear Case

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04. Apple Clear Case

Don't hide your iPhone away

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Polycarbonate
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Tough polycarbonate case
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MagSafe compatible
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Scratch-resistant

It's all very well having an attractive case for your phone, but what if that means that people can't tell that you actually a swank new iPhone 12? With Apple's clear case there won't be any doubt. 

It's made of clear polycarbonate with a scratch-resistant coating, and as with Apple's other cases it has built-in magnets for quick attachment and removal, not to mention easier and faster wireless charging. As it's clear, there aren't any colour options, but it's available in all the sizes.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Case

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05. Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Case

A leather case with room for your plastic

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Leather
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Built-in card holder
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Soft-touch leather

The big downside to Apple's cases is that if you want somewhere to stash your cards you'll have to pay quite a bit extra for a MagSafe wallet. Frankly we'd rather avoid having our cards in the same place as our phone, but if you're not fussed about putting all your eggs in one basket then Mujjo's leather wallet case is a fine alternative to Apple's leather case, with the added benefit of space to stash your cards. 

Its card pocket will hold two to three cards, it's made of soft-touch, organically aged leather with a microfibre-lined interior, and there are three colour options: black, blue and tan.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Bellroy Phone Case

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06. Bellroy Phone Case

This leather case doubles as a stand

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Leather
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Built-in card holder
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Works as a stand

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive

If you're using your iPhone 12 for video conferencing then it's useful to have something to keep it upright while leaving your hands free. Normally you'd have to buy a holder or prop it against something, but this leather case from Bellroy will do the job nicely. 

It's another leather case in seven colour options, and it costs a bit more than both Apple's leather case and the Mujjo option above, but its integrated card section could be a clincher here. There's room in it for up to three cards, and when folded out the cover doubles up as a handy stand; a small touch, but a welcome one.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Ted Baker Mirror Case

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07. Ted Baker Mirror Case

Give your iPhone a bit of floral glam

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Faux leather
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Card holder
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Built-in mirror
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Floral design

Finding all these iPhone 12 cases a bit too functional and just a little blokey? Here's Ted Baker coming to the rescue with this delightful mirror case. It's a book-style faux leather case with a beautiful jasmine design, complete with an electroplated housing shell and a card holder. 

The real selling point, though, is its internal mirror; perfect for touching up your make-up on the go without having to either try to see your reflection in your powered-off screen, or make do with the front-facing camera. The model featured is for the iPhone 12 Mini, but there are options for all sizes available.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Smartish Gripzilla iPhone Armor Case

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08. Smartish Gripzilla iPhone Armor Case

Maximum protection for your iPhone

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Polycarbonate
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Tough and tactile
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Air pocket corners

Reasons to avoid

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Not a great looker

Want to give your precious iPhone 12 that little bit of extra protection? You could do a lot worse than this option from Smartish. It features grooved sides and textured surface so even if you have the butteriest of fingers it won't slip out of your hands, and even if it does, your phone will be thoroughly protected thanks to a sturdy build and air pocket corners. 

It's not the prettiest case we've seen, and it doesn't play nicely with MagSafe accessories, but it won't get in the way of wireless charging and it delivers where it matters.

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Best iPhone 12 cases: Nudient Thin Case v3

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09. Nudient Thin Case v3

Super slim protection

Specifications

iPhone 12 compatibility: iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Pro Max
Material: Rubberised material
Wireless charging compatible: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Super slim
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Grippy and protective
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Looks fantastic

Want a case that protects your iPhone 12 but doesn't get in the way? The third version of Nudient's slim case is available now, and once it's fitted you'll hardly notice it's there. Designed by Jesper Ståhl, the Nudient Slim Case V3 is made to fit seamlessly to your phone, with magnets making it easy to attach and detach, and it protects all four edges of your iPhone as well as the camera. 

Coated with three layers of rubberised material for a superior grip, it also has a premium suede fabric on the inside to prevent dust build-up from scratching your phone, and there are seven colour options to choose from.

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Beren Neale
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Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for 13 years. He started this journey as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, and in 2012 found himself bridging the magazine/website divide as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. Since then he took the editor role on ImagineFX, was Launch Editor of the fine art magazine Paint & Draw, moved to Canon Pro Europe website as Deputy Editor, and then edited the graphic design magazine Computer Arts. In 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website, and as Deals Editor has applied his expertise in creative tech to help digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love. Outside of work, Beren likes nothing better than to climb himself a bit of rock.