Best Cases for Your iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in 2025

Yahoo

08-02-2025

If you're still rocking an iPhone 14, there's no need to upgrade to an iPhone 16 before you need to. However, if you want a new look, consider getting a new phone case instead. We tested the best iPhone cases, looking for models with solid protection, secure grip and sleek profile.
Whether you an iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, there are still plenty of great cases to choose from -- and after two years on the market, most of them can be had for a discount. To help you find the best one for you, I've tested the best iPhone 14 cases out there, ranging in price, style and features. This includes some minimalist, thin cases and dashing yet durable covers with military-grade drop protection for those among us who have had phones slide out of pockets, purses and hands a few too many times.
Before you buy, make sure you're buying the case for your proper series. While most iPhone 13 and some iPhone 15 cases will also fit the iPhone 14, this isn't the case for the Pro series. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature a programmable action button instead of the mute switch on the 14 Pro series, so you need to ensure that you are getting those made exactly for the 14 Pro and Pro Max.
Speck has many options for the iPhone 14 line, including such popular transparent models as the Presidio Perfect-Clear and Perfect-Clear Grips and the Presidio2 Pro. Speck's cases with built-in MagSafe cost around $50.
All the new models have good drop protection (13 to 16 feet, depending on the model) as well as Speck's Microban antimicrobial protection, offering maximum protection for your phone. No matter which model you choose, Speck often gives a discount for first-time buyers.
See at Speck
MagSafe cases can get pretty pricey, but if you're looking for an inexpensive clear MagSafe case for your iPhone 14, Spigen's Ultra Hybrid MagFit is a good value at around $24. Spigen also sells a non-Mag version of this case for about $7 less and also has several other iPhone 14 case options.
See at Amazon
OtterBox made a name for itself with its super-protective Defender series case, but most people want something less bulky these days. I like the Symmetry Series Plus cases, which come in various shades (including the new Euphoria color shown here) and have MagSafe compatibility. The Symmetry Plus Pop case integrates a PopSockets PopGrip and is compatible with wireless charging, which is important. OtterBox offers a discount for first-time buyers on its site.
See at OtterBox
Caseology has made some decent budget cases in the past, including the NanoPop, Parallax, Skyfall and Vault. Its new Capella Mag Clear is one of the cheaper transparent MagSafe cases we've seen.
See at Amazon
Peak Design's Everyday cases are MagSafe-compatible in that you can connect a MagSafe wireless charging puck and other magnetic MagSafe-compatible accessories to the case, including wireless charging batteries, wallets and more. They have Peak Design's own built-in magnetic locking system -- the company calls it SlimLink -- that connects to a wide assortment of Peak Design's mobile mounts and accessories. That includes bike mounts, charging stands, tripods, car mounts and more. The only accessory I don't recommend is the wallet, which doesn't lock onto the case and doesn't stick to it that securely.
When you combine Peak Design's accessories with all the MagSafe accessories out there, you certainly get a lot of accessory options to choose from. The cases start at $32 and come in three versions, one with a loop built into it that you can slip your finger into for added security (to keep you from dropping your phone).
See at Amazon
Lupa Legacy makes a couple of different wallet cases for the iPhone 14 models. I like the folio version that has a magnetic clasp and is made of faux leather in a variety of color options. It has three slots on the inside of the cover to store credit cards or cash, and it offers decent corner protection from drops. The faux leather looks decent (the case looks a little more expensive than it is, which is a good thing).
The only drawback is that there's no MagSafe built into the case and the case doesn't convert into a kickstand. You can charge your phone on a wireless charging pad just fine.
See at Amazon
One of my favorite iPhone cases right now is the Otterbox Lumen, a two-tone case that's partially clear at the top (it's sort of an ombre case) and has grippy silicone rubber on the sides. It comes in a few color options, including the metallic beige shown here (the blue and silver seem cool).
The Figura is a bit slimmer but is also eye-catching and available in a few interesting color combos. Both cases are MagSafe-enabled and sold exclusively at Apple and Otterbox.com.
See at Otterbox
Element Case makes its high-end $250 Back Ops X5 case for the iPhone 14, but its more affordable Special Ops X5 MagSafe case is a very likable case with beefed-up corner protection and raised edges on the back and front to help prevent your screen and cameras from getting cracked. It also has good side grips. I kind of wish it came in some other color options, but that's my only gripe. It's a very good case.
See at Amazon
Cyrill is a sister brand to Spigen, and its cases are arguably slightly more stylish, although they cost a few bucks more. I like the UltraColor Mag (out of stock), and the Kajuk Mag ($14) is also pretty nice, owing to its faux "vegan" leather back. The transparent Shine Mag ($10) cases are attractively designed with "a touch of sparkle" for those who like a bit of flash in their iPhone case.
See at Amazon
British case-maker Gear4, now owned by Zagg, makes cases that are right up there with OtterBox and Speck, all of them lined with the company's D3O shock-absorbing material and featuring beveled edges to protect your phone. I like the new Milan Snap (pictured) and Santa Cruz Snap, both of which are MagSafe-equipped and rated for 13-foot drop protection. Several other case styles are available, most of them with eye-catching designs. They start at $40 for non-MagSafe cases, but most MagSafe models list for $50 to $60.
See at Zagg
Like Lifeproof, Catalyst made a name for itself with waterproof cases, but it now focuses on standard protective case options and has two new models for the iPhone 14: the Influence (pictured) is my favorite, but the new Crux case is also good (both are MagSafe-enabled). They have perforations on the corners that allow you to attach various accessories (a lanyard is included, but Catalyst also sells other accessories). Both have 10-foot drop protection.
See at Amazon
Nomad's line of leather cases comes to the iPhone 14. Now Nomad is offering two grades of leather: the standard variety and a higher-end Horween that costs $20 more ($70 rather than $50). At least the Horween version is designed to develop a "rugged" patina as the oils from your skin interact with the leather over time. The new Modern Leather Case is available in black, brown, English tan and a lighter natural color that I like. They're rated for 10-foot (3-meter) drop protection and are equipped with MagSafe. (I like the English tan color pictured on the left.) Meanwhile, the Modern Leather Folio (pictured, middle) goes for $60 in black or brown.
There's also a more affordable Sport version for $40 that's equipped with MagSafe as well. It's not a leather case, but it does look pretty slick (it's pictured on the right). Additionally, Nomad has a new Rugged Case with "fortified" bumpers and 15-foot drop protection that costs $40 with MagSafe.
After two years, Nomad is starting to sell out of some colors and styles, but there's still time to grab them before they're gone forever.
See at Nomad Goods
Casetify has three base models that you can customize with any of Casetify's eye-catching stock designs or something more personal (like your name). New to the line is the Bounce case, which offers even more corner protection than the Ultra Impact case (both of which are MagSafe-enabled). Some of the designs are hit-or-miss and many are geared toward teenagers.
I should note that prices are on the higher side for Casetify cases -- they start around $60 -- although you can currently shop with some discounts.
See at Casetify
Available in multiple color options, what makes Otterbox's OtterGrip case interesting is that when it's not in use, the grip retracts back into the case (it sits flush with the back of the case). It is designed for "strong alignment and attachment with MagSafe technology and accessories without removing or repositioning the case or grip," OtterBox says. That means you could attach the case to a MagSafe car mount, for example, or a MagSafe battery or charging stand.
We only wish the grip converted into a kickstand (it can't really do that).
See at Otterbox
This is a pretty cool option for those looking for a MagSafe case, plus a MagSafe wallet that converts into a stand. You can enjoy a relatively sleek and protective MagSafe case and really good MagSafe wallet/stand accessory that stores up to three credit cards. The wallet, also available separately, sticks well to the back of the case with a strong magnet.
The case is available in cool white (pictured) and clear while the wallet/stand is available in eight color options.
See at Moft
Rokform's been making tough iPhone cases for years, and aside from their durability, their key feature is the ability to use them with various mounts -- including bike and motorcycle mounts -- that are sold separately. I prefer the Crystal series, but the Rugged case is slightly more rugged. The iPhone 14 cases are also MagSafe compatible.
Rokform's iPhone 14 cases have removable magnets, and they're compatible with wireless charging if you remove the included center magnet. "With the lower magnet still intact, you can still wireless-charge while utilizing magnetic mounting and all of our mounts," Rokform says.
See at Amazon
Incipio has lots of cases for the iPhone 14, including old favorites like the Grip with MagSafe starting at $45, the sturdy Duo with MagSafe (12-foot drop protection) for $35 (currently discounted) and the Organicore for around $45, an eco case that's 100% compostable and is now available with a translucent back. It also has licensing deals with Kate Spade and Coach, and some of those cases offer eye-catching designs.
I like the new Forme with MagSafe (pictured left), AeroGrip with MagSafe and 16-foot drop protection (pictured middle) and Idol cases. You have to dig around Incipio's site to find those cases, but they're worth checking out. The Forme comes in some cool designs, even better than the sample shown here.
See at Incipio
Tech21 has a range of iPhone 14 cases, including its popular Evo Check (pictured), which is equipped with MagSafe. There are also several other cases to choose from, including the ultraprotective Evo Max, which is rated for 20-foot drops and has a slide cover to protect the iPhone 14's back cameras, along with a holster you can clip to your belt.
See at Tech21
Smartish's affordable, simple, slim cases and wallet cases are great for the iPhone 14. The Wallet Slayer 2.0 case (pictured) comes in a few different designs, including the Groovy color shown here. It holds three credit cards plus cash, and you can use one of your credit cards as a kickstand. Its one downside is that it's not compatible with wireless and MagSafe chargers.
Smartish also sells a MagSafe case called the Gripzilla ($30). It's one of the most affordable MagSafe cases and is easy to grip, as its name implies.
See at Amazon
Some people prefer not to have a case on their phone or just want something that's very thin and offers minimal protection. If you're that type of person, a Totallee case may just be what you're looking for.
There are a couple of models to choose from, with the frosted version (pictured right) billed as the world's thinnest iPhone case; it's almost paper-thin. It comes in multiple color options.
The case lists for $35, which seems like a lot considering how thin it is, but it is eco-friendly (it's compostable) and does have a raised "lip" around the camera that prevents damage to the camera lens, Totallee says. You can find these cases regularly discounted.
Totallee also makes a very slim clear TPU case, the "clear soft" (pictured left in the iPhone 14) that offers a little more protection for the same price. I like that one better, but it is slightly thicker.
See at Amazon
Case-Mate makes several eye-catching cases for the various iPhone 14 models, but its squarish Blox case is the one I like the most. It comes in a variety of colors, is MagSafe-enabled, clearly has good corner protection and is reasonably priced. I'm showing the clear model on a deep purple iPhone 14 Pro, but it's also worth checking out the other colors, including rainbow frosting.
See at Amazon
Rokform makes some mountable rugged cases for iPhones (see above), but its Eagle 3 case has a unique feature that I appreciated: A powerful MagSafe-compatible magnet built into the case.
Rokform bills the Eagle 3 as an iPhone golf case because it's designed to stick to the metal roof poles on your golf cart, allowing you to conveniently view hole yardage info from golf GPS apps or mount your phone to capture your swing on video.
This is also the case for someone who wants a powerful magnet so you can securely mount your phone on anything metal or have your MagSafe accessories really stick to your phone. For example, a lot of MagSafe-enabled wallets just don't stay on your phone all that securely. With this phone case, they stick well. With some MagSafe accessories, like the Clckr Stand and Grip, I had to work a bit to pull the accessory off.
The Eagle 3 is fairly pricey at $70.
See at Amazon
Based in Austin, Texas, Bluebonnet is named after the state flower and crafts leather-clad accessories for various Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, Watches and AirPods. It does make a standard full-grain leather iPhone case that's nice, but I thought its leather wallet cases were more unique and enticing. They're available in limited color options (black or tan) in a few different styles, including a folio case that has a magnetic clasp (shown above, at right). Both the iPhone Wallet case (above left) and Card Holder case (not shown) feature an "organic" cotton elastic finger loop for grip.
Note that Bluebonnet's wallet cases don't have a MagSafe option but its standard leather case is available with MagSafe.
See at Bluebonnet
Urban Armor Gear offers several case options for the iPhone 14 models in a variety of colors, with MagSafe versions costing about $10 more than their non-MagSafe counterparts. I like the Plasma (pictured middle), which comes in ash and white, while the Lucent (left) and Civilian Series (right) are also good and available in multiple colors.
The new Plyo with MagSafe (not pictured) probably has the slimmest design, but UAG's cases all feature good corner protection and meet military drop-test standards.
See at Urban Armor Gear
Although they don't have MagSafe, I'm a fan of Clckr's cases, which feature a built-in kickstand and grip strap (it's available in purple or black) that folds out and clicks into place on the back of your phone. Clckr sells just the stand/strap accessory to stick on the back of your phone (or on a case), but the iPhone case with the integrated kickstand accessory is better.
With the stand clicked in place, you can use your device hands-free in either portrait or landscape mode. Note that you can wirelessly charge your phone with this case on, although you have to be more careful about placing it in the right spot on a wireless charging pad for it to work.
See at Amazon
Otterbox makes so many iPhone cases that the Core Series case gets lost in the shuffle. It has a couple of things going for it. First, it's made out of what Otterbox says is a "first-of-its-kind regrind material that creates an authentic recycled appearance with a comfortable, grippy texture." (It's made out of 50% recycled materials.)
At first glance, the case doesn't look like it would hold up all that well over time, but aside from the corners getting a little shiny from wear, it's held up really well for me over three months of use and doesn't show scratches or dings after I dropped the phone on some rough surfaces. It offers good protection and is equipped with MagSafe, but its standout features are its unique look and its grippy texture, which feels good in the hand. The Mardi Gras (purple) color is shown here.
See at Amazon
Read more: Best Phone to Buy
You can save about $8-$10 by getting a case that doesn't have MagSafe support (the metal ring built into the case). I generally encourage people to spend the extra money for a MagSafe-enabled case because of the number of MagSafe accessories on the market, some of which are quite useful.
Some people like minimal cases that add little to no bulk to their iPhones, but the majority of people are looking for a case that offers good protection (or even maximum protection). I tell people to find a case that's not too thick and maybe even pretty slim and that offers at least 6-foot drop protection (and good corner protection).
Clear cases are popular because they show off your phone (and its color). The cheaper ones can become less clear over time and slowly start to yellow. Many case makers now add UV protection to their clear cases to prevent yellowing.
Virtually every case that appears on this list has been tested by CNET's expert reviews team on at least one of the iPhone 14 models (we tested cases using an iPhone 14 and an iPhone 14 Pro). That means using the phone with the case on the phone for at least a day and making sure the buttons on the phone work properly with the case on.
Design: We evaluate the more superficial and cosmetic aspects of cases, considering how aesthetically pleasing it is, because people often buy cases solely for their colors and the artwork on the cases.
Durability: We look at the durability of the case, paying particular attention to the corner and camera protection (raised corners on the case can help your phone survive face-down falls).
Grip factor: We review the material the case is made of so we can talk about such factors as how grippy the phone feels in your hand and how protective it is.
Extra features: Some iPhone cases have extra features such as MagSafe, integrated kickstand or grips and, in the case of folio models, slots for storing credit cards and cash.
Long-term testing: We don't do long-term testing for most cases, but we do use some of the most popular cases for longer periods to gauge how they wear over time and see how well our phone holds up during accidental drops with the case on it. We don't do formal drop tests.
Waterproof cases: Only a few fully waterproof cases are available, but If the case is supposed to be fully waterproof, we test it by submerging it in water.
Torras cases: Torras makes several cases with integrated kickstands, but they each have their own style of stand. They include the Lstand which has a retractable kickstand ring around the camera, the Pstand which has a flip-out kickstand on the bottom of the case, and the Ostand which has a retractable ring around the MagSafe ring.
Inbeage case: Inbeage cases are made out of plant-based materials and are 100% biodegradable (over 3 years). They're not going to look and feel exactly like your typical silicone or hard plastic case and they are fairly basic. They offer decent drop protection and come in a variety of eye-catching designs. Better yet, they're affordable, costing around $19 and sometimes less after you apply an instant coupon. Their one downside is they're not MagSafe-enabled (there's no built-in ring), but if you can live with that and are looking for an eco-friendly case, Inbeage is one of the best ones out there for the money.
Pitaka MagEZ Case 4: (Update: Currently unavailable) If you're looking for more serious protection from drops, this probably isn't the right case for you, particularly because it's rather expensive (between $60 and $70). If you're looking for a very slim, lightweight case, you should give it some consideration. It does come in a few different designs, some a little more eye-catching than others. All the cases are MagSafe-enabled using Pitaka's MagSafe SlimBoard technology.
Mujjo cases: Mujjo has been making attractive vegetable-tanned leather cases for the iPhone for a while and its cases for the iPhone 14 include its standard Leather Case with MagSafe, a Leather Wallet Case with MagSafe and its tougher Shield case with MagSafe. They cost $50 to $64, although sometimes you can find them on sale for less on Amazon.
SwitchEasy Roam M + Strap: I haven't tried SwitchEasy cases for a few generations of iPhones but I got a chance to test a few of its new cases for the iPhone 14 that comes with a crossbody strap, including the Roam + Strap and Odyssey Ultra M + Strap. Both feature excellent drop protection, but the Odyssey Ultra has even more elevated corner protection. They're both available in a few color options.
I like cases that aren't too thick but offer decent drop protection, with a lip over the edge of the screen (sometimes referred to as a "screen bumper") and raised corners that help prevent your screen from cracking if your phone should fall face down. A folio case will more fully protect your screen.
The good news is that you don't have to buy a super-protective iPhone 14 case like the OtterBox Defender to get good protection. Most cases are reasonably thin and still offer at least 6-foot drop protection. I did include one very thin case on this list for those who prefer minimal protection. Before you go with a case like that, just remember how much your phone costs. At least it's better than having no case at all. Make sure you get a sound-tempered glass screen protector for your iPhone 14 model to prevent deep scratches and safeguard the screen.
All the iPhone 14 models are equipped with Apple's MagSafe feature, which offers faster wireless charging with compatible chargers. It also supports optional accessories -- including a Magsafe wallet, mini wallets and various mounts -- that adhere magnetically to the back of your phone. Like the iPhone 13, the iPhone 14 has "an array of magnets" (Apple says they're recycled) embedded around a charging coil that can pull up to 15 watts of power.
If you want to use those MagSafe accessories without taking your phone out of its case, you need a phone case that's equipped with MagSafe support. The MagSafe symbol is a circle with a short pipe below it. You can see it on clear cases, but it's embedded on the inside of the case so if it's nontransparent, you'll only see it from the inside.
If you already have a MagSafe accessory -- or plan on buying MagSafe accessories in the future -- you'll want to get a MagSafe compatible case; it's a good option to have. With that in mind, the majority of the cases in this roundup are equipped with MagSafe.
In general, yes -- about $10 more. Some more affordable MagSafe cases cost around $20, but most cost upwards of $30. We see cases from certain companies that are essentially the same, but one has MagSafe and the other doesn't, and the MagSafe version usually sells for $10 more. It may seem like a little too much to pay for something that doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, but in time MagSafe compatibility may command less of a "tax."