Best iPhone 12 Cases for 2024 [CNET]

Article updated on August 11, 2024 at 9:44 AM PDT

Protect your iPhone 12 with the best case possible.

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Our smartphones can do so much these days, from being our cameras to being an essential tool for everyday life, making good iPhone cases more important than ever. If you’re still hanging on to your iPhone 12, here are the best iPhone cases to shop for, whether you’re replacing a yellowing, cracked case or no case at all.

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The best iPhone 12 cases are durable, sturdy and offer enough to protect your phone. A good case will also help maximize its trade-in value when the time comes. A lot of the cases on this list are also compatible with wireless charging, have responsive buttons and are even Apple-certified MagSafe cases with integrated magnets. So, if you’re looking for the best iPhone 12 case, just keep scrolling to see our picks.

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Torro makes some nice leather-clad cases that aren’t too expensive (a leather case typically tends to cost over $50). The Torro Leather Bumper ($45) is a pretty straightforward bumper case with a leather back. It’s one of the better leather cases you’ll find for the money. The case is available in multiple colors.

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Best leather case|These leather cases have plenty of style options without breaking the bank.

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UK-based Torro makes some nice leather-clad cases that aren’t too expensive (a leather case typically tends to cost over $50). The Torro Leather Bumper ($45) is a pretty straightforward bumper case with a leather back. It’s one of the better leather cases you’ll find for the money. The case is available in multiple colors.