The camera modules on the Pro models are larger, and that means cases for them won't fit on the less expensive iPhones. You might think that you can then interchange cases between them, but you can't.

It's worth pointing out that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are the same sizes as the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, respectively. If you plan on using MagSafe gear, make sure there's a ring of magnets in the case. But the connection is almost always weak. Some companies claim their cases are “MagSafe compatible” even without magnets, but that may be because the case is thin enough for the magnets to stick. Cases need to have a built-in ring of MagSafe magnets to properly work with MagSafe accessories (one easy way to tell is by looking for a ring on the inside of a case in product images). Apple says its magnet accessories are shielded, so they’re safe to use with credit cards (if maybe not hotel key cards). It allows you to magnetically stick accessories to the back of the smartphone, from wallets and wireless chargers to phone grips and tripods. MagSafe is the name of a ring of magnets embedded into the rear of the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 range. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated September 2023: We’ve added gear from OtterBox, Catalyst, Carved, Nomad, Moft, Waterfield Designs, Moment, Casetify, Totallee, Bluebonnet, STM Goods, Twelve South, and PopSockets. We’ve tested more than 125 iPhone 14 cases and accessories-for the entire lineup, from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 14 Pro Max-and these are our favorites.Ĭheck out our Best MagSafe Accessories, Best Apple 3-in-1 Chargers, and Best MagSafe Power Banks guides for more iPhone recommendations.

Throw in a screen protector and those odds increase. A case doesn’t guarantee protection, but it raises the chances of your iPhone walking away unscathed.

But wait! There’s a chance you can prevent such a thing from happening.

Got an iPhone 14? An accidental drop can crack that beautiful screen.

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