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The best iPhone 8/Plus cases you can get right now

The best iPhone 8/Plus cases you can get right now

Posted: 14 Sep 2017, 06:19 , by Daniel P.

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The best iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cases you can get right now

Apple iPhone 8 Silicone Case ($35)

Spigen Air Skin ($14.99)

Case-mate Naked Tough ($35)

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The best iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cases you can get right now

No, this color is not ultra violent, it's Ultra Violet, and the line is one of the most popular among official Apple accessories, not least because it is one of the cheapest official wrappers you can get for the iPhone 8/Plus. It's designed by Apple with the iPhone 7/8 in mind, and fitting tight over its keys and curves without extra bulk. A lining protect the iPhone from drops, while the soft-touch cover provides that extra grip that is much needed with today's premium smartphones.

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The best iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cases you can get right now

1. Apple iPhone 8 Silicone Case ($35)

2. Spigen Air Skin ($14.99)

Some case makers claim "barely there" cases, but Spigen's Air Skin line really walks the walk. Made by hardened polypropylene - you know, the stuff that plastic shopping bags are made of, it would literally fit like a glove around the iPhone 8/Plus, and while reviewing it we loved the thin, stylish, and unassuming protection it offers without obstructing the phone's curves or looks.

3. Case-mate Naked Tough ($35)

The Naked Tough line strikes the balance between a thin and light case that comes in various hues, including a clear model, and a more stringent approach to protection than "barely there" cases like the AirSkin. You still get that light feel, but the wrapper offers military-grade protection, and is more adept at enduring bumps, drops and other adversities without relaying them to the phone inside.

4. Spigen Slim Armor ($30)

Grading up in protection while still keeping the phone in your pocket relatively thin is Spigen's Slim Armor series, which also offers a small integrated kickstand that comes in handy pretty often. It is done with dual-layer protection that Spigen calls Air Cushion - one more flexible and absorbent, and a tougher external layer, and offers sloping sides for an ergonomic grip.

5. Ringke SLIM ($7)

If you want to go downmarket, and still keep your iPhone 8 protected and presentable with a wrapper from a known vendor, the Ringke SLIM series will fit that mould. Available for just $7 over at Amazon, it is one of the thinnest hard cases you can buy, offering drop protection, smooth edges and precise cutouts to keep your precious intact and even charging wirelessly through the case.

6. Apple Leather Case ($49)

If you want a little bit more class added to your iPhone 8/Plus compared to those silicone or plasticky cases that are in abandon all around us, Apple has you covered with a case made from tanned and exclusively finished European leather that will grow old with grace and dignity. It's not the cheapest of cases, but the various colors and the feeling in your hand are priceless, especially when it comes to expensive phones like the new 8/Plus bunch.

7. Mujjo Leather Wallet Case ($50)

Lined with Japanese microfiber to prevent abrasions, the upscale leather wallet cases from Mujjo offer raised 1mm lip all around the phone for added screen protection. Besides the precise cutouts for all the ports, openings, and sensors, and the leather-clad buttons, Mujjo's cases maintain the classy look by eschewing plastic rings for, say, the camera and finger scanner openings, but rather developed chamfered leather edges that slope seamlessly inwards. All edges are molded with durable polycarb to withstand the wear and tear where it would otherwise leave the most impact.

8. Otterbox uniVERSE ($49.95)

Otterbox is most famous with their Defender series of cases that come with triple-layer protection, including one for the screen, but they do add significant bulk to your handset, while the firm has a more intriguing line, uniVERSE, to boast with, too. This iPhone 8 is still rugged, but more elegant, and comes with a rail system that allows you to fit in extra batteries, card readers, camera lense, and other modules that make your phone more versatile while protected at the same time. This will do while you are waiting on Mophie's battery cases.

9. Tech21 Evo Wallet ($49.95)

It's by no accident that Tech21 are of the few third-party case makers that Apple lists on its accessory site. The Evo Wallet case for the iPhone 8 protects against 10 feet drops, and has two concealed card slots that won't display your credit history for the world to see when you are using the phone. At the same time it is thin, light and durable with the patented FlexShock layer protection system.

10. Custom Zazzle cases ($30-$50)

We saved the best for last, as Zazzle is running a promo on its custom iPhone 8 cases that lets you have them for much less. Get quality cases from Case-mate, Spigen or Incipio with your own prints, pictures, or even rhinestone sparkles, and you will have a unique wrapper when the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus hits your doorstep.

Thin, light, clear, rugged or leather - there are already cases from most major manufacturers, including Apple's official ones for your precious iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. With the new gear starting at $699 for the basic iPhone 8, and Apple's repair services more expensive now, you might want to order a case before the handsets hit your front porch.

That is why we looked at the best available wrappers for your new pride and joy, and boiled down our choice to a few tried and true lines, as well as some promising newcomers that will bear the brunt when your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus hits the ground. As we all know, it's not a matter of if, but rather when.