The 23 Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories Out of More Than 100 (2026)

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It’s still necessary to get an iPhone 17 case, no matter how new and flashy the lineup is. The Ceramic Shield 2 glass on the front may be three times as scratch-resistant as its predecessors, but that hasn't prevented us from experiencing scratches on our iPhone Air and iPhone 17. Glass is still glass, folks. The best iPhone 17 cases and screen protectors can work together to keep your phone in pristine condition for as long as possible, aka when you decide to sell your iPhone to buy a new one.

We have tested more than 100 cases and screen protectors to find the very best. Whether you have an iPhone 17 Pro Max or a new iPhone 17e, we've got something for you. We're continuously testing new cases and accessories—if there's something you want us to check out, drop a comment.

Updated April 2026: We’ve added information and links to iPhone 17e cases, reformatted portions of this guide, and removed some older picks.

Your Old Case Won’t Fit—With One Exception

Sometimes, new iPhones have the same dimensions as older ones, so you can reuse a case. That's sadly not the case with the iPhone 17 lineup. Things are different enough that most older iPhone cases will not fit. Don't just throw out your old case though. If it's in decent condition, you could donate it to a place like Goodwill or look for accessory companies that have recycling services, like Casetify or PopSockets.

The only exception is the iPhone 17e. You can reuse iPhone 16e cases, but the new iPhone 17e has MagSafe, so you'll want a case that allows for it. There's no point in having a MagSafe phone if your case doesn't play well with magnetic accessories.

What Is the Camera Plateau and Camera Control?

You'll see these two words mentioned throughout this guide. They're relatively new additions to the iPhone.

Camera Plateau is Apple's ridiculous name for the camera module on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The entire top quarter of the phone is raised, like a plateau, creating a distinctive design unlike any iPhone that came before.

Camera Control is a new button that was introduced in the iPhone 16 models. It sits below the power button and lets you press it once to open the camera and again to take a picture. A long-press captures video. Outside the camera app, a long press can trigger Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, which is kind of like Google Lens. Case makers leave a cutout for this button instead of covering it. This is because you can slide your finger over the Camera Control button to change camera modes. However, some manufacturers are using glass buttons and other methods instead of a cutout, offering a much more symmetrical design.

Make Sure You Buy a MagSafe Case

All of the cases we recommend in this guide have MagSafe unless otherwise noted. A MagSafe case will have a ring of magnets inside to make sure magnetic accessories stay attached. Otherwise, the case will just weaken the magnets.

What Size iPhone Do You Have?

If you're unsure which iPhone model you have, you can head to Settings > General > About Phone and look at the Model Number.

• The iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch screen
• The iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch screen
• The iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen
• The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen
• The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch screen

Note that just because the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro share the same screen size doesn't mean you can mix cases between them. Their dimensions are different, and so are the designs.

What's the Deal With Scratchgate?

You may have seen chatter online about iPhone 17 models showing scratches very easily. This seems to be largely affecting the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple uses anodized aluminum, but due to the sharp edges of the Camera Plateau module, the anodized layer doesn't adhere as well to the edges. That makes scratches more visible on the corners and around the camera lenses.

What you can do to get around this problem is buy a case that covers the Camera Plateau rather than one that leaves it open.

How We Test Cases

We install every case that comes our way onto the latest iPhones, inspect the cutouts for the speakers and microphones, make sure the buttons are responsive, and analyze the edges around the screen and cameras to see how raised they are. We also test them with MagSafe accessories to ensure the magnetic connection is strong.

A 45-Watt Charger

Did you know your new iPhone can charge faster than ever? With a 40-watt charging adapter, you can get up to 50 percent in just 20 minutes. Your old charger will still be fine, but if you want the fastest speeds, I like this simple, no-frills charger from Anker. At 45W, it covers your bases and can even juice up a laptop like a MacBook Air. The prongs fold up, making it nice for travel, too.

I tested it with the iPhone 17 Pro and confirmed that the phone was receiving 35 watts when it was close to zero percent (the iPhone 17 Pro accepts up to 36 watts), which is great. My fast-charge speeds beat Apple's claims, though. The device went from 7 to 83 percent in 30 minutes. Anker includes a 6-foot USB-C to USB-C cable.

Other Screen Protectors We've Tested

Spigen AluminaCore Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $28: Spigen's Glas.tR EZ Fit screen protector has all the necessary cleaning tools to wipe down the display before installation. It's super affordable, and you get two in the box, though the edges are a tad sharp.

Caudaube CrystalShield Elite AR for $35: Caudaube's screen protector is a very close second to our top picks. The tempered aluminosilicate glass has a very soft and smooth feel to it, with especially curvy edges that don't feel sharp. It also extends all the way around, close to the edges.

Nomad ProShield Glass for $39: Here's another aluminosilicate screen protector made by Corning. Instead of a pull-tab, you put the phone in the application tool, then close the tool like a book and push down as glass sticks to glass. It worked surprisingly well, with just a few air bubbles.

ESR Armorite Screen Protector and Privacy Protector for $22: This pack is a better value because you get three tempered glass sheets instead of two. All the necessary equipment is here, from an application tool to wet wipes.