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It's not the priciest iPhone, but it is your prized possession. There are many great cases to choose from for your iPhone 8, so make sure you protect it.
ByChandra Steele
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December 30, 2018
So you chose the iPhone 8 over the iPhone X lineup. Maybe you're not ready to say farewell to the home button and Touch ID, or you're not in love with the idea of a notch. Perhaps you just want to save some cash.
Whatever your reason, the iPhone 8 does have glass on the front and back, so you'll want to keep it safe from dents, scratches, and falls. Use the money you saved by not buying a $1,000+ phone to get a case.
The iPhone 8 is pretty much the same size as iPhone 7; it's slightly larger—0.01 inches taller, wider, and deeper, to be exact, so you can probably squeeze it into an iPhone 7 case. But since you have a new phone, you should also get a new case. The iPhone 8 supports wireless charging via the Qi standard, but it allows for charging through cases up to 3mm thick. Read on for our top picks.
Case-Mate Compact Mirror
Case-Mate Compact Mirror
Carrying cards? Checking yourself out? The Case-Mate Compact Mirror has got you either way. A magnetic closure gives you quick access to up to four cards and a check before snapping selfies.
Case-Mate Glow Waterfall
Case-Mate Glow Waterfall iPhone 8 Case
Don't listen to TLC, if you want to chase waterfalls, go right ahead with the Case-Mate Glow Waterfall, which sparkles in the light and glows in the dark.
Case-Mate Luminescent
Case-Mate Luminescent iPhone 8 Case
You must be a lucky star if you've scored the Case-Mate Luminescent. The availability of this beauty keeps changing, but if you do get one, you'll have dual-layer protection and a case that lights up day or night.
Hitcase Crio
Hitcase CRIO for iPhone 8
If more is more for you, try the Hitcase Crio. You can add a wide, superwide, or macro lens to it as well as a car and wall mount.
Incipio Stashback
Incipio STASHBACK for iPhone 8
Whether you're paying with cash or credit, you can keep it in the Incipio Stashback. The back panel of the shock-absorbing case pops open for access to three cards or some cash.
WoodWe Twist Sea Shell
Twist Sea Shell Case for iPhone
Real shell makes the WoodWe Twist Sea Shell case a natural beauty.
Incipio Design Series Lux
Incipio Design Series Lux
For glitter that's not too much, try the Incipio Design Series Lux. It will keep its shine since the case is scratch-resistant.
Nomad Leather
Nomad Leather for iPhone 8
Constructed of Horween leather, this Nomad case sports raised edges and a polycarbonate frame work to ensure your phone lasts long enough to wear it to a beautiful patina.
Lifeproof Next
Lifeproof Next for iPhone 8
Whatever you're into, the Lifeproof Next prevents it from getting into your phone. The Next blocks water, snow, dirt, and dust from ruining your phone and of course protects it from your own clumsiness, too.
Case-Mate Folio Wristlet
Case-Mate iPhone 8 Wristlet Folio
Forget your wallet—in a good way—with the Case-Mate Folio Wristlet. There's plenty of room for cards and cash and your phone snaps right in. It also props up your phone nicely for watching shows and movies.
Peel Super Thin
Peel Super Thin iPhone 8 Case
Looking for the least bulky, most lightweight case around? That would be the Peel. It comes in seven colors that are all designed to blend with the shades of the iPhone 8.
OtterBox Symmetry
OtterBox SYMMETRY for iPhone 8
OtterBox cases are generally about safety more than style, but the OtterBox Symmetry takes both into account. The series of cases has playful patterns but still gives your iPhone the protection you expect.
Vena vLove
Vena vLove
The Vena vLove is the perfect case if you truly love your iPhone 8. It has a heart cutout for the Apple logo and extra shock protection at the corners.
Tmbrs Wood Monogram Arrows
Wood Monogram Arrows iPhone 8 Case
If you've ever carved your initials on a tree, this is the phone case for you. The Tmbrs Wood Monogram Arrows case has the same sweet charm and keeps your phone secure.
tech21 Evo Check Evoke
Evo Check Evoke Case for iPhone 8
Spirographs give the tech21 Evo Check Evoke the feeling of movement and three layers of impact-resistant material protect your phone if it takes an actual tumble.
Sonix Tortoise
Sonix Tortoise Case for iPhone 8
This shiny Sonix case stays that way thanks to scratch-resistant materials, while a raised edge protects your screen.
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My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme.
I strive to explain topics that you might come across in the news but not fully understand, such as NFTs and meme stocks. I’ve had the pleasure of talking tech with Jeff Goldblum, Ang Lee, and other celebrities who have brought a different perspective to it. I put great care into writing gift guides and am always touched by the notes I get from people who’ve used them to choose presents that have been well-received. Though I love that I get to write about the tech industry every day, it’s touched by gender, racial, and socioeconomic inequality and I try to bring these topics to light.
Outside of PCMag, I write fiction, poetry, humor, and essays on culture.
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