iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Cases to Help You Beat the Bend

by Nathan Eddy

Maybe the best place to start your search is at Apple, where the company is offering a leather case for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (pictured). Available in a choice of five colors, the case has a soft microfiber lining on the inside that helps protect the phone. And on the outside, the color runs more than skin deep, thanks to a dye that’s infused into the leather.

If you’re not looking to shell out the money for a premium leather case, Apple also offers silicone cases in six super-bright colors. These cases fit snugly over the volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button and curves of the iPhone 6 without adding bulk, and the cases also have the same microfiber lining on the inside found in the leather model. Plus, Apple touts the “silky, soft-touch finish” of the silicone exterior, which it says feels great in your hand.

Available for the iPhone 6 Plus (pictured) and the iPhone 6, this case features a sliding back compartment that can hold two credit cards or IDs. Available in four demure colors, the case is constructed with the company’s Air Cushion Technology that provides extreme shock absorption and device protection.

Offered in a choice of three exterior and five interior colors, these luxurious cases can also be personalized. They are crafted from a singular piece of American full grain leather that is stitched into a case. The company, based in St. Paul, Minn., has also improved the card pocket space, which still lies flat for the minimalists at heart, while a rear camera aperture protects the outside focus ring.

Constructed from shock absorbent, shatterproof and anti-scratch material, the elaborately named Slim Fit Triple Layer Protective Case Advanced Shock Absorption Protection with Kick-Stand for iPhone 6 has a unique feature perfect for video-hungry Apple fans—a kickstand that pops out of the back so you can rest the handset on a flat surface and still enjoy video content.

An affordable and durable choice for your iPhone 6, the Xtreme Pro is dual-layered for maximum drop and scratch protection, and it uses semi-glossy coating on its thin shell, which is given a sporty design treatment with slightly raised ridges. The case also features extra padding on the edges and grips on the sides, and is available in 10 colors.

These triple-layer, ultra-rugged iPhone 6 cases feature a built-in screen protector, while a protective membrane cradles the Touch ID to block dust and debris, and a belt-clip holster keeps your device handy and provides a mini-stand for hands-free use. Perhaps the most alluring part of the package is your number of options for customization—pick from several colors or design your own case.

This thin, lightweight pre-charged protective case can double your iPhone’s battery life and does so about as compactly as possible. An LED fuel gauge on the back shows the available battery power, while a patented slide-lock mechanism and unique unibody construction allow you to install and remove your iPhone without scratches.

This case comes with an anti-scuff rubber lining to protect your phone from scratches during the installation process and to absorb any falls, and it’s also compatible with mPact Glass if you want to fully protect your iPhone. You can get AL13 v2 in eight colors, and it’s made of aerospace aluminum—you can be sure this baby won’t buckle.

This company’s cases may not be cheap ($109 for the iPhone 6 Plus, pictured), but my does that maple aesthetic look sophisticated. A single piece of ultra-thin maple composes the back plate and adheres easily to the phone. The case is engineered to make it a snap to put in and take out the phone, and if maple isn’t your thing, the company offers the same case in walnut, too.