If you’ve upgraded to Apple’s iPhone XS, the new 5.8-inch successor to the iPhone X, you’ll surely want a case to keep this premium phone protected and pristine.

Fortunately, there are a variety of nice options to choose from, in styles ranging from thin and unobtrusive, to rugged, to showy. We rounded up some of our top picks. As we review more excellent cases, we’ll update this article. So watch this space.

Best iPhone XS clear cases

These clear-as-crystal cases will show off your iPhone XS’s elegant form and offer some decent protection.

Plasma Ice

Best Prices Today:
$39.95 at UAG

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $39.95u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Ice, ash, cobalt, magmau003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e UAG’s cases both look and feel indestructible. The Plasma Ice is no exception, but it also shows off your iPhone through its clear back. Despite its rugged design that meets military drop-test standards, the case is surprisingly light. The buttons are also oversized and easy to press.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eUAG’s cases come with a 1-year warranty and include free shipping in the United States.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Presidio Stay Clear

Best Prices Today:
$39.95 at Speck

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $39.95u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Clearu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e Speck’s Presidio Stay Clear case is perfect for showing off your iPhone XS while providing ample shielding. The case has two layers of protection and a raised bezel, which is meant to protect your phone from drops up to 8 feet. It also claims to absorb UV rays and oil to prevent smudging. To the touch, the case is unflexing and incredibly tough.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSpeck provides free shipping and returns in the U.S. And if you’re so inclined, you can pay an extra $5 for two-day shipping.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Crystal Palace

Best Prices Today:
$39.99 at Gear4

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $39.99u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Clearu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e The Gear4 Crystal Palace is very similar to Speck’s Presidio Stay Clear, except it promises drop protection up to 10 feet instead of the Presidio’s 8 feet. It also feels a bit more flexible than the rigid Stay Clear. The Crystal Palace is made using u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.gear4.com/us/d3o-technologyu0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eD30 techu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e, which safeguarded the case during drop tests in sports and motorcycle rides.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eGear4 provides a u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.gear4.com/us/warrantyu0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003elimited lifetime warrantyu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e, offers free shipping globally, and takes 6 to 8 business days to arrive in the U.S with standard shipping.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Best iPhone XS wallet cases

Turn your phone into a wallet with these protective and elegant cases. While not a true replacement for a wallet, these picks can hold a good amount of cards, bills, and papers.

Phone Case 3 Card

Best Prices Today:
$74.95 at Bellroy

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $74.95u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Navy, black, caramel, coral, graphiteu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e Bellroy is a maker of premium bags, smartphone cases, and accessories with some classic looks. This 3 Card phone case is available for the iPhone XS (as well as the larger XS Max and XR models) and is made from sturdy leather while being surprisingly light. The magnetic card holder on its back can hold about three credit cards or a few bills.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eEvery Bellroy case comes with an impressive 3-year warranty. Shipping to the United States and Europe is included in the price.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Bella Fino

Best Prices Today:
$89.95 at Pad & Quill

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $89.95u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Chocolate, whiskey, blacku003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e If you prefer wallet cases, there’s so much to love about Pad u0026amp; Quill’s Bella Fino. The leather case feels incredibly lux and thicker and heavier than other wallet cases we’ve tried. It also closes with a satisfying magnetic snap and seems durable enough to last for years to come. You can even customize the case with your initials.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePad u0026amp; Quill offers an impressive 25-year leather warranty, which is something we haven’t seen from any other case maker. Shipping is included for all orders in the United States.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Wallet Slayer Vol. 2

Best Prices Today:
$24.99 at Silk

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $24.99u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Black, dark red, blueu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e This wallet case from Silk has a pleasing textured, no-slip grip and internal air-pockets to protect the iPhone XS. And it snaps on the phone for a perfect, tight fit. Its back can store up to three cards plus a few bills, but that’s generally enough when you’re on the go. One of the case’s clever perks is how you can stick a card in a groove on the back to give it a kickstand.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe case includes a screen protector, a u003ca href=u0022https://silksmartish.com/pages/warrantyu0022 rel=u0022noopener nofollowu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003elimited lifetime warrantyu003c/au003e, and 2-5 day USPS shipping in the United States. Not a bad deal.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Best iPhone XS protective cases

Keeping your iPhone protected is the number one reason you should have a case. Here are some of the sturdiest, safest cases you can get.

Kameleon

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $49.95u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Ivory white, midnight blueu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e Like any Moshi product, the Kameleon is modern with effortless class. It sports a kickstand that seamlessly blends in with the case and opens and closes with a satisfying snap. A raised bezel protects the screen when laid flat, and the case itself guarantees “extreme drop protection” as proved by the 26 consecutive drops from 4 feet it underwent in testing. My only complaint is that the lock button on the side is a bit too small. (And I have no idea why it’s called the Kameleon because it certainly doesn’t change color.)u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eMoshi offers a u003ca href=u0022https://www.moshi.com/en/support/warranty-infou0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003elimited lifetime warrantyu003c/au003e on all of its products and free 5 to 7 day shipping in the United States.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

NËXT

Best Prices Today:
$79.99 at LifeProof

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $79.99u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Black, violet, army green, pink, dark blueu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Drop-proof. Dirt-proof. Snow-proof. That’s what the LifeProof’s NËXT case guarantees. The NËXT is aimed at people who love the outdoors or who just want protection for their phone that goes the extra mile. It handily survives drops up to 6.5 feet and shields the ports, mic, and speakers of the iPhone XS. But while durable, it’s also got an easy and comfortable grip thanks to its rubber bumper.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eLifeproof offers a 1-year warranty and includes 8 to 13 business day shipping.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Manta

Best Prices Today:
$29.99 at Olixar

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $29.99u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Black, blueu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Olixar’s Manta is a rugged, futuristic-looking case that’s ready to handle some of the worst drops. It adds even more protection thanks to a tempered glass front cover that comes with the case. The rubber bumper on the sides are also soft to the touch and makes the buttons responsive. And its robotic-looking kickstand that flips out the back tastefully blends in with the overall design.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eOlixar’s cases come with a 2-year warranty and the company includes shipping in the U.S.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Impact

Best Prices Today:
$45 at Casetify

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $45u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Huge number of designs and even custom casesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e Casetify is one of the most unique and colorful case makers around. The company has a range of artsy cases with different prints and designs for the iPhone XS Max, XS, and XR models. You can even decorate your own case. (A plain, clear option is also available for $10 less.) These cases are sturdy too, earning Casetify its slogan of “Real Cute. Real Tough.” The Impact Case is “military grade” and can survive drops of 6.6 feet.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eOne downside is that Casetify appears to only offer a 6-month warranty. But shipping on orders of $35 and up are free worldwide.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Best iPhone XS wood cases

Add a natural look to your iPhone XS with these cases carved from premium wood.

Alloy Case

Best Prices Today:
$159 at KerfCase

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $159.99u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Wood, leather (for $219)u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e The team over at KerfCase knows their way around wood. Manufactured in the U.S., the handmade Alloy Case isn’t cheap, but it definitely feels expensive. The case consists of two parts: A removable wood backing lined with suede and a thick, metal rim. The encasings around the buttons are made out of wood, however. u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAll of the cases from Kerf Case are handmade in the U.S. and come with u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://kerfcase.com/pages/lifetime-phone-case-repair-warrantyu0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ea lifetime warrantyu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e covering repairs. Shipping in the U.S. is included and should arrive within 2-4 business days via USPS. If you so desire, you can include your own engraving or image at no additional cost. You can also get this case in leather instead of wood for $219. u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Limitless 2.0 Wood

Best Prices Today:
$39.99 at Mous

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $39.99 (regularly $69.99)u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Bamboo, walnut woodu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e Mous’s Limitless cases come in the same style but in a variety of prices and materials, including bamboo, leather, carbon fiber, walnut wood, and even shell. This particular case comes in either bamboo or walnut wood.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThey aren’t cheap. But the company’s AirShock technology promises the cases will deliver maximum protection. How do they know? Well, they slammed them with hammers to prove it. Mous offers free shipping on orders over $75 and a u003ca href=u0022https://www.mous.co/pages/warrantyu0022 rel=u0022noopener nofollowu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003elimited lifetime warrantyu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Best iPhone XS thin cases

So you don’t want a bulky case? These ultra-thin cases will protect your iPhone and make you forget you have a case on it at all.

SuperSkin

Best Prices Today:
$24.95 at Moshi

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $29.95u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Clear, blacku003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e The 0.35-millimeter thin SuperSkin case from Moshi is nothing short of a miracle. You can barely tell the iPhone XS Max is wearing a case when it’s on. But we can’t guarantee this “naked” case will provide much protection outside of preventing scratches. It’s still unbelievable, though.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eAll Moshi products have a 1-year warranty. The company also offers free 5 to 7 day shipping to the United States.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Thin

Best Prices Today:
$29 at Totallee

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003e $25u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003e Matte frosted clear, matte frosted black, matte solid black, matte grey, matte navy blue, glossy clear, glossy jet white, glossy jet blacku003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003e Yesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003e At 0.02 inches thin and 0.1 ounces light, this case from Totallee is among the thinnest and lightest you can buy right now. It may be simple in design, but it comes in a wide range of neutral colors in both matte and glossy finishes. The aesthetic is subdued but elegant and reasonably priced at $25. It’s perfect for protecting your iPhone from scratches and light drops, but not from more sinister falls. The iPhone XS is very durable on its own though, so you might be fine without a more rugged case.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIt also comes with a 2-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Orders over $35 ship worldwide for free within one business day, so it might be worth buying two cases. If not, you can pay $4.99 for 2-5 business day shipping or $8.99 for 1-3 day express shipping.u003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e

Super Thin Case

Best Prices Today:
$25 at Peel

u003carticleu003entu003csection class=u0022pageu0022u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePrice:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e $25u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eColors:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Clear, jet black, jet white, frosted black, black, transparent silver, transparent roseu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWireless charging:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Yesu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHighlights:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e Peel. Its very name describes how unimaginably thin this iPhone case is. Equally impressive is how tightly the case snaps to the iPhone’s form. You’ll find it hard to pry it off once it’s on—the case is really like a second skin. Of course, this 0.35mm case only offers minor protection from light drops and scratches. Though, it does have a lip around the iPhone’s camera which should make you feel safer.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePeel charges $5 for standard 4 to 8 day shipping in the U.S. and doesn’t offer an official warranty on its product, but they say the “support team is always happy to find a resolution that best suits your situation.”u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003entu003c/sectionu003enu003c/articleu003e