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The Best iPhone XR Cases

 & Jason Cohen Senior Editor, Help & How To

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Apple's iPhone XRSEE IT is a fashion-forward, lower-cost option for iPhone buyers who don't need the OLED screen or camera enhancements of the iPhone XS and XS Max. The iPhone XR comes with a bright LCD screen and vivid color options, both of which can be prominently showcased depending on the case you choose. Check out some of the best case options for your iPhone XR.

Casetify Clear Impact Case

This Clear Impact Case case from Casetify will protect your new device while still letting the world know you have an iPhone.

Casetify Marble Case

This military-grade Impact Marble phone case "is printed, not made of real marble," Casetify notes, but we won't tell.

Lifeproof Slam Case

The minimalistic Slam Case from Lifeproof protects your phone from drops, but allows you to show it off for the treasure it is. Choose from eight color and design options.

Mous Limitless 2.0 Case

The Limitless 2.0 case is protected via Mous' "AiroShock" technology. "Tiny air pockets and cross linking polymer chains...work like springs...to absorb the energy of an impact and disperse it," the case maker says, allowing for protection in a slim case. Choose from five different styles.

Olixar ArmaRing Case

The Olixar ArmaRing is tough but light and comes with a special ring that helps keep the phone in your hand and doubles as a stand.

Otterbox Commuter Series

Otterbox has equipped the latest generation of iPhones with a fully customizable offering from its Commuter Series. Choose between several color schemes to make your protective case a little more you.

Otterbox Defender Series

https://r.zdbb.net/u/9xbyOtterbox’s Defender Series provides iPhone users with a tough, non-slip grip case that can take a beating when you’re out and about.

PureGear Dualtek Case

The Dualtek Case is PureGear's heavy duty iPhone case offering, complete with extreme shock protection.

PureGear Dualtek Clear Case

The PureGear Dualtek Clear Case provides military-grade protection.

Silk Wallet Slayer Vol. 2 Case

The Wallet Slayer Vol. 2 case holds cash and cards and has a special slot that can be used to prop up your phone with one of your cards.

Speck Candyshell Fit Case

Speck offers a slim-fitting phone case that can protect your phone and give you a dash of style to match the bright color of your XR. The polycarbonate Candyshell Fit comes in nine different colors.

Speck Presidio Folio Case

Speck's Presidio Folio case for iPhone XR protects your phone, holds up to three cards, and has a built-in stand.

Spigen Rugged Armor Case

Spigen's Rugged Armor case offers carbon fiber and air cushion technology under a sleek matte finish for an affordable price.

Totallee Thin Case

If minimalism is your thing, the Totallee Thin case offers three understated finishes: matte, glossy, or leather, though leather will set you back $10 more.

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Jason Cohen

Jason Cohen

Senior Editor, Help & How To

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As PCMag's editor of how to content, I have to cover a wide variety of topics and also make our stories accessible to everyday users. Considering my history as a technical writer, copywriter, and all-around freelancer covering baseball, comics, and more at various outlets, I am used to making myself into an expert.

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My job as how-to guru means I use just about every gadget under the sun, so I can figure out how everything works. I work from a Lenovo ThinkPad running Windows 11, but also have a very large Dell Inspiron 17 3000 and Apple silicon MacBook. I also have a Google Pixel 6a for personal use and use a Galaxy Z Flip 4 for additional Samsung-related testing. For iOS coverage, an iPhone 13 mini works like a charm, though it's already becoming a little long in the tooth.

My desktop situation includes a dual monitor setup with a modest Acer monitor. I also use a Logitech mouse (who can use these ThinkPad trackpads) and a Havit keyboard (my first mechanical keyboard; I love it but my wife hates it!). I'm a recent convert from wired headphones; I have Anker Soundcore Liberty Air wireless earbuds for personal use and have taken to the Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones for work.

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