Of course, being such a hot model, there are tons of cases and covers already available for the iPhone 7. But hey, a premium handset deserves a good-looking bumper, does it not? We combed through a bucketload of cases that are for sale right now and picked out some of the more unique and stylish ones. Check them out below!
Spigen Air Skin
Cons
- Minimum amount of actual protection
It’s no secret that we like the Spigen Air Skin series, and the manufacturer has reiterated it for the iPhone 7 design. It’s a very thin, plastic case with a matte finish to it that feels good in the hand and fits perfectly around the iPhone’s curves. It’s also slightly transparent, so you almost get to enjoy the phone’s original design, all the while adding a bit of protection on top.
ESR Clear Soft Cover
Pros
- Metallic finish on frame
- Strengthened corners
- Keeps phone relatively thin
- Transparent back keeps phone visible
Cons
- TPU back doesn’t feel super premium
- Limited color choice
- Phone buttons are covered
A very affordable and reasonable solution by ESR, this case has a soft, transparent TPU back that allows you to gawk upon your iPhone’s unscratched back, and finishes it off with a very glossy, faux-metal finish around the frame. Unfortunately, there aren’t many colors to pick from, but the pink one gives off a very vibrant, candy-like look.
Acewin Premium Slim Fit
Pros
- Faux metal finish
- Wraps iPhone completely, but follows its design language
- Good amount of color options
Cons
- The phone is almost fully protected from the back, so why the Apple cutout?
- Phone buttons are covered
The Acewin case follows the iPhone’s design language to the accented top and bottom bezels. It looks very stylish and we enjoy the choice of color shades here. The case fully wraps around the phone, covering its buttons and even the area around the camera and LED flash. We have to wonder, though, after Acewen went through the trouble of fitting the area around the camera, why did it leave the Apple logo area completely open? Sure, iPhone owners enjoy looking at it, but this case had the potential to set itself apart as fully protective of the iPhone’s back. Nonetheless, it’s a good-looking case!
Sojitek Wood Case
Pros
- Relatively slim
- Open access to phone’s actual buttons
Cons
- Average protection
- Only two finishes to pick from
Sojitek’s wooden case lets you choose between an ebony or satin walnut veneer for your case. In an age when metal is more of a cliché than a material reserved for premium phones, you might like to add some wooden accents to your handset now and again.
Belk Soft Wood Slim Bumper
Pros
- The case is fully flexible (even the wood veneer) for better shock-absorbtion
- 5 different wood choices
Cons
- Phone buttons are covered with rubber
Another case with wood accents, this one makes use of a very thin veneer for its wood patterns. This allows it to remain fully flexible and the soft layer of TPU is able to absorb shocks better than some other cases. The case is pretty slim for what it is.
Caseology Envoy Series
Caseology has a number of cases in this style, but we enjoy the Envoy series for its faux leather back. A stylish gold frame protects the phone from the sides, and a TPU cover shields its whole. Caseology is confident that the Envoy will protect your phone in a drop, no matter what angle it falls on, thanks to a series of shock-absorbing cushions embedded on the inside. So, it’s a fairly protective and very stylish case!
Case-Mate Wallet Folio
Pros
- Slim wallet case
- Lifetime warranty
Moving on to wallets for a bit, this Case-Mate offering vies to be a premium and stylish, premium-feeling solution. Includes 4 slots for cards and a lifetime warranty with Case-Mate.