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These are my favorite iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max cases so far [Video]

Published: 09/26/2026, 02:00 PM

The new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have been out for a week, and they have been amazing devices to use and test. While the actual footprint and visual design remain unchanged, Apple spiced things up with new colors like Glacier, Burgundy, and a true Deep Black version. These colors are a nice new addition to the iPhone lineup, but, of course, the main question I get asked is: What case should I get to protect my new $ 1,200+ device? Luckily, there are already hundreds of case options for the new 18 Pro lineup, and I have been lucky enough to test a bunch. I know cases are purely subjective and a matter of preference, but I figured I would share some of my favorites! Be sure to check out our hands-on video with all of these cases to see which one would be best for you! I have always leaned towards ultra-thin and minimal cases. I like being able to protect my iPhone while still feeling its actual design. If thinness and lightweight cases are what you are into then Pitaka’s Edge cases are the first option I would consider. You get: Even at just 20g and 1mm in thickness, this case offers a ton of protection and rigidity. Pitaka’s Edge case is available today on Amazon for $59 and comes in 10+ colors and designs. Nomad’s Sport Case gives you that perfect balance of everyday protection while staying relatively thin and lightweight. I went with the Lunar Gret color to contrast with the Deep Black iPhone, and it looks fantastic. This case brings: If you want a high-quality, no-frills case that keeps your phone protected while still making it look awesome, I would look into the Nomad Sport case. It’s available on Amazon for $55! This is easily one of the most unique and fun cases that I have ever reviewed. The Xtremm Inno puts a color E-Ink display on the rear of the iPhone that is 100% customizable. You can put any image you want on there, like family photos, team logos, anime characters, literally anything. It’s all done via NFC, so the case does not need a battery, power, or Bluetooth, keeping it as thin and light as any other regular case. It feels like magic. We have a whole video on this to show it off. I recommend watching it before purchasing, just to see how cool this looks! It’s available on Amazon for $75 and comes in five different colors for the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Now, if you need something a bit more rugged with added protection but still want to show off that new burgundy iPhone color, then Rokform is a great choice. Not only is it extremely protective, but It Also has Rokform’s proprietary locking system in addition to MagSafe. This makes it even more useful for someone who needs to securely mount their iPhone on a bike, motorcycle, or other devices that require more than just magnets. The Rokform Crystal Case is available on Amazon for $69. They also have their own ecosystem of mounts and attachments worth checking out.