5 cases to keep your iPhone SE safe and stylish [Reviews]

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Show off your iPhone SE with a variety of great cases.
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There’s a lot of love right now for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. But what if you’re a fan of the small yet mighty iPhone SE?

While the size of the iPhone SE certainly makes it possible for you to dust off your old iPhone 5s cases for another go round, there are plenty of great new cases designed especially for Apple’s compact iPhone SE.

Check out our video roundup below.

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Backbone Wireless Charging Case + Pad by Dog & Bone

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Keep your SE juiced with the Backbone.
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While we’re waiting for Apple to officially bring wireless charging to iPhone, there are still some great third-party options out there. One is this neat charging creation, which combines wireless charging with an impressively shock-absorbent rubber case.

It adds a bit of bulk to your handset, and you’ll need an adapter to access the headphone jack, but there is plenty to love about this iPhone case.

Buy from: Amazon

Cygnett AeroShield Case

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Stay protected without hiding the SE’s beauty.
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Cygnett has always been a great brand for iPhone cases. The AeroShield doesn’t break that trend, and offers great protection without hiding the gorgeous appearance of the SE. Unlike some of the other cases on this list, it’s also super-slim — so you’ll retain the compact size of the iPhone SE, which makes it such an appealing handset.

Price: $24.95

Buy from: Cygnett

Grovemade Wood + Leather Case

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The combination of wood and leather really makes your SE stand out in a crowd.
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One of my favorite brands for tech accessories, Grovemade doesn’t disappoint with this amazing wood and leather case for the iPhone SE. It’s available in your choice of either maple and tan or black leather and walnut, which means it’ll look great on both white and black handsets.

To be totally honest, if protecting your iPhone is your number one priority, you’ll find better cases elsewhere. However, if you want a stunning case that’ll make you stand out from the crowd, this is a great choice.

Price: $89

Buy from: Grovemade

Xvida Sticky Case

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This Xvida case is very attractive.
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My personal favorite iPhone SE, Xvida’s Sticky case is impressively slim, with an appealing soft rubberised texture which protects both the back and front of your iPhone … and does it stylishly well, to boot!

Xvida’s known for providing magnetic mounting systems, which in this case means that you can easily attach your phone to your bike’s handlebars for when you’re out riding. Best of all? Xvida will exchange it for free. What’s not to love?

Price: $16.99

Buy from: Xvida

Lifeproof Fre/Nuud Case

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Keep your iPhone dry with the Lifeproof Nuud.
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My final pick is the LifeProof Nuud, which offers the ultimate protection for your SE. Not only is it drop-proof, but it’s also dirtproof and waterproof.

Due to some clever waterproofing, the screen is actually uncovered, since the case forms a tight seal around your screen — although it also comes packaged with an added screen protector just in case you want to use it. If you’re a bit of an outdoor adventurer, this case could well be the one for you! The Nuud (which is still available in the UK) has now been discontinued in the US and replaced with the Fre.

Buy from Amazon: Nuud or Fre

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