You’ve got a brand-spanking new iPhone 6, and boy is it beautiful. You love looking at it and holding its tender, curved edges, but you’re terrified that you’ll drop it and scratch it up. Or worse: shatter the screen into a million tiny pieces.
You need a case that’s protective, functional, and most importantly, good looking. Something minimal and preferably made of quality material. OtterBoxes are great if you’re worried about your iPhone getting run over by a tractor, but most of us want something sleeker for everyday use.
The good news is that there’s already a handful of sexy iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases worth checking out. We’ve collected the very best:
Apple Case
Believe it or not, Apple actually makes a terrific iPhone case. Everyone at the Cult of Mac office is in love.
Apple has done a good job of perfecting its case design over the last couple years. It feels sturdy, but not bulky. All of the ports and buttons are easily accessible, and ridges around the bezel shield the screen from low-impact drops.
You also have a nice variety of colors to choose from, including black, red, blue, brown, and a surprisingly nice “soft pink.” We recommend the leather over the silicone if you’re willing to cough up a few extra bucks. It has a nice feel to it, and the oils from your hands give it character over time.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: Starts at $35 for silicone iPhone 6, maxes at $49 for leather 6 Plus
Buy from: Apple
Mujjo Leather Wallet Case
If you’re looking to replace your billfold, Mujjo makes one of the sexiest wallet cases around. Each case is handcrafted in the Netherlands using “high quality vegetable-tanned leather” and a suede-lined interior.
Imagine Apple’s case with a slot on the back to hold three cards, and you’ve got a pretty clear picture of what Mujjo makes. The case is surprisingly thin even when holding cards, and it definitely feels as well made as it claims to be. There’s full access to ports and buttons, and it wraps around the iPhone’s edges quite nicely to protect from accidental drops.
Comes in black and tan.
Compatible with: iPhone 6
Price: €33.02 + shipping
Buy from: Mujjo
TwelveSouth SurfacePad
TwelveSouth has a long history of making quality Apple accessories, and although we had problems with their last SurfacePad, we’re willing to give this year’s model a second chance.
The SurfacePad isn’t intended to actually protect your iPhone. It’s the case for people who hate cases.
Made from Napa leather, the incredibly thin jacket sticks to your iPhone with adhesive and holds two cards. The flap can be folded into a handy stand for watching video or taking pictures.
There’s no denying that the SurfacePad looks gorgeous, and it feels like something you’d flash at the table during a classy dinner party. But it doesn’t protect any of the iPhone’s edges, which is a huge negative for using it as a daily driver.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $39.99 for iPhone 6, $49.99 for 6 Plus
Buy from: TwelveSouth
The Veil
When you’re dealing with a case that’s only 0.35mm thick, don’t expect much drop protection at all. But that’s not what The Veil is intended for; it’s a case for ultra minimalists.
Made with a semi-transparent matte plastic that’s resistant to fingerprints and slippery smooth to the touch, The Veil is basically a glorified skin that wraps around the iPhone’s edges. It’s not going to save your screen from shattering, but it will help keep the back of the phone scuff-free.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $14.95 for iPhone 6, $15.95 for 6 Plus
Buy from: Caudabe
Peel’s Super Thin Case
Peel’s case looks really good. It’s also completely free of any branding, which is a huge plus. It’s only 0.35mm thick like The Veil, but it better protects the rear camera lens by keeping it nearly flush with the rest of the case.
The rear of the case looks to be made of a sturdier material, and the front lip wraps around the bezel but keeps the rest of the front untouched. Comes in black, white, and a good looking gold.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $24.99
Buy from: Peel
Shumuri Slim Case
This looks like the kind of minimal case Apple would make. It’s only 0.35 mm thick and features a soft-touch, anti-scratch coating. All ports and buttons are accessible, but it doesn’t wrap around the display bezel to form a protective lip.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $20.99
Buy from: Shumuri
Incipio feather
Incipio makes a lot of great cases, but its lightweight feather model is the ticket for adding a little protection without bulking up your iPhone.
It’s designed with a smooth plastic finish, easy snap-on installation, and a flash-diffusing coated camera ring for nighttime pics.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $14.41 for iPhone 6, $16.92 for 6 Plus
Buy from: Amazon
Maxboost Liquid Skin
This transparent skin is about as minimal as it gets. It really doesn’t even qualify as a case. The bendy liquid coating is scratch-reistant and comes with a lifetime warranty. There are cutouts for all buttons, ports, and both cameras.
Compatible with: iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Price: $9.99 for iPhone 6, $8.99 for 6 Plus
Buy from: Amazon
Are there any other cases we should include? Let us know in the comments!
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33 responses to “Sexy, slim cases to complement your iPhone 6”
Complement.
Am I missing something, or do you think you’re pointing out an error?
Check out StilGut cases from Germany. (stilgut.com) Made from high quality leather, and even feels better than apple’s, plus it has a front cover. I have one for iPhone 6 Plus and it is awesome!
I have the liquid skin case on my 6 plus and its a really great case against say scratching not so good against the bumps some people may well have but looks wise it really keeps how the iPhone should look beautiful.
You should include the Spigen Thin Fit… it’s what I got and it’s great:
http://www.spigen.com/iphone-6-case-thin-fit-4-7.html
I like the Sena pouches – but they’re difficult to get outside of the States
They’re actually from Turkey, just like Beyzacases.
what about Spigens Neo Hybrid ?
That’s mine…
http://www.spigen.com/brands/apple/iphone/iphone-6/iphone-6/iphone-6-case-neo-hybrid-4-7.html
Why do all these guy have to put their names on the case I’m buying?
I have been using the Verus clear case. As with these, not protection against droping, but, it makes the phone almost sparkle. It is a slick plastic and has a rubbery feel bumper. Slips into the pocket of my pants easy, but grips great…
Spigen Slim Fit / I have this as my backup –
http://www.spigen.com/iphone-6-case-thin-fit-4-7.html
My daily driver is the Neo-Hybrid – Dante Red (just a bit thicker but with a rockin’ red bumper case)
http://www.spigen.com/brands/apple/iphone/iphone-6/iphone-6/iphone-6-case-neo-hybrid-4-7.html
Used Apple leather case for a while then switched to elago slim fit. Like the elago, and continuing to stay with it.
Some are decent. I don’t like case any longer.
What’s the point of these cases as they don’t provide any additional grip.
Pad & Quill is bar none the best wallet case. I saw you review of the few that offer card slots and that just doesn’t cut it. I need much more and Pad & Quill comes through. You’ve got to give it a shout out because it offers premium quality, multi functionality, and reasonable prices.
I have the same cases that these pictures showed,but it was broken,these cases don’t work as a protector,so I have to buy a new case from another webshop. http://www.casecoco.com?031
great cases, you can find even more here http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/category/iphone-6-accessories-cases-stands/
one of the ultimative case is the calypsocase book!
All I want is something really minimalist which is grippy enough to stop the darn phone slipping out of my pocket!
I have the leather apple case. It feels great in my hand and doesn’t stick in my pocket when i try to slide it out, which is probably my biggest issue with most cases.
I am a big fan of the Rokform cases. They have a clear iPhone 6 case that is really slim but has grip, protection and integrated mounting for cars, bicycles etc. I use the aluminum iPhone 6 case and like that they ship free anywhere in the U.S. http://www.rokform.com/iphone-6-cases
Can someone tell me what the case in the first picture is? It looks like a leather Apple case, but looks no where near the brown leather case that is sold on the Apple store? I love this color, not the tacky brown from the Apple store.
That is the Apple leather case.
Hex Solo wallet. Better looking than Mujjo wallet, but also fits iPhone 6 plus. Also holds three cards.
What genius at Twelvesouth came up with the name “SurfacePad” for an iPhone case???
Monoprice sells an “ultra-thin” case that seems rather similar to the other ones posted here, but it’s less than $6: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=12224
Aren’t those thin cases cases literally the same exact things you can get on Ebay for about $1? A quick search pulls up a bunch of choices. This one looks exactly the same. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/231334260195?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=KuaFV0
Umm, none of these cases really protect the phone all that well. I recommend the Speck candy shell. It’s not ultra thin, but it’s by no means bulky, and it actually protects your phone. You know, the reason why you’re buying a case in the first place.
I bought a 6+ right out of the gate. Love the phone but there aren’t many slim cases for it. I’m still hoping someone will introduce a game changer but I wasn’t going to walk around with a naked phone while I waited. Wanted something inexpensive but would protect the phone and used a screen protector. Looked at everything Amazon was selling at the time and went with the i-Blason Halo series Clear. My phone was space gray so I got the one with the black edges. Put a screen protector on it (iCarez) and I’ve been good to go. The case is a little “sticky” around the edges so it helps your grip. Kind of rubbery on the edge so should have some protection. Front lip wraps around and helps protect the screen. Back is clear. Doesn’t add much size to the big phone… it will still slip into my t-shirt pocket.
I’ll keep hoping for some wonderful new case but this one is working for now. For less than $20.
Got the twelvesouth surfpad from Amazon using AZON DEAL UPDATER (just google it). You can get anyone of these cases for up to 60% off by using the gold widget on their website. This little yellow widget spits out the top discounts for any product that can be found on Amazon. Could help save some money during the Holiday season.
Any case from Society6 is fabulous….. http://www.society6.com