Thin, light and almost not even there: Is this the perfect case for your new iPhone?

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Totallee's minimalist cases are perfect for those not quite ready to go careless.
These minimalist iPhone 13 cases are perfect for those not quite ready to go caseless.
Photo: Totallee

This iPhone 13 cases post is brought to you by Totallee.

With the release of the tough iPhone 13 series handsets, with their Ceramic Shield and Gorilla Glass, more and more people started talking about going without a case altogether. Others, of course, weren’t about to drop a grand on a smartphone and then not protect that pricey gadget. There may actually be a perfect third path, whether you just got an iPhone 13 for Christmas or have had one for a while. You can try Totallee’s extremely thin and light iPhone 13 cases. They help protect and showcase your new smartphone without adding bulk.

Totallee’s thin cases: protective yet minimal

In the business of making slim and sleek cases for iPhones since 2013, Totallee built a reputation for protecting the popular devices without taking away anything from their beauty and functionality.

Totallee’s new cases for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are incredibly thin and light. They run about 0.02 inches thick and a tenth of an ounce in weight.

Considering dimensions like those, a Totallee case is not going to keep you from fitting your smartphone in your pocket. There’s almost no added bulk.

And while the cases feature “barely there” minimalism, they still protect devices during drops because Totallee makes them from shock-absorbing TPU material. It’s hard yet flexible. All Totallee cases are MagSafe-compatible, too. They’re thin enough that they won’t interfere with the iPhone’s wonderful magnetic system for attaching chargers and other accessories.

Take your choice of 4 colors plus limited-edition picks

Totallee enhances its cases’ blend of protection and style by offering them in a range of colors. You can order them in colors the company calls Frosted Clear, Frosted Black, Navy Blue and Green. And then there’s an array of limited-edition colors, like Pearl White, Peach Flamingo and Jet Black.

Totallee even makes a clear iPhone case it lists as Transparent, with a few options, like choosing one with a black border. That color choice lets you show off your iPhone 13 to the fullest possible extent. A case that thin, light and perfectly clear makes it seem like you’re not using a case at all.

And because none of Totallee’s cases come with any logos, branding or funky patterns, there will be no distractions from your beautiful iPhone, no matter which color you choose.

A perfect fit plus a good cause

Totallee's thin and light iPhone 13 cases come in a range of colors, including clear (almost like having no case at all).
Totallee’s thin and light iPhone cases come in a range of colors, including clear (almost like having no case at all).
Photo: Totallee

Totallee prides itself on cases that are precisely designed to fit your iPhone 13 perfectly. Each case features individual cutouts for the speaker holes as well as the high-end camera assemblies. With a Totallee case, a raised lip around the rear-facing cameras protects the lenses when you set the phone down.

Totallee also donates 1% of all sales to charities working on ending the homelessness crisis. So when you buy a case, you can feel good about some of the proceeds going to a good cause.

Add a screen protector for extra peace of mind

If you like the minimalistic Totallee aesthetic of thin, light and even virtually invisible cases, you might want to complete the picture with a Totallee edge-to-edge screen protector.

Once applied, a Totallee screen protector completely covers your iPhone 13’s screen. In fact, it look like it’s just your iPhone’s screen. It’s hard to tell there’s a protective layer on top.

And because the screen protector is made from tempered glass, it protects your iPhone’s screen from cracking. And that might save you from having to pay for a screen replacement.

All Totallee products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year warranty.

Price: All cases for iPhone 13 models cost $39 except for some limited editions ($45). Screen protectors cost $39.

Where to buy: Totallee

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