Although a case’s lack of MagSafe support isn’t an absolute dealbreaker, we’re seeing enough great cases with MagSafe at similar prices to those without that we generally prefer them. A case without the magnetic ring may still support charging with a MagSafe charger, as long as it’s thin enough, but likely won’t work with a car mount or wallet.

MagSafe: Apple’s MagSafe system is a bit complicated, as it encompasses magnetic wireless chargers and accessories, as well as cases with a magnetic ring built in to support them.Additionally, the iPhone 13–series devices have especially pronounced camera bumps, and the case material needs to rise taller than them to protect them. We use a 0.85-millimeter feeler gauge, per Apple’s guidelines, to test each case. Raised front lip and camera ring: As Apple’s case guidelines (PDF) explain, “Exposed glass on the device shall not come within 0.85 mm of a flat surface, such as a table or floor, in any orientation when the case is attached.” A lip around the edges of the phone’s display helps prevent cracked screens-one of the biggest worries with any smartphone-but it also helps to keep the screen from getting scratched if you place the phone screen-down.On the other hand, we don’t consider cases with a circular opening to expose the Apple logo on the back of the phone because they offer less overall protection and provide no real benefit. We also like cases that don’t leave the top or bottom edge of the phone exposed, though such exposure isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker. The best cases provide button protection with tactility that mimics-or in some instances even enhances-the way the buttons feel on a bare iPhone. Full coverage: As a general rule, the more of the phone that a case protects, the better we prefer cases that protect everything but the phone’s screen.(Even a heavy-duty case can’t guarantee that your phone will survive every scenario intact-for example, a direct hit to the screen will still do damage.) The obvious exception here is superthin cases, which purposely compromise some drop protection in favor of a thinner profile. We don’t conduct drop tests, but we do look for cases that are obviously capable of withstanding some impact. Drop protection: We seek out cases that can adequately protect a phone without adding unnecessary embellishments or too much bulk.

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