Best cases for iPhone 6: 12 iPhone 6 cases to protect your new Apple smartphone

If you've just got your hands on a new , or if you're planning on buying on in the near future, it's worth investing in a case to protect your new smartphone. Here, we round up 12 of the new cases we've seen for the iPhone 6 so far. See also:

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1. Apple iPhone 6 cases

Apple has released and for the iPhone 6 Plus There are two options available: the Leather Case or the Silicone Case. The Leather Case comes in black, red, soft pink, olive brown and midnight blue and costs £35, while the Silicone Case comes in black, white, pink, blue, green and red, and costs £25. Add £4 to each for the iPhone 6 Plus version.

We did find the red and pink both quite similar, and erring towards the pink side of the spectrum.

Both are extremely lightweight and ad virtually no bulk to the iPhone. You don't get complete device protection because the bottom of the iPhone remains exposed, to give full space for the microphone and speaker. The screen is protected by the lip of the case standing above the iPhone screen. Annoyingly when pulled out of a pocket this sometimes grabs a coin with it – something we haven't seen with other cases – although this is a minor complaint for a very well made set of cases.

We also found the grip to be better on the silicone case. The leather isn't slippery but it's not as grippy as the cheaper silicone.

2. Casetify iPhone 6 cases

Also priced at £25 are fun iPhone 6 cases. They're completely customisable, so you can add your own photographs to the pre-set templates provided. Just what Jonny Ive would have wanted. Not!

3. Incipio DualPro iPhone 6 cases

Incipio also offers an iPhone 6 case, this one called the . As the name suggests, it has two layers for extra durability, impact resistance and shock absorption. This case comes in various colour combinations to suit your personal style, and will cost you £19.

4. Case-Mate Barely There iPhone 6 cases

If you're looking for something a bit more subtle to protect your iPhone, the might be ideal. They add the minimum bulk and weight to the iPhone 6, and aim to make sure that the design of the device itself can shine through. Plus, they're just £13.

5. FlexiShield for iPhone 6

Another case that might appeal to those who want something slim but protective for their iPhone 6 is the . It's a bargain at £5.99 and is made by a thin, flexible gel. It comes in lots of different colours, too.

6. Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 6 Bumper case

We rather like the look of the , too. It combined a see-through case with a coloured bumper around the edge (choose from clear, mint, gold, grey, dark blue or black). You also get a screen protector included for your £19.99.

7. Case-Mate Creatures for iPhone 6

Something fun for you now, and that's the . It's definitely not very practical (most of the designs have ears of some kind) but for the quirky among you it's definitely going to stand out in the crowd. Designs include a panda, pig, koala, fox and puppy.

8. Ted Baker cases for iPhone 6

Another bright and colourful option for the fashionable among you is the . There are four designs available, each priced at £24.95. They're made with polycarbonate and have a soft-feel finish.

9. Cygnett WorkMate for iPhone 6

For the more clumsy iPhone 6 owner, there's the . It's got three layers, it's high-grip and it has anti-slip ridges around the edge. There are three colours of the WorkMate available: Blue, red or black, and it'll cost you £14.95.

10. Griffin Survivor All-Terrain for iPhone 6

Another case with the ultimate protection is the £30 for iPhone 6. This one trumps both the WorkMate and DualPro by offering four layers of protection, including a built-in screen protector.

11. Grovemade Walnut & Leather iPhone 6

If you're after a bit of luxury, you might like the , which is handmade using real walnut and leather for a stylish and sophisticated look. The leather flap on the front also doubles as a handy stand. It'll cost you around £80 for this one though.

12. Nodus Access Case for iPhone 6

Another premium option is the Nodus Access Case range for iPhone 6.

The – available in either Flip Down or Portfolio styles – is a clever leather case that fixes the iPhone in place using a smart Micro Suction technology. Small micro-suction pads grip the iPhone in place with a super-strong bond. In our tests this worked just fine, despite our initial fears that the phone would slip out. The Portfolio cover did tend to flip open when outside the pocket, which we would have preferred to stay closed. And bending the case to set as a stand created a ridge in the cover, which very well may be intentional but did surprise us. The phone is, however, easily removed, with no residue from the bond, and it can be removed and attached whenever you like. It’s a neat, innovative solution that reduces the bulk you often get from phone cases.

Above: Access case Flip Down in Chestnut.

From a style point of view the Access Case looks like a premium leather wallet, unlike the slightly cheap leather feel you get from Apple’s own iPhone 6 case. There is also a utility pocket to keep cash or credit/business/travel cards. Cases are available in Chestnut Brown and Ebony Black, from £59.99 (for iPhone 6) and £69.99 (iPhone 6 Plus).

Above: Access case Portfolio in Ebony.

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