Like 2020’s second-generation iPhone SE, the third-generation iPhone SE — every so often known as the iPhone SE (2022) — has the similar chassis because the iPhone 7 and eight with upgraded interior elements, now together with Apple’s A15 Bionic processor and 5G give a boost to. It is lately Apple’s maximum reasonably priced iPhone, beginning at $429 for the 64GB model or $479 for the 128GB model. It is also were given the smallest show within the iPhone lineup, with a 4.7-inch display.
However you almost certainly know all that when you’ve purchased the brand new iPhone SE already and are right here to discover a case for it. Be aware that the majority iPhone 7 and eight instances will are compatible the 2022 SE and case makers generally tend to label their SE instances as being suitable with the iPhone 7/8 in addition to the iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022). Because of this backward compatibility, one of the most instances in this checklist are ones we attempted with previous iPhone fashions and will suggest them in keeping with our earlier enjoy the usage of them.
Whilst I have integrated all kinds of instances, I have put an emphasis on instances which are additionally a excellent price. If you are purchasing a so-called price smartphone just like the iPhone SE, you almost certainly do not need to spend an excessive amount of on a case. And because a few of these instances were in the marketplace for some time, you’re going to see some great reductions on superb iPhone SE instances.
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Speck makes a number of instances for the iPhone SE3 and you’ll be able to to find a number of on sale at Amazon for lower than $15. The 2 instances pictured listed below are a part of the Presidio Grip Sequence, which is available in plenty of colour choices (costs range by means of colour). Listed here are some further offers on Speck SE3 instances:
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My two favourite Otterbox instances are the Commuter Sequence and Symmetry Sequence, either one of which are available plenty of colours. The twin-layer Commuter Sequence is a bit more protecting and and has a latch that covers the charging port. Worth can range by means of colour.
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Zagg’s Gear4 instances for the iPhone SE are an identical in high quality to Speck and Otterbox instances. The Piccadilly is most probably the most efficient price at round $10 (I am linking to a case for the 2020 iPhone SE, however the case is suitable with the 2022 SE and has gold trim as a substitute of black). The Crystal Palace ($11) is the same however totally transparent.
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Spigen’s Difficult Armor instances were round some time and are notable for his or her round cutout exposing the Apple brand and their integrated kickstand. They do be offering first rate coverage and dangle up somewhat properly through the years, regardless that no longer somewhat in addition to some Otterbox and Speck instances. The Difficult Armor is to be had in more than one colour choices.
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Otterbox’s Symmetry Sequence is available in plenty of colour choices, together with a transparent model with glitter. As I mentioned, the Otterbox’s Commuter Sequence case provides quite extra coverage however you’ll be able to’t cross incorrect with its Symmetry Sequence instances.
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Spigen Slender Armor CS is available in plenty of colour choices and has a slot that lets you retailer a few bank cards (or a unmarried bank card and a few money) within the case. The one drawback is that it isn’t suitable with wi-fi charging.
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City Armor Tools provides a couple of other case designs for the iPhone SE in plenty of colours. I individually just like the Plasma, however the Armor, Pathfinder and Plyo also are excellent, with the Plyo having the slimmest design. UAG’s instances all function excellent nook coverage and meet army drop-test requirements.
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Incipio’s NGP case is an easy translucent case that gives first rate coverage in a narrow bundle. The blue model is lately $6 at Amazon. It is indexed as being suitable for the iPhone 8 however will are compatible the iPhone SE, each 2022 and 2020 fashions.
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Spigen’s sister logo Cyrill makes a couple of other instances for the iPhone SE. I just like the Leather-based Brick (it is “vegan” leather-based, no longer actual leather-based), however all of Cyrill’s instances are well-designed and first rate for the cash. The Leather-based Brick is to be had in a couple of colour choices.
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LifeProof’s Wake case is made from recycled ocean plastic. Whilst I would not name it supertough — it is not enclosed on the backside — it is rated for 6-foot drop coverage and is attractively designed. To be had in 3 colour choices, value varies by means of colour.
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I purchased a an identical model of this example to make use of with a Samsung telephone. It is a faux-leather pockets case that has a magnetic clasp with room at the inside of for 3 bank cards and a few money. It additionally converts right into a kickstand for observing video.
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Griffin’s Survivor instances be offering 6-foot drop coverage with bolstered (and raised) corners that may lend a hand your telephone steer clear of injury will have to it fall facedown.
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Incipio’s Organicore case is some other eco-friendly case that Incipio says is 100% compostable. The oat-colored model is on sale for $10.
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The third-gen iPhone SE has an IP67 water resistance score, this means that it may well live on being dunked in as much as 1 meter of water for half-hour. But when you need an much more water-resistant choice, LifeProof’s Fre case is tips on how to cross. This once-popular case (sooner than the iPhone were given some waterproofing) remains to be somewhat dear nevertheless it does be offering most coverage on your telephone.
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