Case Styles

Cases chosen for the look

A case is the easiest way to make a phone your own, and a case that looks good can still protect well. Each style case here is built on an everyday or protective design: a soft silicone case, a clear shockproof case, a bumper or a hard shell, with the look on top. So choose the style you love, then read what the case is underneath, because that decides how it feels in the hand and how well it takes a knock. A style case also makes an easy present, because the look is the part you choose for someone else; the fit is just a matter of knowing their phone model.

The six styles

• Glitter cases sparkle, with glitter, sequins or stars set into clear silicone or a shining finish.
• Cute cases have hearts, cats, ears, faces and soft colours.
• Printed and pattern cases carry flowers, stripes, animals and other designs printed on the back.
• Luxury cases have plated edges, metal-coloured finishes and rich textures.
• Y2K cases take the bright, glossy, playful look of the early 2000s.
• Kids’ cases are chunky and easy to grip, for phones children use.

How to choose a style case

Start with your phone model: each case lists the phones it fits, so choose yours from the list on the product page. Then check three things. First, the material: soft silicone and TPU grip well and absorb knocks, while hard shells are slimmer and slippier. Second, any raised shapes, such as ears or 3D patterns, which make a case thicker in the pocket. Third, metal or plated parts, which can get in the way of wireless charging. The guide to case materials explains each material.

Questions people ask about case styles

Do style cases protect as well as plain ones?

It depends on the case underneath, not the look on top of it. Many style cases here are described as shockproof, with raised edges round the screen and camera. For the most protection, see tough and shockproof cases.

Can I change the look without changing the case?

Yes. A phone charm or a strap changes the look in seconds and does not affect the case's fit.

Will a clear style case go yellow?

Clear plastic yellows in time with sunlight and heat, soft TPU most of all, and the yellow does not wash out. Keeping the phone out of hot cars and direct sun slows it, and a coloured or printed case hides it better.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when that case usually arrives, so check it before ordering for a set date.

More to look at

• Glitter cases
• Cute cases
• Luxury cases
• Y2K cases
• Cases with extras
• Phone charms
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide
• Guide: Phone case materials: silicone, TPU, polycarbonate and leather