Cute Cases

A case that makes you smile

Cute cases have hearts, animals, faces, ears and soft colours. They are popular with children, teenagers and anyone who likes something cheerful in their hand, and they make an easy present: a cute case is a gift that gets used every day. Under the look, each one is a working case that guards the back, sides and camera against everyday knocks.

What the cute cases here are like

The cute cases here today include a clear shockproof case with raised cat ears along the top edge, a soft clear silicone case printed with black cats, and soft cases printed with little hearts in pink and blue stripes, in several styles. The clear ones let the phone's own colour show round the design. They are made for iPhones across a wide spread of models, and each lists the models it fits, so choose yours from the list on the product page.

Printed or shaped

• Printed cute cases keep the design flat on the back, so the case is no thicker than a plain one and slips into a pocket the same. Some, like the heart cases here, are made by IMD, in-mould decoration: the design is printed on a film that goes into the mould, and the case is formed around it, so the picture is sealed inside rather than sitting on the surface where it can rub off.
• Shaped cute cases have raised parts such as ears, which make the look and also make the case a little bigger. Check that it still fits the pocket, bag or car holder you use.

For a child's phone

A phone handed to a young child gets dropped, thrown and chewed. A soft, thick case is a better choice than a slim, hard one, and kids’ cases are made for that. If the case has small parts, or you add a charm, keep it away from babies and toddlers: the NHS warns that small objects go straight into mouths.

Questions people ask about cute cases

Will the print wear off?

A print sealed inside the case by IMD holds up far better than one printed on the surface. Wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth, with no household cleaners.

What goes with a cute case?

A cute phone charm finishes the look, and cute style gathers everything in it.

Can I charge wirelessly through one?

Slim cases usually charge without trouble. Apple says a thick case can stop or slow wireless charging, so take a bulky shaped case off if charging is slow.

More to look at

• Glitter cases
• Printed and pattern cases
• Kids’ cases
• Cute phone charms
• Cute style
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide