Cases and glass for the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen in an aluminium body. Apple measures it at 147.6mm by 71.6mm by 7.80mm, at 170 grams, with a colour-infused glass back on its coloured models. It is the smallest of the 16 phones with Camera Control, and it shares its screen size with the 16e, which is the mix-up to watch for here.
A case, screen protector, camera protector or set is listed on this page when its own model choices name the iPhone 16. Pick the iPhone 16 in those choices when you order: the same product is often made in many sizes, and the choice decides which one is sent. Cables, chargers and holders are not listed by phone, because they fit every phone; they are linked further down.
What is here for it
- Clear cases that show the phone's own colour, hard and soft. See clear cases.
- Tough cases and bumpers. See protective cases.
- Magnetic cases, MagSafe-compatible, kickstand and ring cases, and a card holder case.
- Style cases: mirror, glitter, flowers, cute, Y2K, leather and luxury plated.
- Protection for the glass: tempered glass, back films and fitting kits.
The 16 and the 16e are different phones
Both are 6.1 inches, but they are not the same shape. Apple measures the 16e at 146.7mm by 71.5mm, a little shorter than the 16, and gives it one camera on the back, where the 16 has a dual-camera system: a 48MP Fusion Main and a 12MP Ultra Wide. The 16e also has no Camera Control. So a case for one does not fit the other, and a camera protector certainly does not. Check the model name in Settings, then General, then About.
Charging and the port
The 16 charges by USB-C and moves files at USB 2 speed. Apple rates it at up to 25W on MagSafe with a 30W adapter or higher, and up to 25W on Qi2. Only a 1m USB-C cable comes in the box. See wall chargers and magnetic wireless chargers; the guide to charging cables covers the rest.
Questions people ask about iPhone 16 cases
Will an iPhone 15 case fit my 16?
Do not count on it. Each model is cut for its own size, buttons and camera. Choose iPhone 16 in the model choices.
How does a case work with Camera Control?
Camera Control takes a click, a light press and a slide of the finger. Cases leave an opening over it or cover it with a part that passes the touch through: check the photos of each.
Is a clear case or a coloured case better?
A clear case shows the colour you chose; a coloured one changes it. Both protect the same way: the corners and the raised edge round the screen do the work.
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