Cases and glass for the iPhone 18 Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the biggest iPhone on these pages. Apple gives it a 6.9-inch screen and measures it at 163.4mm tall, 78.0mm wide and 8.75mm deep, at 249 grams. A phone that size and weight is harder to hold in one hand, so grip, a strap or a stand, and a good raised edge round the screen are worth more here than on a small phone.
A case, screen protector, camera protector or set is listed on this page when its own model choices name the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Pick the iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 and soft cases: thin hard shells in clear or frosted, and soft clear silicone with thicker corners. See clear cases.
- Magnetic cases, MagSafe-compatible, in clear, with a built-in kickstand, or with a large window over the back. See magnetic phone cases.
- Cases for grip and carrying: a shockproof case with a braided crossbody strap, a matte bumper with a stand, and leather-texture cases in crocodile and lichee patterns.
- Cases for the look: glitter, flower prints, a Y2K aurora finish with air-cushioned corners, and cute designs.
- Protection for the glass: tempered glass with a fitting frame, 3-packs, full-cover hydrogel film, and a camera lens protector.
The phone's own parts that a case has to meet
On the back, Apple lists three cameras, the Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and a 4x Fusion Telephoto, plus a LiDAR Scanner, all under sapphire crystal lens covers. A camera lens protector adds a layer over those. On the side is Camera Control, which works with a click, a light press and a slide of the finger, so a case needs an opening over it or a cover made to pass those touches through: look at the product photos.
It charges by USB-C, which Apple rates at up to 10Gb/s for files with a USB 3 cable, and by MagSafe and Qi2 at up to 25W. The box holds a 1m USB-C cable and no plug, so you may want a wall charger and a longer USB-C to USB-C cable.
Questions people ask about iPhone 18 Pro Max cases
Will an iPhone 17 Pro Max case fit?
Apple gives the two phones the same height, width and depth, but a case is also cut for the buttons and the camera, so do not count on it. Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the model choices. The camera lens protector here names the 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in its own choices.
Which holder takes a phone this heavy?
Look for holders that clamp or grip the phone and name a weight or size range that covers it. Magnetic holders hold best on a magnetic case: see magnetic car mounts.
Does a case stop wireless charging?
A thin case usually charges through. Thick or metal cases widen the gap and slow it, as the guide to wireless and magnetic charging explains.
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