Silicone and Soft Cases

Soft to hold, hard to drop

A silicone case is soft and slightly velvety, with a grip that stops a phone sliding off a car seat, a sofa arm or a sloping desk, and makes it less likely to slip out of your hand. It stretches over the phone and hugs it closely, and it takes the small knocks of a normal day. The soft cases here are mostly liquid silicone, smooth to the touch, in a wide choice of colours, with a raised edge round the camera and cut-outs for the buttons, ports and speakers. Each case says on its page which phones it fits, and you choose your model there.

Liquid silicone and TPU

Two soft materials are sold under these names, and product pages do not always keep them apart.

• Liquid silicone has the soft, matte, velvety feel, often with a smooth lining inside that keeps the back of the phone from being scratched. It grips best.
• TPU is a flexible plastic, firmer and smoother than silicone. It slides into a pocket more easily, picks up less lint, and is what most clear cases are made of.

If the feel matters to you, read the material in each product's details rather than its title. The guide Phone case materials explained sets out the difference in full.

What to know before you choose

The grip that stops a silicone case sliding off a table also makes it drag on the way into tight jeans, and it picks up lint, dust and pet hair. Pale colours can darken where your hands hold them most, and dye from new jeans can rub onto them, so a mid or dark colour hides wear better. A soft case is for everyday knocks: for phones that take real falls, look at tough and shockproof cases, which pair a soft layer with a hard shell.

Questions people ask about silicone cases

How do I make sure a case fits my phone?

Choose your exact model from the options on the product page. Phones that share a name are often different shapes: an iPhone 16 and an iPhone 16 Pro take different cases, and so do a Galaxy A05 and a Galaxy A05s.

How do I clean a silicone case?

Take the phone out, then wipe the case inside and out with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use household cleaners, aerosols or solvents, and let it dry fully before the phone goes back in.

Will a silicone case work with a wireless charger?

Yes, silicone lets wireless charging through. For chargers and mounts that hold on with magnets, choose one of the magnetic phone cases.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Clear cases
• Hard and slim cases
• Tough and shockproof cases
• Magnetic phone cases
• Kids' cases
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide
• Guide: Phone case materials: silicone, TPU, polycarbonate and leather