Clear vs Frosted vs Silicone vs Glitter: Which Phone Case Should You Choose?
Once you know your exact phone model, the next choice is style. Here's how the main case types compare, so you can pick the one that suits how you use your phone.
Clear cases
Best for: showing off your phone's original colour.
A clear back lets the phone's design show through, while a bumper frame protects the corners. Many clear cases turn yellow over time, so look for one described as anti-yellowing. Our clear MagSafe cases have reinforced bumper corners and a magnetic ring.
Frosted and matte translucent cases
Best for: a clean, minimal look that hides fingerprints.
A frosted back is semi-transparent: it softens your phone's colour instead of showing it fully clear. The matte finish resists fingerprints and smudges better than glossy clear plastic, which makes it a good everyday choice.
Silicone cases
Best for: grip and a soft feel in the hand.
Soft-touch silicone has a smooth matte feel that's comfortable to hold and less likely to slip. Textured silicone adds extra grip. Silicone can pick up lint in a pocket, so a quick wipe now and then keeps it looking new.
Glitter cases
Best for: sparkle that still feels like a normal case.
Glitter is sealed inside a translucent shell, so the case stays smooth while it sparkles. Our glitter MagSafe cases also have shockproof edges and a built-in magnetic ring.
Rhinestone cases
Best for: a bold, glamorous look.
Crystal-style rhinestones cover the back for maximum sparkle, usually with a colour-matched frame. They're more decorative than a plain case, so they suit people who want their phone to stand out.
Cases with a wrist strap
Best for: carrying your phone hands-free and avoiding drops.
Heart, bow, feather and lavender glitter designs come with a matching wrist strap or lanyard, which makes the phone easier to hold while shopping or travelling. Most of our strap cases have a detachable strap.
Kickstand and camera-protection cases
Best for: watching videos and protecting the cameras.
Bracket cases have a metal camera frame that flips out into a stand, so you can prop your phone up in landscape. Camera-protection cases add raised rings around each lens, which helps keep the lenses off flat surfaces.
Quick comparison
| Style | Look | Grip | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Shows phone colour | Medium | Minimalists |
| Frosted / matte | Softened colour | Medium | Fingerprint-free everyday use |
| Silicone | Solid colour | High | Comfort and grip |
| Glitter | Sparkly | Medium | Fun, everyday sparkle |
| Rhinestone | Very sparkly | Medium | Statement look |
| Kickstand | Matte | Medium | Videos and lens protection |
Don't forget MagSafe
If you use a MagSafe charger, wallet or car mount, choose a case with a built-in magnetic ring. Read MagSafe cases explained to see why it matters.
Shop by your phone
Every style above is sorted by phone model. Start with your model: iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or browse all cases. Not sure which phone you have? See Which iPhone do I have?
