Silicone, leather, polycarbonate or wood?
Have you bought an iPhone 13 series and want to make sure it stays intact for as long as possible? Then you should quickly look for an iPhone case , because it doesn’t cost a lot of money and can save your phone from clumsy falls! But there are so many cases! Which is the best for your new iPhone 13? We’ve looked at everything to do with cell phone cases and summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of cases here:
The silicone case
The iPhone 13 silicone case has a simple but elegant design and offers the best protection for your smartphone. It is soft, non-slip and fits well in the hand. This protective case is also available in many different colors. In the event of a fall, this case offers the best protection of all Apple cases thanks to the microfibers of the silicone.
➕ The safest protective cover
➕ Non-slip / sits securely in the hand
➖ Dust and dirt stick to silicone more easily than other materials
➖ Silicone wears more at the edges than, for example, the transparent case
➖ Does not slide smoothly into the pocket
The leather case
If you want to buy an elegant accessory to protect your iPhone 13 , a leather case is the right choice to give your smartphone a stylish touch. The case is made of high-quality, tanned leather and feels soft and comfortable. The leather case is also available in many different colors.
➕ more elegant than silicone or hard cases
➕ also relatively non-slip
➖ the yellowing of the leather over time can be a disadvantage depending on your taste
➖ wireless charging eventually leads to a circular imprint on the back
The transparent cover
The transparent case is, as the name suggests, completely transparent and fits perfectly to the curves of the iPhone 13. Unlike the leather and silicone case, this case is not soft, but made of solid polycarbonate. The case is ideal for anyone who loves the color of their iPhone 13.
➕ The look of your iPhone 13 will not be hidden
➖ Due to the hardness of the case, the cover is more likely to be damaged in the event of a fall
➖ less slip-resistant than a leather or silicone case
The wooden shell
A particularly environmentally friendly alternative is the wooden cover. Wood is a very sustainable material because, unlike other materials, it can be completely composted. If sustainability is important to you, we also recommend looking for wooden covers made from regional wood in order to minimize CO₂ emissions during transport.
➕ more elegant design than plastic cases
➕ Compared to the mentioned covers, the most sustainable alternative
➖ can deform if exposed to too much water
➖ slips out of the hand faster than soft material
Does wireless charging work with all iPhone cases?
Wireless charging usually works with cell phone cases that are not certified by Apple. However, many protective cases from other providers have no magnet or a weaker magnet built into the case. This means that the magnetic MagSafe connector may not adhere as well as with the official cases.
Did you know?
Most cell phone cases are made largely of plastic, which requires a lot of petroleum to produce. In addition, plastic is difficult to recycle and pollutes our planet’s waters for decades. If you want to buy a cell phone case made of sustainable materials, you can choose cases made of cork, wood, felt or recycled plastic.
We have cases for the iPhone 13 that are significantly cheaper than the new cases from Apple. We also have the right tempered glass for you. All of our cases are made from recycled material or are biodegradable. So you not only save money with us, you also do something for the environment.
