The purple iPhone 14 Pro Max with a clear case from Totallee.
Clear cases for iPhone let your phone's design shine through while protecting it from drops.
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Clear cases come close to replicating the look and feel of a naked iPhone because they let its design shine through.

For the most part, clear cases aren't all that different to their opaque counterparts when it comes to their protective qualities, with thicker cases offering more protection but less protection in exchange for that sleek, premium device sensation in your hands.

We've used brands that are recommended by us. Clear cases are also available for older phones.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid (MagFit) with black iPhone 14 Pro.
Spigen's Ultra Hyrbid (MagFit) case is medium-thick and offers excellent protection against drops.
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Spigen's Ultra hybrid with Mag Case is on the medium side. It's made of both flexible and harder plastic, which gives it an edge over Apple's case. Spigen says the case is made with blue resin to resist the effects of oxidation.

The Ultra hybrid has raised edges to help protect the screen, but they're not very important. There are raised bumpers on the back of the corners.

There are branding and markings on the Ultra hybrid. It's fine that the company's name is on the left side of the case. An arrow points at the corner on the top right edge of the case. There is a random number on the bottom right edge of the case.

Incipio Duo for MagSafe with purple iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The Incipio Duo for MagSafe is a medium thickness clear case for iPhone with excellent drop protection.
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I have developed a heightened sense of trust in Incipio cases since I accidentally ran over a phone in my car with an Incipio case, and the phone was undamaged.

The Duo for MagSafe is a medium-thick two piece case consisting of a hard exterior shell and a softer flexible interior layer for a more forgiving impact on hard surfaces. It has anti-microbial properties as well.

Out of all the MagSafe cases, the Duo is the least cleared. The back and sides have hexagonal patterns. The words "Made in China" can be seen underneath the right speaker cutout on the bottom edge, as well as a random assortment of numbers and letters under the left speaker cutout, which cheapens the case's vibe.

There are raised edges for the screen and camera in the case. There are no bumpers on the rear corners.

Totallee Transparent Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The Totallee Transparent Cases for iPhones are remarkably thin but don't offer as much protection as thicker cases. One of the perks of Totallee cases is the lack of branding or markings on the case.
Totallee

The transparent case is in the slim-thickness category and is made by Totallee. It is one of the sleekest and best-looking of the bunch because it does not have a logo.

Slimmer cases compromise some protection for a sleeker look, but the Totallee Transparent case absorbs shocks better than a naked iPhone.

The soft version of the case has a raised lip to help protect the screen, and it will absorb impacts better than the harder version. There is a small lip for the camera.

The MagSafe's strength is slightly weakened by the thinness of Totallee's transparent case. It's not completely transparent due to the frosted texture, but your phone's color will still shine through even though it's not completely transparent.

Only a limited number of Totallee's cases for the iPhone 14 series are available for pre-order, and they will be released on October 31.

Antonio is a senior tech reporter for Insider's Reviews team, where he helps lead coverage, reviews, and guides of smartphones, tablets, accessories, wearables, smart home products, as well as audio devices from Apple, Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and other major tech companies. Before joining Business Insider, Antonio was a consumer-electronics analyst at PCMag. He graduated from Colgate University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in history. You can contact Antonio with tips and cool tech via email at: avillasboas@businessinsider.com Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we test tech and electronics.

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