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Julian Chokkattu
Gear
The 2020 Apple smartphone is still a great pick. Spruce it up with MagSafe-tested protection, chargers, and other extras.
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If you've decided to stick with your trusty iPhone 12 instead of upgrading to the iPhone 14 (or maybe you snagged one for a good price)—great! It's still a nice smartphone that'll last you several years. But slapping a brand-new case on your handset can make it feel fresh. It's also smart to use a case to protect your fragile investment. I've tested more than 50 cases and accessories—ones that are MagSafe compatible and ones that aren't. These are our favorites.
Be sure to check out our other buying guides, like the Best MagSafe Accessories, Best iPhone, Best iPad Accessories, the Best iPhone 14 Deals, and the Best iPhone 14 Cases.
Updated October 2022: We've moved our MagSafe accessory recommendations to a separate guide, and updated prices and links.
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Julian Chokkattu is the reviews editor at WIRED, covering personal technology and reviewing consumer products. Previously he was the mobile and wearables editor at Digital Trends, steering coverage and reviews of smartphones and smartwatches, and an intern at TechCrunch. He graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in English... Read more
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