If you want a durable, protective iPhone case that doesn’t hid the smartphone’s good looks, you need the US$54.99 Crystal Palace Snap from ZAGG.
There are more protective cases, but the case has drop resistance up to 13 feet, which isn’t bad. It’s strengthened with graphene, which is, in ZAGG’s words, “harder than a diamond, yet more elastic than rubber, and up to 200x stronger than steel.” The Crystal Palace also has an anti-scratch coating and textured edges provide a no-slip grip. And it’s MagSafe compatible so works with a variety with wireless chargers and magnetic accessories.
Plus, the Crystal Palace Snap comes with an integrated kickstand that’s flush with the case, so stays out of the way when it’s not being used. It works in both portrait and landscape viewing. It’s “the kickstand you didn’t know you needed, but can’t live without,” so is great for FaceTime calls or streaming videos.
With all these features, there’s really nothing to dislike about the Crystal Palace. Well, except that it, and every other case I’ve tried with my iPhone 17 Pro Max, is too big to fit into my holster. But that’s another story.
The Fall 2025 ZAGG Collection is available at ZAGG.com, Amazon.com, and in-store at AT&T, Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Walmart stores nationwide.
Apple World Today rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★★
