TOCOL for iPhone 17 Case, Compatible with MagSafe, Black

Why it's worth it

A translucent matte case for the standard iPhone 17 with a raised frame that wraps around the entire camera array. The built-in magnet ring is unusually strong for the price, and the matte back hides fingerprints better than any clear case here.

This is the most-bought case in the lineup by a wide margin, and the feedback is consistently positive. Owners who bought it as a stopgap say they stopped shopping. The fit is precise, the buttons click properly, and the matte finish feels more expensive than it is. For a case this inexpensive, that's unusual.

The camera protection is the standout feature. Instead of a simple raised lip, the frame rises about a millimeter above the lenses and encloses the whole module. Set your phone face-up on a gravel driveway or a diner table and the glass never touches down. If you've ever scratched a lens, you know how much that's worth.

From our review of 10 iphone 17 cases and screen protectors, by Robert Sterling, Chief Editor

What we like

• +This is the most-bought case in the lineup by a wide margin, and the feedback is consistently positive
• +The camera protection is the standout feature
• +TOCOL rates the magnet ring at 18 newtons of hold, and owners back that up on car mounts over bumps

What to know

• –The translucent matte back mutes your phone's color instead of showing it off
• –The listed weight is heavier than the slim cases here, and it's a plain black slab — no ring, no stand, no color choices to…