Smartish iPhone 18 Pro/17 Pro Clear Case MagSafe, Gripmunk, Slim Grip Cover

Why it's worth it

A slim clear case for the iPhone 17 Pro with textured sides and anti-yellowing material. It weighs about an ounce and a half, so your phone still feels like a phone, and the corner air pockets handle everyday tumbles.

If you hate cases, this is the case to get. It's light, thin, and the phone's actual color shows through — which is the whole point of paying extra for a nice finish. Owners who've used Smartish cases across several iPhone generations keep coming back, and several mention the sides breaking in and tightening up over the first few weeks.

The grip is what separates this from every other slim clear case. Smartish molds finger grooves and a texture into the sides instead of leaving them glassy, and owners who were tired of phones sliding out of their hands notice the difference immediately. It doesn't cling to pocket fabric either, which is the usual trade-off with grippy silicone.

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

What we like

• +If you hate cases, this is the case to get
• +The grip is what separates this from every other slim clear case
• +Smartish says it survived 50 drops from six feet, and the corners have built-in air pockets
• +Anti-yellowing material is the other quiet win

What to know

• –Thin means thin. The cushioning is fine for a drop off a couch or a slide across pavement, but if you work on a job site or…
• –Clear plastic needs occasional wiping to look good, and a few owners noticed slight creaking from the case early on before it…