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100 Intricate iPhone Cases

From Sinister Smartphone Shells to Quirky Nostril Covers

— October 4, 2012 — Tech
Protecting one's cellphone is an expressive need with the influx of iPhone cases being produced within the last year. Not only are there protecting cases but there are also fashionable ones as well. Everything from painting your own case to heavy metal sheaths, chic, customizable covers for one's iPhone are around any corner. People have become so obsessed with the idea of iPhone cases they have even created a $100,000 gold-plated, allegedly indestructible cover.

Picking an iPhone cover for your needs is simple with this toplist. There is a smart phone cover out there for every niche. Whether it's technologically advanced or just there for fashionable purposes, one can find a case for any occasion.
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Photographic Phone Covers
Photographic Phone Covers
The Kapok iPhone Case Makes Taking Pics a Snap
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99
Gamer Phone Protection Gear
Gamer Phone Protection Gear
The Mass Effect iPhone Case Offers Bonus Content to Buyers
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98
Picnic Phone Protectors
Picnic Phone Protectors
The Kate Spade Delavan Terrace iPhone Case is Ready for Summer
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97
Streamlined Cellphone Protectors
Streamlined Cellphone Protectors
The Ag ++ iPhone Case Shields with the Robustness of Metal
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96
Retro Transformer Covers
Retro Transformer Covers
The Arcadie for iPhone Case is Fun and Functional
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95
Graphic Phone Protectors
Graphic Phone Protectors
The Kenzo iPhone Cases Make Fashionable Accessories
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94
Jagged Smartphone Protectors
Jagged Smartphone Protectors
The KIROIC for I.T iPhone Case Protects Against Damage and Thieves
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93
Diamond-Encrusted Phone Covers
Diamond-Encrusted Phone Covers
The Lady Blanche iPhone Case Adds Bling to Mobiles at a Hefty Price
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92
Patriotic Phone Protectors
Patriotic Phone Protectors
The 'Nations Cases' iPhone Covers by Griffin are Olympic Ready
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91
Number-Punching Phone Covers
Number-Punching Phone Covers
This Retro Calculator iPhone Case Will Do Your Math Right
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90
Personalized Photo Protectors
Personalized Photo Protectors
The Instagram iPhone Case Lets You Show Off Your Artistic Side
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89
Phone Security Cases
Phone Security Cases
The Yellow Jacket iPhone Stun Gun is a Safe Purchase
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88
Audiowave Smartphone Protectors
Audiowave Smartphone Protectors
The Vibe iPhone Case is Personalized With Favorite Tracks
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87
Change-Embedded Covers
Change-Embedded Covers
The Coin 4 iPhone Case Puts Use to Run-Of-The-Mill Quarters
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86
Matrimonial Mobile Protectors
Matrimonial Mobile Protectors
William and Kate iPhone Cases Commemorate the Royal Wedding
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85
Nostalgic Nineties Phone Protectors
Nostalgic Nineties Phone Protectors
The Griffin Colourtouch iPod & iPhone Case is Polychromatic
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84
Submergeable Smartphone Sleeves
Submergeable Smartphone Sleeves
The driSuit iPhone Case Keeps the Device Dry in Wet Conditions
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83
DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
Leese Design iPhone Cases Let You Needlepoint Whatever You Like
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82
Frozen Apple CEOs
Frozen Apple CEOs
Star Wars Fans Will Get a Kick Out of the Steve Jobs in Carbonite iPhone Case
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81
Molten Smartphone Covers
Molten Smartphone Covers
The Melt iPhone Case is Functionally Viscous
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80
Waffle-Like Phone Cases
Waffle-Like Phone Cases
This Vans iPhone Accessory is Shoe-Inspired
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79
Insured Phone Sleeves
Insured Phone Sleeves
The ‘Cell Helmet’ is a Great Warranty Investment
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78
Footwear-Inspired Phone Protectors
Footwear-Inspired Phone Protectors
The MSTRPLN Minimal Sneaker iPhone Cases are Iconic
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77
Attachable Phone Lenses
Attachable Phone Lenses
The Photojojo Mini-Telephoto Lens Makes Taking Pictures On-The-Go Easy
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76
Silhouette Smartphone Bot Covers
Silhouette Smartphone Bot Covers
Kidrobot iPhone Cases Bring Fresh Looks for Mobile Users
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75
Proverbial Smartphone Covers
Proverbial Smartphone Covers
The Lazerwood Attak iPhone Case Comments on Communication
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74
Endangered Animal Covers
Endangered Animal Covers
The Adorable ‘Anicase' iPhone Designs are Eco-Conscious
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73
Eco-Friendly Sheaths
Eco-Friendly Sheaths
The Mobius iPhone Case Harnesses the Sun to Keep Your Gadget Powered
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72
Frozen-Snack Smartphone Cases
Frozen-Snack Smartphone Cases
The Decor Craft Inc Ice Cream iPhone Case Will Have You Salivating
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71
Pepper Spray Phones
Pepper Spray Phones
The SmartGuard Defense Mechanism Keep You and Your Phone Safe
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70
Smartphone-Only Satchels
Smartphone-Only Satchels
The iHandbag Carries Your Mobile Phone and Nothing Else
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69
Intoxicating Smartphone Sleeves
Intoxicating Smartphone Sleeves
The Intoxicase iPhone Case is Durable and Convenient
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68
Sea Creature Cases
Sea Creature Cases
Sivan Royz Creates Laser-Cut Purses That Perfectly Fit an iPhone
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67
Moody iPhone Wraps
Moody iPhone Wraps
Slickwraps Mood Ring Wrap Senses Your Emotions
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66
Splattered Superhero Cases
Splattered Superhero Cases
The Megaman II iPhone Case Features a Slew of Capcom Characters
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65
Quirky Nostril Covers
Quirky Nostril Covers
The 'Nose Case' for iPhone is an Oddball Accessory
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64
Scribbling Smartphone Holders
Scribbling Smartphone Holders
iFoolish iPhone Case Lets You Doodle on the Phone
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63
Rugged iPhone Cases
Rugged iPhone Cases
The Handmade iPhone Wallet From CXXVI Holds all Your Important Belongings
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62
Political Phone Cases
Political Phone Cases
The Obama-Biden iPhone Cases Encourage Democratic Participation
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61
Rainbow Toy-Inspired Skins
Rainbow Toy-Inspired Skins
The Block iPhone Case is a Functional Play on a Retro Design
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60
Gamer Smartphone Displays
Gamer Smartphone Displays
The PIP-Boy 3000 iPhone Case Pays Homage to 'Fallout 3'
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59
Regenerative Phone Protectors
Regenerative Phone Protectors
The Self-Mending Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone Case
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58
Natural Smartphone Sheaths
Natural Smartphone Sheaths
The iNature iPhone Case Becomes One With the Earth After You Upgrade
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57
Sumptuous iPhone Covers
Sumptuous iPhone Covers
The DBM De Bethune Boasts Alligator Skin and a Pocket Watch
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56
Handyman Phone Covers
Handyman Phone Covers
The 'Adappt XT' iPhone Case Has Everything You Need
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55
Gaming Smartphone Shells
Gaming Smartphone Shells
The Game Boy iPhone Case Turns Your iPhone into a Gaming Icon
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54
Paint-Inspired Smartphone Covers
Paint-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Watercolor Set iPhone Case is Truly Artistic
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53
Screen-Cleaning Cases
Screen-Cleaning Cases
The Loyto Esineide O Case is a Handy Solution for iPhone Case
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52
Gangster Smartphone Protectors
Gangster Smartphone Protectors
The Brass Knuckle iPhone Case is Both Practical and Playful
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51
Militaristic Designer Covers
Militaristic Designer Covers
Glam Up Your Mobile With the Bathing Ape iPhone Case
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50
Numerical Phone Covers
Numerical Phone Covers
These Franck Mueller iPhone Cases Go for More Than $1,000
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49
Dual Function Smartphone Holders
Dual Function Smartphone Holders
The Ö Case by Löytö Esineiden Has a Kickstand and
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48
Throwback Mobile Covers
Throwback Mobile Covers
Fred and Friends Flashback iPhone Case Brings Back the Old-School
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47
Stylus-Embedded Cases
Stylus-Embedded Cases
The Ozaki iCoat Finger iPhone Protector Allows People to 'Grab and Write'
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46
Rugged Smartphone Protectors
Rugged Smartphone Protectors
The 'SYSTM' Collection by Incase Offer Cases Made to Withstand it All
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45
Coffee Cup-Inspired Smartphone Covers
Coffee Cup-Inspired Smartphone Covers
Connect Design Releases the ‘Taylor Mug' iPhone
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44
Designer-Patterned Protectors
Designer-Patterned Protectors
The Marc by Marc Jacobs x Incase iPhone Cases are Affordably Chic
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43
Skateboard-Recycled Cases
Skateboard-Recycled Cases
The Grove Made MapleXO iPhone Cases are Made for Skaters
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42
Accordion-Like Smartphone Cases
Accordion-Like Smartphone Cases
The TidyTilt iPhone Protector is Packed with Functional Features
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41
Graphic Wooden iPhone Decals
Graphic Wooden iPhone Decals
The Field Trip iPhone Skins are Funky and Waterproof
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40
Retro Canvas Cases
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
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39
Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Suetake Sample Cases are Made from Hyperreal Food Sculptures
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38
Slim Solar-Powered Smartphone Sleeves
Slim Solar-Powered Smartphone Sleeves
Keep Eco-Friendly With the EnerPlex iPhone Case
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37
Delectable Dessert Phone Covers
Delectable Dessert Phone Covers
The Strapya Chocolate Cake iPhone Case Looks Good to Eat
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36
Latched Smartphone Covers
Latched Smartphone Covers
The Grat Leverage iPhone Case is Designed for Elegance and Protection
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35
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
No One Will Know You're on the Phone Thanks to the EARonic
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34
Luxury Label Smartphone Cases
Luxury Label Smartphone Cases
The Michael Kors Wallet Clutch for iPhone 4S Holds All Essentials
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33
Notification Phone Covers
Notification Phone Covers
The FLASHr iPhone Case Ensures You'll Never Miss a Call
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32
Light Translucent Mobile Skins
Light Translucent Mobile Skins
Caze Zero 5 UltraThin iPhone Case Protects & Takes Off Weight
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31
Pocket Monster Phone Protectors
Pocket Monster Phone Protectors
These Pokeball iPhone Cases Let You Show Your Nintendo Love
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30
Biblical Phone Covers
Biblical Phone Covers
The BookBook for iPhone Will Make You Seem Holy
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29
Chiseled Bamboo iPhone Casings
Chiseled Bamboo iPhone Casings
The Glorat Wooden Engraved iPhone Cases are Elegant
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28
Solar-Charging Cases
Solar-Charging Cases
Stay Eco-Friendly with the Monster Watts Hybrid Solar Case
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27
Vintage-Patterned Phone Protecters
Vintage-Patterned Phone Protecters
These SWASH London iPhone Case are Old-School Chic
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26
Smartphone-Oriented Jewelry
Smartphone-Oriented Jewelry
The 'iPhone Wallet Necklace' Holds Cell Phones
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25
Cellphone Embroidery Sets
Cellphone Embroidery Sets
The Cross Stitch iPhone Case Encourages Low-Tech Creativity
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24
LEGO Cell Phone Handles
LEGO Cell Phone Handles
MoFones by Morrisa Maltz Makes it Easier to Hold Your Mobile
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23
Chocolaty Smartphone Covers
Chocolaty Smartphone Covers
The M&M iPhone Case Coats Your Touchscreen in Protection
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22
Eco Smartphone Protectors
Eco Smartphone Protectors
The Nite Ize BioCase Boasts an Environmentally-Friendly Chemical Makeup
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21
Impervious iPhone Covers
Impervious iPhone Covers
Underwater Calling With the InonoPocket Amphibian iPhone Case
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20
Smartphone Mesh Covers
Smartphone Mesh Covers
The Freshfiber 3D Printed iPhone Case is Simply Dazzling
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19
Timber Smartphone Accessories
Timber Smartphone Accessories
Designer kencheng88 Gives Mobiles the Eco Treatment
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18
Phone-Protecting Money Clips
Phone-Protecting Money Clips
The Speck CandyShell Card iPhone Case Doubles as a Wallet
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17
Sinister Smartphone Shells
Sinister Smartphone Shells
The iPhone Skull Case is a Ghoulishly Great Halloween iPhone Case
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16
Lumberific iPhone Cases
Lumberific iPhone Cases
SigniCASE Carves Crazy Camera Designs for Smartphones
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15
Skater Smartphone Covers
Skater Smartphone Covers
The Skate Deck iPhone Case is Perfect for Tech-Savvy Boarders
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14
Indestructible Mobile Holsters
Indestructible Mobile Holsters
Jon Eicher's Military Grade iPhone Case Will Take It All
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13
Handmade iPhone Cases
Handmade iPhone Cases
Draught Dray Goods Crafts Multiple Leather Accessories
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12
Picture-Perfect Mobile Covers
Picture-Perfect Mobile Covers
The Camera iPhone Case Protects Gadgets with a Vintage Feel
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11
Literary Smartphone Covers
Literary Smartphone Covers
Speck x Out of Print Novel Cases Bring Back Classic Stories
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10
Seriously Studded iPhone Covers
Seriously Studded iPhone Covers
The Felony Case Gives Your Phone a Sharp Look
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9
Pop Art Techcessories (UPDATE)
Pop Art Techcessories (UPDATE)
The Rest of the Incase for Andy Warhol Collection Unveiled
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8
$100,000 Smartphone Protectors
$100,000 Smartphone Protectors
The Brikk Trim iPhone Cases Donate Rice for Every Holder Sold
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7
Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Koneko Store Etsy iPhone Cases are Adorable and Colorful
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6
Heavy Metal iPhone Cases
Heavy Metal iPhone Cases
Factron Metal Gear Cases for iPhone and iPad are Badass
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5
80s iPhone Cases
80s iPhone Cases
The Awesomely Bulky Thumbs Up 80s Phone
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4
Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
The ‘Polchemy 3D Printed iPhone Case’ Stands Out
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3
Card-Holding Phone Cases
Card-Holding Phone Cases
Patent Pending KILLSPENCER Pocket Card Carrier Consolidates it All
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2
Foodie Smartphone Covers
Foodie Smartphone Covers
Japanese Food iPhone Cases Make Talk-Time Tasty
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1
Heavy Metal Mobile Sheaths
Heavy Metal Mobile Sheaths
The iNoxCase Stainless Steel Case Protects iPhones with an Attitude
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