The iPhone was announced in 2007 and has since sold over 2 billion units. Apple has released new iPhone models and updates to their iOS practically every year since. They are built around their multi-touch screen interface and have been copied by practically every other phone brand.
The iPhone name means luxury and its accessories are just as luxurious because fashion designers know that iPhone users want the best for their devices. Continue reading for our list of the 9 most expensive iPhone cases that offer the style and protection that Apple users have grown to expect.
- LifeProof FRĒ Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 11
- Promising Good Luck
- Eye Trunk with Strap iPhone
- iPhone 7 Titanium Case
- adidas Originals iPhone 11 Pro Case
- Aristocratic Pad Case
- Brikk iPhone XS + XS Trim Cases
- Dragon and Spider iPhone Case
- Call of Diamond iPhone 6 Case
Designer: LifeProof Store
Material: Polycarbonate
photo source: Amazon
The LifeProof FRĒ Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 11 is made from a sturdy polycarbonate that gives it scratch protection without affecting its outward design. The case is designed to be waterproof and snow-proof. It can even be submerged in 66 feet of water for an hour.
It’s sealed enough from dirt, dust, and snow and protected from shock to the point that it meets the IP-68 Ingress Protection Rating. It includes a LifeProof yearly limited warranty anyway. The case retails on Amazon for $1,134.81.
Did you know?
LifeProof is all about providing accessories that protect expensive devices. These include belt clips for LifeProof cases, bands for Apple watches, anti-shatter screen protectors for expensive phones, and of course, these iPhone cases.
Designer: Caviar
Material: Calf leather
photo source: Caviar
Promising Good Luck is the name given to this phone case by Caviar Global. It’s made from natural calf leather and has an iconic jeweled plate on the back. The design is a carp leaping from the water, made from 7 microns of 24k gold plate.
The brand is embossed in the leather of this 2022 edition case for the iPhone13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The case retails from Caviar for $1,600.
Did you know?
Caviar designs smartphones and handcrafted phone accessories for international customers. They’re the first “smartphone jewelers” according to their site and have been designing these luxury accessories since 2011.
Designer: Nicolas Ghesquière
Material: Leather
photo source: Louis Vuitton
The Eye Trunk with Strap case for iPhone X and XS is a leather accessory by Nicolas Ghesquière for the luxury fashion designer Louis Vuitton. It debuted in 2018 for Ghesquière’s Spring-Summer collection. The leather strap is removable and can be used to carry the phone over the shoulder across the body.
The case has a functional lock that keeps your phone safe. The inside of the case is monogrammed with coated leather canvas and a microfiber lining. It sells on the Louis Vuitton store for $1,430.
Did you know?
Louis Vuitton has been working in luggage since the late-1800s. In 1886, they created an unpickable luggage lock with a single system consisting of one lock and two spring buckles, revolutionary for the time but standard today.
They have since branched out around the world creating luxury fashion pieces and are now known as the most valuable fashion brand in the world.
Designer: Gresso
Material: Titanium
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Gresso has been serious about handmade accessories since being founded in 1999. The iPhone Titanium Case by them is a $1,500 way to strengthen your iPhone 7 and make it way more stylish. The grade-5 titanium in this thing is 2mm thick and incredibly strong. Its raised edges give maximum protection to your precious screen.
The case is normally $1,000. For the extra $500, you can have it PVD-coated, which gives it its black finish and extreme durability. This finish is what allows the phone to stand up to extreme heat – it’s the same stuff used in Swiss watches to give them their incredible durability.
Did you know?
The value of the Gresso iPhone 7 Titanium Case is increased by 18k gold accented inserts in the back, which can also be customized in titanium as well.
Designer: adidas
Material: Thermoplastic Polyurethane
photo source: Amazon
This adidas Originals phone case is compatible with the latest iPhone 11, and is readily available for purchase on Amazon. It has a holographic logo printed on the front of its protective case. It’s made from flexible thermoplastic and features no fancy materials or jewels – with this case, you’re buying the brand name and the functionality more than the bling.
This phone case has a raised edge that protects your phone screen. It’s compatible with 4G and 5G and features drop protection that works up to a height of 5 feet. The adidas Originals iPhone 11 Pro Case retails for $2,189.96.
Did you know?
Adidas started in 1924 in a washroom when Adi Dassler registered his new fabric company. By 1928, their “Adi Dassler Sportschuhfabrik” company had already won gold medals and employed 47 employees in their town of Herzogenaurach.
In the 50s and 60s, they started becoming famed for sports shoes and have now branched out into modern sportswear and accessories, including luxury phone cases.
Designer: Aurum Edition
Material: Crocodile leather
photo source: Aurum-Edition
Individually designed Aristocratic Pad Cases are made by the brand Aurum Edition. They come in multiple colors, including brown, blue and red. Unlike many of the cases on this list made from precious metals, these pad cases are made from premium crocodile leather.
For Aurum Edition customers, this look protects the phone while maintaining an air of exotic chicness. It’s not as flashy as gold and diamonds, but it’s still luxurious. These Aurum Edition cases for iPhones cost $3,200 each.
Did you know?
Aurum Edition is located in Dubai. They make custom luxury gadget accessories and jewelry, including these leather phone cases and luxury watches. They use valuable stones, woods, and animal products to create these mini masterpieces.
Designer: Brikk
Material: Various
photo source: Brikk
Brikk is a luxury accessory designer for iPhones that sells cases for anything from a few thousand up to $100,000. The most expensive are the cases called the “Trim” series, which are made from titanium and gold and boast 600 diamonds (with a total weight of 6 carats).
One of the unique things about these expensive iPhone cases is that Trim donates a metric ton of rice to an NGO charity of the buyer’s choosing every time one is bought. Sustainability and humanitarianism are not common in luxury iPhone cases, but Brikk may have cornered the market.
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Brikk also sells the iPhones themselves in XS and XS Max models. The luxury materials that go into these phone cases are insane – everything from gold and jewels to slabs of pure jade and meteorite (they call it the “Celestial Edition”).
The Lux iPhone XS Max Royal Jade Edition costs $3,000,000 with all the customized add-ons, making it one of the most expensive iPhones in the world.
Designer: Anita Mai Tan
Material: 18k gold/diamonds
photo source: Elite Choice
Anita Mai Tan worked for 16 months to create the Dragon and Spider iPhone Case, a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that doubles as iPhone protection. She’s the artist who made the Heaven GoldPen as well and markets her creations for women who want to glitz up their accessories.
The Dragon and Spider iPhone Case is made from a block of 18k gold, which is then implanted with 5,000 total diamonds. These diamonds weigh 32 carats on the Dragon side and include brown, champagne, cognac, and colorless diamond varieties.
The remaining 2,800 diamonds are on the spider, including black and colorless diamonds weighing 38 carats. This pair of cases sold together for $880,000.
Did you know?
These cases were made to celebrate the year of the dragon, which in Chinese symbology is a representation of existence, life, and the universe.
Designer: Alexander Amosu
Material: 18k gold/diamonds
photo source: Mike Shouts
The most expensive iPhone case is the Call of Diamond iPhone 6 Case. This case was designed by Alexander Amosu to give the then-new iPhone 6 its biggest upgrade ever. This case is made from solid 18k gold and coated in diamonds. To be exact, 6,127 diamonds (VSS1 IF cut) are used in this phone case.
The Call of Diamond case was a limited-edition case that took 2 months to make. The case weighs about 85 grams of pure precious stones, with 51.29 carats of diamonds in the logo alone, all with a cushion flawless cut.
The Call of Diamond iPhone 6 Case is worth $2.7 million.
Did you know?
Alexander Amosu is a British jeweler famous for limited-edition luxury phone case designs. His creations also include a Gold iPhone 6 (24k) priced at $3,893.
