Ten of the best – iPhone 4 cases

There are a lot (and we really do mean a lot!) of different types of iPhone 4 case out there, with a spectacular range of functions and features, and navigating your way through them can be a bit of a minefield.  Even on websites like ours, where they’re all laid out handily in different categories, sifting through to find the one that’s right for you can be a bit daunting!

The first thing to do is to sit down and have a think about what it is that’s important to you and what you want from a case.  Is it protection that you’re most anxious about?  Do you want specialist features, such as an in-built keyboard or extended battery?  Are you just looking for something that will let you show a bit of personality and style?

By no means a definitive guide, here’s ten of the best iPhone 4 cases from over on our main site, which should give you an idea of the different types of thing available.

Alu-Leather Case For iPhone 4 – Black

This iPhone 4 leather case by Alu is a flip case, a design which offers top protection as well as a very professional look and style.  It’s made from high-quality, hand-crafted black leather with a contrasting cream pinstripe lining, giving you a case that’s both aesthetically and tactilely pleasing.    The flip cover is aluminium-lined for strength, and has a secure closing-clasp, protecting the screen from scratches when you’re out and about.

 

 

Noreve Tradition A Leather Case for iPhone 4 – Black

Another, slightly pricier leather flip case.  For the extra money, you get an iPhone 4 cover that looks a little more elegant and luxurious than the Alu, with embossed interior lining, extra padding and a removable plastic belt clip.  Like the Alu, the Noreve Traditional A case has cut-outs in the case to provide access for all buttons, jacks and features, and is crafted by hand from top quality, fine grain leather.  The Noreve case keeps the handset safely tucked away with its snap button clasp, and the belt clip can be rotated by 360 degrees to allow you to wear it however you want.

 

 

Case-Mate Barely There For iPhone 4 – Black

One of our most popular ranges of iPhone 4 case – and indeed of all phone cases in general, as the Case-Mate Barely There is available for a massive variety of handsets across the board.  The benefit of these is in the name, really – you can hardly tell that they’re there, due to their minimal bulk and slim plastic.  Despite their thinness, though, they really do make a difference – the shell is flexible and impact resistant, covering the back and corners of the handset and helping protect against knocks and bumps.

 

 

OtterBox For iPhone 4 Defender Series

OtterBox are another of our most popular brands, and their Defender Series offers the ultimate in safety and protection.  These are real rugged iPhone 4 covers, ideal for people who like to keep active and take whatever the elements throw at them!  Just as you would wrap yourself up warmly when heading out into an adventure, the OtterBox Defender swaddles your iPhone in three layers of protection, keeping it safe.  The layers consist of a thin, thermal-formed sheet which acts as an iPhone 4 screen protector and key protector; a hard-wearing polycarbonate shell to protect against bumps and then a sleek silicone skin to absorb shocks and keep the case looking stylish.

 

 

ElementCASE Vapor PRO Black Ops Edition for iPhone 4

Something for the more discerning iPhone user, the ElementCASE Vapor Pro is one of our most high-end cases.  Its list of features sounds like something out of a science fiction film, with aerospace polymer RF insert to prevent signal loss, black ultrasuede backing and an electrolyte coating to protect from abrasion all mentioned.  Don’t get too bogged down in terminology, though; all this means is that your phone is protected by military-grade aluminium to prevent scratches, cushioned by soft and plushy ultrasuede and helps you avoid the dreaded “death grip” that can be the bane of the iPhone 4 user’s life.  The ElementCASE Vapor PRO also has extra-large cutouts at the bottom of the case to accommodate even the largest iPhone 4 charger.

 

 

BoxWave Keyboard Case For The iPhone 4

Something a bit different here, for people that find the on-screen keyboard too tiny and tricky to use, or who just appreciate the tactile sensation of actually having physical buttons under their fingers – the BoxWave case with in-built physical iPhone 4 keyboard.  At first glance just a normal iPhone 4 case, the BoxWave slides out smoothly to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard that pairs automatically with your device via Bluetooth – so you can choose between whether to use that or the on-screen keyboard.  The case also has a built-in battery which charges over mini USB, so it won’t leech any power from your iPhone 4 battery.

 

 

Bling My Thing iPhone 4 Hard Case – Crystal Milky Way Mix

Fancy yourself a bit of a star?  The Bling My Thing Crystal Milky Way case gives that bit of showbiz pizazz to your iPhone 4, with sparkling crystallised Swarovski Elements placed carefully onto the durable and protective plastic of the hard case itself.  At 0.7mm, the case is thin enough to just cling to the curves of your phone, making this one of our most glamorous iPhone 4 accessories.

 

 

Kukuxumusu Hard Shell for iPhone 4 – Shark Attack

Kukuxumusu do a range of funny cartoon designs on their cases, which are great for a younger audience who want something a bit kooky and unusual.  The back of the case itself is clear apart from the design, allowing the iPhone itself to show through – after all, what’s the point in having it if you can’t flaunt it sometimes?  Each of the Kukuxumusu cases has iPhone 4 screen protectors included, and is manufactured from a hard polymer to keep the phone protected.  Other designs include Jumping Sheep and Kung Fu Sheep.

 

 

Griffin Adidas Mi Coach Armband For iPhone 4

There’s a common idea that having a top-end smartphone means you’re a bit of a tech whizz, but that’s not always the case.  If you’re more jogger than blogger and more cyclist than typist, the Griffin Adidas Armband for iPhone 4 lets you hang on to your phone during even the more intense workout routines.  That’s great for gym visits, when you don’t want to leave it in the changing rooms, and for when you’re out in the great outdoors or just biking to and from work.  iPhone has a huge range of apps to assist you in your training (as well as of course access to all your favourite work-out tunes!) so a handy way to carry and access your phone is invaluable.  This iPhone 4 armband also has an easy-access pocket for keys, so you can keep all your essentials with you at the same time, and it’s made from neoprene to keep your phone protected and dry.

 

 

MiLi Power Pack 4 3000mAh external battery pack for iPhone 4

Smartphone capabilities may be getting better and better but battery power just isn’t keeping up with demand, unfortunately; that’s just a fact.  You’re lucky these days if your phone even lasts the whole day through.  So an external iPhone 4 extended battery can provide a much-needed extra boost, and the MiLi Power Pack gives you a whopping extra 3000mAh.  You just slide your phone in and the external battery pack will charge it up.  The PowerPack also has a built-in iPhone 4 stand which is fantastic for propping your phone up and watching videos on the train or sharing photo galleries.