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iPhone Duo cases, sorted by the question you actually have

Last updated . We have not tested these cases ourselves. Findings come from the reviewers linked on each point.

Apple's iPhone Duo is new, and so are its cases. Big sites have published general roundups. This site answers the specific questions that come up once you own one: will it work with my screen protector? Does the hinge cover block the screen? What's good and cheap?

Which cases work with a screen protector?

Only 3 of 9 in one hands-on test: JETech, TORRO and Apple's Folio.

Hinge cover without blocking the screen?

WSJ found hinge bumpers can cover about ½ inch of display and left-edge buttons.

Best cheap cases under $50

Tested budget picks, plus clearly labeled untested listings.

Rugged and drop-proof

dbrand Grip, TORRAS, ZAGG Crystal Palace, OtterBox Defender Pro XT.

Kickstand and MagSafe

Stands compared, plus measured MagSafe pull force where available.

Quick answers

If you need…Start withBuy
Works with a screen protectorJETech Vegan Leather Case with Hinge ProtectionCheck price on Amazon
Hinge cover that leaves the screen aloneJETech Vegan Leather Case with Hinge ProtectionCheck price on Amazon
Cheapest WSJ pickSpigen Nano Pop MagFitCheck price on Amazon
Most rugged (Popular Mechanics)dbrand Grip Case for iPhone DuoSee it at dbrand.com
Best kickstand + MagSafeTORRAS Q3 Spin Case with 360° Magnetic StandCheck price on Amazon
Best clear case (WSJ)ZAGG Crystal Palace LiteCheck price on Amazon

How this site works

We don't have a lab and we haven't tested these cases. We read the hands-on reviews (case-tester.com, WSJ Buy Side, Popular Mechanics) and retail roundups (9to5Mac, MacRumors), then sort the findings by question. Every claim links to its source. When sources disagree, we say so. One example: case-tester.com's Apple Duo Case didn't fit their phone, while Popular Mechanics reported a perfect fit.

Owner questions, answered from Apple and reviewers

Do you need hinge protection?

What Apple says about grit and the hinge, the trade-offs of hinge covers, and picks for each approach.

Cases without adhesive

Which reviewed cases attach with no sticky strips, and which ones use adhesive.

Does Apple's Duo Case use adhesive?

Yes, on both pieces. How it goes on, what reviewers found on removal, and alternatives.

Screen protector with Apple's Duo Case

Why most protectors clash with its front frame, and the one made to fit it.

Will a case stop screen cracks?

What a case can and can't protect, and what Apple said about inner-display cracks.

Thinnest and grippiest cases

Measured and stated weights and thicknesses, plus textured cases for grip.

Front-frame fit guide

How front frames sit on the outer display, Shift Left Edge, and frame-free options.

Common questions about specific case types

These pages pull a short, clearly labeled list from Amazon listings (not tested by us) for the case types that show up most often:

Browse every iPhone Duo case on Amazon

Looking for something specific? Our catalog of 558 Amazon listings is sorted by type and by brand. It isn't a ranking, just a way to see what exists.

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