The more things change, the more they stay the same. Apple just announced its all-new iPhone 17, and like clockwork, our first move after pre-ordering was to check and see if our friends over at totallee had updated our favorite case line to support the new handset. The answer? Of course they have. The Clear Case will add nearly invisible protection to your iPhone 17 or 17 Pro Max, and it starts at just $35.
The case for people who don’t like cases
It’s become a cliché around here, really. The majority of the iDB crew don’t like to hide our beautifully designed iPhones behind bulky cases that not only make the device more difficult to handle and store in pockets, but also often come in gaudy designs with strange patterns and tacky branding. Totallee’s Clear Case line, however, couldn’t be more opposite. It measures just 0.04 inches thin, it’s featherlight, and it’s both see-through and branding-free, so you can let the iPhone’s design shine.
More protection than meets the eye
Measuring in at just 0.04 inches, you might not think that this totallee case has much to offer in the way of protection, but you’d be surprised. The Clear Grip is made of shock-absorbing TPU material that has been tested to protect your phone against drops of up to 6 feet. Both your rear camera and your screen get raised edges, and there’s an optional edge-to-edge screen protector for added peace of mind. The big thing for me, though, even more than drop protection, is the scratch protection. Apple loves to use premium materials, like glass and titanium, that have a tendency to scratch easily. But with a case on, you don’t have to worry about this, which is nice when you go to toss your phone in a bag with other items.
Get a grip
If you’re still not sold yet, there are a few more features here that might put you over the top. The first is the added grip the case provides. iPhones—especially new iPhones—are notoriously sleek, thin, and tough to hold onto. Totallee’s bendable, rubbery finish alleviates this pain point, so not only does it protect you against drops, but it helps prevent them in the first place! Add to this the fact that the case is covered under a 2-year warranty with free, no-questions-asked replacements, and I’m honestly not sure why you haven’t bought yours already.
If you ordered or plan to order one of the new iPhone 17 models, spend the extra couple of bucks to help protect your new $1,000 investment. There are obviously tons of options to choose from out there, but for us, the choice is totally… clear. Totallee’s Clear Grip Case is incredibly thin, completely see-through with no ugly patterns or branding, protects against drops of up to 6 feet, and comes with a 2-year warranty. Available for all iPhone 17 models, including MagSafe versions, prices start at just $35.