The first thing I do when I upgrade my phone is acquire a collection of cases for said phone. You'll never see me without using a case on my phone , part because I'm drop-prone and partly because I see phone cases as a fashion accessory. When it came to my brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max , I knew I needed cases that offer both protection and style.
I've tried *literally* hundreds of iPhone cases dating back to my first iPhone 4s. That's to say, I know exactly what I'm looking for out of a new phone case. While our lists of the best iPhone 16 Pro cases and best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases have plenty of great options, I had my sights set on a few options in particular.
In fact, there are specific cases I loved for my iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max before it (yes, I use the iPhone Upgrade Program ) that I wanted for my new phone, too. Unfortunately, older cases won't work with the entire iPhone 16 series, since they block the new Camera Control button. And the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger display.
So I've went ahead and got a few compatible cases made specifically for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While having multiple cases at a time probably seems like overkill, I'm hoping at least one of the three I've picked stand out to those looking for what case to buy for their new iPhone. iPhone 16 Pro Max cases — my 3 top picks More from Tom's Guide.