There’s no doubt that the iPhone X is drool-worthy. It has an almost completely bezel-free display, a gorgeous build with a glass back, a bionic processor that can learn and adapt to individual needs, and just about anything else you could want in a smartphone. For iPhone fans, the iPhone X is a dream come true, minus the price tag. Even though the base 64GB iPhone X will cost $999, almost all iPhone fans will find a way to add the X to their lives. They’ll eat top ramen noodles for six months, stop shopping at Lululemon for a season or even convince their parents they need the phone for the improvement of their livelihoods. The end result will always be the same – the iPhone X will be a great phone but it will cost a record amount of money. For a life-changing device like this, you need to protect it at all costs.

We’ve got all the best ways to protect the greatest thing since sliced bread below.

The most obvious thing you can do to protect your iPhone X: No DUH, put a freaking case on it.

This one is as obvious as it gets. I get it. You want to show off how great and sexy your iPhone X looks. That glass back with that polished stainless looking frame looks incredible. But all it takes is one slip of the hand and that sexy look is gone. Put a case on your phone. It’s the cheapest and smartest way to protect your $1000 investment.

Here are our favorite cases:

UAG iPhone X Pathfinder Feather-Light Rugged [BLACK] Military Drop Tested iPhone Case – $34.95 at Amazon

 

If it’s good enough for the military, it’s certainly good enough for you. Urban Armor Gear has been making military spec’d cases for several years, and its Pathfinder Rugged case for the iPhone X will certainly keep your $1000 investment safe from whatever you can throw at it. It also looks the part without being overly bulky and adds extra grip to an otherwise slippery phone.

caudabe The Sheath – $24.95 at caudabe

caudabe’s offers the best combination of slim design with ultimate shock absorption with The Sheath. The case measures an ultra-slim 0.90mm and is drop tested at six feet! It manages to stay slim and protective by using ShockLite, a soft, gel-like, flexible polymer with excellent shock absorption. It’s also compatible with wireless charging, where thicker and more protective cases are not. If you want the best of both worlds, minimalism and protective, this is the case for you.

Grovemade Minimalist Tough Case – $109.99 at Amazon

If you want a case that’s as luxurious as your iPhone X, you need the Grovemade Minimalist Black Leather Tough Case. It’s rated to protect your iPhone X from drops up to six feet with a molded elastomer that sits inside the tough single piece aluminum frame. It uses American Black Walnut wood for the button accents, vegetable tanned leather for the luxurious back and is made in the good old USA in Portland, OR. It’s not cheap, but neither are the materials and design of this case from Grovemade. It will outlast your iPhone X.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone X Case – $12.99 at Amazon

If you want to see your beautiful new phone, you should go with Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid clear case. Spigen is one of the most respected case makers on the planet and the Hybrid case will keep your iPhone X safe while allowing you to see through it at the same time. It has raised bezels on the front to protect the display from drops on flat surfaces.

Caseology [Parallax Series] Case – $13.99 at Amazon

Caseology is a personal brand favorite of mine. For every case I have used on other smartphones from Caseology, I’ve always been impressed with the fit, look and mostly the feel of its cases. The Parallax Series case offers a nice design matched with darn good protection. It also offers ridges on the sides to add grip to an otherwise slippery phone.

NOMAD Leather Folio – $49.95 at NOMAD

NOMAD makes a great all-around luxury folio case. It uses vegetable-tanned Horween leather that gets better with time and usage. It has a soft microfiber lining with a high-grade polycarbonate frame to keep your iPhone X safe and sound.

Caseology [Coastline Series] Case – $11.99 at Amazon

Sticking with Caseology, if you want a minimal and still protective case, then go with the Coastline series. It offers a see-through design in three color option: Deep Blue (pictured), Gray, and White Gray. The scratch-resistant clear cover has a coating that prevents discoloration so your iPhone X shines through with immaculate clarity.

Trianium iPhone X Wallet Case – $11.95 at Amazon

If you like to keep things simple and leave your wallet at home, the Trainium Wallet Case is for you. Not only does it have an incredible price at $11.95, but it also has a full-frame construction for ultimate protection against hard drops, scratches, and bumps. It holds credit cards, IDs, and cash.

Skinomi Full Body Skin – $12.95 at Amazon

If cases are just too bulky for you, but you still want to protect from scratches, you should consider getting a full body skin from Skinomi. Its skin is self-healing, flexible, tough and can even absorb minimal impacts. It is UV resistant and will not yellow for as long as it protects your beautiful iPhone X. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty from Skinomi as well.

The second most obvious thing you can do to protect your iPhone X: apply a screen protector

Spigen iPhone X Screen Protector – $7.99 at Amazon

You need to protect that gorgeous display against scratches and cracks. Take it from someone who has used all glass phones (Samsung), one of the best investments is a hardened glass screen protector. Spigen’s tempered glass protector comes in a two pack and offers 9H screen hardness and is compatible with almost all third-party cases.

Lastly, get insurance: broken glass isn’t cheap to replace.

AppleCare+ for iPhone X – $199 at Apple

With a new design and a mostly all glass build, you will want insurance for the iPhone X. Apple’s AppleCare+ is the best option for the iPhone X as the manufacturer will know how to repair the phone best. It extends basic coverage to two full years while offering accidental damage coverage. A service fee of $29 is required for screen damage and a $99 fee for any other damage. As a first generation model of the future, this phone might run into unforeseen issues since it’s a completely new design.