Apple made waves when it announced it would be ditching leather accessories made for its new smartphones in the iPhone 15 series. Staples like leather cases and wallets won't be available for the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro series. However, that doesn't mean your case options are limited to silicone. Apple is debuted a new FineWoven material this year, but those cases come with their own concerns. They're not any cheaper, with silicone cases retailing for $50 and FineWoven cases priced at $60.

Despite the Apple logo found on the back, the company's silicone cases typically don't hold up too well over time. FineWoven is an unknown quantity at best, and we'll need to wait before judging on its long-term durability. Luckily, you can get great third-party cases without spending a premium on Apple official ones. You might even find that some of these picks are more premium and durable than first-party cases. To help get your case search started, we've selected the best iPhone 15 cases cheaper than Apple's official ones.

These third-party iPhone 15 cases are cheaper than Apple's offerings

Apple's premium prices shouldn't prevent you from securing your new smartphone with a great case, and these options can help you out while still being affordable. Our top picks come from Spigen, which offers its Liquid Air Armor case and Ultra Hybrid case for all iPhone 15 models. Best of all, all versions can be had for around $20, and this makes them the cheapest options available on this list. Depending on your style, Spigen's clear case can show off your iPhone 15 model or complement it with the stylish Liquid Air Armor variant. That model features a triangular grip design on the back and more grip accents on the sides, which looks great.

If you find yourself missing Apple's leather cases already, we've found one from Torro that might fit your needs. It comes in seven colors, including black and brown, and is a folio wallet case. That means you can prop up your new iPhone 15 series smartphone with a folio kickstand or store your most important cards with your device. However, if rugged is what you're looking for, Supcase definitely fits the bill with the classic Unicorn Bettle Pro case.

You can't go wrong with any of the case options on this list, and they're sure to save you some money when compared to Apple's own options. That savings might help you replenish your collection of chargers, as you'll need great cables and accessories for these USB-C iPhones.

  • iPhone 15
    SoC
    Apple A16 Bionic
    Display
    6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR
    Storage
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB
    Battery
    3,349mAh
    Ports
    USB-C
    Operating System
    iOS 17

    This next-gen smartphone from Apple runs on the powerful A16 Bionic chip. With 5G readiness, a sleek aluminum frame, improved cameras, and IP68 resistance, the iPhone 15 promises to be a game-changer in the world of smartphones.

  • Follow
    Followed
    SoC
    Apple A17 Pro
    Display
    6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR
    RAM
    8GB
    Storage
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    Battery
    23 hours
    Ports
    USB-C

    The iPhone 15 Pro delivers upgraded performance with the Apple A17 Pro chip, plus a new camera system with enhanced stabilization and other improvements. It's also one of the first iPhones with a USB-C port.

  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
    SoC
    Apple A17 Pro
    Display
    6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR
    RAM
    8GB
    Storage
    256GB, 512GB, 1TB
    Battery
    4,422mAh
    Ports
    USB-C

    The iPhone 15 Pro Max introduces an all-new, customizable Action button, a titanium chassis with round edges, and a USB Type-C port. It exclusively offers up to 5x optical zoom, too, so it's slightly better than the regular iPhone 15 Pro model.