IPhone XR Cases: 3 Cheap Alternatives to Apple Clear $ 40

The Apple iPhone XR ($ 749 at Apple) will be on sale this Friday. It should be noted not only to be the cheap "full-screen" iPhone model (it starts at $ 749), but also to let you choose from six colors.

Read more: How to pre-order the iPhone XR

You will of course want a case – a clear case, so you can always enjoy the color you have chosen. (If not, what's the point?) Apple would sell one: a press release published in Apple's Apple Press Room specifically mentions – but with a price that is probably around $ 40. (The version says 55 Canadian dollars, which is about 42 US dollars.)

Uh, no thanks. As with many iPhone accessories, there are many less expensive options. Here is a small sample:

The Speck Presidio Stay Clear for $ 39.95. Wait, it's still $ 40, right? Yes, but newcomers to the Speck website can benefit from a 15% discount on their first order (skip the first contextual offer screen, which promises 10% off, and wait for it one second), which allows you to go down to $ 33.96. In addition, the Presidio features a raised front panel for screen protection and the promise of fall protection up to a maximum height of 8 feet.

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The Spiegen Ultra Hybrid for $ 13.99. Combining a polycarbonate back with TPU bumpers, Spiegen's transparent case also has raised bezels around the screen and camera.

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The transparent case for iPhone XR from MoKo at $ 7.99. Yep, $ 8 buys you a soft and flexible transparent case, probably less likely to scratch you than something hard plastic. The MoKo also has reinforced corners and raised edges.

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Again, these are just a few examples of what you can get for under $ 40. The three cases here should not be a problem with wireless charging, but if you plan to use a Lightning cable from time to time, consider a case with a larger port cutout, the better you can use some third-party cables.

And speaking of wireless charging, stay tuned for a collection of tablets and media that do not cost either $ 40 (the minimum you'll pay in an Apple Store for one).

In the meantime, here's a look at what you need to know about to choose a wireless charger for your iPhone.

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