How to Choose Your Case: Impact Air vs Impact vs Impact Pro
Three case types, one honest answer for each: how thin you want it, how much of a drop it needs to survive, and whether you need MagSafe.
The Three Case Types at a Glance
| Impact Air | Impact | Impact Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Slimmest, lightest feel | Everyday all-rounder | Maximum protection + MagSafe |
| Drop rating | 4.6ft | 7.2ft | 9.2ft |
| MagSafe | No | No | Yes, built in (iPhone 13 and newer) |
| Colour | Clear only | Black or clear | Black or clear |
| Price (from) | from £21.95 | from £25.95 | from £32.95 |
Price depends on your device generation, not just the case type. As a guide: the iPhone 18 series is £29.95 / £36.95 / £42.95, the 17 series (including iPhone Air) is £27.95 / £32.95 / £38.95, the 17e, 16 series and 16e are £26.95 / £31.95 / £37.95, the 15 series is £24.95 / £29.95 / £35.95, and the 14 and 13 series are £21.95 / £27.95 / £32.95. iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max and all Samsung models are Impact only, from £25.95 to £32.95 depending on model. Check the product page for your exact model for the current price.
Which Case Type Is Right for You?
Match your situation to the case type that fits:
You want your phone to feel like your phone
Impact Air is our slimmest, lightest case, built to keep your phone’s original shape and feel rather than add bulk. It’s still drop tested to 4.6ft, just not built for worst-case drops.
You want a safe, no-fuss default
Impact is our best seller for a reason: reinforced corners, a 7.2ft drop rating, and a profile that still stays slim. If you’re not sure which to pick, this is the one most people choose.
You want the most protection, or you use MagSafe
Impact Pro is the strongest iPhone option in the range, with built-in MagSafe so compatible chargers, wallets and car mounts snap into place. If you drop your phone often, or you rely on MagSafe accessories, this is the one to get.
FAQs
What’s the actual difference between Impact and Impact Pro?
For supported iPhone models, Impact Pro adds built-in MagSafe magnets and the highest drop rating in the range. Impact remains the everyday protective option without built-in MagSafe.
Do I need MagSafe, or is that only for certain accessories?
You only need MagSafe if you use magnetic chargers, wallets or car mounts. Without MagSafe accessories, Impact or Impact Air still work for everyday wireless charging, just without the magnetic snap-on alignment.
Which case is the most protective?
Impact Pro is the most protective option for supported iPhone models, with the highest drop rating in the range.
Which case is the slimmest?
Impact Air, built specifically to keep the phone’s original slim profile rather than add bulk.
Are all three case types available for every phone model?
No. The rule is simple: all three (Impact Air, Impact and Impact Pro) are available on iPhone 13 and newer. iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and every Samsung Galaxy model come in Impact only, there’s no Impact Air, Impact Pro or MagSafe on those. Impact Air itself is clear only on every model it’s available on, it doesn’t come in black.
Is MagSafe available on Samsung or the iPhone 12 generation?
No, MagSafe is only available on iPhone 13 and newer, on the Impact Pro tier. Samsung and iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max are Impact only and don’t include MagSafe.
What materials are the cases made from?
Every case pairs a hard back plate with flexible TPU edges, which absorb drops and give a grippy feel in the hand.