Waterproof Smartphone & Tech Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
42 products graded A to F, safest first. 10 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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Pelican
Voyager Magsafe iPhone 17 Pro
No PFAS disclosure. Waterproof smartphone cases often use Teflon-family coating coatings.
Tech21
Tech21 EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Polycarbonate phone case.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Tech21
EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Polycarbonate phone case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
TechWoven MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Woven fabric composite with elastomer MagSafe attachment
Limited PFAS risk from material choice, but no brand disclosure
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe
Woven textile blend with MagSafe metal ring
Lower concern; typical smartphone case materials lack PFAS triggers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Anccer
Anker MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand
TPU plastic shell, fabric/synthetic lining
Typical phone case, no known PFAS concerns, brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
UB Pro Mag Series S26 Ultra MagSafe Phone Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate
Phone case material is inherently lower PFAS concern, no public disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
UB Pro Series Case for Galaxy S26 Ultra
TPU and polycarbonate hard case
Lower concern rigid case, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle Pro Case for iPhone 17 Pro
TPU, polycarbonate, rubber blend
Phone case with typical polymers, low inherent PFAS risk but unverified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Case for iPhone 13
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and polycarbonate shell
Lower concern. Rigid polymer case, no water-repellent coating or special coatings disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Outback Series Case for iPhone 14 Plus
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and armor shell polymer
Lower concern. TPU cases typically PFAS-free, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder MagSafe Case for iPhone 17
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
Lower PFAS concern; no obvious treatment triggers flagged.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Tech21
Evolite Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic TPE/rubber blend (presumed)
Unknown coating composition; no brand PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
EvoPro MagSafe Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend, composition unspecified
Skip; brand provides no PFAS transparency on phone case materials.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blend, unspecified coating
Unknown coating on TPU. Tech21 provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17
Proprietary polymer blend, coating unspecified
No PFAS disclosure; unknown polymer coating raises uncertainty.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
Evo Check for iPhone 13 Ultra-Protective Phone Case with 16ft Multi-Drop Protection
Thermoplastic elastomer blend, likely TPE or similar polymer
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
EvoArmor MagSafe Compatible Case for iPhone 16 Pro
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone blend, unspecified coatings
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Tech21
FlexQuartz MagSafe Compatible Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with unspecified protective coatings
Unknown coatings on phone case; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle Pro Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate blend
Unknown coating composition, no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle PRO Rugged Case for iPhone 16
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bumper, polycarbonate back
Limited data on PFAS use in phone case materials.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle PRO Rugged Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra
TPU, polycarbonate, synthetic rubber blend
Phone case material composition not fully disclosed; insufficient data for PFAS assessment.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
SUPCASE
Unicorn Beetle Pro Rugged Case for iPhone 16 Pro
TPU, polycarbonate, and elastomer blend
PFAS risk unclear; typical case materials, but no transparency.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Monarch Case for iPhone 14 Plus
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend
Unknown coating composition; no PFAS claims disclosed by brand.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Clear MagSafe Case for iPhone 16 Pro
Clear thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or polycarbonate blend with MagSafe metal insert
Clear phone case; material composition unclear, no PFAS transparency disclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Anchor Series Hardshell Case for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Polycarbonate hardshell with unspecified coatings
No PFAS data available; hardshell cases rarely need PFAS treatments.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Case with Magnet for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Proprietary polymer blend with TPU, unspecified coatings
Unknown coatings and adhesives.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Anccer
ANCOVE iPhone 16e Waterproof MagSafe Snowproof Dustproof Shockproof IP68 Certified Real 360 Full
Plastic case with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip; waterproof coating source unknown, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Ghostek Nautical S25 Waterproof Case with Belt Clip, Screen Protector and Camera Lens Cover Rugged Magnetic MagSafe Comp
TPU/silicone case with waterproof treatment, screen protector, camera lens cover
Waterproof phone case, PFAS risk unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
Galaxy S22 Ultra Waterproof Case
TPE elastomer, silicone, unspecified waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof coating; PFAS presence unconfirmed by brand or testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Apple
Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Rubberized plastic shell with waterproof seals, unspecified coating
Waterproof case material unknown; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
Polyurethane or PVC with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Waterproof pouches often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Polymer shell with waterproof sealing treatment, composition unspecified
Skip. Waterproof coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
Anker Universal Waterproof Cell Phone Pouch Case Dry Bag Swim Beach
PVC or TPU waterproof pouch, coating unspecified
Unknown waterproof coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case
Polycarbonate or TPU plastic with unspecified waterproof coating
Unknown coating composition; waterproof phone cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
VOS Waterproof Cell Phone Case Green by Encore Brandz
Plastic with waterproof coating, specifics undisclosed
Waterproof plastic case; coating chemistry not disclosed, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Anccer
Ozark Trail Waterproof Full Cover Case Phone Pouch
Polyester or nylon with waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof phone pouch; coating type undisclosed, moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
SUPCASE
SLOOSH Waterproof Phone Case of Inflatable SUP
PVC or TPU with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until coating composition is disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Voyager Case for Galaxy S25
Polycarbonate shell with foam liner, likely water-repellent coating-treated exterior
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproofing treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Protector Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max MagSafe
Rugged polymer case, likely polycarbonate or TPE blend with waterproof coating
No public PFAS disclosure; waterproof cases often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Voyager Holster Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Polyurethane/elastomer with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Pelican discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Voyager Holster Case for iPhone 17
Polypropylene copolymer shell with waterproof coating
Waterproof case likely contains water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Protector Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Proprietary polymer blend, waterproof coating unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pelican
Voyager Magsafe iPhone 17 Pro
Polycarbonate with MagSafe, drop-tested coating
No PFAS disclosure. Waterproof smartphone cases often use Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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