All the iPhone 15 models are equipped with Apple's MagSafe feature, which offers faster wireless charging with compatible chargers. It also supports optional accessories -- including the Magsafe wallet, mini wallets and various mounts -- that adhere magnetically to the back of your phone. Like the iPhone 14, the iPhone 15 has "an array of magnets" (Apple says they're recycled) embedded around a charging coil that can pull up to 15 watts of power. If you want to use those MagSafe accessories without taking your phone out of its case, you need a phone case that's equipped with MagSafe support. T

In general, yes -- about $10 more. Some more affordable MagSafe cases cost around $20, but most cost upward of $30. We see cases from certain companies that are essentially the same but one has MagSafe and the other doesn't, and the MagSafe version usually sells for $10 more. It may seem like a little too much to pay for something that doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, but in time MagSafe compatibility may command less of a "tax."

Consider how you use your phone daily, whether you need slimness, extra protection, or wallet functionality. Look for features like air-pocket corners, raised edges, grip, and magnetic strength that match your activities, such as wireless charging or mounting in the car.