Quick answer

Choose The Puffer Case® for a soft, squishy feel with raised edge protection, or The Skinny Case™ for a slim, MagSafe-compatible design with similar screen and camera coverage.

Feel and daily use

The Puffer Case® in Oat Milk is described as feeling like a fluffy donut—soft, squishy, and comforting. Its glossy polyurethane exterior and padded filling make it noticeably thicker, which can feel bulky in a pocket but adds a cushiony grip. The Skinny Case™ in Butter, by contrast, is low-key and slim, with a glossy polyurethane exterior that keeps the iPhone's original profile almost unchanged. If you prefer a case that disappears in your hand, the Skinny Case is the everyday pick.

Both cases use a felt interior to protect the back of your phone from scratches. The Puffer Case's extra padding gives it a distinct tactile experience that some find satisfying, while the Skinny Case's minimalism appeals to those who want protection without added bulk.

Protection features

Both The Puffer Case® and The Skinny Case™ offer 360° full coverage with raised edges for screen and camera protection. This means your display and lenses sit slightly recessed when the phone is face-down on a flat surface. The key difference is the Puffer Case's soft padded filling, which can absorb minor bumps and drops more effectively than the Skinny Case's slim polyurethane shell.

However, the Puffer Case's squishy construction may not provide the rigid structural support that some users expect from a heavy-duty drop case. If you work in a rugged environment or drop your phone frequently, you might want a case with a hard inner frame. The Skinny Case, being thinner, offers less shock absorption but still covers the essentials for everyday bumps.

MagSafe compatibility

The Skinny Case™ is explicitly MagSafe compatible, meaning you can attach MagSafe chargers, wallets, and accessories without removing the case. The Puffer Case® does not list MagSafe compatibility in its specs, so you may need to test magnetic alignment or consider a separate adhesive ring. If you rely on MagSafe accessories, the Skinny Case is the straightforward choice.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Feel: Puffer Case: soft, squishy, and thick. Skinny Case: slim, low-key, and light.
  • Protection: Both have raised edges and 360° coverage, but the Puffer Case's padding absorbs more shock. The Skinny Case relies on its polyurethane shell.
  • MagSafe: Skinny Case is MagSafe compatible; Puffer Case is not confirmed. Choose the Skinny Case if you use MagSafe chargers or wallets.
  • Pocket fit: Puffer Case adds noticeable bulk; Skinny Case slides into tight pockets easily. If pocket fit is a daily priority, the Skinny Case wins.

Product facts

  • The Puffer Case® - Oat Milk: The Puffer Case® feels like a fluffy donut. Soft, squishy, and comforting. Raised edges for screen and camera protection, 360° full coverage. Materials: Glossy polyurethane exterior, soft padded filling, felt interior. The padded filling adds cushioning for drop protection, but the soft exterior may not resist sharp impacts as well as a rigid case.

    The Puffer Case® - Oat Milk

    The Puffer Case® - Oat Milk

  • The Skinny Case™ - Butter: The Skinny Case™ is understated yet hard to miss. Low-key, not unnoticed. MagSafe compatible, raised edges for screen and camera protection, 360° full coverage. Materials: Glossy polyurethane exterior, felt interior. MagSafe compatibility ensures seamless use of magnetic accessories, while the slim profile keeps the phone pocket-friendly.

    The Skinny Case™ - Butter

    The Skinny Case™ - Butter

Which case fits you?

Best for

  • Anyone who wants a soft, cushiony feel and extra shock absorption in a playful design (Puffer Case).
  • Users who prioritize MagSafe compatibility and a slim, pocket-friendly profile (Skinny Case).

Not for

  • Those who need rigid drop protection or work in harsh conditions (consider a case with a hard frame instead).
  • Users who dislike bulk or want to maintain the iPhone's original thinness (skip the Puffer Case).