You don't need a case that turns your phone into a brick. You need one that's thin enough to forget it's there, tough enough to survive the drop off the kitchen bench or the tumble down the school corridor, and actually comfortable in your hand all day.
The UAG Essential Armor for iPhone 17e / 16e is co-molded — a sleek outer shell over an impact-resistant soft core. The inner hex pattern absorbs shock on impact so a drop doesn't mean a cracked screen. Raised camera bezel keeps your lenses off the table. Oversized buttons give you that solid click without the mushy feel.
It's MagSafe compatible, so your wireless charger and magnetic accessories still work. Apple Pay works through the case. Lanyard anchor points are built in if you want a strap for active kids or a busy workshop (lanyard not included).
Independently tested to 15-foot drops and passes MIL-SPEC 810G-516.6. Weighs about 32 grams. You'll forget it's on there until the day it saves your screen.
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| brand | UAG |
| model | 114496114040 |
| colour | Black |
| compatibility | Apple iPhone 17e / iPhone 16e (6.1") |
| magsafe | Compatible |
| drop_protection | 15 ft (4.6m), MIL-SPEC 810G-516.6 |
| construction | Co-molded with hex shock-absorption core |
| weight | 0.07 lb (~32g) |
| dimensions | 5.60 in x 2.75 in x 0.47 in |
| lanyard_points | Yes (lanyard not included) |
