Best iPhone 8 Cases That Support Wireless Charging – How to Select

Your don’t need to remove the case when place your iPhone 8 on a Qi wireless charger if you select the right case.

Materials, thickness and other factors would have big impact on iPhone 8 wireless charging with case.

In this post, we will guide you to choose a best case for your iPhone 8 that perfectly supports wireless charging on a Qi wireless charger.

Table of Content:

• How to Select a Best iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Compatible Case
• What Else You Need to Know
• Best iPhone 8 Cases That Support Wireless Charging

How to Select a Best iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Compatible Case

There are many factors you should consider when choosing a good case for iPhone 8 that supports wireless charging.

Before you buy one, read the buying guide below first.

1. What is the case made of

There are many materials that are used to make a phone case in the market – silicone, TPU, PC and leather.

The key thing is, different materials will have great impact on the features of the case, such as heat dissipation, and power transmission, which will in turn affect iPhone 8 wireless charging through a case.

Let’s dive in details.

Silicone: Silicone is the most used material to make a phone case at the very beginning. If you searched a case for your earlier cell phone years ago, say iPhone 4S, you probably got all the results made with silicone.

Soft, smooth and light are the key features of silicone-made phone cases.

However, the downside is obvious – it’s super easy to be smudged.

Your finger and hand prints would be on it; the case would turn yellow or dirty dark after weeks especially in summer.

You’d better not choose a silicone case for your iPhone 8 wireless charging on a Qi charger.

TPU: TPU stands for Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, which is the ideal material for an iPhone 8 case to support wireless charging.

It’s oil-proof, waterproof, anti-fungal & deodorant.

A TPU made case is much more protective for daily scratch and vibration.

Another pro is that the case for iPhone 8 is greatly compatible with Qi wireless charging. It would not stop or slow down the charging.

If you want a best iPhone 8 case that supports wireless charging without issues, always consider a TPU-made case.

PC: PC stands for Polycarbonate, which is another pop material for a smartphone case.

It’s hard, durable, and good-toughness.

And the biggest pro is that it has good heat dissipation, which would make an ideal case for your iPhone 8 wireless charging.

An ideal iPhone 8 case that’s compatible with wireless charging should be made of PC and TPU.

Artificial leather: Artificial leather offers a retro-fashion texture. Some would like it. However, it would, to some extent, slow down wireless charging. So we do not recommend you choose a leather-made case for your phone.

Conclusion: Cases made with TPU or PC+TPU are the best choice for your iPhone 8 wireless charging.

2. Thickness of the case

Most Qi wireless charging pads, including the best sellers, such as Anker, Yootech, and Samsung, are case friendly only within a thickness.

For example, Yootech supports your iPhone 8 wireless charging with case within 4mm, and Anker within 5mm.

Therefore, you’d better check your wireless charging pad’s information to see what thickness of the case it supports.

And the rule is, the thinner, the better.

We’ve tested 39+ wireless charging pads, and the ideal that does not affect the wireless charging is within 4mm.

3. Screen protective

Although a screen protector will do the help, a case that has frame bit higher than the screen would greatly add crush protection to your phone.

ESR iPhone 8 case that supports wireless charging is the good example. It’s 1mm higher than the phone screen and 0.4mm higher than the phone camera.

4. Fits perfectly and easy to take on/off

This is a bit of a no-brainer but it bears mentioning:

Edges should be perfectly fit on your iPhone 8 and soft enough to press the buttons.

A good wireless charging case for iPhone 8 should also be flexible enough to be easy to put on and take off.

What Else You Need to Know about iPhone 8 Wireless Charging with Case

To make your iPhone 8 wireless charging in a case with no issues, keep the following tips in mind:

Note: For more tips to fix wireless charging problems, check the previous post: 20 Methods to Fix Wireless Charging Issues.

1. Remove and put on the case if the Qi wireless charger cannot charge your iPhone 8.

2. Place your iPhone 8 with the wireless charging compatible case on the exact center of the charging pad.

3. Turn on Airplane Mode if you want a faster wireless charging for your iPhone 8 with a case on.

4. Cool your iPhone and the charger if they stop charging. Your iPhone 8 software will limit or stop charging to protect the battery if temperature goes too high.

Best iPhone 8 Cases That Support Wireless Charging

A best case for iPhone 8 should perfectly support Qi wireless charging and protect well the phone. Below are the best picks for your consideration.

ESR Crystal Transparent TPU Cover – a Simple-Style Option

• Only 1mm thick. The slimmest case for iPhone 8 wireless charging.
• Made with TPU. Soft, clear, shiny and eco-friendly.
• It does not smudge up when you touch it, but finger prints might be on it if you hold it very long. This is not a problem at all, because it’s super easy to clean.
• It keeps iPhone 8 the way it should look (because it fits the phone oerfectly, and it’s very thin and transparent), at the same time adds enough protection for the screen and camera with raised edges. I dropped my iPhone 8 several times with no damages at all.
• Protects against shocks.
• Simple design; easy to slip on and off.

ESR Glitter Bling Sparkle TPU Cover – a Fashion Option

• ≤4mm thick. Supports iPhone 8 wireless charging on a Qi standard pad.
• Made with TPU+PC in a 3 layer design. Soft, clear and shockproof.
• Protects the screen and camera with raised edges.
• Fashion design with several color option to choose from; super sparkly and pretty.
• Easy to slip on and off.

Anker Ice-Case Lite – Adds More Protection

• ≤4mm thick. Supports iPhone 8 wireless charging on a Qi standard pad.
• Made with TPU+PC. Soft, clear and shockproof.
• Personalize the phone looks with extra stylish bumpers (3 colors: Rose Gold, Jet Black, Gunmetal Gray).
• With raised lips for scratch protection for the screen and the camera.
• Pretty design.
• Easy to slip on and off.

EasyAcc Matte Finish Black TPU Case – Best Matte Black Option

• ≤4mm thick. Supports iPhone 8 wireless charging on a Qi standard pad.
• Made with black TPU. Soft, matte black, and shockproof.
• No turning-yellow problem.
• Protects the screen and camera with raised edges.
• Durable (we have it for 8 months and no problems).
• Easy to slip on and off.