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The best iPhone 17 accessories you should buy if you’re planning to upgrade

It’s almost fall, y’all. And you know what that means: pumpkin spice lattes, seasonal activities, leaves changing, and Apple (iPhone) picking. That’s right. Apple just unveiled the latest lineup of its flagship smartphones, launching four new models, including an uber-thin iPhone 17 Air. 

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If you’re planning on buying one of the newest iPhone 17 series smartphones, now is the perfect time to grab a few nifty accessories to pair with your perfect mobile pick. Preorders for the new devices are underway, but all these accessory options are available now. 

Luckily, I test mobile accessories, like MagSafe battery packs, MagSafe wallets, and MagSafe gear, all year round, including dozens of options fit for iPhones, new and old. Here are my favorite products that I’d recommend pairing with the new iPhone 17 lineup — some of which are on sale. 

For more on-site coverage of Apple’s iPhone 17 event, check out our sibling sites’ live blogs at CNETPCMagMashable, and Lifehacker.

Why should you trust me?

I test tech for a living. I have strong opinions on what makes a tech product worth your money, because I know that budgets are tight and there’s no greater disappointment than wasting a paycheck on a middling device. I do my research, checking competing websites for the newest products, reading Reddit threads and Amazon reviews, speaking with researchers and analysts about what makes a particular device good or bad, and, when in doubt, testing everything out for myself. 

For this story, each primary pick is a product I’ve tested. If I included additional products of interest, I consulted and cited ZDNET’s experts who have. I considered price, quality, and use cases for mobile gadgets, among other things, to curate this list. While there is plenty of different tech I could have recommended to you, these are some of the best mobile accessories I’ve tried that I wanted to share with you. 

What are the new iPhone models?

Apple launched four new iPhones on Sept. 9, 2025. The new models are the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. They open for preorder on Sept. 12 and will be available in stores Sept. 19, 2025. 

How much do the new iPhones cost?

Here are the iPhone 17 starting prices, all of which come with a base storage of 256GB now:

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