--- title: "floating phone case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (31/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/floating-phone-case" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:48:16.211Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 89% of clicks) — floating phone case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 89% of clicks) — floating phone case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "floating phone case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (31/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **floating phone case** **Skip it****31/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 89% of clicks) — floating phone case doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$152K** **Growth (1y)** **+92.1%** **Products** **9** **Brands** **3** was 5 a year ago **Sellers** **20** **Price range** **$12.79–$43.30** **Returns** **6.2%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 31/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **8** ×0.30 Growth **63** ×0.30 Competition **1** ×0.20 Quality gap **52** ×0.10 Returns **48** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +92.1% year over year. 10K5KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4× ## **Competition** - Pelican68% - Nordic Flash29% - Rogue Fishing Co.2% - Other0% The top 5 products capture 89% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 3 brands and 20 sellers compete here. **Brands** **3 **▼falling was 5 a year ago **Sellers** **20** **Top 5 brand share** **100%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works w/All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n0Ay8a7VL.jpg) [**Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works w/All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WF6BTXY) Pelican$26.604.4★15,80143%▼falling 2 ![Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Bright Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GQDOgvhRL.jpg) [**Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Bright Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUZEZL4) Nordic Flash$12.794.6★5,96027%▲rising 3 ![Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n3mABuQuL.jpg) [**Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GHKMR82) Pelican$19.354.4★15,80110%▲rising 4 ![Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K53RgpYdL.jpg) [**Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6SRFQW) Pelican$22.914.4★15,8015%▲rising 5 ![Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r1ri7unFL.jpg) [**Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9V954W4) Pelican$30.834.4★15,8015%▲rising 6 ![Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Case [Compatible with MagSafe] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xPBZAMXdL.jpg) [**Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Case \[Compatible with MagSafe\] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBYP22R) Pelican$42.514.0★1,7563%▲rising 7 ![Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Pink & Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8ifw7s0L.jpg) [**Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Pink & Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTE518E) Nordic Flash$14.604.6★5,9603%▲rising 8 ![Rogue Fishing The Protector Phone Tether - Waterproof Retractable Phone Leash for Kayak Skiing & Hiking - Phone Security Strap Anti Theft - Anti Pickpocket Accessories for Cellphone (Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JoUwWAnyL.jpg) [**Rogue Fishing The Protector Phone Tether - Waterproof Retractable Phone Leash for Kayak Skiing & Hiking - Phone Security Strap Anti Theft - Anti Pickpocket Accessories for Cellphone (Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DL8Z6YN) Rogue Fishing Co.$21.374.6★2,3212%▲rising 9 ![Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Pro Case [Compatible with MagSafe] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 Pro - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31U3C4KSupL.jpg) [**Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Pro Case \[Compatible with MagSafe\] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 Pro - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKC4VR8D) Pelican$43.304.0★1,7562%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 9 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works w/All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n0Ay8a7VL.jpg)**Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works w/All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow** Pelican**$26.60**4.4★15,801 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WF6BTXY) [![Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Bright Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GQDOgvhRL.jpg)**Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Bright Yellow** Nordic Flash**$12.79**4.6★5,960 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUZEZL4) [![Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n3mABuQuL.jpg)**Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (Regular Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow** Pelican**$19.35**4.4★15,801 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GHKMR82) [![Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K53RgpYdL.jpg)**Pelican Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow** Pelican**$22.91**4.4★15,801 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6SRFQW) [![Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r1ri7unFL.jpg)**Pelican 2 Pack Marine - IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch (XL Size) Floating Waterproof Phone Case - Beach Cruise Ship Travel Essentials - Works with All Phones - Detachable Lanyard - Black/Hi-Vis Yellow** Pelican**$30.83**4.4★15,801 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9V954W4) [![Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Case [Compatible with MagSafe] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xPBZAMXdL.jpg)**Pelican Protector iPhone 17 Case \[Compatible with MagSafe\] Rugged Magnetic Phone Case with 16ft Military-Grade Drop Protection - Heavy Duty Phone Cover for iPhone 17 - Black** Pelican**$42.51**4.0★1,756 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBYP22R) [![Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Pink & Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8ifw7s0L.jpg)**Nordic Flash Floating Wrist Strap (2-pack) for Phone & Action Camera - Compatible with GoPro Hero 13 Insta360 X4 DJI Action 5 Pro OM System TG-7 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 & iPhone - Pink & Green** Nordic Flash**$14.60**4.6★5,960 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTE518E) [![Rogue Fishing The Protector Phone Tether - Waterproof Retractable Phone Leash for Kayak Skiing & Hiking - Phone Security Strap Anti Theft - Anti Pickpocket Accessories for Cellphone (Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JoUwWAnyL.jpg)**Rogue Fishing The Protector Phone Tether - Waterproof Retractable Phone Leash for Kayak Skiing & Hiking - Phone Security Strap Anti Theft - Anti Pickpocket Accessories for Cellphone (Blue)** Rogue Fishing Co.**$21.37**4.6★2,321 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DL8Z6YN) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“Excellent quality and exactly as described”* **Water Resistance**14% *“the waterproof feature is amazing”* **Size-Overall**12% *“Fits perfectly”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As expected”* **Durability**6% *“It's very durable”* **Image/Picture Clarity**6% *“He even took super clear pictures”* **Value For Money**4% *“Worth your money”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Security**4% *“Protection-wise, the reinforced corners and raised lip around the screen and camera give real peace of mind”* **Design-Overall**3% *“excellent quality and design”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**13% *“Doesnt fit”* **Compatibility-Overall**11% *“Doesn't fit my galaxy s24 very, very tight and hard to use the volume button for pics, returning it”* **Touch/Button Controls**7% *“the buttons on our phones didnt work”* **Water Resistance**6% *“Description says waterproof in error”* **Durability**5% *“broke after a few drops”* **Value For Money**5% *“This case ended up costing me over 2 grand all said and done”* **Functionality-Overall**5% *“Did not work”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Difficult to use once submerged”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Do not buy - this is a low quality product”* **Design-Overall**4% *“Poorly made and designed”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall56% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Touch Screen3% - Ease Of Use3% - Water Resistance2% - Touch/Button Controls2% - Product Condition2%