--- title: "iphone 16 waterproof case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/iphone-16-waterproof-case" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:53:39.659Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($212K/yr) — iphone 16 waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($212K/yr) — iphone 16 waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "iphone 16 waterproof case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **iphone 16 waterproof case** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($212K/yr) — iphone 16 waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$212K** **Growth (1y)** **+172.1%** **Products** **38** **Brands** **28** was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **42** **Price range** **$8.17–$71.71** **Returns** **4.1%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **11** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **71** ×0.20 Quality gap **64** ×0.10 Returns **67** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 84 weeks — +172.1% year over year. 8K4KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Dec '24Mar '25Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Apr '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9× ## **Competition** - OtterBox14% - SPIDERCASE13% - Lanhiem10% - Comboproof10% - Miracase6% - AICase6% - Other (22 brands)41% The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 28 brands and 42 sellers compete here. **Brands** **28 **▲rising was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **42** **Top 5 brand share** **53%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 [Built-in Camera & Screen Protector] Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Yctt79wOL.jpg) [**SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 \[Built-in Camera & Screen Protector\] Black/Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDX481M2) SPIDERCASE$21.934.3★9,20411%▲rising 2 ![Lanhiem Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Case [Compatible with Magsafe] [Built-in Screen Protector] Full Body Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 inch Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AHtpJ+UlL.jpg) [**Lanhiem Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Case \[Compatible with Magsafe\] \[Built-in Screen Protector\] Full Body Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 inch Black/Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJNKW6JF) Lanhiem$21.344.2★2,73910%▲rising 3 ![Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof [Shockproof] [Dustproof] [IP68 Waterproof] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in [Lens Screen Protection] for Diving Case (Black for iPhone 16 6.1in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414skc5LJdL.jpg) [**Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof \[Shockproof\] \[Dustproof\] \[IP68 Waterproof\] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in \[Lens Screen Protection\] for Diving Case (Black for iPhone 16 6.1in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSBNWQ7) Comboproof$19.414.3★2798%▲rising 4 ![OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Black - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jAdGGrvzL.jpg) [**OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Black - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLZQ9C3) OtterBox$71.714.1★1,1657%▼falling 5 ![Miracase for iPhone 16 Case 6.1 Full-Body Bumper Phone case with Built-in Full Glass Screen &Camera Control No Gap Compatible with MagSafe Drop Proof 16 Cover Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BxYCJKMCL.jpg) [**Miracase for iPhone 16 Case 6.1 Full-Body Bumper Phone case with Built-in Full Glass Screen &Camera Control No Gap Compatible with MagSafe Drop Proof 16 Cover Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCBZ3D8F) Miracase$17.414.3★109,1106%▲rising 6 ![AICase Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Clear Water Proof Built-in Screen Protector Shockproof Dustproof Snowproof Full Body Rugged Underwater Phone Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517E1X1kblL.jpg) [**AICase Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Clear Water Proof Built-in Screen Protector Shockproof Dustproof Snowproof Full Body Rugged Underwater Phone Case**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9VGVWCX) AICase$17.384.3★1,5826%▲rising 7 ![Temdan Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Built-in Screen & Camera Protector IP68 Underwater Full Body 16FT Military Dropproof Shockproof Phone Case 6.1-Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418+jPA7Y0L.jpg) [**Temdan Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Built-in Screen & Camera Protector IP68 Underwater Full Body 16FT Military Dropproof Shockproof Phone Case 6.1-Black/Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSZFVV7) Temdan$22.894.3★7,6825%▼falling 8 ![OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Denver Dusk Purple - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21daWr8mCcL.jpg) [**OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Denver Dusk Purple - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSM2LG7H) OtterBox$61.674.1★1,1653%▲rising 9 ![Cozycase TOP Military IP68 Waterproof Case for iPhone 16 - Heavy Duty 360 Shockproof Full Body with Screen Camera Protector Double Water Dust Drop Proof Hard Rugged Tough Bumper Cover Frosted Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ERSpvkbmL.jpg) [**Cozycase TOP Military IP68 Waterproof Case for iPhone 16 - Heavy Duty 360 Shockproof Full Body with Screen Camera Protector Double Water Dust Drop Proof Hard Rugged Tough Bumper Cover Frosted Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3C8JBT8) Cozycase$31.254.2★14,8023%▲rising 10 ![SPORTLINK for iPhone 16 Waterproof Case - Shockproof Dustproof Case with Built-in Clear Screen Protector Full Body Heavy Duty Sealed Protective Cover for i Phone 16 6.1 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412pdwj1ePL.jpg) [**SPORTLINK for iPhone 16 Waterproof Case - Shockproof Dustproof Case with Built-in Clear Screen Protector Full Body Heavy Duty Sealed Protective Cover for i Phone 16 6.1 Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D873DK1M) SPORTLINK$28.494.3★12,0283%▼falling 11 ![Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch IPX8 Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Pro Max Cell Phone Dry Bag for Beach & Cruise Essentials Touch Screen Lanyard Included 2 Pack (Fits Up to 8.9)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+k2TQ28hL.jpg) [**Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch IPX8 Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Pro Max Cell Phone Dry Bag for Beach & Cruise Essentials Touch Screen Lanyard Included 2 Pack (Fits Up to 8.9)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HV3TC9) Hiearcool$9.004.6★111,8023%—flat 12 ![Red2Fire Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof [Built-in Screen Protector][Compatible with MagSafe] [Full Body Shockproof] [Dustproof] Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pu6W5qi5L.jpg) [**Red2Fire Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof \[Built-in Screen Protector\]\[Compatible with MagSafe\] \[Full Body Shockproof\] \[Dustproof\] Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM86Q7CM) Red2Fire$39.174.4★3743%▲rising 13 ![Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof [Shockproof] [Dustproof] [IP68 Waterproof] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in [Lens Screen Protection] for Diving Case (Teal for iPhone 16 6.1in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+aiOxzmbL.jpg) [**Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof \[Shockproof\] \[Dustproof\] \[IP68 Waterproof\] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in \[Lens Screen Protection\] for Diving Case (Teal for iPhone 16 6.1in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSB8K9B) Comboproof$21.554.3★2792%—flat 14 ![WIFORT for iPhone 16 Waterproof Case [IP68 Underwater] [Blue Light Filter Lens] [15FT Military Shockproof] Fit for Magsafe Full Body Magnetic Frosted Phone Case with Lanyard 6.1 Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41exCYU5zCL.jpg) [**WIFORT for iPhone 16 Waterproof Case \[IP68 Underwater\] \[Blue Light Filter Lens\] \[15FT Military Shockproof\] Fit for Magsafe Full Body Magnetic Frosted Phone Case with Lanyard 6.1 Purple**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKNN22KT) WIFORT$26.314.2★1,4302%▲rising 15 ![SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 [Built-in Camera & Screen Protector] Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WyuYdjvLL.jpg) [**SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 \[Built-in Camera & Screen Protector\] Purple**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDX3HXC7) SPIDERCASE$21.674.3★9,2042%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 38 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 38 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 [Built-in Camera & Screen Protector] Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Yctt79wOL.jpg)**SPIDERCASE for iPhone 16 Case with Lanyard 12FT Military Heavy Duty Rugged IP68 Underwater Full Body Sealed Protection Phone Case 6.1 \[Built-in Camera & Screen Protector\] Black/Clear** SPIDERCASE**$21.93**4.3★9,204 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDX481M2) [![Lanhiem Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Case [Compatible with Magsafe] [Built-in Screen Protector] Full Body Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 inch Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AHtpJ+UlL.jpg)**Lanhiem Magnetic for iPhone 16 Case IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Case \[Compatible with Magsafe\] \[Built-in Screen Protector\] Full Body Heavy Duty Rugged Phone Cover 6.1 inch Black/Clear** Lanhiem**$21.34**4.2★2,739 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJNKW6JF) [![Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof [Shockproof] [Dustproof] [IP68 Waterproof] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in [Lens Screen Protection] for Diving Case (Black for iPhone 16 6.1in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414skc5LJdL.jpg)**Comboproof for iPhone 16 Case Waterproof \[Shockproof\] \[Dustproof\] \[IP68 Waterproof\] Full-Body Hard Case Built-in \[Lens Screen Protection\] for Diving Case (Black for iPhone 16 6.1in)** Comboproof**$19.41**4.3★279 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSBNWQ7) [![OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Black - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jAdGGrvzL.jpg)**OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Black - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling** OtterBox**$71.71**4.1★1,165 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLZQ9C3) [![Miracase for iPhone 16 Case 6.1 Full-Body Bumper Phone case with Built-in Full Glass Screen &Camera Control No Gap Compatible with MagSafe Drop Proof 16 Cover Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BxYCJKMCL.jpg)**Miracase for iPhone 16 Case 6.1 Full-Body Bumper Phone case with Built-in Full Glass Screen &Camera Control No Gap Compatible with MagSafe Drop Proof 16 Cover Black** Miracase**$17.41**4.3★109,110 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCBZ3D8F) [![AICase Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Clear Water Proof Built-in Screen Protector Shockproof Dustproof Snowproof Full Body Rugged Underwater Phone Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517E1X1kblL.jpg)**AICase Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Clear Water Proof Built-in Screen Protector Shockproof Dustproof Snowproof Full Body Rugged Underwater Phone Case** AICase**$17.38**4.3★1,582 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9VGVWCX) [![Temdan Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Built-in Screen & Camera Protector IP68 Underwater Full Body 16FT Military Dropproof Shockproof Phone Case 6.1-Black/Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418+jPA7Y0L.jpg)**Temdan Compatible with iPhone 16 Case Waterproof Built-in Screen & Camera Protector IP68 Underwater Full Body 16FT Military Dropproof Shockproof Phone Case 6.1-Black/Clear** Temdan**$22.89**4.3★7,682 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJSZFVV7) [![OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Denver Dusk Purple - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21daWr8mCcL.jpg)**OtterBox iPhone 16 FR Series Waterproof Case with MagSafe (Designed by LifeProof) - Denver Dusk Purple - Waterproof iPhone Case up to 2 Meters IP68 Phone Case for Swimming/Snorkeling** OtterBox**$61.67**4.1★1,165 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSM2LG7H) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Water Resistance**19% *“And waterproof”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Its a good quality case”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**9% *“As advertised”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Fits perfectly”* **Value For Money**8% *“Great value for the money”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“easy to hold on too”* **Efficiency**5% *“the pouch is working great”* **Drop/Impact Protection**5% *“Protected my phone”* **Durability**4% *“Very durable”* **Strength**3% *“Really solid case”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**13% *“Does not fit”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“very cheap quality”* **Water Resistance**9% *“Doesnt work under water”* **Durability**8% *“Not durable”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“it is a little hard to get open”* **Touch/Button Controls**7% *“my touch screen does not work well”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“they were not compatible with the case”* **Image/Picture Clarity**3% *“The picture quality is horrible”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“Doesn't work”* **Charging**2% *“would not charge until I let it dry out in rice”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall55% - Value For Money7% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall3% - Touch Screen3% - Water Resistance2% - Ease Of Use2% - Quality-Overall2% - Color2%