--- title: "iphone x waterproof case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/iphone-x-waterproof-case" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:55:24.204Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($5K/yr) — iphone x waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($5K/yr) — iphone x waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "iphone x waterproof case — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **iphone x waterproof case** **Skip it****36/100 ** a small market ($5K/yr) — iphone x waterproof case doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$5K** **Growth (1y)** **+75.2%** **Products** **17** **Brands** **8** was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Price range** **$6.46–$28.04** **Returns** **5.9%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 36/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **0** ×0.30 Growth **58** ×0.30 Competition **39** ×0.20 Quality gap **61** ×0.10 Returns **51** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +75.2% year over year. 1K516Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - LifeProof38% - SPORTLINK23% - LOVE BEIDI16% - Diverbox13% - BELTRON4% - Mieziba3% - Other (2 brands)3% The top 5 products take 64% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 17 sellers compete here. **Brands** **8 **▼falling was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Top 5 brand share** **94%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![SPORTLINK for iPhone X/Xs IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Military 360 Full Body Heavy Duty Shockproof Protective with Camera Screen Protector X Xs Phone Front Back Cover 5.8 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CzTcE5L2L.jpg) [**SPORTLINK for iPhone X/Xs IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Military 360 Full Body Heavy Duty Shockproof Protective with Camera Screen Protector X Xs Phone Front Back Cover 5.8 Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HLXF9R) SPORTLINK$18.914.1★1,58023%▲rising 2 ![LOVE BEIDI for iPhone X/Xs Waterproof case Life Snowproof Dirtproof Shockproof Cover for iPhone X/Xs 5.8 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TXM4-fz1L.jpg) [**LOVE BEIDI for iPhone X/Xs Waterproof case Life Snowproof Dirtproof Shockproof Cover for iPhone X/Xs 5.8 (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTPPTP2B) LOVE BEIDI$18.714.3★56016%—flat 3 ![Lifeproof FR SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - FROST BITE (ORCHID/PURPLE WINE/FAIR AQUA)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-0X1pxGaL.jpg) [**Lifeproof FR SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - FROST BITE (ORCHID/PURPLE WINE/FAIR AQUA)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV545J) LifeProof$24.424.4★4,48210%▲rising 4 ![Diverbox for iPhone X/XS Waterproof Case - Full Body Shockproof Cover with Built-in Screen Protector 5.8 Inch (Black/Clear)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NY-XXgE0L.jpg) [**Diverbox for iPhone X/XS Waterproof Case - Full Body Shockproof Cover with Built-in Screen Protector 5.8 Inch (Black/Clear)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9N84PB3) Diverbox$19.294.0★1488%▼falling 5 ![LifeProof FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Frost BITE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XVWYmxx-L.jpg) [**LifeProof FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Frost BITE**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XH5HR6L) LifeProof$20.274.3★6877%▲rising 6 ![Diverbox for iPhone X Case/iPhone Xs Case [Shockproof] [Dropproof] [Tempered Glass Screen Protector ] Heavy Duty Protection Phone Case Cover for Apple iPhone X/XS (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411J+xaFn+L.jpg) [**Diverbox for iPhone X Case/iPhone Xs Case \[Shockproof\] \[Dropproof\] \[Tempered Glass Screen Protector \] Heavy Duty Protection Phone Case Cover for Apple iPhone X/XS (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DN8NS2) Diverbox$8.554.6★7,4295%▼falling 7 ![LifeProof Next for iPhone X Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b5l8R6rZL.jpg) [**LifeProof Next for iPhone X Case**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z7T4BN6) LifeProof$14.544.1★3435%▼falling 8 ![LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X (NOT XR/XS MAX) Non-Retail Packaging - Zipline](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fu+q3nkoL.jpg) [**LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X (NOT XR/XS MAX) Non-Retail Packaging - Zipline**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQQTJF4) LifeProof$13.154.5★1,2914%▲rising 9 ![BELTRON Waterproof case for iPhone X/XS Shock & Drop Proof Dirt Proof Heavy Duty Underwater Diving Case (IP68 Rated MIL-STD-810G Certified) Fully Sealed w/Built-in Screen Protector (Lime)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HzF2RKGuL.jpg) [**BELTRON Waterproof case for iPhone X/XS Shock & Drop Proof Dirt Proof Heavy Duty Underwater Diving Case (IP68 Rated MIL-STD-810G Certified) Fully Sealed w/Built-in Screen Protector (Lime)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KRMZJTV) BELTRON$14.764.2★234%—flat 10 ![LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Black Crystal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PXY05PUeL.jpg) [**LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Black Crystal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQR9RCM) LifeProof$14.434.4★2054%▼falling 11 ![Lifeproof SLAM Series Case for iPhone X (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - Night Flash (Clear/Lime/Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nyJ5oOzAL.jpg) [**Lifeproof SLAM Series Case for iPhone X (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - Night Flash (Clear/Lime/Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z7S1YD2) LifeProof$6.514.3★5333%▼falling 12 ![Mieziba for iPhone X/XS Case Heavy Duty Shockproof Dust/Drop Proof 3 Layers Full Body Protection Rugged Cover Case for iPhone X/XS 5.8 inch Turquoise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wNt2zdx-L.jpg) [**Mieziba for iPhone X/XS Case Heavy Duty Shockproof Dust/Drop Proof 3 Layers Full Body Protection Rugged Cover Case for iPhone X/XS 5.8 inch Turquoise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJV5VGG8) Mieziba$12.694.5★2433%—flat 13 ![LifeProof Next - Premium Two-Piece Drop Proof Dirt Proof Snow Proof Clear Case for iPhone X/Xs - Cactus Rose](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DVE1GmP2L.jpg) [**LifeProof Next - Premium Two-Piece Drop Proof Dirt Proof Snow Proof Clear Case for iPhone X/Xs - Cactus Rose**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z7T4U6Y) LifeProof$6.464.2★3482%▼falling 14 ![Mitywah Waterproof Case for iPhone X/XS Heavy Duty Durable Metal Full Body Protective Case Built-in Screen Protection Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof Rugged Military Grade Defender Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rEv9uOk1L.jpg) [**Mitywah Waterproof Case for iPhone X/XS Heavy Duty Durable Metal Full Body Protective Case Built-in Screen Protection Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof Rugged Military Grade Defender Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MH7YGKD) Mitywah$28.044.0★18,3332%▼falling 15 ![LifeProof (77-60544) SLAM Series Drop All Doubt. Stylish and Slim dropproof case for iPhone X/Xs - Night Flash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4166DfwS7pL.jpg) [**LifeProof (77-60544) SLAM Series Drop All Doubt. Stylish and Slim dropproof case for iPhone X/Xs - Night Flash**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKT6TGS) LifeProof$7.884.3★571%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 17 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 17 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![SPORTLINK for iPhone X/Xs IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Military 360 Full Body Heavy Duty Shockproof Protective with Camera Screen Protector X Xs Phone Front Back Cover 5.8 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CzTcE5L2L.jpg)**SPORTLINK for iPhone X/Xs IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Military 360 Full Body Heavy Duty Shockproof Protective with Camera Screen Protector X Xs Phone Front Back Cover 5.8 Black** SPORTLINK**$18.91**4.1★1,580 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HLXF9R) [![LOVE BEIDI for iPhone X/Xs Waterproof case Life Snowproof Dirtproof Shockproof Cover for iPhone X/Xs 5.8 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TXM4-fz1L.jpg)**LOVE BEIDI for iPhone X/Xs Waterproof case Life Snowproof Dirtproof Shockproof Cover for iPhone X/Xs 5.8 (Black)** LOVE BEIDI**$18.71**4.3★560 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTPPTP2B) [![Lifeproof FR SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - FROST BITE (ORCHID/PURPLE WINE/FAIR AQUA)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-0X1pxGaL.jpg)**Lifeproof FR SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs (ONLY) - Retail Packaging - FROST BITE (ORCHID/PURPLE WINE/FAIR AQUA)** LifeProof**$24.42**4.4★4,482 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV545J) [![Diverbox for iPhone X/XS Waterproof Case - Full Body Shockproof Cover with Built-in Screen Protector 5.8 Inch (Black/Clear)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NY-XXgE0L.jpg)**Diverbox for iPhone X/XS Waterproof Case - Full Body Shockproof Cover with Built-in Screen Protector 5.8 Inch (Black/Clear)** Diverbox**$19.29**4.0★148 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9N84PB3) [![LifeProof FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Frost BITE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XVWYmxx-L.jpg)**LifeProof FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X - Non-Retail Packaging - Frost BITE** LifeProof**$20.27**4.3★687 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XH5HR6L) [![Diverbox for iPhone X Case/iPhone Xs Case [Shockproof] [Dropproof] [Tempered Glass Screen Protector ] Heavy Duty Protection Phone Case Cover for Apple iPhone X/XS (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411J+xaFn+L.jpg)**Diverbox for iPhone X Case/iPhone Xs Case \[Shockproof\] \[Dropproof\] \[Tempered Glass Screen Protector \] Heavy Duty Protection Phone Case Cover for Apple iPhone X/XS (Black)** Diverbox**$8.55**4.6★7,429 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DN8NS2) [![LifeProof Next for iPhone X Case](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b5l8R6rZL.jpg)**LifeProof Next for iPhone X Case** LifeProof**$14.54**4.1★343 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z7T4BN6) [![LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X (NOT XR/XS MAX) Non-Retail Packaging - Zipline](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fu+q3nkoL.jpg)**LifeProof Next Series Case for iPhone Xs & iPhone X (NOT XR/XS MAX) Non-Retail Packaging - Zipline** LifeProof**$13.15**4.5★1,291 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQQTJF4) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**21% *“fit nicely”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Very happy with this well-made case”* **Value For Money**16% *“Worth the purchase”* **Drop/Impact Protection**6% *“The case is a very excellent protection for your phone”* **Durability**5% *“Very durable fit nicely”* **Touch/Button Controls**5% *“The buttons are open and easily accessible”* **Weight Light**4% *“The case is lightweight”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Easy to use, works great”* **Functionality-Overall**3% *“Works well,”* **Color**2% *“The color. teal”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**24% *“a bit worrying about breaking it”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Junk”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“Not what advertised”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Wrong size”* **Charging**4% *“Difficult to open charging port”* **Grip**4% *“No grip on case edges causing phone to slip from hand”* **Strength**3% *“yank it apart its so flimsy of course youre going to snap it”* **Material Quality**3% *“Just cheap plastic”* **Water Resistance**2% *“Only drawback is that it isn't waterproof”* **Weight Heavy**2% *“The only downsides - My phone is slightly bulky/heavier”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall72% - Compatibility-Overall10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Drop/Impact Protection1% - Color1% - Quality-Overall1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Material Quality1% - Weight Heavy1%