Top new iPhone 5 cases at CES 2013 (pictures)

We hit the show floor in search of new iPhone cases and found plenty of them at CES 2013.

David Carnoy

Jan. 15, 2013 12:34 p.m. PT

Case-mate 'Crafted Collection' Pearls series

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Case-mate 'Crafted Collection' Pearls series

LAS VEGAS--Case-mate is offering up a few new lines of high-end iPhone 5 cases that fall under its "Crafted Collection." The Pearls series cases are inlaid with real mother of pearl. Cost: Around $150.

Case-mate 'Crafted Collection' Prints series

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Case-mate 'Crafted Collection' Prints series

Case-mate's Prints line features fancy artwork from noted artists.

iBattz Mojo Refuel removable battery case

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iBattz Mojo Refuel removable battery case

iBattz is getting set to ship its $90 extended battery case for the iPhone 5, the Mojo Refuel.

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Boostcase

Boostcase was showing off a number of interesting designs, including this tough-case model.

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Smallworks Bricked cases

Lego-inspired cases from Smallworks.

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ZeroChroma Theater-Stand 360 case

ZeroChroma's $39.99 Theater-Stand 360 case will soon be available in translucent versions.

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The Theater-Stand 360 translucent in its vertical position.

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uNu DX Protective Series for iPhone 5

uNu will be among the first to market with an extended battery case for the iPhone 5. It ships in the next few weeks and doubles the battery life of your iPhone 5. Cost: $79.95.

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This packaging for iPhone 5 version of the DX uNu Protective series will be very similar to the iPhone 4/4S version.

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Pure.Gear aMAZEing

Part of Pure.Gear's upcoming retro gaming case line, the aMAZEing is due out next month for around $30.

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Pure.Gear Groovy

Also part of Pure.Gear's retro gaming case line, the Groovy is due out next month for around $30.

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Inside the aMAZEing.

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Skech cases

Skech had a number of new cases, including this model, which features a dual-layer design (the inner layer can be swapped out and you get two different ones with each case). Skech will also ship a Powermat inductive-charging case later this year (see next slide).

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Skech Powermat inductive charging case

The Powermat sensor is built into this relatively slim case from Skech. You lay your phone down on the Powermat accessory and it charges. Awaiting pricing and ship date.

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Joy Factory Axtion line

Joy Factory is making a new tough-case line that includes a fully waterproof model, the Axtion Pro, pictured far left ($79.99).

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Joy Factory Axtion Go

Joy Factory's Axtion Go, featuring "Diamond Air Cushion" technology, was one of the slickest new tough cases I saw. This one is expected to cost around $60.

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Incipio Atlas

Incipio had a few new iPhone 5 cases, including its upcoming waterproof case, the Atlas, which comes in multiple colors. It's due to ship in the next few months for $80.