Just upgraded? Buy these seven things first: a case that fits your exact model, a tempered glass screen protector, a fast charger that matches your phone's charging speed, a power bank, a good USB-C cable, a grip or wallet, and a backup screen protection plan. That is the whole new phone accessories checklist. Everything else is a nice-to-have. Below we break down what each one does, how to pick the right version for your phone, and roughly what order to buy them in so you protect your new device before life gets clumsy.
In this article
- What should I buy first for a new phone?
- 1. A case that actually fits your phone
- 2. A screen protector you trust
- 3. A fast charger that matches your phone
- 4. A power bank for real days
- 5. A USB-C cable that lasts
- 6. A grip, ring, or wallet
- 7. A backup protection plan
- Frequently asked questions
What should I buy first for a new phone?
Buy protection first, then charging. A case and a screen protector go on the day your phone arrives, because the most expensive drop is the one that happens before anything is protecting the glass. Charging gear (a fast wall charger, a power bank, a solid cable) comes next, because the charger in the box is often slower than your phone can actually handle, or missing entirely. Grips, wallets, and rings are the finishing touches once the basics are covered.
Here is the quick priority order most people should follow.
| Priority | What to buy | Why it comes first |
|---|---|---|
| Day one | Case + screen protector | Stops drops and scratches from the first hour |
| Week one | Fast charger + cable | Full charge in a fraction of the time |
| Soon after | Power bank | Keeps you going on long or off-grid days |
| Nice to have | Grip, ring, or wallet | Comfort and everyday carry |
1. A case that actually fits your phone
A case is the single highest-value thing you can buy for a new phone, because one drop onto a corner can crack a screen that costs more to repair than a year of accessories. The key word is fits. A case built for your exact model lines up with the buttons, camera, and charging port, and it keeps the raised lip above the screen where it belongs. Generic "universal" cases do not do this.
Look for reinforced corners, a raised edge around the screen and camera, and, if you use magnetic accessories, MagSafe compatibility. The Fortitude Series is built around impact protection without turning your phone into a brick, and it comes in a model for nearly every recent iPhone and Galaxy device we carry.
Impact-tested corners, a raised screen and camera lip, and MagSafe compatibility. Made to fit your exact model.
Prefer to show off the phone? A clear option like the Magnitude Series gives you the same fit and raised edges with a crystal-clear back. Either way, find yours in the iPhone 15 collection or your own device collection.
2. A screen protector you trust
A screen protector is a few dollars of glass standing between your display and every set of keys, coin, and countertop it will ever meet. Tempered glass is the sweet spot for most people: it adds a hard sacrificial layer, keeps the original screen feel, and if it ever cracks, it cracks instead of your phone. That is a win.
Here is where Kaseory is different. Our tempered glass comes with a coverage guarantee, so you are not just buying glass, you are buying a backstop. The $100 coverage and $300 coverage tiers refer to how much screen repair support is backed if damage gets through, which matters a lot more on a phone you plan to keep for years.
Hard tempered glass plus a repair coverage guarantee. Precise fit, full clarity, and real peace of mind.
3. A fast charger that matches your phone
Most new phones do not come with a wall charger in the box, only a cable. And even if you have an old brick in a drawer, it is probably slower than your phone can handle. The fix is a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger rated for your phone's real speed. Here is what today's popular phones actually pull.
| Phone | Max wired charging | Charger to buy |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 / 16 / 17 | About 27W wired (15 / 16), up to 40W wired (17); 15W MagSafe | 40W or higher PD |
| Galaxy S25 series | 25W wired (S25), 45W wired (S25+ / Ultra) | 45W PD |
| Galaxy S26 series | 25W wired (S26), 45W wired (S26+), 60W wired (S26 Ultra) | 45W PD, or 60W PD for the Ultra |
The simple move: one 45W PD charger fast-charges every iPhone and nearly every Galaxy at full speed, with headroom for tablets too. Only the S26 Ultra pushes further, to 60W, so reach for a 60W PD charger if that is your phone. No guessing, no adapter drawer.
Compact USB-C Power Delivery charger that fast-charges iPhone and nearly every Galaxy at full speed.
4. A power bank for real days
A new phone battery is great on day one. Travel days, festival days, moving days, and "forgot to charge" days are a different story. A power bank is cheap insurance against a dead phone when you need maps, tickets, or a ride. For most people a 10,000mAh pack is enough for a day's top-ups, while a 20,000mAh pack with high wattage output can fast-charge a phone several times over and even help power a tablet or laptop.
Four ports, up to 110W output, and an included cable. Fast-charges phones, tablets, and more, several times over.
On a tighter budget? A 10K mAh power bank at $39.99 covers everyday top-ups for less.
5. A USB-C cable that lasts
The cable is the accessory everyone forgets and everyone replaces. Cheap cables fray at the connector, charge slowly, or stop passing data. Since almost every new phone, including recent iPhones and every modern Galaxy, now uses USB-C, one good braided USB-C to USB-C cable rated for fast charging will serve your phone, your power bank, and most of your other gear. Buy at least two: one for home, one for your bag. If your charger and power bank already include a cable, you are ahead.
6. A grip, ring, or wallet
This is where a new phone starts to feel like your phone. A magnetic ring or grip makes a big phone easier to hold one-handed and doubles as a kickstand for videos. A magnetic wallet lets you carry a couple of cards without a second thing in your pocket. Because these snap on and off magnetically, they work alongside your case rather than replacing it.
Two easy adds: the Ring Thing magnetic grip at $14.99, and the MagSafe Wallet with Kickstand at $39.99.
7. A backup protection plan
The last item is less a product and more a habit: keep a spare screen protector on hand, and know your coverage. Screen protectors are consumable. They take scratches so your display does not, which means a good one will eventually look worn and need swapping. Buying your next protector at the same time as your first means you are never walking around with an unprotected screen. If you want protection that covers phones and tablets alike, our Liquid Glass with $500 coverage is worth a look.
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Case, screen protector, charger, and power bank, all matched to your exact device. Protect it, charge it, and keep moving.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I really need both a case and a screen protector?
For most people, yes. They protect against different things. A case absorbs the impact of a drop and guards the corners and back, while a screen protector takes the scratches and cracks that come from keys, coins, and face-down contact with tables. A phone with both is far more likely to survive its first year unscathed. If you had to choose only one on day one, start with the case, then add glass within the week.
How many watts do I need to fast charge my phone?
iPhone 15 and 16 charge at about 27W wired and the iPhone 17 at up to 40W. The base Galaxy S25 and S26 charge at 25W, the S25+, S25 Ultra, and S26+ at 45W, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra at 60W. A single 45W USB-C Power Delivery charger fast-charges almost every one of these at full speed, so it is the safest one-charger choice. If you own an S26 Ultra, step up to a 60W PD charger to hit its top speed.
What is the difference between $100 and $300 screen protector coverage?
Both are the same style of tempered glass. The difference is the repair coverage backing that comes with the protector. Higher coverage gives you more support toward screen repair if damage gets through, which is worth it on a newer or more expensive phone you intend to keep for several years.
Do MagSafe accessories work on Samsung and other phones?
Magnetic accessories snap most strongly to phones or cases built with a magnetic ring, which is standard on MagSafe iPhones. On a Galaxy or other phone, you get the same magnetic snap when you use a case that includes a built-in magnet ring. Most of our cases are MagSafe compatible, so a magnetic grip, ring, or wallet will hold securely.
What should I buy first if I am on a budget?
Protection before power. Spend first on a case and a tempered glass screen protector, since one prevented drop pays for the whole kit. Then add a fast charger, and pick up a power bank and grip when you can. A budget path might be a case, a screen protector, and a 10K power bank, then a 45W charger next payday.
