This wild iPhone 17 Pro case features a touchscreen for 48MP selfies

Date:
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Description:
The latest offering from Kickstarter case brand Dockcase is an iPhone 17 Pro case with a rear touchscreen.

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Thats the question posed by Kickstarter case brand Dockcase, whose latest offering , the Selfix case, adds a touchscreen to the back of your iPhone 17 Pro for seamless, main camera-quality selfies. The Selfix case features a Camera Control cutout which, when pressed, activates both the rear
touchscreen and the iPhone camera via USB-C, giving you access to Apples full suite of rear camera features in a front-facing orientation: the 48MP main lens, 48MP ultra-wide lens, Night Mode, Portrait Mode the works. Article continues below You may like This impressive camera accessory brings 10x zoom to your iPhone The best iPhone 17 Pro case is selling fast at Amazon The Ikko MindOne Pro is like a Galaxy Z Flip 7 without the flip

And if thats not good enough, the Selfix case also features a microSD card slot supporting up to 2TB, making it a smart alternative to bulky (and expensive) external USB-C drives, even if youre not a keen selfie snapper.
The Selfix selfie case in Satin White (Image credit: Future) Dockcase sent me a sample to try for the iPhone 17 Pro, and while its definitely a hefty piece of kit it effectively doubles the thickness of your iPhone it does work exactly as described. The rear touchscreen makes it easy to frame up 48MP snaps, and you can navigate your phone as normal from behind with minimal lag (though you do have to switch on AssistiveTouch in the Accessibility settings menu, since the case is considered an adaptive accessory).

Beyond that setting, though, Dockcase doesnt ask you to download any apps or sit through a complicated setup process, which makes the Selfix case easy enough to use straight out of the box.

As above, I definitely have reservations about the size of the case, and
while it features a built-in magnetic ring around the screen for MagSafe
grips and mounts, its not compatible with wireless charging accessories. That makes it, for me, a tough sell in practical terms, but having access to 4K /120fps ProRes video in a front-facing capacity might appeal to creators. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The Selfix case also addresses a problem that was perhaps more prevalent in the iPhone 16 Pro and older iPhones than it is in the iPhone 17 Pro. Apples new Center Stage camera features automatic subject framing and gives you the ability to switch between portrait and landscape orientations without physically turning your iPhone. Its leagues ahead of previous iPhone selfie cameras, and I havent found myself wishing for a bigger front-facing sensor
in my time with either the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air.

The selfies Ive been able to capture with the Selfix case are more detailed than those I'd get with the standard 18MP sensor, sure, but not to the extent that Id sacrifice the portability of my iPhone in its naked state, nor my ability to charge wirelessly. Image 1 of 2 A 24MP selfie (binned from 48MP) taken with the main camera (Image credit: Future) A standard 18MP selfie
taken with the selfie camera (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 A 24MP
selfie (binned from 48MP) taken with the main camera (Image credit: Future) A standard 18MP selfie taken with the selfie camera (Image credit: Future) Still, if the Selfix case calls to you, its available for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in three colors: Satin White, Morganite Pink, and Onyx Black. Pricing starts at $79 (around 60 / AU$110) for early backers. What to read next Four months with the iPhone 17 Pro has changed the way I use my phone for better or worse Your iPhone's Camera Control button has a slew of hidden features here's how to use them all Custom iPhone Air has a clear
back and SIM card slot and major drawbacks

Dockcases Kickstarter campaign for the Selfix case has only just gone live, and like all Kickstarter projects, buyers may encounter unpredictable delays or design compromises, so exercise caution. Mind you, we have covered
previous Dockcase products in the past, and my unit works as described.

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