There are a variety of different case designs for Apple’s iPad lineup, fitting the majority of needs that most customers are looking for. One category is the folio case, which typically keeps things pretty light, but offers a degree of protection and, typically, a few different viewing angles.
If you’re in the market for a new folio case for your 11- or 12.9-inch iPad Pro, we’ve compiled a quick list of some of the best options out there. There are several different options to choose from, the list should be pretty straightforward. So, let’s dig in.
11-inch iPad Pro
12.9-inch iPad Pro
Best folio cases for 11-inch iPad Pro
ProCase
The ProCase has a premium composition leather design, with a soft interior to make sure the iPad Pro’s display stays safe while closed. The case itself doesn’t block the wireless charging section on the top of the tablet so you can charge the Apple Pencil, and there are three different viewing angles.
On the front of the case, there is a dedicated document/card pocket, which makes it easy to manage loose cash, smaller documents, and other items. The folio case doesn’t block the camera, the USB-C charging port, or the speakers. It also supports the auto Sleep/Wake feature when opening and closing the case.
The ProCase is available in four colors: Black, Brown, Navy, and Red. It’s priced at either $8.99 or $9.99, depending your choice of color.
Ztotop Case
The Ztotop case has hundreds of positive reviews, thanks in part to its high quality design. It features a premium nylon woven fabric exterior, while the interior is designed with a soft microfiber material. There is a dedicated organizer pocket, a holder for the Apple Pencil, and a leather hand strap as well.
The Ztotop folio case supports three different viewing angles, supports wireless charging with the Apple Pencil, and doesn’t cover up the cameras, the speakers, or the USB-C charging port.
The Ztotop folio case usually costs $29.99, but at the time of publication Amazon has it on sale for $19.99. It comes in 15 colors: Brown, Black, Blue, Canvas Black, Rose Gold, Red, Pink, Light Purple, Dark Green, Dark Gray, Blue Pattern, Leather Brown, Leather Red, Leather Blue, and Leather Black.
OtterBox
The OtterBox folio case for the 11-inch iPad Pro, part of the Symmetry Series, features an ultra-slim design. It offers a couple of different “modes”, one for viewing content (pictured above), and the other for typing. A microfiber liner covers the display, and built-in magnets make it so that it supports auto wake and puts the tablet to sleep when the cover is opened or closed.
The back of the iPad Pro is also protected, with a clear protection panel. The folio case has raised edges around the rear cameras as well.
The OtterBox folio case for the 11-inch iPad Pro is available now from Amazon.
Logitech
The Logitech folio case for the 11-inch iPad Pro offers something a bit more than the other options: a built-in keyboard. This one doesn’t have a trackpad as well, so things remain small and compact and thin. It retains that folio case design, though, with a built-in stand.
The keyboard itself is refined for a worthwhile typing experience. And the case should remain stable even on your lap. There are a row of function keys at the top, something that Apple continues to not offer on its own keyboard cases, and the keys are backlit as well.
The folio case offers both front and back protection, with a secure magnetic latch to make sure the case stays closed. There is a cutout in the case for the Apple Pencil to support charging the accessory, and a flap that will keep it in place when the case is closed.
This folio case doesn’t connect with the Smart Connector, unfortunately. Still, it should last three months on a single charge (with two hours-a-day use cases), and the Bluetooth connection to the iPad Pro should remain stable when needed.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro case is available now from Amazon.
Apple Smart Folio
Apple’s folio case for the 11-inch iPad Pro is not the cheapest option, but it does get the job done. It features only a couple of different viewing angles, but it does offer protection for both the front and back of the 11-inch iPad Pro. It supports the Wake/Sleep function when opening or closing the folio case, and doesn’t cover up any of the speakers or the USB-C port. It also allows for wireless charging of the Apple Pencil.
Apple’s Smart Folio is typically priced at $79.00, but at the time of publication Amazon has it on sale for as low as $70.99. It’s available in three colors: Charcoal Gray, White, and Soft Pink.
Best folio cases for 12.9-inch iPad Pro
UAG Folio
The UAG folio is meant to offer a bit more of a rugged design, but manages to keep the whole case’s profile super thin at the same time. The case offers an impact-resistant soft core, with a “water resistant soft tactile grip material”. There is a dedicated Apple Pencil holder, and the case also offers compatibility for charging as well.
Best of all, though, the UAG folio for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro meets military drop standards (MIL STD 810G 516.6), so it should keep on trucking along even if you drop the case from a relatively small distance.
The UAG folio for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is priced at $89.95. It’s available in Cobalt and Magma color schemes.
Ztotop
The Ztotop brings the premium design to the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The folio case boasts a premium synthetic leather exterior and a soft microfiber interior. It has a dedicated Apple Pencil holder, but it also supports wireless charging for the stylus as well. It has a built-in leather hand strap and an organizer pocket.
The Ztotop folio case supports the iPad Pro’s auto Wake/Sleep functionality, and precise cutouts for the rear camera, speakers, and the USB-C port. It offers three different viewing angles as well.
There is also a variant that supports a built-in keyboard.
The Ztotop is priced at $24.99. It’s available in eight color schemes: Pattern Pink, Rose Gold, Pattern Blue, Denim Black, Dark Green, Dark Gray, Brown, and Black.
ProCase
The ProCase boasts a leather protective exterior and a soft interior to protect the iPad Pro when it’s open and closed. The ProCase offers three different viewing angles, and “full access” to the iPad Pro’s baked in features like the rear camera, the front-facing camera, buttons, speakers, and the USB-C port.
The ProCase, like the other folio cases, also supports Apple’s auto Wake/Sleep functionality for when the owner opens or closes the case. The ProCase also supports wireless charging with the Apple Pencil.
This folio is available Grey, Brown, and Navy color options. Prices start at $22.99 and go up to $26.99.
OtterBox
The OtterBox folio case for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro features an ultra-slim design. This should make it pretty easy to slip in and out of a bag, even with the larger tablet’s size. It offers a couple of different “modes”, one for viewing content (pictured above), and the other for typing. A microfiber liner covers the display, and built-in magnets make it so that it supports auto wake and puts the tablet to sleep when the cover is opened or closed.
The back of the iPad Pro is also protected, with a clear protection panel. The folio case has raised edges around the rear cameras as well.
The OtterBox folio case for the 11-inch iPad Pro is available now from Amazon.
Logitech
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro case for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro offers all of the same features as the 11-inch folio case. That means you can expect the same slim, protective design, as well as the built-in keyboard.
The case should remain stable even on your lap. There are a row of function keys at the top, and the keyboard is backlit. The folio case offers both front and back protection, with a secure magnetic latch to make sure the case stays closed.
There is a space in the top of the case specifically for the Apple Pencil to support charging the accessory. That aforementioned magnetic latch also serves as a means to keep the Apple Pencil in place even when the case is closed, and you stow the iPad Pro in a bag.
This folio case doesn’t connect with the Smart Connector, unfortunately. Still, it should last three months on a single charge (with two hours-a-day use cases), and the Bluetooth connection to the iPad Pro should remain stable when needed.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro case is available now from Amazon.
Apple Smart Folio
The smart folio case from Apple is pricey, but it does offer a case that covers both the front and back of the iPad Pro when the case is closed. It supports the auto Wake/Sleep functionality, and keeps a low profile on the tablet without covering the rear camera, the USB-C port, or the speakers.
The smart folio from Apple offers a couple of different viewing angles, and is available in two colors: White and Charcoal Gray. It’s priced on Amazon for $99.99 in most cases, but at the time of publication the digital storefront has discounted the smart folio down to as low as $91.99.
Do you have a favorite style of case? When it comes to the folio designs, do you prefer a built-in keyboard option as well? Do you have any recommendations for a folio case?