10 Super Cute & Trendy Y2K Phone Cases Under $20 To Give Your Phone The Glow-Up It Deserves
Sure, minimalist phone cases get the job done. But with the popularity of vibrant Y2K style, we're all about having our devices serve up some personality and making lasting impressions too! You never know when your phone case could come in handy as a conversation starter — like these Crocs-inspired ones with cute jibbitz-like charms — or a prop in your next mirror selfie. Here are some ultra cute and budget-friendly phone case options we found for under $20.
#1: Hello Kitty Handbag Phone Case
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Remember back when these little silver Hello Kitty handbags were the hippest accessories any girl could get their hands on? You can now house your phone in one and even personalise it by picking between four different types of wrist straps. Get it here on Shopee from $18.25.
#2: Sailor Moon Sticker Phone Case
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These Sailor Moon phone cover designs let you hop onto the Y2K phone aesthetic and the blinged-up sticker bandwagon all at once! They're also perfect for matching with your bestie — once you both get over the mind-boggling decision of deciding who gets which case. Get it here on Shopee for $3.75.
#3: Pastel Pink & Lavender 00's Cell Phone Case
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We're not quite sure if these pastel phone cases pay homage to early 00's mobile phones, or if they're meant to be super stylish walkie talkies. But the heart motifs, hanging pom-pom charm and a text from Ken? It's a ten. Get it here on Shopee for $6.37.
#4: 00's Cartoon Cell Phone Case
This is one of those rare cases where Barbie is featured on a black phone cover — flaunt your everlasting love for everyone's favourite fashion doll or the endearing Powerpuff Girls series with these cartoon-inspired cases. Get it here on Shopee for $3.94.
#5: Swappable TV Slot Phone Case
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If you immediately recognised this toy, we're sorry to say that you're getting old. On the bright side, you now get to relive those nostalgic memories through this phone cover, where you can switch television 'channels' by swapping cards in and out of the display slot. Get it here on Shopee for $9.06.
#6: Sanrio Nokia-Inspired Phone Case
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Dress up your smartphone like the indestructible Nokia phones of yesteryear (or more like 20 years ago), only much cuter! These phone covers come in two designs: a pink one featuring My Melody and a purple Kuromi-themed one. Get it here on Shopee for $3.51.
#7: Sanrio Ring Toss Game Phone Case
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If you were one of those kids who never got their hands on one of these water-filled ring toss games because mom and dad said "don't waste money" — your chance has finally come. After all, no dough is being wasted here, since these cases do double duty in protecting your phone from damage and you from boredom. Get it here on Shopee for $6.37.
#8: Kirby Flip Phone Case
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Cute radio-style receiver, check. Flip-open number pad, check. Handy mirror on the inside of flip cover, check. This hot pink Kirby-themed flip phone cover is aggressively adorable and has everything you need to channel your inner 00's kid. Get it here on Shopee for $4.69.
#9: Tom & Jerry Gameboy Phone Case
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This isn't your regular Gameboy-lookalike phone case — not only do the buttons and screen on this case actually work, it can even run 12 different games! Talk about a multitasker. Unlike the older Gameboy models, there is no need to fiddle with batteries as the device can be easily recharged using a micro USB (phew!). Get it here on Shopee for $16.04.
#10: Pink Brick Phone Cover
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Unconvinced by the tiny screens and squished number pads of the 00's? Why not forget the display screens and go right for the brick phone aesthetic of the 90's! This pink phone cover looks more like an artefact in a technological museum these days, but will score you some major retro style points. Get it here on Shopee for $8.25.
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