Apple iPhone 6 leather case vs Apple silicone case?

dagdagdag234 said:

I've never bought an Apple case before but these seem pretty nice visually -- thin, well fit, nice colors. Contours the phone well...

However, I've seen a bunch of Apple leather cases from the 5S that seem very weathered, "distressed" -- basically collecting dirt and/or looking worn and losing color -- especially the red one, which would have been my color of preference.

Do you think the Apple silicone case would hold up better, not wear out or attract dirt? Or would they have the same problem?

Are the darker colors less prone to this visible wear and tear?

Any thoughts would be appreciated

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Price-wise, the silicon case will be your best bet.
I think both cases are durable, it's just a matter of preference of material (In my opinion lol)
The darker colors on the leather case will definitely help with getting dirty and stuff. It will still get that "worn" look overtime though.

Btw, I got the Midnight Blue one. Was torn between brown or blue. I chose the blue to see how I'd look like with that "worn in" look over time. I had the brown one when I had my 5s.

I bought the black apple silicone case for my 6. Almost got the leather one, but I'm the type that buys one case and keeps it until I change phones. The leather cases wear down, and lighter colors are worse.

The leather is so much nicer. And it's a better value at only 10 dollars more.

People need to keep in mind that the leather wearing and changing colors is by design. It's one of the things that is best about it.

I am undecided between the leather and the silicone, the most important thing for me would be which has the grippier feel.

Anybody know?

Yeah, leather wears, but these cases wear fast. My leather wallet is 10 years old and still looks fine. Apple leather cases look bad after 2 weeks.

The silicone is grippy, I think more than the leather one.

bulldoze said:

I am undecided between the leather and the silicone, the most important thing for me would be which has the grippier feel.

Anybody know?

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The silicone is a sueded silicone. It's very smooth and not slippery, it's definitely is not a tacky silicone. It feels very similar to my iPhone 5 leather case, but not as premium feel. If you've felt a non-leather Apple iPad SmartCover, it feels identical.

dagdagdag234 said:

I've never bought an Apple case before but these seem pretty nice visually -- thin, well fit, nice colors. Contours the phone well...

However, I've seen a bunch of Apple leather cases from the 5S that seem very weathered, "distressed" -- basically collecting dirt and/or looking worn and losing color -- especially the red one, which would have been my color of preference.

Do you think the Apple silicone case would hold up better, not wear out or attract dirt? Or would they have the same problem?

Are the darker colors less prone to this visible wear and tear?

Any thoughts would be appreciated

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I got the dark blue silicon case when the 6S released. The corners are starting to loose the first layer of silicone, which is barely noticeable to anyone besides me. It does tend to pick up a lot of dust from my pocket and oil from my hand.

I have a 6+ with the Apple leather case. I'm very careful with my stuff to the point that I was starting to think about not using the case any more. On Friday I dropped my phone on the kerb on my walk to work. Yes I screamed like a schoolgirl (I'm definitely not one).

Anyway, the phone is still pristine (phew), but the leather case is pretty wrecked. The corner that must've taken the brunt has a huge chip out of it. And there's a load of scratches (almost fraying chunks of leather) elsewhere on the case.

Yes, the case saved the phone, but now I'm thinking I'll have to buy a new case and probably will go silicone in the hopes that it'll last a bit better (till next October )

Personally, I prefer the silicone, feels better in hand and do not get any scratches (although the case attract lint and fibers).

I got the leather case for a present, I used it only for a month and half-
Leather probably wears and get patina but i did not like the case.
it gets dark, from navy blue to black. As well the lower edges start to crumble