Do you have a 6, or 6s? If it's a 6s, does it still fit well, with a bit of a lip around the screen for protection if laying the phone face down? And is there some kind of microfiber inside the case just like the real ones do?
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$6 Apple Leather Case Alternative
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Do you have a 6, or 6s? If it's a 6s, does it still fit well, with a bit of a lip around the screen for protection if laying the phone face down? And is there some kind of microfiber inside the case just like the real ones do?
The case fits but there is no lip around the screen. I have a glass screen protector. When face down u fell more glass then leather. It does have microfiber inside but overall it's not the same quality as the apple case
I have a 6, and it fits pretty tight with minimal lip. When it's laying face down, the screen doesn't touch unless you have a screen protector on. The glass protectors protrude a little past the lip. I'm not sure if it would fit the 6S, but it's worth a shot since it's only 5 bucks! To answer your other question, there is microfiber in the interior of the case, just like the Apple case. Everything about it is essentially a clone of the Apple leather cases. I would definitely buy more if I needed any.
Ordered a brown and red 6 Plus from US shipper. Both arrived yesterday and compared them to my China shipped black. Same quality, materials, etc. Fits well, red went on a 6 Plus and brown on 6s Plus. Yes the case does touch the camera ring at the bottom but no obstructions during camera operation.
I bought a blue one, cant beat $8. On yours has the color bled yet or do you think it will bleed?
That's my only concern w/ the cheap leather.
I just received mine. It's the one with the open bottom. Not impressed. Glad it was only $5. I removed the felt liner to try to make my 6S fit better but didn't really help. The bottom part of the case doesn't fit well and leaves the glass exposed so no more laying on the table. The "leather" is grippy tho. I'll give it to my niece who has a 6. She'll love it.
I'm gonna try the full coverage case and see how that is.
I'm gonna try the full coverage case and see how that is.
I really like that the lip is barely noticeable. It's much better than original case. Though buttons are hard to press and mute switch is REALLY difficult to reach.
Edit: I bought two cases, red and blue. The blue one feels more like original, though its leather(?) material is somewhat too smooth compared to original or my red case. It's much easier to press buttons and to put on the case. The red one feels bit too small, buttons aren't as easy to press.
I love the red case and I wish I have bought only it, the blue one is bit too dark and not that great looking.
Edit: I bought two cases, red and blue. The blue one feels more like original, though its leather(?) material is somewhat too smooth compared to original or my red case. It's much easier to press buttons and to put on the case. The red one feels bit too small, buttons aren't as easy to press.
I love the red case and I wish I have bought only it, the blue one is bit too dark and not that great looking.
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Thanks for the tip. I have been looking for a case that covers the bottom that looks like apples own leather case which i really like.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33150160847...&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true
This one is sold out for iPhone 6 in Black. Does anyone know another seller or another place where I can get one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33150160847...&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true
This one is sold out for iPhone 6 in Black. Does anyone know another seller or another place where I can get one?
One thing I've noticed between the real one and the cheaper (non-Apple) would be where the camera is. After using these cases for 3 months each the camera cut out on the non-apple case is cracked a bit.. I believe this to be because the case itself is a bit snug on the 6s Plus. Other then that both haven't discolored a whole lot, hardly if at all noticeable, I prefer the official case because it isn't overly snug but the non-apple one isn't bad at all for the $6 paid.
Has anyone recently bought cases that look just like original Apple leather cases? It's really hard to find sellers with real photos of these cases, some of them don't have Apple logo on the back, etc. If you could link it, that would be great.
After buying a couple of these "clones" I've come to terms with that they just aren't the same....Id much rather spend the extra couple bucks and just buy a used genuine apple leather case on eBay...they're literally like $10...well worth it in my eyes.
I saw these yesterday.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-qualit...361c5e8&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=2&sd=291723049021
I have a leather case originally on my 6 plus. I enlarged the camera opening to fit the 7 plus. Only drawback to leather is if it gets wet the phone will be fine but not the case. So far I never dropped it in water.
I'm interested to hear what people think of this new knockoff for the iPhone 7. We know they are not genuine leather as advertised, but maybe they are still nice looking alternatives?
A razor blade. It looks ok. Still need a tool smooth the edges. Main thing is it covers the phone. The case is already kinda beat up so I don't care that much how it looks.
I've got the product Red silicone case from my old 6 plus so might try and cut the camera out of that.