Apple Magsafe Leather vs Silicone Midnight ?

[bubulol]

Hey, i am looking for the best looking case for 13 Mini Midnight, which one is actually darker/more black between silicone and leather?
Which one does look thinner/slimmer?
I think i may have preference for the leather since its more durable (patina) and i d prefer more black case
Thanks

 

[kgg1999]

I owns both of the cases, I think they’re both the same in terms of size and thickness, but the leather one is definitely darker then silicone. This year leather case you won’t see much patina, maybe only around the edge of the phone. The silicone case imo is more grip than leather but leather have a more premium look and feel to it. I switches both for different occasions.

 

[bubulol]

Ok thanks, does the silicone case look enough black?
What about longevity of case, i m worried about if silicone will wear out overtime

 

[kgg1999]

Ok thanks, does the silicone case look enough black?
What about longevity of case, i m worried about if silicone will wear out overtime

It depends on the lighting, under direct sun it looks a very dark blue. From my experience with silicone case the corners of the case will look shiny and glossy after a long period of use. I have heard others that you can bring it back to Apple and they will get a new one? I would say go for the leather case if you’re worry about the wear and tear of silicone case.

 

[bubulol]

Thanks i think i m going to leather case, it was my initial choice anyway

 

[rambo47]

Ok thanks, does the silicone case look enough black?
What about longevity of case, i m worried about if silicone will wear out overtime

For years the Apple Silicone case in black was most definitely NOT black. It was gray. I'm using the new silicone case by Apple and FINALLY it's true black.

I like the silicone for its grippyness as compared to leather, but leather feels better in the hand and is more aesthetically pleasing IMHO. I carry my iPhone in my front shirt pocket often and the leather slips out easily if I bend down. Silicone stays put.

 

[bubulol]

I eventually bought Apple Leather case, its NOT black at all
Its dark blue!
My iPhone 13 Mini Midnight is more black than this leather case
Apple stop making blue everywhere (sierra blue, blue pacific, midnight...)
It pisses me off because we dont have any black case anymore

 

[Dino F]

I eventually bought Apple Leather case, its NOT black at all
Its dark blue!
My iPhone 13 Mini Midnight is more black than this leather case
Apple stop making blue everywhere (sierra blue, blue pacific, midnight...)
It pisses me off because we dont have any black case anymore

Nobody said it WAS black??!!!!!!

Its called Midnight Black which isn't a black you would associate with black black. Midnight Black has hues of blue so it will look blueish black in some light.

This is Midnight Black:

And this is Black:

There is clearly a difference in the above colours.......

If you were expecting it to be 100% totally black - you've clearly bought the wrong case!

 

[bubulol]

No matter what light condition, it appears blue to me
My iPhone Midnight is black with blue tint according light condition

 

[Phone Junky]

Its called Midnight Black which isn't a black you would associate with black black. Midnight Black has hues of blue so it will look blueish black in some light.

Actually, Apple just calls it midnight. Nowhere do they mention "black".

 

[AnthroMatt]

No matter what light condition, it appears blue to me
My iPhone Midnight is black with blue tint according light condition

I have a midnight 13 mini and it never looks black unless there is nothing black in the vicinity. Then you just can't detect the blue hue as well. Put your iPhone into a truly black case and whatever aluminum remains exposed will never look black.

 

[caligurl]

Ok thanks, does the silicone case look enough black?
What about longevity of case, i m worried about if silicone will wear out overtime

my last leather case lasted 2 years on my phone and would have gone longer.... my silicone case chipped after 4 months..... i like the feel of the silicone (and this year the leather colors just sucked!). but never again will i waste my money on an apple silicone case!