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Cheap Apple Leather case from Ali Express. Not quite as nice as my Ryan London case, but it's not bad. CC camera cut-out works fine, just like the RL.
 

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I really liked the Ryan London case for the 15 pro max. But the one for the 16 is looking thicker than last years, I hope that’s not the case. My brown one should deliver today
 
Cheap Apple Leather case from Ali Express. Not quite as nice as my Ryan London case, but it's not bad. CC camera cut-out works fine, just like the RL.
I had a green one of these but found the cut out to be really sharp.

THat the case with yours?
 
Yes my buttons are all a bit different finish wise . Volume up also has sharper edges. They are a bit crooked as well.

It’s still the best leather case out right now but that’s my only issue with it.
 
I'm returning my 16 pro (just can't get over the weight, coming from a 12 mini).

If anyone in the UK wants to buy my Ryan London or Ali Apple leather case, send me a PM. [SOLD]
 

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I'm returning my 16 pro (just can't get over the weight, coming from a 12 mini).

If anyone in the UK wants to buy my Ryan London or Ali Apple leather case, send me a PM.
The Ali case; are the buttons clicky and not stiff at all?
 
Are there any leather cases with a button instead of a cutout for camera control?
 
BS got back to me and below are their responses:

* they don’t plan to launch new colors for the contemporary/closed case
* they don’t plan to implement a camera control button and it will remain a cut out

Both of these are bad answers to me so now I’m back to square one for deciding on a leather
 
BS got back to me and below are their responses:

* they don’t plan to launch new colors for the contemporary/closed case
* they don’t plan to implement a camera control button and it will remain a cut out

Both of these are bad answers to me so now I’m back to square one for deciding on a leather
That's a bummer. At least they gave us more than one option this time around. When they launched the first version, they only had Sienna.
 
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That's a bummer

That's a bummer. At least they gave us more than one option this time around. When they launched the first version, they only had Sienna.
That's true. I'm hoping they'll start to offer more colors in the future, as I would imagine most would prefer a fully enclosed case vs. leaving the bottom exposed.
 
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Torro Brown Leather case. Quality similar to my decoded for 15 pro max, for 32€ it's not bad. CC camera cut-out works fine.
 
Got my Torro case in blue just a little while ago. Not bad. I wish it didn’t have the logo on the side, but it’s not too noticeable.

I was using the Nomad modern case, which is nice, but very bulky. Their traditional case looks nice, but I don’t like the cutout. This Torro case seems like a good compromise and it’s available in blue, while the Nomad isn’t.

Magnets are supposed to be not great, but since I don’t use MagSafe, isn’t an issue for me.

Buttons are way stiffer than the Nomad case. Hopefully they will loosen up over time, or I’ll get used to them.

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I bought this leather case on Amazon, it is of very good quality and has a nice presentation. It costs only 25 euros.
 

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got the traditional nomad leather case in brown for my natural titanium 16 pro

it is a decent leather case, out the box doesn't have a strong leather smell, but feels smooth and well put together. I like the buttons, especially the textured power and action buttons.

I think this type of cutout is the best option currently other than having a covered button like apple's silicone. but imo its better than the brands that have gone the hole punch route, its easy to access, and the cutout actually makes it easier to place where the camera capture is

I'm happy with it overall
Thanks for sharing.

For those who have both the Nomad & BS cases, is the Nomad traditional case slightly on the thinner side compared to the Bullstrap cases? (I've both BS & Andar for my 14 Pro, and I felt the BS case thicker than Andar's)
 
Got my Torro case in blue just a little while ago. Not bad. I wish it didn’t have the logo on the side, but it’s not too noticeable.

I was using the Nomad modern case, which is nice, but very bulky. Their traditional case looks nice, but I don’t like the cutout. This Torro case seems like a good compromise and it’s available in blue, while the Nomad isn’t.

Magnets are supposed to be not great, but since I don’t use MagSafe, isn’t an issue for me.

Buttons are way stiffer than the Nomad case. Hopefully they will loosen up over time, or I’ll get used to them.

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Well, the Torro case is going back to Amazon. I just didn’t love the way the leather feels, and I’m not sure if it is real leather.

I bit the bullet and ordered a Bullstrap contemporary case in Ocean. Looks like it won’t ship for a few weeks, so I’ll continue to use my Nomad case in the meantime.
 
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