iPhone 12 Apple leather cases?
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PaladinGuy
macrumors 68000
I’ve experimented a little bit today with my saddle brown case, and I do have one corner that is slightly easier than the others to take the case off from. However, I really don’t see it coming off unintentionally. I actually think the magnets are used ever so slightly to hold the case, but not much.
Here's an assortment of comparison shots between the Apple Leather Case and the Mujjo leather case, for my iPhone 12 Pro.
The Mujjo smells like pure leather, whereas the Apple case has a faint smell of chemicals. The Apple case completely surrounds the phone and has metal buttons that are easier to press. Other obvious distinction is lack of MagSafe magnets in the Mujjo, but the Magsafe charger still "clicks" on to the case.
I'd really like to get my hands on the Bullstrap case since it looks like actual real leather from the photos.
The Mujjo smells like pure leather, whereas the Apple case has a faint smell of chemicals. The Apple case completely surrounds the phone and has metal buttons that are easier to press. Other obvious distinction is lack of MagSafe magnets in the Mujjo, but the Magsafe charger still "clicks" on to the case.
I'd really like to get my hands on the Bullstrap case since it looks like actual real leather from the photos.
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jhearty99
macrumors 6502a
I do prefer the open bottom leather cases like in previous years but I refuse to use a leather case that does not have responsive buttons like the Apple ones do.
The Bullstrap case looks really good though
scarrz
macrumors regular
Just an observation. I got my 12PM today and snapped it into two different leather cases the poppy and saddle. I noticed the top left corner on the saddle had a little give to it and I was able to push it back somewhat. The poppy color had no issues and felt tight. I took off the saddle case and tried putting the phone in with the bottom first then pushed the top into the leather case and it felt much more secure and seated. No idea if this is a fluke but might be worth trying for folks who are having issues with the phone coming out of the corners.
enthawizeguy
macrumors 6502
I dont like the leather case on the 12 pro max. none of them really match the gold ... also it just is to big and looks bad without the cut out . they were perfect for the round edge iPhones but not this one.
I received my saddle-brown leather case for the iPhone 12 Pro today. I‘ve been eyeing this case for a few generations, but finally I gave in to the price 😅
I love the grip. It‘s less slippery than the hard plastic cases I have used on previous generations. And since I find the size of the iPhone 12 Pro already challenging in some situations, the leather case doesn‘t add much thickness luckily. It‘s not a bumper case, but I wasn‘t looking for any.
I‘m really impressed with the metal buttons. That click is gorgeous.
Right out of the box I did notice some kind of chemical or plastic smell, but now the slight smell of leather has become clearer.
And of course, some words regarding the edges. If I really looked closely at it, I‘d say out of the four corners, the top right one snaps a bit louder and seems to sit tighter than the other 3 for some reason. Don‘t get me wrong, they all sit fine and tightly. Nothing loose here!
I couldn‘t see any case animation, though. 😭
I love the grip. It‘s less slippery than the hard plastic cases I have used on previous generations. And since I find the size of the iPhone 12 Pro already challenging in some situations, the leather case doesn‘t add much thickness luckily. It‘s not a bumper case, but I wasn‘t looking for any.
I‘m really impressed with the metal buttons. That click is gorgeous.
Right out of the box I did notice some kind of chemical or plastic smell, but now the slight smell of leather has become clearer.
And of course, some words regarding the edges. If I really looked closely at it, I‘d say out of the four corners, the top right one snaps a bit louder and seems to sit tighter than the other 3 for some reason. Don‘t get me wrong, they all sit fine and tightly. Nothing loose here!
I couldn‘t see any case animation, though. 😭
iFone88
macrumors 68030
The animation happens with the screen on but locked. So angle it away from your face and you’ll see it.
Oh, thanks! So it‘s genuine after all! 😅
sneeks
macrumors 65816
After my failed attempt buying a used black leather case from Amazon Warehouse I’ve now purchased a new saddle brown version which will be delivered on Monday. Hopefully it’s in perfect condition and doesn’t suffer from the corners popping off my my 12 Pro. I’ve been tempted by the saddle brown colour for a few years now but always end up with the black version.
jsmitty
macrumors 6502a
Has anyone heard about availability of Apple leather cases at Best Buy yet? I have rewards that are about to expire
johnnylarue
macrumors 65816
Gorgeous patina 👌
Saddle Brown is a classic. What color IPhone do you have? The only downside in my opinion with that color is not the way it patina ‘s overtime which looks great, but the buttons remain that shiny copper. I don’t always love that contrast of a worn saddle brown and the buttons long term.
sneeks
macrumors 65816
I have a graphite 12 Pro so it should look great with the brown case. I’m hoping the patina looks good as I’m used to the black case which never changes appearance.
I bought both black and saddle brown for my 12 PM and am sending the SB back. Both colors work but for me black looks better on my Graphite.
VSMacOne
macrumors 603
Found an issue with my leather case for the 12PM: the right edge of the case comes up much higher than the left and my thumb gets caught on it when I’m swiping on the screen. I’m going to return this one and try again. Bummer because otherwise it’s a perfect case but this is very annoying.
Pepperfection
macrumors regular
Hello guys. Is it true it feels more protective this time as I saw in a review? Last time I had an Apple leather case was for my iPhone 6.
circatee
Contributor
Certainly feels that way to me...
It didn’t for myself. The case is thinner this year with a super slim layer of “leather” over a thin plastic shell. My se2/8 apple case as well as the 11 pro saddle brown felt much more protective.
VSMacOne
macrumors 603
The quality of the case remains to be seen based on how it holds up over time, but the added protection can be chalked up to the flat edges that give a more secure grip than the curved edges of the last gen, and the raised lip around the sceeen (and around the camera on the 12PM cases).
Complex757
macrumors 6502a
I'm thinking he's talking about the bottom no longer being exposed and a lip around the camera cut out
The cases seem like they're coming from a different manufacturer than in the past.