I’m already on the third one and I’m not yet satisfied. The first one was a silicone case in pine green. After a week of usage I noticed that the areas where I grabbed it the most were turning into a different kind of green, like a washed out green. I put it away and I went for the Clear Case. Horrible! It’s a fingerprint magnet and after a few hours of usage it looks like you’ve spread butter on it! Disgusting. I just threw it in the garbage which is where it belongs. I then decided to just go caseless. However, I dropped the iPhone on a tile floor and it got two or three almost invisible and tiny scratches on the display. I went for another Clear Case because I wanted to be able to see the iPhone color but I regretted it immediately. Besides the fingerprints and buttery feel, the Clear Case also got scratched (actually I think it was scratched right out of the box). So, now I’m thinking about getting the leather case in forest green! How does it hold up? Do you think I’ll like it? Please don’t recommend any third-party cases, I only buy Apple.
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iPhone Apple cases are driving me crazy
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No, you won’t like it. If you couldn’t handle colour fade, you’ll die when the leather cases develop patina.
Why on earth did you throw the clear case in the trash? If you didn’t like it you should have just returned it and got your money back.
I went with the forest green leather case with the midnight green pro. Its a nice combo. I have used the saddle brown leather case with the X/Xs so I wanted something different but I know the green wont patina as nice as the saddle brown. Its really the best of the leather cases IMO.
I'm not a cheap guy. I'm financially stable but I have no idea why people keep on buying $40-$50 cases at apple? You get same or even better quality on amazon. Better looks. Way cheaper. For what you pay for 1 case at apple store I buy 5-6 cases on amazon. Just saying.
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I agree. So many “cheaper” and more aesthetically pleasing choices on Amazon. Literally 100s of options!
Don't get me started on screen protectors either. Glass protectors at apple/best buy for $29.99 for one versus 3 pack $9.99 on Amazon.
Black leather is all I ever use. And yes, the bottom is open on the Apple cases for the ability to dock.
After using the Apple leather case I actually prefer the open bottom because of gestures
That's true. I hate cases with high standing lip...takes time to get used to gestures. Thin skin like case for Pro Max I bought on amazon for $8.99 doesn't interfere.
The OEM cases fit perfect, look good and are covered by a one-year warranty. I've tried several third party cases. I have one from Caudabe that seems decent, but at $20+, I wouldn't consider it "cheap".
I really prefer leather cases, and like the metal buttons on the Apple ones. I normally get them on sale for ~$40. Are there really any third-party leather cases that are "way cheaper"?
I bought an OEM leather case but stopped using it. Looks great, but too slippery. Lately Apple's quality of OEM cases has deteriorated. Earlier they lasted for 2 years. Now you will be lucky to get 10 months. The corners start fraying and chippin away. That said, I bought a silicon OEM for my iPhone 11 pro max. Once Apple's clear case is in stock, I will buy it. This will be the first time Apple is coming out with a clear case.
Apple's non-leather cases are complete garbage
Apple's leather cases are decent, but overpriced and you can get genuine leather like this for a fraction of the cost
I've yet to buy a bad quality case on amazon. Been buying them since iphone 4S. Some cases on amazon fit better than cases you find on apple. Most of apple cases aren't even made by them. But hey everybody do what they want.
Apple's clear cases are some of the worst things they've ever produced. Check the reviews first to avoid disappointment.
This. The cheap cases I've bought in the past really don't hold up well.
I am rocking a $12 metal Apple Watch band from Amazon though.
Apples clear case and leather Cases are both slippery as a bar of soap.
And there like hundreds of cheaper and much much better options out there
And there like hundreds of cheaper and much much better options out there
I've been using the Apple leather cases in black and saddle brown since the iPhone 7. They have held up well - I mostly carry my phone in my pocket. I really like the way the saddle brown ones "age," but ymmv. I've dropped my phones quite a few times and never had any damage, but in part that's because I've become a little careful about how I handle them since I had a 5S take itself for a skateboard ride down a brick sidewalk on a steep hill in Boston. The bottom is open so that may be an issue for you. It hasn't caused any problems for me. As a final note, Apple cases seem to fit much better than most aftermarket cases. I've never had scratching from pocket grit getting between the phone and the case.
I've always been a fan of Apple's leather cases. I normally get black but went with Forest Green this year to match my MG Pro Max, such an amazing combo. I'm constantly staring at my phone more than actually using it.
I have the saddle brown leather case. I love the way they age and end up looking superb over time. However when its new and it goes in your jeans pocket those first few times, it darkens the edges of the case and it looks a bit naff. Over time however it evens out as the rest of the case catches up.
There are two leather cases I would recommend; the genuine Apple ones and the Mujjo leather cases. Both high quality, long lasting, comfortable to use etc.