Yeah, I agree that the painted leather kinda sucks for light colored cases. BUT, you have to figure in the drop protection that you get, customer service/support that is unrivaled, and for most part fit & finish (except for some cases that have corners pop out). Not sure about other 3rd party cases, but Apple leather cases have minimal dust/dirt ever gets to the back of the phone because of the tight fit and felt finish. So, that helps prevent self-induced scratches on the back glass or SS sides due to dirt/dust/etc.
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The higher quality 3rd party leather cases also have Apple-style buttons that don't allow dirt in, microfiber interior lining and good customer support (or so I've read here)... not to mention much higher quality full or top grain aniline leather.
If only Apple used a decent leather my Golden Brown Apple case wouldn't be sitting on a shelf right now.
What i have found is that most 3rd party cases do not fit tight enough, allowing for dirt to come into the backside via camera opening. Of course, dirt will also enter along the front of the case On the sides.
For those with 3rd party cases…take off your case after one week….do you see dust/dirt??
Who else likes the tiger stripes on these cases? I’m a huge fan, I feel like it adds more character check this pic in direct sunlight 🐅
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I ride mountain bikes a lot. On time I had the apple case on as it fell out of my pocket on a big jump, the fall must have been a 10ft drop plus tumbling and my phone was completely fine as well as just a few nicks in the case. It was probably a fluke thing that it survived but I’m glad it did
See link: (look at all the youtube videos in the thread)
50 feet DROP test for cases…guess which survive?!
EverythingApple just did his “classic” drop test: At 6:05, he dropped Apple Silicone case. At 8:56, he dropped Apple Clear case. Most of the cases failed, including Specks, Otterbox, Mous, etc. But the the thin Apple cases SURVIVED 50 ft drops!!! Both of them!! Apple engineers really...
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The apple cases are pretty darn impressive in terms of protection.
Are the leather cases any good? I seem to see a lot of used cases for sale that have a small chunk/dent in the corners.
I like the look and feel of the Apple leather case, just wondering if I should get one, or maybe there is a third-party equivalent?
Thanks
I like the look and feel of the Apple leather case, just wondering if I should get one, or maybe there is a third-party equivalent?
Thanks
Last time I took my andar out was about two weeks ago, hardly any dirt
Last time i took out my phone from Apple Midnight…there was literally none! It was kinda shocking for me. Even the sides were pretty much clean. Sad part, it kept more dirt out of the back than my other case…Otterbox Defender XT Pro that is supposed to seal better.
I definitely love the fitment of apple leather case more, but the lousy leather quality is just a deal breaker for me
Honestly IMHO, the Apple leather cases are still lowkey the best lol. They check way more boxes than the other cases and on top of that you got the embossed Apple logo on the back and anodized aluminum buttons 🤤
Any shortcomings are easily overlooked since I always come back to the Apple leather case every damn time lol
Any shortcomings are easily overlooked since I always come back to the Apple leather case every damn time lol
I’d have to agree here. Taking my Vaja case off there is a ton of dirt and debris between the phone and inside of the case. While using my apple saddle brown there’s hardly any. Just at the usual spots by the open bottom, mute switch and camera cutout.
just got the saddle brown for 12 pro
was $29.50 clearance at att.com, sold out now
the black leather is my most used, got the blue leather replaced recently because my launch one was junkier quality than the others, and rarely use my green silicone to keep it minty.
keep my saddle brown wallet minty but probably will change now that I got saddle brown case but I use a magsafe pop socket most of the time now
was $29.50 clearance at att.com, sold out now
the black leather is my most used, got the blue leather replaced recently because my launch one was junkier quality than the others, and rarely use my green silicone to keep it minty.
keep my saddle brown wallet minty but probably will change now that I got saddle brown case but I use a magsafe pop socket most of the time now
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I just received a code for NOMAD, "Final chance to save 20%" -
Code - SB32JS
I do wish they sold this in Best Buy, like they do with Apple Watch bands, AirPod cases
I actually do like that. When I got my Sequoia at Apple Store - week before the phone went on sale online for pickup, I'm thankful the employee took it out of the box, I had 1/4 of an odd thick stripe that just looked like a bad flaw.
Employee noticed it also, went in the back and gave me another one which looked fine.
November 13th vs now, daily use
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I received a 20% off any full price and in stock item code from Nomad from my purchase on Black Friday. Its only good through tomorrow and I do not intend to use it so if anyone is going to be purchasing something from them today or tomorrow, shoot me a message and Ill send you the code.
Bullstrap sienna - 1 month of use; paid $63
1st 3 photos taken with iPhone SE
Last 3 photos are taken with iPhone 13 pro
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Just got my apple leather case in dark cherry and I’m very happy with the color. It goes well with my silver 13 Pro.
Im just a little concerned about the „scratches“. I know it’s leather but previous apple leather cases of my past iPhones didn’t look like this. (Sorry for my english, my last English lesson is 15 years ago. I’m from Germany and a silent reader of this thread for about 3 years. But now I’ve signed in ☺️👍)
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Tiemo
Im just a little concerned about the „scratches“. I know it’s leather but previous apple leather cases of my past iPhones didn’t look like this. (Sorry for my english, my last English lesson is 15 years ago. I’m from Germany and a silent reader of this thread for about 3 years. But now I’ve signed in ☺️👍)
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Tiemo
