My Hunter Green Andar Aspen just arrived and I'm really digging the color. I don't have a way to take pics, but it goes super well with the blue Pro. A few others have reported on this, but the camera control button is pretty stiff, but I don't use that button much so it won't affect me too much. Oh, and I know a few people complained about sharp buttons on previous models... this year's case feels like it has less sharp buttons.
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Amazing colour. Reminds me of Apple leather in Forest Green and I LOVED that case.
interested in a black leather case for my cosmic orange iphone 17 pro. Looking at Nomad, Ryan London and Andar. Any preferences between these three?
All three are fine but I'd go for whatever is the cheapest IMO (I say this because while you didn't list Bullstrap they charge $99 for their case. As much as I love Bullstrap there really isn't anything different between a $100 BS case and a $70 Andar one). I did hear something about the Andar cases having an issue with USB C chargers not fitting on the port or something, not too sure about all that.
*Edit: All that being said, Andar wins solely on the fact that they have a sick green color way out this year for the Pros and you rarely get good green leather cases.
*Edit: All that being said, Andar wins solely on the fact that they have a sick green color way out this year for the Pros and you rarely get good green leather cases.
Always had good service from them if anyone is put off by this
I’m not sure what happened to Andar. I was a first and now last time customer. I purchased the Aspen for my iPhone 17 Pro, paid $7.99 for shipping and $2.23 for return/exchange. That felt tacky, but I knew what I was getting into.
The quality of the leather seems good and the fit was nice, but USB C was cut incorrectly. This impacted the ability to charge. I contacted Andar and after about 10 emails, they seemed more interested getting their case back in new condition (are they going to sell it to someone else?) instead of getting me a replacement case. Just a very weird vibe from my customer service rep.
So now I am looking at other leather cases. I ordered a Bellroy leather (don’t like it), Lonli, and Belemay. The Lonli and Belemay are coming today. Also thinking about the Cactus (plastic) OtterBox, but not sure I like the rather large camera cutout?
Any thoughts on a good leather/fake leather case? Thanks!
I think the USB-C port problem only affects the iPhone Air. My 17 Pro Aspen fits a third-party cable just fine.
Did they make you take photos of your case? I've returned cases from Caudabe and Bullstrap and had to send them pics of my case too.
I sent them a picture when I emailed their support about the defect (before they asked.) I posted a pic in the iPhone 17 case thread. I figured they would send me a replacement case and then I could send mine back, but that’s not possible apparently.
My Lonli Edition comes tomorrow. I'll post some photos when I get a chance.
How is your network connectivity with the Lonli? I've been seeing more reports about the metal rings around the plateau affecting it.
Damn that sucks, I have so far only ever had positive interactions with their CS team.
Mine is coming on Monday, along with a Brown one - again for a blue Pro so very glad to hear that it goes well!
I have one for my 15pro and there’s no gap at the top.
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The interaction just felt off. More like they were more worried about getting a defective case back to them, than getting me a quick replacement.
I will say I’ve since tried 3 other leather cases and the Aspen is much better quality. The way it fits around the camera ring is better too.
I think the issue with this years phone is the camera plateau stretching across the full width. So the back can’t be held down with adhesive tab in the upper right corner.
But I also think the fit itself has issues and doesn’t match the contours of the plateau
I’ll try to later today or tomorrow. I ended up going back to the Andar and don’t have that case with me at this moment. The Lonli edition’s leather just doesn't do it for me. It feels extremely processed or something. Almost unnaturally smooth and rubber like feel. Not sure how to explain it. It doesn’t absorb any moisture like most other leather cases would without a huge artificial coating.
The Andar’s leather and general fit is so much better after actually comparing them for a full day, in my opinion. I just wish the Andar had the leather wrapped plateau surround! I think I was initially caught up in the hype of the surround.
Yeah if Andar had the leather surrounding camera Plateau, be ideal
Got my Lonli Edition in black today. Looks great, leather feels great and buttons are fine. Cutout for the charging cable similar to the Nomad one, so I don’t think there will be any issues with fat charging cables. It also appears to have a little bit more of a lip around the screen than the Nomad. I do like the look of the buttons on the Nomad a little better. (Serrated power and action button), but they feel about the same. Overall, at this point, the Lonli wins for me (especially when you consider that it’s ~$35 cheaper than the Nomad Horween).
Pics below (Nomad on left, Lonli Edition on right and bottom with phone in it).
I will try to run a speed test later tonight(someone else posted that the regular Lonli case affects reception).
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