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Megapickle

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Dec 2, 2018
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I keep getting tempted to buy an Apple Folio case for my XS, but I’m worried the flap will become more of a nuisance once the novelty has worn of.

Any long term reviews of the case? Wondering what it’s like day-toDay?
 
This may be a case of "if you've gotta ask…"

What's your motivation for getting a folio? To use it like a wallet substitute? For a bit of extra screen protection?

A lot of folio cases work better in theory than in practice when used as wallets with cards in the cover slots. They prevent the flap from sitting flush with the screen, and just make the whole package bulkier in general.

The secondary microphone used for noise cancellation is part of the camera bump, so if the flap is folded over and conceals it, that function is negated. Obviously, that changes how the phone must be handled during picture taking, as well as in general.

OTOH, if a case has, like the Apple folio, properly implemented sleep/wake functionality, it can mimic an iPad with a Smart Cover. Having a front cover gives the screen a bit of extra protection, and it can be put into a pocket with some impunity.

That said, I do have a folio case, but not Apple's, which is nice, but whose asking price was too high to risk when I first considered a folio.*

I hedged, and got a cheaper folio from Amazon, which also has a detachable inner case. I don't use it as a wallet, and the biggest negative to me is the added bulk. The flap can be a bit of a bother in some situations, but then I just detach the phone from the rest.

Otherwise, the balance works out fine for me. I used to use a sleeve, and don't mind the overall package which is tidy, and covers the screen. I like full protection, and the sleeve was a bigger hassle to deal with.

The only real way to tell is to try it yourself.

*Best Buy has the black and red Apple Folios on sale for Labor Day. I could have sworn it was half off for the black, but it shows $58 now. BB isn't afraid to adjust pricing during a sale. You could probably get the Apple Store to match, maybe even with another color. They both have two week return periods.
 
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I had one for a short while but utlimately decided to return it. The biggest issue I had with it is that if you put more than a couple of cards in it the flap just sticks out too much. Forget putting some folded bills and 3 or 4 cards in there as the flap really sticks out. If you can deal with that you'll like it.
 
I had one last year on my iPhone X and I was not a fan. Even just putting one semi-thick card in the pocket (i.e. Apple Card) will cause it to bulge and the folio doesn't have any magnets to hold it to the screen so it flaps open and just all around gets in the way. If you're set on a folio I'd recommend the Otterbox Strada. The build quality is all around better and the folio portion has a magnetic latch to keep it over the screen or tucked back out of the way when not in use. It's also half the price.
 
Good to hear real the world experiences. I could totally see myself in the same boat. I really don’t think I’m a flap guy, but I’m always a sucker for whatever cases Apple pumps out. Gotta stay strong on this one.
 
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