I need to buy a new case for my iPhone 13, did some quick search and found Bullstrap leather cases. They are kinda pricey, so I'm wondering if it is worth it? Does it give you any benefit other than knowing that you paid so much for your phone case.
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Are those Bullstrap leather cases worth it for an iPhone?
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Whether it is worth it, is subjective. I think the case has a very good build quality and I am happy with my purchase.
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@Apple_Robert yeah, you're right. I guess I'm asking for people's opinion. I really don't want to buy a case on amazon and get some cheap Chinese knockoff.
I was skeptical about the price, but the quality is fantastic, and I like that they'll replace it for free as well. I do like it better than the old Apple leather cases.
I had used Apple leather cases almost exclusively for a long time. I went with a Nomad leather case for my 13 PM when Apple stopped selling them.
It's definitely developing a patina, but is otherwise holding up fine. I like it because there are no logos of any kind. It has MagSafe but otherwise it's just a case.
The Nomad is well worth $40 but there are signs that the edge band that goes all around the perimeter is a plastic piece coated with "soft touch" material that will eventually wear off. All of you 2000's era VW owners, you know what I mean.
If the Bullstrap cases are leather on all exposed surfaces, they will probably perform better long-term.
It's definitely developing a patina, but is otherwise holding up fine. I like it because there are no logos of any kind. It has MagSafe but otherwise it's just a case.
The Nomad is well worth $40 but there are signs that the edge band that goes all around the perimeter is a plastic piece coated with "soft touch" material that will eventually wear off. All of you 2000's era VW owners, you know what I mean.
If the Bullstrap cases are leather on all exposed surfaces, they will probably perform better long-term.
I purchased this Ryan London case for my iPhone 12 mini:
Leather iPhone 12 mini Shell Case - Dark Brown
iPhone 12 mini Leather Shell Case - Drown BrownAvailable for the iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro MaxMade from vegetable tanned leather, which ages beautifully.The case has a "lip" around the edges protecting the screen.Not Magsafe compatibleMake it special! Personalise it with a name or initials.
ryanlondon.com
It’s beautiful and, subjectively, higher quality leather than actual leather Apple-branded cases I have owned in the past.
For my 15 Pro Max I have a Decoded, Andar, Mujjo, Bare and Bullstrap. I know, it's overkill, but I was looking for a favorite. In my opinion, the first 4 are almost from the same vendor. All OK, but the buttons are all too big and too sharp for my liking. Of my leather cases, the one I will use off and on is the Bullstrap. (Typically I go with Apple silicone for the feel, great buttons, and moisture tolerance).
I like the feel of the Bullstrap leather as well as the way they kind of inset the metal buttons. I am not a big fan of the open bottom, but it does make removal easier. I also like the fact that the camera bump is leather, so it will not scratch my wooden desk. I used to have a Bullstrap in a light color leather, and it developed a great patina. My new one is black. Bullstrap is a little bulkier than the others, but not crazy thick.
I like the feel of the Bullstrap leather as well as the way they kind of inset the metal buttons. I am not a big fan of the open bottom, but it does make removal easier. I also like the fact that the camera bump is leather, so it will not scratch my wooden desk. I used to have a Bullstrap in a light color leather, and it developed a great patina. My new one is black. Bullstrap is a little bulkier than the others, but not crazy thick.
I purchased Bullstrap wallet a couple of years ago and have been very satisfied with it so I had no problem buying a case from them for my 15PM.. The case will need to catch up to the patina on the wallet but that's the great thing about leather, it looks better with age..
Leather is ultimately the only type of case I use regularly so I’ve tried a majority of them. Bullstrap and Ryan London are pretty much the same case but I’ve seen it mentioned that some prefer the leather on the Ryan London.
Since the iPhone 12 I’ve told myself I’m just going to start off with a Bullstrap since that’s usually where I end up after trying a stack of other options but I’ve never actually succeeded at that.
This year will be the year as I’ve just a couple of days ago upgraded to the 15 Pro Max and have my Bullstrap order in. In the meantime I’m using a 14PM Cretanbull which is basically a Bullstrap with a different logo. I would have gotten another one of these but it seems after their turbulent debut last year they aren’t continuing their iPhone offerings.
Since the iPhone 12 I’ve told myself I’m just going to start off with a Bullstrap since that’s usually where I end up after trying a stack of other options but I’ve never actually succeeded at that.
This year will be the year as I’ve just a couple of days ago upgraded to the 15 Pro Max and have my Bullstrap order in. In the meantime I’m using a 14PM Cretanbull which is basically a Bullstrap with a different logo. I would have gotten another one of these but it seems after their turbulent debut last year they aren’t continuing their iPhone offerings.
I have. It was a couple of years back and I ended up returning it, though I can’t recall the reason.
Had a decided and it was fine, but you pay for what you get. Didn’t feel as fine of a leather than the bull.
I bought this case for iPhone 16 and am returning it ASAP. HUGE disappointment for me and I have loved Bullstrap cases before this. IMHO the capture button hole is a joke. Horrible! Difficult to reach in and push. Limited space to slide finger. If they can’t or won’t use capacitive button, then they need a large (ugly) cutout like Andar.
