Leather alternatives to FineWoven cases

[x34]

got a Lonli Edition as well. looks good and i will keep it. action button is not a cut out. good.

 

[Lifeisabeach]

So the Mujjo case was a dud for me, definitely thicker and bulkier than my 14 PM Apple leather case, buttons are not centered, and the worst is the magnets are much weaker than the Apple case magnets and the magsafe magnetic holder in my car no longer works as the phone keeps falling off. Why can’t the 3rd party case makers use magnets as strong as Apple?!

I'm very disappointed with the magnetic strength also here. The buttons seemed to be aligned fine though. This is an iP15Pro, not Max. I'm curious... what do you think of the MagSafe strength without the case on? This is my first MagSafe iPhone, so I don't have anything to compare to, but it seems even without a case, the strength isn't quite what it should be.

 

[mfrank29]

I'm very disappointed with the magnetic strength also here. The buttons seemed to be aligned fine though. This is an iP15Pro, not Max. I'm curious... what do you think of the MagSafe strength without the case on? This is my first MagSafe iPhone, so I don't have anything to compare to, but it seems even without a case, the strength isn't quite what it should be.

The Mujjo just felt plastic and smelled like chemicals, not leather. Sent mine back.

I have kept the Andar and the Lonli Edition. The Lonli feels nice, but something tells me it wont hold up well.

The Andar is just really well made. Yes the cutout instead of a button isa bummer but honestly I don;t like having 3 buttons in a row....for me it's like guessing by feel which button I'm pressing. Even so, when Andar releases their updated version soon, I will get that as well. It's just a far better made case with much better leather.

 

[Lifeisabeach]

The Mujjo just felt plastic and smelled like chemicals, not leather. Sent mine back.

I have kept the Andar and the Lonli Edition. The Lonli feels nice, but something tells me it wont hold up well.

The Andar is just really well made. Yes the cutout instead of a button isa bummer but honestly I don;t like having 3 buttons in a row....for me it's like guessing by feel which button I'm pressing. Even so, when Andar releases their updated version soon, I will get that as well. It's just a far better made case with much better leather.

I'm hanging on to my Mujjo for now since I need "something". I plan to get a Bullstrap, but their site says they don't ship until the end of October. I'm going to keep an open mind on some others, but definitely would like to see how the mag strength compares on all these.

 

[mfrank29]

I'm hanging on to my Mujjo for now since I need "something". I plan to get a Bullstrap, but their site says they don't ship until the end of October. I'm going to keep an open mind on some others, but definitely would like to see how the mag strength compares on all these.

I would have gone with Bullstrap but I want coverage on the bottom. As far as quality goes, I think Andar and Bullstrap are both about as good as it gets. Andar even told me the Aspen is made in Mexico, which is cool because there are lot of good leather smiths there.

 

[daindian1]

The decoded cases seem to have changed their leather from last year. It now talks about Patina and full grain leather

 

[Ryan1524]

Apple should've done something like this Yatay material that Native Union is using.

(Re)Classic Case for iPhone 15

Textured elegance for your iPhone, made better for the Earth with plant-based and recycled materials. The timeless contrast of smooth and cross-grained leather reinterpreted with Yatay® by Coronet for low impact, long lasting protection. Crafted with Yatay ® by Coronet, a premium plant-based...

www.nativeunion.com

 

[rstark18]

My only criticism on the Andar is the button shape. They have very squared edges. You’d think for a higher end case they’d have smoother edges.
The Lonli button edges are much better.

 

[Hedo]

How’s the magnet strength of the Decoded?

I made a short clip of how the Decoded hangs on to the Apple MagSafe battery. I had to use some power to get it to fall off the phone.

 

[mfrank29]

My only criticism on the Andar is the button shape. They have very squared edges. You’d think for a higher end case they’d have smoother edges.
The Lonli button edges are much better.

That's interesting... my Andar has very rounded buttons that are smaller than the typical apple ones. At first I thought they'd be too small, but I actually like the smaller rounded profile. Is yours for a 15 series ?

 

[rstark18]

That's interesting... my Andar has very rounded buttons that are smaller than the typical apple ones. At first I thought they'd be too small, but I actually like the smaller rounded profile. Is yours for a 15 series ?

Yes it’s for the 15PM. It’s an Aspen case.

 

[magbarn]

I'm very disappointed with the magnetic strength also here. The buttons seemed to be aligned fine though. This is an iP15Pro, not Max. I'm curious... what do you think of the MagSafe strength without the case on? This is my first MagSafe iPhone, so I don't have anything to compare to, but it seems even without a case, the strength isn't quite what it should be.

I mean MagSafe was never super strong, but my finewoven case has no problems with MagSafe mount with my pro max. When I use the mujjo, it falls off at the lightest bump
On the road

 

[iEnvy]

Anyone order the Keyway full leather case?

Full Leather Case - Whiskey - iPhone 15 Pro Max

This premium Full Grain Leather iPhone 15 Pro Max MagSafe case features a fully wrapped Whiskey Brown design with metal accents and a microfiber lining. The oil-tan leather will develop a beautiful patina over time as you carry it along on all your travels.

www.keywaydesigns.com

looks great, but unfortunately they did not ship to EU, and there is also no KeyWay case on Amazon here in EU.

Mine arrives tomorrow. I’ll post pictures.

Feels great in hand. Very thin (in a good way). Reminiscent of the original leather cases. I was using a TPU/plastic case that was sorta slippery so this is very much welcomed. I personally like the x on the back.

Buttons are very clicky and solid. Great purchase and fast shipping. (Ordered Saturday, came today from Canada to Texas.)

Pretty impressed. I would probably try the Decoded leather case in clay if this wasn’t an option.

Edit: Leather smells great too 😂 Sign of good leather

Some more up close photos

 

[JBinPDX]

got a Lonli Edition as well. looks good and i will keep it. action button is not a cut out. good.

Did you get brown or black? I'm wondering if brown has a button and black has a cut out.

 

[Jeff5i]

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Feels great in hand. Very thin (in a good way). Reminiscent of the original leather cases. I was using a TPU/plastic case that was sorta slippery so this is very much welcomed. I personally like the x on the back.

Buttons are very clicky and solid. Great purchase and fast shipping. (Ordered Saturday, came today from Canada to Texas.)

Pretty impressed. I would probably try the Decoded leather case in clay if this wasn’t an option.

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Some more up close photos

Is this a plastic or metal camera ring? This case looks so much like Andar.

 

[iEnvy]

Is this a plastic or metal camera ring? This case looks so much like Andar.

Tbh..I can’t tell. It feels like really thin aluminum and even shines a bit but I can see it being some hard plastic. I know that doesn’t help, sorry.

The buttons are aluminum though.

 

[dranakin]

I like the black accents of it, but not sure if it would be twice the price of the Lonli Edition for me.

 

[Jeff5i]

I like the black accents of it, but not sure if it would be twice the price of the Lonli Edition for me.

Where are you finding the lonli in stock?

 

[Jeff5i]

Tbh..I can’t tell. It feels like really thin aluminum and even shines a bit but I can see it being some hard plastic. I know that doesn’t help, sorry.

The buttons are aluminum though.

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I just looked on their site it is definitely metal. Unfortunately this is why I returned the Andar as it will get scratched up and chip.

 

[Cozmosis]

Pretty pleased with the Lonli Edition so far. Magsafe is also VERY strong - stronger than my previous Apple Silicone case.

 

[x34]

Did you get brown or black? I'm wondering if brown has a button and black has a cut out.

brown one!

i would re-order if you got one with a cut out.

 

[Hedo]

The decoded cases seem to have changed their leather from last year. It now talks about Patina and full grain leather

Definitely, I had a Decoded leather case for the 14 Pro Max and it felt more like the last generations of Apple cases while the leather in the cases for the 15-series feels a lot better and has that nice leather smell.

The 14-series mentions that they use leather from Ecco, the same as Nomad has in their non-Horween leather cases. The 15 series makes no mention of Ecco so seems like they've sourced the leather from another place this year.

 

[bmac4]

Anyone have a link to the Alieexpress fake Apple leather cases with the Apple logo on the back? I did some searching and couldn’t find anything.

Almost considering cancelling my pre order for the 15pm because I can’t find a leather case that fits like the Apple leather one. I know the leather quality is in question on the Apple leather cases, but the fit just can’t be matched I don’t think. I have been using Apple leather cases since Apple introduced them on the 5 or 5s. Always my go to, and now there just anything like them. Maybe need to rock the 14pm another year.

 

[mathewdean]

I’ve just received my black Lonli Edition case (with action button!). Feels similar to my old iPhone 12 Pro leather case but perhaps a little more chunky. Weighs 33g (my old one was 27g). Cut out areas for the charging port and speakers feel substantial. Left side buttons are all stuck on wonky - action button and volume down feel OK, volume up feels great. Lock button doesn’t press down at all unfortunately so sending straight back.

I bought from Amazon.co.uk and it was dispatched from Amazon EU btw - but looks like it’s disappeared now.

 

[magbarn]

I’ve just received my black Lonli Edition case (with action button!). Feels similar to my old iPhone 12 Pro leather case but perhaps a little more chunky. Weighs 33g (my old one was 27g). Cut out areas for the charging port and speakers feel substantial. Left side buttons are all stuck on wonky - action button and volume down feel OK, volume up feels great. Lock button doesn’t press down at all unfortunately so sending straight back.

I bought from Amazon.co.uk and it was dispatched from Amazon EU btw - but looks like it’s disappeared now.

Yikes, those buttons look like trash.