I’m probably the most unlucky guy when it comes to Apple leather covers, I’ve only had my 13 Pro 2 weeks and already on my 3rd case which itself is already showing issues and going back to Apple tomorrow.
#1 - Dark Cherry that I opened at home after buying phone & case in store, as soon as I opened the box it was clear there was a defect in the leather or it had been damaged at factory (definitely not grain or scarring from the animal hide). Took back to Apple store and they exchanged for another colour (my choice).
#2 - Sequoia Green that looked fine in the box so took it home. Fitted it to phone and quickly found that MagSafe wasn’t working on it, charger barely held on. Back to Apple store again and they exchanged no issue (swapped colour at same time because why not).
#3 - Midnight that I took out of box in the store to check it was free of damage and MagSafe worked, which it did and I was happily walking out thinking it was finally solved. Got home and later realised the buttons were extremely stiff and barely registered presses, it pretty much takes pure muscle to activate Apple Pay. Took the case off and you can see the buttons seem too big for the recesses on the inside so they’re almost wedged in position………URGH. Booked in to the store again tomorrow where I’m giving it one more chance and if not then I’ll just give up and get something different.
#4 guess it’s only rude to not go for Golden Brown since I’ve swapped colours every time.
I’m convinced the quality has gone downhill as I had an IPhone 6 with leather case for 4 years with zero issues and an IPhone XS with leather case for 3 years with again no issues.
Thank Christ for their 2 week returns policy that resets with every exchange.