Dear r/iphone , interested in your opinions. Now that Apple no longer makes leather cases, which manufacturer makes the best runner up in your estimation? I have owned almost every single iPhone and leather case since the 2g, but I am not a fan of encouraging the proliferation of micro plastics (latest iPhone case material). I think it’s genuinely one of the biggest problems we face today as a species. Thank you for your help!

edit: thanks everyone for your input! I opted for a bullstrap. It cost me an arm and a leg but it’s amazing quality.

I've been looking for a high quality all black leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro. I've seen Bullstrap, Andar, Ryan London, and a bunch of other brands. I've heard Bullstraps quality went down but they're so expensive. Also any leather cases with camera control? Just looking for something nice quality that'll last a while

Hey fellow leather lovers!

I’m a huge sucker for iPhone leather cases and have owned and tried so many. I’ve created a blog post with the best ones for the iPhone 16 series, including all the info I think is relevant to make an informed purchase decision.

Nothing is sponsored, and there are no affiliate links—it’s purely a hobby. I hope it’s a helpful resource for some of you here.

Let me know your thoughts, and if there are any mistakes or extra info I could add. What are your favorite leather cases for the iPhone 16? Have you tried any of these cases, and what’s your experience?

Link to the blogpost 👉 Best Leather Cases for iPhone 16

EDIT March 28, 2025: The article is now updated with the latest changes!

Hey fellow leather lovers!

A few months ago, I shared my comprehensive blog post about the best leather cases for the iPhone 16 series (original post here). Thanks for all the positive feedback and appreciation!

I've now updated the article Best Leather Cases for iPhone 16 with some significant changes and new insights:

• Ryan London now offers a sapphire crystal button option specifically for camera controls, which is a really nice upgrade.

• Bullstrap has indicated they'll also offer sapphire crystal buttons soon, but it's not yet available.

• Mujjo discontinued their cases for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models, now focusing exclusively on the Pro models.

• I've also added some updated observations about the quality based on longer-term use and comments I read online.

Again, there's no sponsorship or affiliate links—just a hobby project to help you choose the right case.

Feel free to check out the updated post here 👉 Best Leather Cases for iPhone 16

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Have your opinions changed, or have you discovered any new favorite cases? Let me know!

Trying my best to not make this a generic "what should I buy" thread. I'm hoping for some actual discussion on this. To be clear - I honestly do not want buying recommendations. At all. I want feedback on the various leather case options. Ideally, this thread can be pointed to as a reference for anyone who wants to research the various leather case offerings this generation and come to their own conclusions.

Background - when I get an iPhone I generally swap between two cases based on what I'm doing - a TPU case (I have my favorites), and a leather case. Apple's leather cases have gone downhill. In fact, you can't convince me that the 13-series cases are actually leather. It peels like crazy despite minimal use, and there has been zero patina (not a complaint, I prefer no patina, but if there's no patina after a year then it's not actual leather).

So with that in mind, for those who have a non-Apple branded leather case please provide the following information:

• Which case do you have? (brand and model) (oh, and please specify your phone!)

• If they've changed the branding or product name, what's the current equivalent product available for the 14-series?

• Why did you originally choose it over the Apple leather case?

• What do you like about the case?

• What do you dislike about the case?

To reiterate, responding with "you should buy X" is a useless and less than helpful comment. Providing the info from the above bulleted list helps not only me, but anyone else who wanders into this thread who is sick of the endless stream of Amazon referral link blog spam.

Previously had an Apple ‘Leather Case’ for my iPhone 13 Pro and it was great. Given that apple has moved away from using leather, I’m looking for recommendations for an aftermarket ‘genuine leather’ case. TIA

I always had an Apple leather case for my previous iPhones, this time i was going back and forth with what aftermarket brand i should go with, because Apple obviously stopped offering them. I ended up going with the traditional leather case from Nomad, because my local Apple retailer sells them and i was impressed with the quality. Love the clean back and minimal branding on the side! Color wise i first thought about going with tan, which i had before but figured it might be a little much with the black hardware of the case and the deep blue color of the 17 Pro. I ended up going with black, something i've never had and i'm very curious how it will patina. I picked the regular leather and not the more expensive Horween. Can't wait to put it on my phone on friday!

Do you have any recommendations for a leather case for the iPhone 15 Pro Max? I have the Natural Titanium 15 Pro Max and I’m based in the Philippines. Thanks in advance.

Now that Apple no longer make leather cases, any recommendations for leather cases from other manufacturers?

Okay, real talk – I see all these fancy leather cases everywhere, but are they actually more protective? People say they help with drops, but then I hear they make your phone overheat.

Then there’s clear cases – yeah, they yellow fast (UV), but plastic ones seem to hold up better over time. Less discoloration, and honestly, they don’t crack as easy as I expected.

So… is basic plastic the way to go for durability? Or am I missing something? Any case warriors out there with long-term recommendations?

(Bonus points if it doesn’t turn my phone into a pocket heater.)

Since Apple discontinued their official leather case we have to rely on third party brands. Is bullstrap the best option or is there any cheaper alternatives that match the quality?

So I have returned back to Apple ecosystem after a couple of years and got myself a 13PM.

I know there’s loads of experienced folks here with detailed knowledge of cases. Which one do you think is the best leather case ? Is it between Apple leather ones and Nomad with Nomad getting the nod ?

Appreciate the suggestions. Thanks.

Hey everyone, I just upgraded to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and I’m in the market for a good leather case. I’ve been using a leather folio from Nomad on my last two iPhones and have really liked it overall, but I’m feeling ready for a change even though I might end up buying it again.

Has anyone here tried Decoded cases before? Their MagSafe detachable wallet folio looks really interesting and seems like a nice balance of functionality and style, but I haven’t seen many hands-on impressions yet.

I’m open to suggestions for other premium leather cases too, folio or not, as long as the leather quality and MagSafe compatibility are solid.

Thanks in advance!

Recommendations from folks which used it.

I’m looking to buy a matching genuine leather MagSafe case and wallet for my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

What’s the best options out there ?

I am looking for a quality leather case for the iPhone 17 air, I specifically want a closed bottom case, and preferably the same design/style as the Andar aspen in black.

I’m looking for other brands than Andar and Bullstrap since Andar has been out of stock for 2 months now and Bullstrap doesn’t make a closed bottom for the iPhone air specifically for whatever reason, I’m assuming the charging port location.

Not too worried about the price as long as it’s under $100.