upgraded to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in dec and I’m looking for a wallet case that’s genuinely practical, not flashy or bulky. I carry 2–3 cards max mostly No cash. my Phone goes in and out of pockets a lot

I use MagSafe charging at night, and I’m on calls a lot, so I don’t want a folio that flaps around.

real drop protection also a must for me, not just “leather wrapped plastic.”

I’m fine paying more if it lasts 1–2 years.

*Update

here is the quick table after discussion

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/162kv2jyZoz7C1LgvlCkjLd3IcxHD2X-Onj5a3Kl1vjE/edit?usp=sharing

Maybe an oddball request, if so please forgive me.

I currently have a iPhone 12 Pro Max with the Peak Design Everyday Case and Slim Wallet. It has been a great combination for me. The wallet can store upwards of 6 or 7 cards and it has proven to be durable with even that many. I'm finally upgrading my phone and I'm looking to get something different, does anyone have any recommendations of other brands with a larger, sleek wallet like this?

I’m going to buy the iPhone 17 Pro next week and I’m already searching for a case. Every iPhone 15 Pro Max case I have tried that was clear ended up yellowing after a few months, and most rugged cases that actually protect the phone just look too bulky and ugly like a robot lol

This time I want something that does both: style and real protection. I have been looking at iPhone 17 Pro Max cases but still haven’t found one that really feels like the BEST case for iPhone 17 Pro Max. I see a lot of pre-orders for cases, but I’d rather hear from people who’ve actually used good ones on older iPhones.

I prefer leather, but I know Apple stopped making their own. Has anyone tried an iPhone leather case lately that actually lasts? I don’t want the leather to start peeling after a month. If there’s a good iPhone 17 Pro leather case or iPhone 17 Pro Max leather case out there, I’d really like to know.

Ideally I’d like something that could be considered the iPhone 17 Pro Max leather case, but I’m open to suggestions for the best iPhone cases overall too. Not planning to cut corners on accessories for my new phone.

Thanks!!