Best Alternatives to Apple's Leather Case for iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Pro!

Рет қаралды 62,535

Күн бұрын

Now that Apple has discontinued its leather cases, here are my picks for great alternatives for your new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro!
Alto Leather Case: www.amazon.com/alto-Magnetic-...
Bullstrap Leather Case: track.flexlinkspro.com/g.ashx...
Native Union (re)classic Case: www.amazon.com/Native-Union-C...
Bellroy Mod Wallet Case:
www.amazon.com/Bellroy-Phone-...
Bellroy Leather Case: www.amazon.com/Bellroy-Leathe...
Nomad Modern Leather Case: www.jdoqocy.com/click-1989299...
Benks Protective Kevlar Phone Case: www.amazon.com/BENKS-Compatib...
Moft Snap Case MOVAS: www.amazon.com/MOFT-Designed-...
Mujjo Full Leather Case: www.amazon.com/Mujjo-Leather-...
Apple FineWoven cases: www.amazon.com/s?k=apple+fine...
AppleInsider may earn commission on purchases made through affiliate links and may receive products for the purpose of review.
Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
1:09 Why Apple's leather case is popular
2:42 Alto
4:03 Bullstrap
5:23 Bellroy
7:09 Native Union
8:16 Mujjo
9:09 Moft
10:10 Benks
11:29 Nomad
12:54 Apple FineWoven
Shop AppleInsider merch ➡ cottonbureau.com/people/apple...
Grab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇
Macs - prices.appleinsider.com/curre...
iPads - prices.appleinsider.com/ipad
Apple Watches - prices.appleinsider.com/apple...
AirPods - prices.appleinsider.com/apple...
Ethics policy: appleinsider.com/help/ethics/
Follow our social channels! 👇
Twitter - / appleinsider
Facebook - / appleinsiderdotcom
Instagram - / appleinsider
Download our iOS app - itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple...
New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This KZfaq channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!
For all the breaking Apple tech news you'll ever need, visit appleinsider.com!

Пікірлер: 98

@nasirrasul345 7 ай бұрын

Great video I usually go with OtterBox cases for my iPhone but I decided this year I would do the leather option. I decided to go with nomad and the rugged version. Thanks a lot for your tips on this video. 😊😊😊😊😅😊

@eraldway 7 ай бұрын

So let me get this right. Leather, that is mostly derived millions of cattle that we consume for food is bad for the environment? But an oil based textile that requires extensive manufacturing is good for the environment?

@Joepantioni123321 7 ай бұрын

Though leather as a byproduct of the meat industry might sound sustainable - it’s not being given away for free. The profits made from leather are huge and go toward subsidising the meat-industry (which is a huge driver of carbon emissions). It makes sense to stop using leather if Apple doesn’t want to contribute to that.

@Alex-tu5vu 7 ай бұрын

@@Joepantioni123321but their official partners are allowed to sell leather products with their products 😂😂

@killerb5726 7 ай бұрын

Bunch of virtue signaling to me…

@p4n-yt 6 ай бұрын

@@Joepantioni123321it’s not a huge driver.

@joshuaduarte4505 5 ай бұрын

It a huge driver

@ibrahimeltabay8159 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate your sense of luxurious choices here. All cases are great.

@nick_fitch 7 ай бұрын

I’m all in on Bullstrap. Got the Dune color and it looks AMAZING with the Natural Titanium.

@kajikkkk 7 ай бұрын

I love Bullstrap! And their warranty is the best! Got a case replacement just because my case got a bit dark/dirty. Definitely the best.

@YeOldeGeezer 3 ай бұрын

Got the ocean color for my natural titanium

@nevrlow 5 ай бұрын

I bought one of the fine woven cases for the 15PM and gave Apple the benefit of the doubt since they always make great products. I’ve found the fine woven case to be slightly too slippery. My only gripe with that case. Currently using an Apple silicone case until I find a nice leather alternative. Thanks for the video on this topic

@briggs713 5 ай бұрын

Same. Returning this pos today and getting the nomad English leather joint.

@LouManning 7 ай бұрын

I bounce between the Benks and the Nomad case. I love them both but I will say the Benks is exceptionally nice although not leather to your point.

@Joseeeeeeeeeeeee 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Would you be able to do a similar video on alternative leather watch bands?

@lockheedmartin3275 12 күн бұрын

I am using orange union native paris case on my Black Titanium iPhone 15 Pro, it looks sick!

@Mr.White1 7 ай бұрын

I currently have the midnight and sequoia green leather cases for my 13 pro max. I love the cases. If I buy the 16 pro next year, It’s going to be the Andar Aspen for me. I love Bullstrap but I wished they would cover the bottom part.

@chrisscanlan8819 6 ай бұрын

Andar is a good choice. I agree on bottom of the phone not being covered.

@sechabamolefe7070 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for featuring the Benks case. It says alot. Mine is on my way. I am just waiting patiently. Bro hope I dont offend you but I cant ignore that cap.🙈 What cap is it?

@nateshf9303 7 ай бұрын

My 14 pro max black leather case is still in perfect condition so I decided to "retrofitted" it to fit my new 15 PM. Not having an action button doesn't bother me.

@erichc5814 7 ай бұрын

I wanted to like Mujjo’s case, as I love the smell & feel of their leather. However the back edges are just far too sharp to hold in my hand comfortably.

@ERIKCLARKK 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Please, do one about replacement for Apple Watch leather loops! Thanks you !

@AppleInsider 7 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Waiting for them to ship!

@reidtomczewski3038 7 ай бұрын

I ordered the black Mujjo case on Sunday, and unexpectedly got it in the mail today. I really like the feel of it. Definitely quite similar to Apple's leather cases.

@SunnyFLBoy 7 ай бұрын

where did you order it? It's unavailable until mid of december 2023.

@reidtomczewski3038 7 ай бұрын

@@SunnyFLBoy Direct from their website. It said preorder for me too, but it unexpectedly was delivered a few days later after I placed the order. Even when I checked the order status a day or two after the order it said expected to ship mid Dec. If you want is, I would just go ahead and order it.

@boogeymanw9643 7 ай бұрын

I found another company called Keyway. Their leather is top of the line and it only comes in at $48 USD. They based in Canada and took exactly 2 days for them to ship from Canada to US. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fordable case. Cheapest and best quality.

@81179venky 7 ай бұрын

Bullstrap case looks great

@adama9561 7 ай бұрын

I bought a full leather apple iPhone 15 case off eBay, i don’t think it’s really made by apple, but it’s a damn good fake has branding and everything. I’ve always gotten apple brand leather cases on prior models and I can’t tell the difference on this one, the packaging is close to identical and the feel of the case is the same. It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s the same manufacturer that lost apples business still making them for the 15 under their radar. I’m a happy camper.

@RameshKumar-ng3nf 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful leather cases Andrew ❤👌. Its very difficult to choose one 😀 because all cases looks beautiful ❤

@sglatitude 6 ай бұрын

I’m curious to know whether a full camera lens cover, one that encompasses not just the lens but also its surrounding square area, would be compatible with a Mujjo phone case. This query stems from the fact that the Peak Design case fails to accommodate the iPhone 15 Pro Max when it’s equipped with such a comprehensive lens cover. So, yes I waste Peak Design case and now rocking with Casetify case and Nomad Horween leather that fit perfectly for my use case. Understanding the fit and compatibility between these accessories is crucial for optimal protection and functionality of the device. Just be careful when choosing PeakDesign case especially if your iphone has full camera lens cover installed as it cannot fit and i wasted on it 😢

@AndrewLasheen 7 ай бұрын

Bullstrap wins. Hands down! The leather they use is far superior than any others used💯💯💯

@quicklikefox69 6 ай бұрын

Andar Aspen is definitely where it’s at! It’s full wrap premium leather that you can feel (and smell), clicky metal buttons (including the Action button now), it fits the phone like a glove, it’s got raised bevel around screen/camera, and a nice selection of colors. I looked at all these brands, and I am so glad that I settled on the Andar Aspen.

@Mel-yu3nx 6 ай бұрын

What colour did you get?

@quicklikefox69 6 ай бұрын

Sand

@jjones7831 6 ай бұрын

what about Andar... and what chargers can do the job. My apple leather case and apple MagSafe never really worked together....

@CrisCheese_ Ай бұрын

any leather case with lanyard support where the leather actually wraps around the sides as well? the nomad one looks good but im not a fan of the plastic

@stephennorman6292 7 ай бұрын

I have a Decoded leather case metal buttons metal camera ring fantastic case

@erichc5814 7 ай бұрын

I’m waiting on mine to be delivered.

@JordyHimself1 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I think the bullstraps are my favorite. Which color is the bullstrap one?

@AppleInsider 7 ай бұрын

That is Sienna!

@JordyHimself1 7 ай бұрын

@@AppleInsider thanks! 😊

@FrasFs 7 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you haven't mentioned The Aspen from Andar, it is by far the top leather case out of all

@pulse83net 7 ай бұрын

I have the FineWoven case and while it feels cheaper than leather, it’s holding up surprisingly well! I also have the Nomad Horween leather case. The leather is lovely, but it makes my iPhone feel huge and bulky, so I never use it.

@MikeyyPham 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir this is the comment I have been llooking for

@ClanDingelhoff 7 ай бұрын

The best leather case for years: Greenwich Blake case...!!

@jory4hawks 7 ай бұрын

Is the alto thin like the apple leather?

@akiey9352 7 ай бұрын

U can try leather case brand Uniq Lyden

@Msal19 2 ай бұрын

I tried many of them and gave up as none of them are as good as Apple's leather (shame on Apple!) They either feel cheap or the buttons are trash. Since I can't stand Fine Woven, I went with Light Blue Silicone and it grew on me. I love it now!

@mikea8294 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I was looking for a video like this on YT. I am looking to get a leather case that is high quality, has metal buttons, is lightweight (less than 30g), and has a color that goes well with my natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max. Do any of those cases you showed off weigh less than 30g? I have always had the Pro phone, so I am trying to reduce the weight as much as possible.

@gunslingergilead1559 7 ай бұрын

How about Ryan London?

@Mahmoudkanan1993 6 ай бұрын

Does iPhone 15 pro fit iPhone 14 pro case?

@Generic321 7 ай бұрын

I like my Finewoven Taupe case but Amazon keeps deleting my positive review of it.

@Paa375 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@iitzstan 7 ай бұрын

How bout Keyway leather case. Or Decoded.

@kamilwierzbicki3624 7 ай бұрын

Which one is the really slim not bulky?

@Paa375 6 ай бұрын

Probably bellroy I had a case years ago and couldn’t believe how thin it was in my opinion

@Dirty6ixThirty_VP 7 ай бұрын

Are you saying “bool”?

@8notes_ Ай бұрын

My predictions are that Apple will make leather cases again someday and hike the prices

@Hgood1 Ай бұрын

I don't care for external branding, but most do it.

@darylnd 4 ай бұрын

"You can choose the Chicago-based Horween leather or the more traditional leather..." Um, the Horween Leather Company has been in business since 1905. I grew up in Chicago when the stockyards still operated and it was, in the poet Carl Sandburg's famous words, "Hog butcher for the world." ( _Chicago,_ 1914)

@AppleInsider 4 ай бұрын

Did I say “more traditional?” In the video? Horween is the more traditional leather that shows wear versus the more “finished” leather that doesn’t wear as much and looks like new longer

@Keri_96 7 ай бұрын

Which iPhone color is that?

@Jade20018 3 ай бұрын

maybe green

@gelotorres 7 ай бұрын

Your missing a lot bro. Andar is the best when it comes to leather.

@MarcP5267 6 ай бұрын

The English Tan isn’t Horween.

@engrmoutassim 7 ай бұрын

Disappointed. Vaja Cases have the most premium leather that patinas superbly yet they haven't even been mentioned here.

@Paa375 6 ай бұрын

Vaja charges ridiculous prices for shipping. There leather was ok but not great if you live on the other side of the world I guess vaja might be a better option

@brentsmithline3423 7 ай бұрын

Like most normals, and everyone in my Starbucks Coffee group I put a case on my Apple iPhone's. I purchased on Amazon Alphex Invisible Stand Magnetic for iPhone 15 Pro Case, Compatible with MagSafe, Official Color Match for iPhone, 12FT Military Grade Shockproof Phone Cover 6.1 inch, Natural Titanium, Grey. It is clear on the back, and love the GQ look with my new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Blue Titanium. My Apple iPhone came out of the box directly into the case. This is where it will live for the next five, or more years unless I replace the case with a new style. Have a third party leather case on my now backup Apple iPhone 11 Pro.

@josealvarenga7065 8 күн бұрын

No andar???

@AppleInsider 6 күн бұрын

I didn’t get one til later! But fun fact… I’m using it right now!

@margaretprenger7657 7 ай бұрын

Do they not realize that using an entire animal source is a good thing❓❓😘

@thomaskennedy6833 7 ай бұрын

Omg… do your research.

@margaretprenger7657 7 ай бұрын

@@thomaskennedy6833 Do yours‼️

@balderoine 7 ай бұрын

Apparently the amount of water it took to make the case was a bitch… still, finewoven sucks ass

@jayrod377 7 ай бұрын

@@thomaskennedy6833what happens to a leather case when you throw it away? It’s biodegradable. Are those finewoven cases biodegradable?

@zisaizic4759 7 ай бұрын

@@jayrod377 The leather maybe, the plastic undeneath it not so much,

@Dr_HOBS Ай бұрын

Warning: DECODED sells poor quality leather that peels after a month of use. It arrived with factory errors. Despite indicating that they give a 2-year guarantee, when you write to them they do not respond.

@ethosrevolvin 4 ай бұрын

Not a single comment on magnet strength

@user-rf2vk8zp2u 7 ай бұрын

Finewoven is trash, Apple should have just figured out a better way to recycle or eliminate the plastics.

@tenzinkalsang8115 7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@vincentcolleyacme2054 7 ай бұрын

It was a iPhone leather case review. Half of them weren’t leather. And 10 cases was a lot. So it’s a review where you going to tell us your favorite and why. Nope, just that you like almost all of them.

@valdius85 7 ай бұрын

We all understand why Apple discontinued the leather products, and we all know it has nothing to do with nature or eco.

@pulse83net 7 ай бұрын

Enlighten us, please.

@valdius85 7 ай бұрын

@@pulse83net if Apple wants to be eco they should mak make their phones last and be easily repairable. This is not the case and will be harder than ever due to the deliberate choices on Apple's side.

@kevtechs 7 ай бұрын

How is PINK feminine? This guy has a fixed mind lol

@JWheelman 7 ай бұрын

Well if history is any guide, pink has been historically enjoyed by women

@PokhrajRoy. 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, apart from environmental reasons, it forms a patina and smells weird if there’s high moisture content in the area.

@AaronFigFront 7 ай бұрын

Leather is supposed to form good patina but only with care with special oils, lotions, or conditioners for leather, which most people won’t do. So Apple put on a thin silicone coating on the newer leather cases, which still wares off but only on the edges and corners and the patina pattern is just bad. The newer leather cases requires some sanding and leather conditioner to make them look good. With conditioners, leather also does not smell as oil protects it from the moisture.