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5.0 out of 5 starsLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this iPhone case.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020
I've had many iPhones and many cases. Unfortunately, as most iPhone owners know, a case is basically a necessity for this near (or sometimes in excess of) $1000 device. Luckily, along the way I've really, really loved some of the cases I've had--for example the Apple Silicone Case was great for the tactile feel and durability. But this is the case that stands above the rest. Now, when I get a new iPhone, I don't even think twice, I just head over to Amazon and order the latest version.
Why is that the case (ouch, bad pun) you might ask? Simple, because this case is the perfect combination of form and function. Prior to finding this case, I tried other wallet type cases including the Apple wallet case. None even come close. Personally, I hate the folio type cases as I look at my phone far too often to want to have to flip open a cover to look at it. No such issues with this design.
For some people, I can see how the limited number of cards that this phone can hold would be a downside--personally I carry one business credit card, one personal credit card, and my driver's license (although if you really cram stuff in and stretch the case out a little, you could get another card in) plus some spare cash behind my phone (inside the case) and I've learned to get by with that as my daily wallet. With three cards, I find that the case is only ever so slightly thicker than with a relatively svelte non-wallet case and much thinner than a folio type case. I understand how three cards and only emergency cash could be light for some people, but with increasing acceptance of Apple Pay and other electronic payment technologies, I find it very easy to live with.
I also love the tactile feel of this case. The outside has a nice textured finish which gives some much needed grip to the iPhone. Although I love the way a naked iPhone looks and feels, I also marvel at the people who go caseless because to my hand, holding an uncased iPhone feels a bit like trying to hold a beautiful but slippery fish in your hand. With this case, I always feel like I have a good firm grip on the phone. All of the buttons also have a pretty responsive feel. They're not as good as the actual buttons like the Apple Silicone case has (or at least had at one point) but they're entirely acceptable and offer only a little more resistance than just the phone by itself.
On the--unfortunately not rare enough--occasion that I do drop my phone, I've found that this case offers really good protection. Now, we're not talking Otterbox Defender level of protection here, but then again I also don't want my case to turn my phone into something that feels like we're in the 90's either. However, I've dropped my phone directly on its face far too many times and this case definitely does its job.
Finally, although I didn't realize it was even a feature for the longest time, the kickstand (which is "activated" by sticking a credit card into a slot on the case) is pretty useful as well. Although I don't use it too often, it's one of those little niceties that shows you that someone really thought about this case.
All in all, for me at least, this is the PERFECT case. I don't think I'd really change anything about it and I know that I'll be buying another one when I get a new iPhone!