iPhone 12/Pro/Pro Max Leather case patina not developing compared to previous leather cases

You demand too much, everything on this world is broken nothing is perfect I mean everything… Your walls in home aren’t straight your table isn’t perfectly flat things you eat are GMO, your trash is swimming in oceans. Even if a company wants to make perfect products they can’t basta. They try to fix it not talk about it.

Yup it’s infuriating. I had an apple folio for iPhone X great leather soft and supple. I then got one for apple 11 pro. Terrible feel, no patina it’s a black case by one layer of the dark grey paint is coming off showing a dark black underneath which is the original black color like the one for the x. Just feels cheap didn’t even have that good smell. I now rock the Sena Walletbook they also have great leather cases with full grain leather much better quality. Shame on Apple 🤬

I made a post here sharing my thoughts in regards to this disappointing case….. I also shared some pictures after I just dug in with some chemicals to strip the ugly tan dye, then used sandpaper, leather dye & leather oils to bring it back and in the end I just still was not happy it was still an ugly shade of blah brown.

So, I did it. I finally turned on my beloved Apple cases - I gave up all hope on them and bought a brown leather case from Decoded. First of all I noticed the beautiful leather smell right off the bat. The leather it is the most beautiful color and it is going to turn absolutely gorgeous with use, I can tell already. Save your money on the Apple one and check out this option.

The only difference I noticed is the on and off button is not as sharp as the Apple case but examining it further all I did was take a tiny little thin piece of stiff plastic and put it behind the home button with double sided tape on the inside of the case and it just makes it much more responsive exactly like the Apple case.

I am thrilled with my new one it is luxurious it is going to be timeless and age beautifully and I couldn’t be happier it’s too bad it’s not with my beloved Apple brand and case but when you’re cheap out like that I’m going elsewhere.

Can anyone tell me how does one even ask Apple for a replacement? I contacted them, they said that this is a cosmetic damage and is not covered under warranty. My red leather cover developed those gross black lines on all edges with just two months of use.

I would have opened a case with European consumer center but that does seem quite hectic with months of waiting and all.

here is my 12 pro max leather case after 1 month of use 🥰 it ages beautifully and I can show you how 🥰

The leather is still the same. Same quality but they just built it differently this year. I posted some of photos of my leather and you can see it ages beautifully.

If anyone wanted a 9 month update; it becomes much more apparent it’s cheaply coated.

I just bought the saddle brown MagSafe case for my 12 Pro Max and am already seeing discoloration where my hand holds the phone and around the corners. It’s only been a couple days.

My blue one is discolouring after 2 months of very light use. Have never been so disappointed with original Apple leather case. Previous cases lasted for years without any issues.

Hello,

Perhaps someone has experience with Black leather case for iPhone 12 Pro Max?

I am planning to purchase one, but all this feedback makes me think twice now.

Cheers!

how does your case look now? just bought one after having used the cases on my last 2 phones now worried that it’s not the same and i’ll have to take extra steps to darken it

that is such a shame. i expect as the ageing process is slower it’ll take longer to soften up. used to love how they’d go really shiny and smooth after a year of use

I have never seen that happen before! How long have you had the case? I think I would return that one to the Apple store and ask for a replacement.