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Stanmeh Author

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24 points

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

Hi,

Anyone out there with the new leather case for iPhone 12 series notice that the feel of the new leather case seems somewhat different compared to previous cases (e.g 11/XS/X)?

The finish feels more synthetic, not sure if it's because of any surface coating.

I'm using a saddle brown case myself for my 12 Pro Max and it's the first time that there is absolutely no signs of patina on the case after a week of use, looks as good as new and this baffles me.

It definitely wasn't like that on my previous saddle brown cases, wondering if anyone is experiencing the same on their leather cases especially saddle brown ones.

noticed similar comments to macrumors forums as well:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-leather-cases-patina-proud-photos.2091430/page-140?post=29282055#post-29282055

if it doesn't develop similar patina to previous cases, it would be very disappointing.

or perhaps someone from Apple can comment on this too.

Thanks in advance!

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 23, 2020 8:22 AM

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Drjesusgonzalez13

Level 1

4 points

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 3:28 PM

I have the same issue, I got the California poppy last February, I only carry the phone in my bag or my pocket, standing in my desk most of the time or in my hands and both back and front edges have completely worn off leaving a brownish color underneath.

there’s not patina at all... very disappointed on the quality, the price is quite high for this product :/

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erod550

Level 1

4 points

Apr 6, 2021 12:20 AM in response to KiwiLodge

Yep same thing on my blue case for my 12 Pro Max. Edges have all turned black. I’ve been using the genuine leather cases since the 6 Plus and have never had this happen. Very disappointing.

Apr 20, 2021 3:05 AM in response to Drjesusgonzalez13

I posted some photos of my case. I can tell you why it looks bad and how to make it beautiful again like other previous model 👍🏻

Apr 20, 2021 3:06 AM in response to Yoniapple67

I posted some photos of my leather case. It ages beautiful after a month of use 👍🏻

Apr 20, 2021 4:37 AM in response to Yoniapple67

the leather is the same. They just put too much coating on the case to protect is. Just like those on car leather seats. That’s why the case looks nasty.

Apr 20, 2021 4:37 AM in response to Yoniapple67

They actually put a lot of coating on the back of the case that’s why the case doesn’t age like it used to

Apr 20, 2021 4:38 AM in response to KhuongDangg

ok then would you like to show us how to make it look like yours i’m curious

erod550

Level 1

4 points

Apr 25, 2021 2:12 PM in response to KhuongDangg

That’s after only 1 month. Come back here in a few more months and it will look like crap with edges all turned black.

VeloR

Level 1

4 points

May 13, 2021 5:14 PM in response to Stanmeh

This is incredibly disappointing from Apple

WIBROL

Level 1

8 points

Aug 20, 2021 4:15 AM in response to agnieszka148

Just refund it. I called Apple they’ve given me a new one hopefully this one will get the patina effect.

Posting my first leather case after 5 month of super light use.

WIBROL

Level 1

8 points

Aug 20, 2021 10:16 PM in response to agnieszka148

Dumb idea to do it yourself. Call Apple care say the issue they will give you a new one lol sandpaper 🤣🤣🤣

WIBROL

Level 1

8 points

Aug 21, 2021 12:14 AM in response to agnieszka148

how can you know that? Ask a technician I’ve get a new one yesterday from Apple, I’ve bought it from a reseller. Try it you won’t regret it. You can ask for a refund too 50$ is a lot of money…