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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Yoniapple67

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Posted on Apr 20, 2021 5:05 AM

That’s actually a good suggestion so I actually took it up with the Apple store. They said many complaints have been coming precisely with the same issue as a matter of fact the Store sales person confidentially informed me that he to experienced the same problem and is purchasing a different brand of case. Unfortunately he said they cannot accept a return of the case and it was manufactured differently not defective. Meaning this year they no longer use the high quality Tanned Coach style leather. They used a cheap hard leather and painted it with a cheap paint finish that rubs off after only a short period of time. This process is not a true “tanning process“ it’s just a “spray on tan“ and only gets worse over time it doesn’t get aged with a beautiful patina. Now for those of you that like the rubbed off paint look finish as “vintage“ I gather you would like this style. Personally I’d like to see them bring back the high-quality truly “tanned process” leather case. Here are some photos of the original high-quality case. No that’s a true patina aged Tanned saddle brown look! Please Bring it back

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