LONLI Edition | Italian Leather - for iPhone 16 Pro - Premium Italian Full Grain Leather Phone Case - Develop Unique Patina - Saddle

Initial impressions: It feels really nice in hand and it’s definitely made out of leather as you can smell it right out of the box. If you used the original Apple leather cases for your older iPhones, this is a great alternative that won’t cost you $70. The buttons on the case do not rattle like on some other “high end” cases, and they feel very nice when pressing.Something to note; if you don’t like the camera button to be exposed and open, you should look into the Classic and Urban instead of the Edition version. Me personally, I like the camera cut out as it’s a lot easier to access, but it does leave that part exposed if you were to ding your phone there.My only complaint would be the color of the case, and in this case the Spruce. In the pictures it’s a lot more green but in reality it’s a little brownish/muddy green. Not worth to remove a star in my opinion, because at $40 I believe this is a very good leather case (if not the best for the price) when compared to others that are charging up to $90.Something worth mentioning in my opinion is their customer service. I don’t know if I’ve had a brand reach out, before I even received the product, with a welcome message and reassuring me that if I come across any issues to not hesitate and reach out to them. They didn’t ask for a review either, so I thought it’s worth a mention.I’ll update the review after a month or 2 of use, but I have no doubt this case will last and age well.

After using this case on my 16 pro for the past three months I absolutely love it!! Leather smelled so good when I first got it and the patina over time is really nice. It can take a hit too lol

The case fits perfectly. The leather has a nice feel and color. The bump around the camera area seems a bit high, but I guess that is necessary to protect the lenses. It fits like the old OEM leather cases from Apple, so I am impressed. The best part is that it costs less than the current crop of Apple OEM cases.

If I “love the leather” why did I give them a 3 star review? I don’t like (at all) the cut out for the new button on the right side of the new iPhone 16. The cut out on the case is right where I hold my phone to do just about everything, so I am touching the phone and not the leather of the case.I am also very concerned about damage to my phone where the notch is on the case. If I drop the phone it could hit where there is no protection potentially damaging my expensive phone. I bought a case to mitigate damage.This is my second case from Lonli and their cases are the finest I have found on the market, better than the cases from Apple. I bought this case without thinking twice as I wanted a case exactly like the one I used for 3 years for my iPhone 13 Pro Max. The leather was perfect, but I just didn’t like the cut out for the camera button.I emailed Lonli about getting a case without a cut out and they said they didn’t have one at this time and refunded my money WITHOUT me even asking, this is a great company with great products.I am now looking for a new case without a cut out for the camera(I don’t use the camera often).If you are looking for a high quality case and don’t mind the cut out BUY this case. The leather is wonderful! I doubt O will be able to find a better overall leather case. After using the case for a while it gets better. The leather turns a darker shade and feels great in your hand. There are many leather cases for sale here, but trust me (I’m not getting paid for this) you will be hard pressed to find a better iPhone case for anywhere near this price. What a fantastic company to deal with!EDIT: After using the case for a few weeks I almost don’t mind the cutout (almost), but the leather made me come back and change my rating. Great company with great products.

Case looks nice at first, but does not hold up to normal use. I find after a month of normal use, the case needs replacement. Recommend different case.

The quality of leather is maybe a step or two under the top tier, which you can tell when you feel it and with how it patinas. It's pretty supple/soft/smooth, doesn't have that wrinkly elephant-skin look that some leathers do, but is clearly real leather. After 6 months, the patina (at least for me) seems to show up as just blackness on the edges. Doesn't look bad, but doesn't look incredible either.Buttons are very solid and match the color of the rings around the cameras on the Desert Tan iPhone 16 Pro

Initial quality (new) is great. Looks and feels like the Apple leather cases of the past. Buttons are tactile and work seamlessly with the phone. Spruce color (appears more Forrest green in stock images but is more of an Olive drab) compliments the desert titanium phone very well.

As a fashion designer, I’m very particular about color, materials, and how products feel in hand. This case exceeded my expectations in every way. The leather has a rich, premium feel, and the color is beautifully refined—nothing cheap or artificial-looking. It also doesn’t have that harsh chemical smell that some leather cases do, which I really appreciate.Beyond aesthetics, the quality and durability are impressive. I’ve accidentally dropped my phone a few times, and while the leather gets minor surface scratches, they blend in beautifully over time, giving it a natural patina. Most importantly, my phone has stayed completely protected. For the price, the craftsmanship and packaging feel like something much more expensive. I’ve owned many cases, but this one stands out. Highly recommend!