Andrew Orr
The newest cases from Mujjo are luxury leather wallet cases for the iPhone 14 range, which work with MagSafe chargers. However, credit card users beware.
Launched in January, the Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Cases are made of vegetable-tanned Ecco leather, rated Gold for environmental standards. They have metal buttons for improved responsiveness and "clickiness" compared to plastic buttons or openings in the case.
A one-millimeter raised bezel around the screen and camera shields them from scratching on surfaces. And Japanese microfiber lines the inside of the case with a soft finish to protect the iPhone.
Precision holes for the Lightning port, speaker, and microphone on the bottom of the phone are another layer of protection the case provides, with another cutout for the mute switch.
Mujjo Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case
A place for storing cards on the rear of the case allows it to double as a wallet. Although Mujjo says it can hold three cards, it's a tight fit for one.
While that tightness will prevent cards from falling out, it only fits one card in real-world usage. And for thicker cards like an Apple Card, it could get stuck, as we discovered. That was also an issue with Mujjo's iPhone 13 cases.
To test whether the leather stretches for more comfortable use as we did, people may need to insert two cards into the wallet slot and let it sit for a few days. Just be sure to have pliers handy.
The wallet is more suited to cash users because sliding a card out causes it to bump into the camera and requires finesse to retrieve it. So while you're with a cashier and trying to make a purchase, people might be lining up while you try to pull out your card.
However, despite the wallet, the case didn't interfere with MagSafe charging as long as it didn't contain a card.
Removing the case was difficult due to its rigid interior, but we managed to remove it after a few attempts, praying that the screen wouldn't get cracked. But in most other aspects, it's a nice, luxurious case.
Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case - Pros
- Nice leather
- Soft interior
- MagSafe support
Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case - Cons
- Difficult to remove cards
- Removing the case is tricky
Rating: 3 out of 5
Where to buy the Mujjo Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case
Mujjo sells the Full Leather MagSafe Wallet Case and other products on its website. This particular case costs $69 (59) although it may sometimes be found on sale.
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4 Comments
Some manufacturers have a little cut-out at the bottom of the card sleeve that allows one to push the cards up to get a grip. The cut-out Apple provides on the reverse side of theirs is worthless for more than one card. When cards had embossed numbers this might have worked, but nearly all are just flat printed these days.
This review does a great job of making clear the VERY significant flaws of this case--thank you for that--so I'm not sure how it ended up with a very generous three stars. It pretty much fails at its stated purpose of being a wallet case, holding only one card instead of three as claimed, and it sure sounds like its design makes even a single card difficult in actual use. Add in case removal so tricky, it left you fearful of cracking your screen (!) to get it off, and I'm not sure why anyone would buy this case at this price point. Sure, the leather might be nice, but if your shoes don't function well as shoes, do you really care how nice the leather is?
I'm guessing they assume the transaction will be made with a "tap". No need to pull the card out. Just put the wallet in appropriate proximity to the reader.
But whenever I make such a transaction, I can't help but think some ne'er-do-well is making a pocket "charge" unit that only required proximity to the credit card in order to ping a transfer of money.
The idea of merging a phone case with a purse is a great innovation in the world of mobile accessories. This product provides convenience and practicality, allowing users to keep their phone and other essentials like cash and cards all in one place. It's an ideal choice for people who are always on the go and don't want to carry a separate purse or wallet.