Been bringing for years Nomad accessories on the market for various Apple products. Nomad products are always of extremely high quality and neatly taken care of down to the last detail. Anyone who would like a leather iPhone case can go to this manufacturer, as the Nomad Modern Leather Case is highly recommended.
Last year, Apple stopped producing leather accessories. FineWoven was supposed to replace this, but it was very poorly received. Anyone looking for a good leather iPhone case can go to Nomad. We tested the Nomad Modern Leather Case for the iPhone 16 series.
Leather iPhone case from Nomad
For years, Nomad covers have been known for their good quality and stylish appearance with an eye for detail. It all starts with the packaging. When you take the case out of the packaging, you immediately feel that it is not a cheap Chinese product.
The accessory maker sells various iPhone cases made of leather. Our favorite is the Modern Leather Case which combines a sleek look, leather back and a shock-resistant TPE bumper.
You can also purchase this cover as a Folio version with an extra flap that protects the screen. You can store payment cards and cash in this flap.
You can also choose the Traditional Leather Case. This is made entirely of leather, but it does have a disadvantage. Nomad has chosen to take a bite out of the side for the camera controller in this version. For that reason I prefer the modern version.
Nomad Modern Leather Case
For this review, we extensively used Nomad’s Modern Leather Case in combination with an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Some details at a glance.
- Full grain, sustainably produced leather from Denmark
- Polycarbonate frame
- Precise cutouts for camera controller and bottom ports
- Anodized aluminum buttons
- TPE bumper for better grip
- 2.4 meters of fall protection
- Protective microfiber lining
- Double lanyard attachment points
- MagSafe and wireless charging compatible thanks to strong magnets
High-quality and environmentally friendly leather
The leather for the Modern Leather Case comes from Danish leather tannery Ecco. They claim to supply high-quality and environmentally friendly leather. It is the organic product that is produced with a new, modern hybrid tanning process, based on the international ISO standard (ISO 15115:2019(E)).
Even though the leather is produced in an environmentally friendly way, it is not animal friendly. Even though leather is often a residual product from slaughter, it remains an animal product. Those who would like to choose a vegan option can go for the Nomad Sport case. This is the same as the Modern Leather Case, but without animal products.
Bumper for fall protection and grip
The TPE bumper around the case provides extra protection, with a thickness of 1.9 mm it offers protection against a fall from a maximum height of 2.4 meters. The corners of the bumper are extra reinforced so that they will absorb the greatest impact in the event of a fall.
The bumper not only increases fall protection, it also gives extra grip to the case. There is a groove on the side in which your fingers rest. This makes the cover feel thinner than it actually is and gives you a good grip.
The screen is additionally protected with a 1.15 mm protruding edge, which allows you to place the iPhone with the screen down on a table without directly hitting the screen.
The camera part on the back also has a TPE edge. Because this protrudes an extra 1.15 mm, the camera lenses are protected against scratches when you place the iPhone on a table, for example.
A soft microfiber protective layer has been applied to the inside of the case to prevent scratches on your iPhone.
Easier to operate the screen
In recent years we have used Nomad cases more often to protect our iPhone. I discovered something new in the iPhone 16 series. This makes the screen easier to operate. It appears that Nomad has adjusted the edge around the screen and made it more rounded. You will notice this clearly at the bottom. This makes it easier to swipe up to open the app switcher or close an app, for example.
Buttons and camera controller
The volume buttons, action button and on/off button are made of aluminum and protrude slightly, making them easy to operate. The color of the buttons matches the color of the bumper so that they are less noticeable.
The camera controller is neatly incorporated into the cover without being unnecessarily noticeable. Nomad has opted for a precise recess that follows the regulator exactly. The edges also slope gently upwards so that you can easily operate the camera controller and the case does not get in the way.
It is a stylish solution without adding an extra button. I enjoy working. At first I had the official Apple case with an integrated sapphire crystal button that is connected with a conductive layer, but this was not so convenient. I pressed the button too often unintentionally. I don’t have this problem with the Nomad cover.
Wireless charging with MagSafe support
All Nomad cases have support for wireless charging and are equipped with a magnetic MagSafe ring. This makes the case fully compatible with a MagSafe charger. The magnets are strong enough so that you can also use the iPhone in Standby mode in combination with the case.
Conclusion: Nomad Modern Leather Case
REVIEW SCORE
The Nomad Modern Leather case for the iPhone 16 series is, as we expect from the manufacturer, of excellent quality. The cover is perfectly finished, the TPE bumper provides extra grip and good fall protection. The edge around the display is more rounded, making it easier to operate the screen and still protect it when your iPhone is lying flat on the table.
The precise recess for the camera control is neatly solved and ensures that you do not press the button unintentionally. The other aluminum buttons are also sleek, sturdy and easy to use.
Finally, it is good to mention that leather is a natural material. Over time it will show wear and marks. This is normal and gives your case a unique look. This is purely aesthetic, because the protective factor remains.
- High-quality materials and workmanship
- Precise cutout for camera control
- Good fall protection and grip thanks to TPE bumper
- Roundings to better operate the screen
- Sturdy and solid aluminum buttons
- Color options are limited to black and brown
Where to buy?
Nomad products can be purchased on the nomadgoods.com website, apple cover, Bol.com, Amazon, Smartphone cases and SBsupply. The Nomad Sport Case for iPhone 15 (Pro) has a suggested retail price of €49.95. In addition, it is also available for earlier iPhone models.
