Leather Cases

A smarter look for the phone

A leather case gives a phone a finished, grown-up look that suits a suit pocket, a meeting table or a handbag. The cases here come in leather and leather-look finishes over a firm shell, mostly for iPhone, with cut-outs for the buttons, ports and camera. They suit anyone who wants their phone to look smart while still guarding against scratches and everyday knocks.

The finishes

• Grained finishes have a pebbled, textured surface, sometimes called lichee or litchi grain after the fruit's skin. The texture grips the hand and hides small marks.
• Glossy textured finishes, such as crocodile, are shiny and bold, in a choice of colours.
• Business cases are plain and smart in navy, grey, brown and black, some with magnets built in for MagSafe-compatible chargers and accessories.

Some have a large window round the camera, others a frameless edge for a slimmer look from the front. For a case that also holds cards, look at wallet and flip cases, many of which come in leather-look finishes, and for more rich finishes, luxury cases.

Real leather or leather-look

The two age differently. Real leather softens, darkens and picks up a patina where your hand holds it, which some people love. Leather-look materials, often listed as PU leather, are a coating over a backing: they keep the same look from the first day to the last, and shrug off a splash more easily. Product titles are not always exact, so read the material in each product's details. The guide Phone case materials explained has the full difference.

Questions people ask about leather cases

How do I make sure a case fits my phone?

Choose your exact model from the options on the product page. Phones that share a name are often different shapes: an iPhone 16 and an iPhone 16 Pro take different cases, and so do a Galaxy A05 and a Galaxy A05s.

How do I clean a leather case?

Take the phone out, then wipe the case with a clean cloth dampened with warm water and a little mild hand soap. Apple notes that cleaning can change the colour of leather, and that leather cleaners and conditioners can too, so try any product on a hidden spot first.

Do leather cases protect against drops?

They guard against scratches and the knocks of a normal day. For phones that take real falls, look at tough and shockproof cases.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Wallet and flip cases
• Luxury cases
• Magnetic phone cases
• Hard and slim cases
• Leather card sleeves
• Guide: Phone case materials: silicone, TPU, polycarbonate and leather
• Guide: How to choose a phone case: the UK buying guide