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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome, sleek, very nice case!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
For me, this is the best value wallet case with all the features you need!
I'm on a little minimalist wallet kick lately so it made perfect sense for me to try this iphone SE2 phone case. I actually ordered this case, and the newer version, vol 2, to compare! I will be keeping them both, because they're both GREAT cases, but serve different purposes. I really love these cases because they are slim, and leave the face of the phone un-covered so it's easy to use as a standard phone one handed and still slips into pocket easy. One big point to make is that this case looks like the back is a hard plastic. It's NOT, it's a rubbery plastic blend that flexes and has a softer feel. Much easier on the hands and in the pockets!
I added a photo to see them side by side, both with 3 cards in each.
Here's my comparison of this case vs the newer vol2:
Vol1 (this case):
+ Case fits phone perfectly
+ Attractive shape, not too thick
+ Holds 1-4 cards great, maybe more?
+ Internal spring holds 1 card by itself without looseness, or 4
+ Doesnt really look obviously like a wallet, hides cards while having easy access
- Slightly thicker than vol 2
- Rubbery plastic back doesnt feel that great in hand
Vol2 (new version of this case):
+ Attractive and slimmer case, very professional looking
+ Case feels amazing and the best in hand and pockets
+ Leather feels quality in hand and feels like wallet for peace of mind
+ Use a card as a vertical or horizontal kickstand, cool!
- Case fits OK, had to modify buttons for best result
- Holds 1 card loosely, barely fits 3 without looking stretched
- Obviously looks like a wallet and much more of your cards are exposed
In the end, I love both and will keep both. I will use vol1 (this case) as my daily driver because it seems more secure, hides my cards better and fits more cards without a concern of looseness or tightness. I also appreciate that it doesnt look like a wallet. It's also just BARELY thicker than vol2, and I dont mind it. I really, really wish it had a textured or leather back, that would make it the best of both worlds for sure!
However, for a professional business meeting, or scenarios where I want to look my best and know I'll only need a hotel key, cash and ID I might swap to the newer version of this wallet. Even though it fits less cards and is less secure, it is slimmer and has a more professional look! Both rock, ESPECCIALLY this one!