On this page, we test the 5 best leather cases for the new iPhone 16 Pro! Since Apple no longer sells leather cases, a suitable alternative is needed! We have all the well-known brands: Lonli, Shieldon, Elago, Torro, and KingFlag! Let’s find out which one is the best.

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Under each case, you will find the advantages and disadvantages, along with a link to Amazon, where I also purchased the case.

Place 1 & Test Winner – Torro Leather Case for iPhone 16 Pro

The tested Torro leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro offers numerous advantages: It is made of genuine leather, has an extremely pleasant smell, and features a microfiber inner lining along with a hard case for optimal protection. It also provides display and camera protection, is MagSafe compatible, and has perfectly functioning metal buttons with a noticeable click. All cutouts are well-placed, and the case is compatible with all tempered glass protectors.

However, the leather is very sensitive, and the speaker openings are not individually cut out.

Price: $34.99

Advantages:

Extremely pleasant smell

Genuine leather

Hard case

Microfiber inner protection

Display protection

Camera protection

MagSafe compatible

Camera button still works

Metal buttons

Buttons with perfect and audible click

All cutouts are good

Compatible with all screen protectors

Disadvantages:

Leather is very sensitive

Speakers could be individually cut out

Conclusion – Who is this case suitable for?

The Torro leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro does everything right! It provides excellent protection, the buttons are easy to press, and MagSafe is strong. Unfortunately, the sensitive leather is still a problem here.

Here’s the case on Amazon for the iPhone 16

Here for the iPhone 16 Pro

And here for the iPhone 16 Pro Max


Place 2 – KingFlag Leather Case for iPhone 16 Pro

The tested genuine leather case from KingFlag for the iPhone 16 Pro impresses with several strengths: It offers a hard case with microfiber inner lining, display and camera protection, as well as MagSafe compatibility. The metal buttons work well and have a pleasant, audible click. The cutouts are precise, and the case is compatible with all tempered glass protectors.

However, disadvantages include weaker MagSafe functionality, the high sensitivity of the leather, and the lack of separate cutouts for the speakers.

Price: $43.99

Advantages:

Genuine leather

Hard case

Microfiber inner protection

Display protection

Camera protection

MagSafe compatible

Camera button still works

Metal buttons

Buttons with good and audible click

All cutouts are good

Compatible with all screen protectors

Disadvantages:

MagSafe is not very strong

Very sensitive

Speakers could be individually cut out

Conclusion – Who is this case suitable for?

This case has all the protective features you need; it has everything included. The only downside is that the leather is very sensitive and scratches easily, plus MagSafe could be a bit stronger.

Here’s the case on Amazon


Place 3 – Lonli Leather Case for iPhone 16 Pro

This genuine leather case from Lonli for the iPhone 16 Pro offers many advantages: The durable leather provides good protection against wear and tear, while the hard case and microfiber inner lining offer additional protection for the display and camera. It is MagSafe compatible, has functional metal buttons, and offers precise cutouts that are compatible with all tempered glass protectors.

However, the leather appears less visually appealing compared to other cases, and the speakers could be better cut out.

Price: $29.91

Advantages:

Genuine leather

Scratch resistant leather

Hard case

Microfiber inner protection

Display protection

Camera protection

Camera button still works

MagSafe compatible

Metal buttons

All cutouts are good

Compatible with all screen protectors

Disadvantages:

Leather does not look as nice as others

Speakers could be individually cut out

Conclusion – Who is this case suitable for?

There’s nothing to complain about with the Lonli leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro, except that the leather structure looks slightly better in other cases. However, that is a matter of taste, which is why it takes third place for me.

Here’s the case on Amazon


Place 4 – Shieldon Leather Case for iPhone 16 Pro

The tested leather case from Shieldon for the iPhone 16 Pro offers several interesting advantages: It has an appealing used look and is made of genuine leather. The hard case with microfiber inner lining protects both the display and the camera, while the camera button continues to function well. It is also MagSafe compatible and features metal buttons with precise cutouts that harmonize well with all tempered glass protectors.

On the downside, the leather is very sensitive, the buttons do not have an optimal click, and the speakers could be better cut out.

Price: $29.99

Advantages:

Used look

Genuine leather

Hard case

Microfiber inner protection

Display protection

Camera protection

Camera button still works

MagSafe compatible

Metal buttons

All cutouts are good

Compatible with all tempered glass protectors

Disadvantages:

Leather is very sensitive

Buttons do not have a good click

Speakers could be individually cut out

Conclusion – Who is this case suitable for?

The Shieldon leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro also has all the protective features you need, and the MagSafe magnet is a bit stronger. Moreover, the case is also cheaper, the buttons are not as easy to use as those on the other cases.

Here’s the case on Amazon


Place 5 – Elago iPhone 16 Pro Leather Case

This vegan leather case for the iPhone 16 Pro impresses with its appealing design, which looks and feels like the original from Apple. It is very thin, offers a hard case with microfiber inner lining, and protects both the display and the camera. The case is MagSafe compatible, and the camera button functions perfectly. Additionally, it is less sensitive than other leather cases and features metal buttons with a good, audible click. All cutouts are precise, and the case is compatible with all tempered glass protectors.

However, it is important to note that it is not made of genuine leather, and the speakers could be better cut out.

Price: $27.99

Advantages:

Looks and feels like the original from Apple

Very thin

Vegan leather

Hard case

Microfiber inner protection

Display protection

Camera protection

MagSafe compatible

Camera button still works

Less sensitive than real leather cases

Metal buttons

Buttons with good and audible click

All cutouts are good

Compatible with all screen protectors

Disadvantages:

Not genuine leather

Speakers could be individually cut out

Conclusion – Who is this case suitable for?

This case is very close to the original Apple leather case. It is thin, feels great in the hand, and has all the necessary protective features. For some, it may not be the right choice since it is not made of genuine leather, which is why it takes the last place.

Here’s the case on Amazon for iPhone 16 Pro

And here for the iPhone 16 Pro Max