Leather Mujjo cases for the iPhone 12 series

It’s been a while since we have extensively reviewed Mujjo’s covers (the last time was the Mujjo case for iPhone X and that seems like an eternity ago). This year was Apple leaves the party with the leather covers and the price has been increased to € 65. As a result, Mujjo has become an interesting alternative to Apple’s official covers. Qualitatively they are just as good, they offer more options and they are in the store for € 45. The only thing you miss are built-in MacSafe magnets, but if you do not use these, these are leather cases that we can really recommend. While Apple’s cases keep getting more expensive, Mujjo continues to charge the same prices.

Text, review and photos: Gonny van der Zwaag (@gonny). We have the normal case for it iPhone 12 Pro Max in blue and the Wallet case for iPhone 12/12 Pro in black tested. The covers in the photo are provided by Mujjo.

I’ve been using the Mujjo cases for a few years now and they’ve already saved me a lot of money. Whenever I dropped my iPhone, I picked it up with a smile. As long as there is no disastrous situation, such as a car driving over it, the chance of damage is nil. Because the case has a narrow edge with overlap over the screen, the chance that your device will be damaged is small. A scenario where things can go wrong is when your iPhone falls on a pointed stone, but that is not very likely.

Yet not everyone seems to agree. In the comments below our guide on MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12 I read that some people have the experience that the covers are already broken at the corners when they fall. However, others like Mujjo’s products better than Apple’s, so it just depends on which camp you want to join. I am enthusiastic about it myself, but I have noticed that the covers often become a bit uglier during the summer months, because a mix of sand, sea, sweat and ice cream is not so good for leather. In those hot summer months, it is better to use a washable silicone or plastic cover.

Design of the Mujjo case for iPhone 12

Mujjo brings for all models of the iPhone 12series from a suitable case. With the iPhone 12/12 Pro you have the most choice: these are available in four colors, namely black, brown, blue and green. Choose a smooth case or a model with a straight card pocket. This wallet case is always 5 euros more expensive.

At the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max there are three colors: black, brown and blue. The normal case looks the same on all models, while the wallet case has the card compartment on the iPhone 12 Pro Max placed at an angle. The back pocket is neatly stitched on. 1 or 2 cards fit. If you want, you can also put 3 cards or some paper money in it, which will cause the leather to stretch a bit. But keep in mind that leather will no longer shrink if you decide at a later time to start walking around with fewer cards. Getting cards out is a bit more difficult, because it is so tight (Apple’s card holder has a smart mechanism for this, so that the cards are clamped at the bottom of the case and you can slide them up through a hole). If you have some 3D letters on the card, it will be a bit easier to slide the card up. I prefer this to a card compartment that is too spacious, where the cards keep dropping out.

The Mujjo cases have an opening for the mute button, while the volume buttons are covered. They protrude prominently, so you can easily find them by touch. Pressing the buttons is a bit more difficult, especially if you spend your day taking screenshots and often have to reboot your iPhone.

One point that people are very passionate about is the opening at the bottom. Apple’s covers are all closed this year, with openings for speaker and Lightning port. Mujjo has opted for a somewhat larger crop. Whether you find this useful is a matter of taste. We noticed that many people are enthusiastic about the closed bottom at Apple, but if you often swipe up from the bottom edge to close apps, the edge gets in the way and gets dirty extra quickly.

If you want the combination of Apple’s own case with card compartment, you will lose € 120 (silicone) or € 130 (leather). Mujjo’s solution is much cheaper and more secure.

A detail in which the Mujjo cases stand out positively is the ring around the camera bulge. At Mujjo, it is covered with leather, while Apple has opted for a large plastic ring that contrasts somewhat in color. The inside of the Mujjo cases is made of suede, which is pleasant to the touch. The outside feels a bit papery at first. So if you have plans to completely personalize your case by drawing on it with a marker: you can. Over time, the leather will get a more natural look through the action of greasy fingers. If you want to speed up the aging process, you could lie on the beach for a while, as indicated above. But why would you?

Using the Mujjo case for iPhone 12

As mentioned, the Mujjo case does not have MagSafe rings and therefore does not contain built-in magnets. You can still continue to use the MagSafe adapter. It sticks to the back of the case, although the connection is less strong. With Apple’s own cases you can lift the iPhone by the cable, if the MagSafe Charger is on it. This is not possible with the Mujjo cases. Of course the Leather card holder case from Apple (review) not clinging to it properly. That may be a shame, but those who are not interested in filling Apple’s pockets with all kinds of new MagSafe accessories can go forwards with these covers.

The cover does not make your iPhone much thicker, fits comfortably in the hand and is also nice and rough due to the material, so that you have more grip. You insert the iPhone effortlessly into the case, without having to exert much force. The case also does not slide off, because the edges protrude slightly over the screen. As a result, your display is immediately well protected.