BellaVita USA Cell Phone Case for iPhone 6 - Non-Retail Packaging - Sabia

This is a nice phone wallet but way too pricey. The quality is no better than ones I bought for much, much less. It is leather ( as my others were) but my phone does not align up with the openings as they should which is too frustrating. I would replace it but as I stated it was quite costly so I must live with it for now. It does have some positive features: you can show I.D. w/o taking it out, and it holds plenty of cards, and I like that the phone slips in on the inside and is held by a secure tab...no dropping phone out the top. All this is a real plus, but having to re-adjust the phone every time I want to shut it off or change the volume ,etc. is a pain...for me, any way. I bought the two toned tan and cream color.

I had to return this because of the cheap quality leather and dye stench. Although my phone fits fine, I couldn't see paying the price for a poor quality product.

The leather is beautiful and has the typicaol smell of new leather. I leather is so soft it feels creamy The color is a light tanish color and feels so good in your hands. The phone fits nicely in the leather phone holder on the right side. The left side has plenty of room for cardit cards. ID, There are numerous slots for whatever you would like to put in them plus a clear view slot for drivers' license. There is also a slot for paper money or additional cards if needed. The phone holder on the right holds the phone securely. I have had several cell phone wallets however this is the nicest one I have had. All the stitching is smooth and not loose or coming loose. This resembles a small purse and you would not need to carry anything else unless you wanted to. I rarely ever carry a purse with my cell wallet. My wallet arrived one day before anticipated. I suspect this cell wallet will probably outlive my i phone 6. I would not hesitate to order another one whenever this one wears out.

My iPhone 6 doesn't fit in the case. When the phone is in the case, the front of the phone case covers the top and left side of the iPhone blocking the proximity sensor (tells the iPhone when you have the phone at your ear while talking) AND the case covers the left side of the screen. In order to use your phone, you have to take it out of the case. I returned this product.

Excellent quality leather case has kept my phone safe from several drops. Color is very bright. I wish they had the color of my iPhone 5 case which was more lavender.

First, in full disclosure, I received this product from Bike2Power to evaluate and provide a well-written review in exchange for testing this product. I don't receive compensation, but I do get to keep the products I review. This said, I will always provide a completely unbiased review because I appreciate the same from others, and you can view my profile for other reviews I've written in comparison.Now, on to this awesome product!Asthetics: The color really is this nice, deep, rich purple/grape (or "gelato" as they say here). On my MacBookAir, the color on screen is a good match for what appears in-person. It is leather - if you love the feel and smell of leather, this is it! It is also very soft leather. Soft, and really well-stitched in a nice, complementary thread color. It is quality leather-working including a durable grommet & clasp for the wrist strap, and quality snap closure - again, well constructed.Design: The case doesn't add more bulk than is expected, depending upon how many cards and extras you stuff in it. For a wristlet case, it is rather slim (a PLUS). There are 6 slots for credit cards (one for an ID) and a pocket behind the cards for any extras. There is a slip-tab for inserting your iPhone 6 on the right side, and it does tuck nicely behind the iPhone, into the case, to hold it in - and it stays closed. The charge port is exposed, as well as the speakers at the base of the phone, and the camera slot on the back and front of the phone. Also pluses!Function - Pros: I like that I can fold the case backwards in half and reverse snap the closure so that I can hold the case open easier with one hand while using my iPhone. I like the number of slots for cards - and I can double up on cards in a slot if I need to without even stretching the slot (they left a good margin for such a scenario, and cards stay in place - they don't slide out). I can take all I need with me for a quick trip out of the house in this case, or put the case in my bike seat bag, or in my alternate top tube bag, or in my CamelPak when going out for longer rides. For those who carry purses (not me, but I did test in friend's/family's), this case doesn't take up too much space. It's the size of a checkbook case (and even a little narrower).Function - Cons: The cut of the leather around the iPhone 6 screen is PRECISION cut - seriously - to the millimeter. This is both a Pro and a Con. It fits the exact viewing area of the iPhone 6 screen and has a smooth cutout for the home button. Aesthetically this is quite pleasing. However, I have found that because of the depth of the leather (which is minimal) it does effect hitting the "corners" for navigation within apps and browsers on the iPhone. For example, in Facebook, it takes a little maneuvering for my finger to hit the back button and forward button when navigating within linked articles/sites that appear in the app. I don't see how this could be altered by design as the leather is functionally holding the iPhone within the case. Another functional Pro and Con would be the power button. On the iPhone 6 it is on the right side of the phone. This case design rather nicely is flush with the outside of the button - which makes hitting it accidentally and turning off the screen almost impossible. However, taking screenshots with the iPhone requires pressing the power button and home button simultaneously. So, it takes a little adjustment to hit the button just right. This may not be an issue over time. My case is still crisply new (1 week old) so it may not be an issue once I get used to the placement and pressure (and maybe it will give a little over time since it is leather). It's a non-issue if you don't use the screenshot feature often (I really do).All said, the only recommendation I have (and I would have this for ANY case - not just this one) would be to get a shatterproof screen protector to go with this case, because iPhones use glass screens and all it takes is one mishap to break the glass - again, regardless of case. I am using the Zagg HDX protector on my iPhone 6 and it fits perfectly inside this case (it's cut for use with cases).If you love this type of design, are active and like to take one thing with you on the go, or just want minimalist for within your purse/clutch/bag, you will truly enjoy this case.

lovely and serves one well!