As far as folio cases go, it's my favorite of the ones I've owned. Sturdy but good looking. Love the magnetic clasp that keeps the cover secure when it's closed.
Although it took over a week and a half to receive and I had to buy a cheapy cover for my phone to use while I waited, I am pleased with my Strada brown leather folio case now that I have it. I’ve always used Defender series cases on my past phones, but wanted one that covered the face of the phone. It’s a little cumbersome when talking on the phone (needing to fold the flap over and hold it over), but I haven’t had any other issues. It’s a very nice looking case and I feel like my phone is protected in it.
I had this case for my iPhone 7 Plus and you were able to prop it for harizontal viewing and the leather was real. This one has no way to prop to view and leather is man made.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, April 4, 2019
Hey there Realmccoy,
We sincerely apologize that you're feeling slightly let down by the iPhone XR Strada series! As new devices are released, we tend to update our case designs accordingly, typically leaning towards more streamlined styles. For this particular case, we received overwhelming feedback from Otter fans and friends stating that they would prefer no such stand feature, so we decided to forego it this time around.
As for the materials used, believe it or not, the ingredients on both cases are exactly the same! Over time, sometimes the leather on the Strada begins to wear down a bit, so your previous case may feel slightly different compared to your new one.
The good news is that, regardless of style, this case is ready to protect your iPhone at all costs! If you have any additional questions going forward, please feel welcome to call our friendly Otters at 1-855-688-7269, and they'll be more than happy to chat!