Nomad has a range of leather cases designed for the new Apple iPhone X. Some of these are folio wallet types with card slots, others are card cases with no flap and there are also some with no card slots.
I have recently got hold of three Nomad iPhone X cases. In this hands-on review I take a look at two folio cases and their card case. I took a look at things like material and design, quality and if they work with wireless charging (using the Belkin Boost Wireless Charger).
Leather
All Nomad iPhone cases feature authentic leather from the Chicago-based company. The leather is vegetable-tanned and rugged.
In general, I have found the leather to be of good quality, but smooth in feel. Over time I do expect the leather to mature with use. The leather will show slight markings and scuffs with general use, something that is fairly natural for leather.
Card Case
The Card Case has a complete leather back with 2 card slots that I use for my Opal card. It does not have a front flap like the two folio type cases. There is a number of things I like about this case.
Firstly, the shell of the case feels rubbery and very strong. It also has a fabric insert. Both of which makes me confident the case won’t scratch my iPhone X and it will protect it well.
Secondly, the edges of the case at the back is tapered. This makes the case enjoyable to hold and fits in my hand perfectly.
Thirdly, the card slot at the back holds my Opal card allowing me to tap on and off public transport in NSW easily. I can also confirm my iPhone X will still work with wireless charging. Although Apple recommends cards should be removed between an iPhone X and the wireless charger.
Clear Folio
The Clear Folio is one of two wallet folio style cases Nomad has designed for the iPhone X. The folio has a slim design with a slot for cash and three card slots in the front leather flap.
This front flap attaches to a shell that is completely clear. The back is made from a hard plastic, the edges from a soft rubber. It also has the usual cutouts for the camera, Lightning port, speakers, etc. It does, however, have buttons which go over the buttons on the iPhone X.
There are two things I like about this. One, the original design of the iPhone X isn’t hidden like most other cases. Secondly, the soft rubber edges shouldn’t scratch or damage the chrome edges of the iPhone X. It also works with wireless charging.
Leather Folio
The Leather Folio, the last case I’ve taken a look at is similar to the Clear Folio. The difference here is the case has a complete leather wrap-around. Leather extends from the front to the back while a hard rubbery shell is designed to hold my iPhone X.
Similar to the Card Case the shell has a fabric insert and have found my iPhone X easily snaps in place. The shell has a cut out for the camera but has large seconds of the edges cut away. This exposes the volume controls, speakers, lightning port, etc.
The Leather Folio feels it will offer the most protection out of the three. But as a result, it is the thickest of them all. Lastly, it also works with my wireless charger.
Summary
In general, I felt the leather used were of decent quality and they all offered decent protection to my iPhone X. The use of rubber and the fabric insert is a big plus for me.
Nomad Cases can be purchased from a number of online stores in Australia including Try & Byte and Mac Addict. They are also available at Mac Addict’s retail store in Melbourne, Australia.
