SnakehiveiPhone XR Vintage Wallet || Genuine Leather Wallet Phone Case || Real Leather with Viewing Stand & 3 Card Holder || Flip Folio Cover with Card Slot (Plum)

The case itself is lovely. However, as soon as I placed the iPhone XR into the case, everyone I had calls with said that they could hardly hear me. As soon as I removed the phone from the case, everyone said that they could hear me fine. It seems that the gel type strip across the bottom of the case does not have cut out holes for where the mic holes are either side of the charging port.

I want to give 5 stars as I was very happy with my first Snakehive case for my iPhone 6 so I decided to get one for my new iPhone XR, but unfortunately people say they can't hear me or the sound quality is very feint, but its ok without the cover on.I've checked the cut-outs for the microphone and they appear to be lined up so not sure what the issue is. Hopefully someone from Snakehive will see this and help me to resolve the issue as I really like the quality of the product and would like to give it 5 stars.

Nice easy to open and close function. However, to hold the phone to take a call you have to fold the front cover to the back of the phone which blocks the microphone hole and muffles your voice so the person receiving your call cannot hear you properly. You then have to grip the phone on the outer edges to allow the front cover to be kept away from the rear of the phone which makes taking/making a call very difficult and a risk of dropping the phone because you can’t get a proper purchase. Plus the front cover does not auto close the phone screen and so you have to manually switch off or set the screen to automatically go in standby mode. The quality of the leather is good but the outer finish is a swede type and very quickly gathers a shiny worn look.

I'm always wary of buying phone cases as the quality of the leather varies so much, from real thru thin thru plastic. This buy was a good one. Very soft leather, well stitched, a good magnet and exactly the appearance I want. Very highly recommended if you want the genuine article.**UPDATE** I've had this for a couple of weeks now and have revised the rating from 5 to 3 for two reasons:1) the leather (despite VERY light use) has already started to shine and the magnet is now clearly pushing through.2) even though the silicone mount has cutouts for the speaker & mic, everyone I've spoken to has said how muffled the sound is at their end.A minor point but relevant is that the leather has an odd chemical smell, which I wouldn't have expected from a case costing this much. I'll keep it but buyer beware.**UPDATE #2** It's been returned as the people at the other end simply couldn't hear me until I removed the phone from the holder. I've made & received probably close to 100 calls and EVERY time I had to take it out. Disappointed but it's totally impractical.....

This is my 3rd Snakeskin case (get a new one when phone model changes), and I honestly would not go anywhere else to get a case for my iphone. They are beautifully made, and the silicon/plastic cradle holds the phone tight. Yes it's a little stiff when it first arrives, but after use, it becomes soft and malleable, and the leather achieves a lovely patina. The leather does admittedly go through a stage of looking worse before it gets better, but stick with it because it really is worth it.The 3 slots are just enough to carry a couple of bank cards and driving licence without it becoming bulky and i've personally never had an issue with poor call quality.My only niggle is, because of the cover, it's a bit cumbersome to hold when taking photos, but i've taken 100s of photos and it doesn't deter me. At the end of the day, I'd much rather protect my expensive phone from scratches and bumps, as well as it looking good. I can carry it around in my bag and know its well protected.I've recommended to so many people - most of my family and in laws use one now. i should be on commission!

I do like the look of the case but it completley distorts the sound quality. When the phone is in the case most people cannot hear the vast majority of the conversation. Remove from the case and it's fine. This makes the case completely redundant. Other reviews have listed this as an issue. I'm not sure if Snakehive have resolved it for them? I have checked and all the holes seem to line up with no obstruction.Unfortunately the case is going to have to go back. I would caution anyone against buying unless there is some easy solution.

Only received this yesterday, first impressions of it are that it is very good. The colour is a very deep plum, closer to Oxblood than purple. The leather is very soft and I’m sure will get a great petina with time. Fits the XR well and shows the colour of the phone through the clear sides. The small magnet keeps the case closed so it will be protected in a bag or pocket. The card slots inside are a bit tight but I’m sure with time they will loosen a bit. Packing was a lovely box with a branded paperband around it, mine was ripped unfortunately but it would have looked very elegant if given as a present. Overall very good value for money. Highly recommend.

I have always been apprehensive to buy wallet cases, so this was my first one. I really love this case and, actually, I think I like it the more and more I use it. It does have a few scuff marks on it already (I got it in Brown), but I think it gives it that old, worn leather look that I personally like. It's pretty durable, a bit on the heavier side, but I think it's a combination of the phone itself being heavy and the fact this is made with leather. For me, it's not too heavy and I'm a relatively small female.I'm not sure what problems people were having with the microphone from prior reviews, but I haven't had any issues and do several calls throughout the day, both cellular and WiFi.In short, it's a bit on the heavier side, but very pretty, durable, functional, and good value for the money. I'd definitely buy from this company again.