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Starting this year, Apple has replaced the premium leather material on its previous lineup of high-end back covers with a range that features fabric finishing. The primary reason behind this shift is environmental conservation. Regardless of the rationale, Apple's premium back covers will no longer have leather but instead opt for fabric. The initial personal impression is that the grip doesn't feel as luxurious as leather, even if it's just industrial-grade leather.Apple continues to offer its traditional silicon back covers, just like before. Since the iPhone 15 Pro is officially launching tomorrow (in Thailand), there's no iPhone to put them on right now. We only have images of the back covers for now, folks.
Exploring various color options, the true nature of shades other than Pacific Blue remains elusive. Interestingly, the Pacific Blue shade, as depicted on the website, diverges significantly from its real-life counterpart. Apple's tendency to showcase images one way on the site and present a different hue in reality is not uncommon.
The Pacific Blue hue bears a striking resemblance to the color of the iPhone 12 Pro from the past. For those opting for the Titanium Blue variant of the iPhone 15 Pro, using this case would be a fitting choice.
Apple's initial product finishing is commendable, with well-aligned joints. However, the durability of the FiveWoven case raises concerns. The review below highlights the case's vulnerability, revealing scratches and scuffs after merely a week of use. Particularly disappointing is its inability to self-repair.There are some unique solutions to rejuvenate the phone's back or self-healing surfaces for scratches, but Apple's FiveWoven case doesn't fall into that category. In the past, LG's G Flex series had this capability.
According to Apple's description, the FiveWoven case is made from 68% recycled materials, significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to leather. Apple also notes that the back cover may show signs of wear over time, addressing this concern with users.
At the bottom edge, the traditional Lightning port has been replaced with USB-C.
On the side, the sound toggle button has been replaced with the Action button, and the volume buttons.
Inside the back cover, the hinge connections, and the positions of the buttons:Since I don't have the iPhone 15 Pro right now, I won't share the details of how it feels to hold it. However, touching this new material from Apple, my impression is that it's not as good as leather but better than silicon.
According to Apple's description, this material is supposed to be as soft as suede. In reality, it does have a certain resemblance to suede, but it wouldn't be accurate to say that it feels exactly like touching suede. The fabric material used by Apple for this phone case is still soft, pleasant to the touch, and I believe it will provide better protection for the iPhone inside.
The price for Apple's FiveWoven phone case is 1,690,000 Vietnamese Dong (according to Apple Store Online Vietnam). This price is comparable to the cost of the previous leather version.
