This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
I picked MOFT's MOVAS leather case in Misty Gray for my white iPhone 17, purely on color. It turned out to be well made too: clicky separate buttons, a charging opening wide enough for bulky cables, and it comes off easily. It weighs 35.2 g on my scale. It was 6,980 yen at the time of recording, or 5,584 yen with a 20% sale on some colors.
What I tested
- MOFT MOVAS leather case (vegan leather) for iPhone 17, Misty Gray
- A white iPhone 17 with a silver lens frame and a glass screen protector
- Button feel, the charging opening, the screen lip, removal and weight
What I found
- The gray sits between white and dark gray, and the silver buttons match the iPhone 17's silver camera surround.
- Buttons are separate and stand out clearly. The Camera Control button is very easy to press. Its center is a slightly greenish color.
- The opening around the USB-C port is wide. A CIO spiral silicone cable with a large plug, which would not fit another leather case I tried, went all the way in.
- The raised lip keeps the screen off the table without getting in the way, and it did not clash with my screen protector.
- Inside, one area is recessed so you can fit MOFT's strap holder.
- Many leather cases are a struggle to remove. This one came off easily.
- 35.2 g. A stand case I weighed at the same time was 47.2 g.
Who it's for
- White or light iPhone 17 owners looking for a calm, matching color
- People who like the look of leather but want something less fussy about stains
- Anyone who cares about button feel
Not ideal if you want an ultralight case, or if you only want genuine leather.
Watch the video
The video is in Japanese. The case goes on the phone at about 2:20, and the weight check is around 6:15.
Limitations
Colors listed at the time of recording: Misty Gray, Pudding Yellow, Taupe, Deep Blue, Jet Black, Mist Blue and Lavender. Prices are in yen from Amazon Japan at the time of recording. This is a short-term review, not a long-term durability test.
Products
MOFT MOVAS leather case for iPhone 17: on Amazon Japan
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