Associate Producer Danny P. wants to give iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus users some dual usability with its new leather wallet with the iPhone 6 Plus case, which includes seven credit/debit card slots, a back folder for cash and a sleeve for larger-sized iPhones. Available through Apple’s own online store, the case measures 6.81 inches tall by about 4.13 inches wide and aims to be slim and unobtrusive despite being stocked with iPhones and various credit cards.
After a week of use, I found that Danny P. Its leather wallet case lives up to the company’s bullet point list of promises that describe the case on its website, specifically regarding the satisfactory quality of materials used to craft the iPhone accessory. Anyone with pockets or bags of real estate to hold a vertically spacious design will easily find a lot to like in this case, especially those looking for an all-in-one housing solution for both financial and iPhone protection needs.
Design
Inside the leather wallet case is a bifold that holds seven credit card slots on the left side with an opening on the top and right side to hold a few dollars in cash or some other thin paper or note. The slot that actually holds the iPhone is a full sleeve, which blocks access to the smartphone’s screen and blocks inputs with the sole exception of the home button and Touch ID (if you slide it in the opposite direction).
Like most sleeve cases, Danny P’s product has a soft suede finish on the inside to make it easy to slide the iPhone in and out of the pocket and prevent it from getting scratched while it’s there. The company’s logo is admirably discreet on both the face of the wallet and the bottom of the iPhone’s sleeve, although this depends somewhat on the Italian leather finish used on each version of the case. Danny P. I was sent the all-black option, and it’s perfect for anyone looking for an understated accessory.
Fully packed with seven credit, debit and rewards cards, some cash, and an iPhone, the thickness of the case measured just under an inch for me on a day-to-day basis, which I found impressively non-thick. The amount of content I put inside. Danny P. As mentioned earlier, it encourages turning the iPhone upside down to access both the headphone jack and Touch ID for quick Apple Pay payments.
size
As someone who has used a traditional bifold wallet, the leather wallet case was initially a little intimidating compared to the smaller sized wallets I’m used to. After using it for a few days, though, it surprised me how easily I got used to the size of the case.
Of course, many factors will change how much I can get out of it going forward. For one, leather wallet cases are mostly marketed to business people, who carry large breast pockets or bags on a daily basis. I’m not the target market there, but a few of my winter jackets and hoodies helped the case go largely unnoticed.
Alternatively, trying to fit Danny P’s case within the confines of the gene pocket is more troublesome. I was able to manage it, but it’s not what the enterprise-focused case is meant to be, and it’s especially not advisable to pull the nearly seven-inch-long case out of your back pants pocket. I can see its size becoming an issue for me as I get into the warmer months, with fewer jackets and overcoats I need to make room for the suit.
Leather finish
As a company that not only deals in third-party technology products, but also traditional clothing accessories, the quality of the leather wallet case’s material was easily my favorite part about using it every day. I’m usually a fan of color (the brown/blue version of the same case is definitely my favorite), but even the uniform black of the case I was sent for review won me over fairly quickly.
The leather is smooth and satisfying to the touch, but tactile and grippy enough to remove and insert credit cards. Danny P. As noted on his FAQ page, leather is a “living” material that expands over time. So while the card slots were a bit tight at first, both the card slot and the iPhone sleeve were much easier to work with after breaking in after just a week. Some, but it was actually the perfect number for me.
Those card slots feel nicely secure, but the open envelope section for cash wasn’t as reliable. A few times when I reopen the wallet to check my phone or grab some cash, it spills onto the iPhone side of the case. Putting money away in the corner of the fold helps, but it makes it difficult to recover quickly.
iPhone protection
The Danny P. case provided reliable protection for my iPhone 6s Plus, even if it was a bit rudimentary overall in execution. The iPhone’s sleeve housing is expectedly tight to keep things secure, so don’t expect it to fit inside the iPhone with the case on (I tried it with Apple’s leather case and couldn’t get it out of the camera).
As a result, the leather wallet case offers no protection once you take the iPhone out of the sleeve, a feature I didn’t particularly like when testing my iPhone while out and about. But as a general rule of thumb, the biggest deal breaker for some may be the lack of instant access to the iPhone’s screen while inside a wallet.
Of course, this will be the main reason I eventually revert to a separate wallet and phone case solution, though should reduce the screen-checking required of anyone with an Apple Watch. I tested notifications without turning on my Apple Watch and found that the case does little to muffle the iPhone’s normal alert volume, but the same somewhat cumbersome process of removing your iPhone to see who’s calling or texting still applies.
As for music accompaniment, the case’s design allows access to the iPhone’s headphone jack, but anyone who prefers quick access to music controls beyond the inline music remote on Apple’s AirPods or other headphones will likely be more disappointed. Using leather wallet case.
Apple Pay
Apple Pay basically works just like Danny P. Promised to do it on his site. With the Touch ID button exposed on top of the leather wallet case, all users need to do is double-tap the home button with their Touch ID-enabled finger and tap the case to an NFC terminal.
I tested the case at my local GameStop, and only ran into one problem: The first time I didn’t double-tap the home button fast enough to bring up Apple Pay, and my iPhone got unlocked. I had to take the iPhone out of the case, lock it, then try it a second time, but when I was finally quick enough, Apple Pay registered my iPhone through Danny P like a charm. Without quick access to the screen and lock buttons, the blazing fast response of Touch ID on the iPhone 6s Plus is the leather wallet case’s only potential hindrance when it comes to Apple Pay.
last row
The three colors available for Danny P’s leather wallet with iPhone 6 Plus case – brown, brown/blue and black – will provide enough aesthetic variety for anyone interested in accessories. And since this is a product that has a much more public presence than a conventional wallet, the smooth edges and fine leather finish easily make the case a universally sleek everyday companion.
The caveat, of course, is that it still won’t win over anyone who doesn’t have pocket or bag space simply for its size, which was designed to accommodate the iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus’ 5.5-inch screens. This may be a niche market, but if you have a large-screened iPhone, are looking for a quality wallet case, and use a bag or jacket with oversized pockets every day, the Danny P. Accessories should be high on your shopping list.
professional
- Stylish design
- High quality leather
- Minimal construction helps reduce bulk
- Easily accessible credit/debit card slots
- Apple Pay support
- Safe iPhone sleeve
cons
- The sleeve prevents immediate access to the iPhone screen
- Folds for cash can be messy
- Taking it out of the sleeve opens up the bare iPhone to potential vulnerabilities
- expensive
how to buy
Danny P’s leather wallet with iPhone 6 Plus case can be purchased from the company’s official website and Apple’s online storefront for $129.95. Currently, users can only purchase the black color option on Danny P.’s site and the brown version on Apple.com, while the color-blocked blue/brown version is available on both websites. Those interested in Danny P’s style but without an iPhone 6/6s Plus should check out similar cases for the iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 5/5s, and several MacBook Air and iPad sleeves sold by the company.
Danny P. K provided a leather wallet case MacRumors Free for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
