Twelve South is known for creating great products to enhance the Apple experience and that’s not changed with its new cases for the iPhone X.
The $59.95 BookBook for iPhone X is a wallet case, hands-free stand and removable shell all wrapped up in a vintage leather book. It has pockets to hold your ID, cards and cash.
The BookBook can fold into a display stand for hands-free usage, and a removable shell protects the next get smartphone in or out of the case.
BookBook for the iPhone X sports an upgraded card slot and wallet design to prevent stretching and pilling and adds a dark interior finish to better resist dirt and dust.
The inside of the BookBook is covered in a soft felt to ensure the smartphone has a cozy ride wherever you take it. And taking it anywhere is easy to do due to the case’s lightweight, slim design. There is a a slight bulk to it, but all the features are well worth the tradeoff.
Apple World Today Rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★★
The $69.95 Journal for iPhone X is another book-themed case. The handsome, luxurious case is made of full-grain leather designed to get better looking as it ages. Even the incorporated composite shell that holds the smartphone has a crafted leather inlay.
The Journal — available in black and “cognac” (I prefer the latter) — has slots for cards, cash and a window for your ID. It can serve as your wallet IF your current wallet isn’t filled with credit cards, reward cards, bills, etc. And a built-in viewing stand is conveniient for hands-free FaceTime calls or watching YouTube videos.
Apple World Today Rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★★
The $49.95 Relaxed Leather for iPhone X is a more traditional case, though its’s still made of burnished leather. An interior, quilted interior microfiber lines a five-sided recessed shell to protect the iPhone X.
Two pockets on the back of the case let you store an ID and debit or credit card. I don’t like them on the outside; I prefer the inside, which means as gorgeous as it is, the Relaxed Leather is my least favorite of Twelve South’s iPhone X cases.
Apple World Today Rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★
Previously, I said that one thing to keep in mind about all three of these cases: despite their advantages, you’ll have to remove your iPhone X from the cases for wireless charging. However, I was wrong: the problem was in the charger itself (more on that in an upcoming review). All three Twelve South cases work fine with wireless charging.
