The Folio is a handcrafted leather case for iPhone 17 Pro Max with a leather cover that closes over the screen: full-grain Patagonia leather over Vaja’s Tri-Layer Core, a strong magnetic closure, Apple MagSafe charging and V-Mag compatibility, at 90 grams. Front-to-back protection with nothing to carry.
The Folio iPhone 17 Pro Max Leather Case is designed for those who want complete front-to-back protection in a refined, handcrafted design. Wrapped in hand-selected, full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, it adds a protective flap that shields the screen while keeping your iPhone secure from drops, scratches and daily wear.
Underneath, our Tri-Layer Core handles everyday impact: a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell disperses the hit while a soft leather lining guards against micro-scratches, and a high-defense anodized aluminum ring adds drop protection around the camera. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets keep it ready for Apple MagSafe chargers and for V-Mag, Vaja’s magnetic attachment system.
What the Folio deliberately leaves out is the wallet. It is the screen cover on its own, at 90 grams. If you want the cards in the same piece of leather, our Wallet Leather Case adds five RFID-protected slots and a cash pocket for seven grams more, and the Buckler Wallet does the same with stainless steel corner shields at 107. Or add a Mini Wallet or Card Wallet to this case and take them off when you don’t need them — browse the V-Mag add-ons made for iPhone 17.
And if the cover is what you would rather do without, the Grip is the open-front case at 56 grams, with the Buckler Grip at 63 for the most drop protection we build in leather.
When it comes to protecting both your iPhone and its screen, the Folio takes care of it all.
Yes. This page is the iPhone 17 Pro Max version, crafted to the exact dimensions of that model. You can see every option for your model in our iPhone 17 Pro Max leather case range.
Yes. A leather front cover closes over the display and is held by a strong magnetic closure, adding protection against scratches, contact with other objects, and everyday wear when your iPhone is not in use.
Both close over the screen and both are handcrafted in the same leather. The difference is the cards: the Wallet Leather Case carries five with RFID protection plus a cash pocket, at 97 grams. The Folio is the cover without the wallet, at 90. Choose the Folio if you want the leather cover and nothing else to carry.
The cover is the whole difference. The Folio closes over the screen at 90 grams; the Grip leaves the front open at 56 and slips in and out of a pocket faster. Choose the Folio if your phone shares a bag with keys; choose the Grip if you want the lightest leather case we make.
No. The Folio has no card slots by design. If you want cards, add a Mini Wallet or Card Wallet magnetically, or choose the Wallet Leather Case, which has five RFID-protected slots sewn in.
Yes. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets provide reliable alignment and charging with Apple MagSafe chargers.
Beyond the front cover, the Tri-Layer Core combines a full-grain Patagonia leather exterior, a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell that disperses impact, and a soft leather lining that guards against micro-scratches. A high-defense anodized aluminum camera ring adds drop protection around the rear lenses.
90 grams (3.17 oz). For comparison across the range: the Grip is 56 grams, the Buckler Grip is 63, the detachable Wallet Wrap adds 86, the Wallet Leather Case is 97 and the Buckler Wallet is 107.
Real, full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, over a Tritan Copolyester structural core, with a soft Vaja leather lining, N52 rare-earth magnets, and a hard-anodized aluminum camera ring.
Yes. The Custom Folio is built to order in the leathers you choose. This page ships from prepared inventory if you want it sooner.
Yes. Every Folio is made by hand, one case at a time, and finished with Vaja’s signature leather lining. Natural variations in the leather make each piece subtly unique.
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