Choosing a Wallet or Crossbody Case
Folio, detachable and crossbody wallet cases, and which one suits how you carry your phone.
Style · 3 min read · Updated 2026-09-16
Folio wallet cases
A PU leather folio covers the screen as well as the back, with card slots, a cash pocket and a fold-out stand. It is the most protective of the wallet styles because the screen is covered when closed.
Detachable wallet cases
These have a removable inner shell, so you can take the phone out of the folio and use it as a slim case on its own - handy if you want the wallet for work and a slim case at the weekend.
Crossbody cases
A crossbody case has a strap so the phone can be worn. Useful when you want your hands free and no pockets - travelling, festivals, walking the dog.
Card capacity
Our wallet cases and stick-on card holders take up to three cards. If you carry more than that, a folio with a cash pocket is the better choice.
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