In general, the folio style is a good choice for some smartphone users, if we don't need heavyweight protection, and especially for the benefit of being able to stick cards, paper, money, etc., into it. When I compare this $50 leather Nomad case to the $8 vinyl one I have on my Note3, the cheapie comes out the winner in many ways. The point of these cases, as I said, is to be able to stick, say, three business cards, a Starbucks card, driver license, and a couple of receipts, say, into the pockets. I put about half of what was in my cheapie one in the Nomad, and it still doesn't really close! Furthermore, the cheapie has a magneted flap closure (which I admit can get in the way sometimes) which helps to secure it. So functionally, the cheapie works better. The Nomad smells nicer, and I can charge my phone without taking it out of the case. I'm hoping that as it breaks in maybe it will close better.

I bought this case three weeks ago when I bought my note8. I absolutely love this effing case...... the leather is just on point. It wears in great. Even with a bunch of scratches on the front of my wallet. It still looks amazing. The feel of a real leather case is great. I feel like there is less chance of a slip out of hand accident with this case. Now the retainer that holds the phone in....my god I love it..... feels very secure and snug as it snaps in. I have dropped this wallet probably around 5 times now. Not a single problem. Now as screen protectors are concerned do your self a favor and just buy a liquid screen protector with coverage for new glass. (And yes they are out there. Just not here) anyone who has a note8 and wants. Wallet case this is the one for you.

Very bulky and wireless charging won't work with this case. It looks nice and seems to be good quality.

Seems like a good quality case. Not super shock resistant, but it does help with falls on occasion. Meant as a more aesthetically pleasing case than anything else. I like the pockets for cash and cards. I typically no longer have to carry my wallet around now, but it does add to the phone's silliness, ofc. My only annoyance with it is that you you have to hold it open to use the camera, as the flap will otherwise cover the lens.

Sharp looking case... But no way for it to stay closed. A magnetic strap would be nice...