- Jul. 13th 2022 10:57 am PT

Apple’s Leather Wallet with MagSafe has been a hit. But what would improvements to the convenient iPhone wallet look like to make it even more useable? After testing out the Wally Junior with MagSafe for the last month, I think Distil Union has answered that beautifully with a real upgrade over Apple’s Leather Wallet.

I’ve used a Distil Union Wally iPhone case going back to 2014 and I have to say the Wally Junior with MagSafe is my favorite iteration of the series so far.

It takes advantage of the handy MagSafe system (on front and back), continues the tradition of fully hidden cards with a satisfying and handy pull-tab, and works great as an iPhone wallet or standalone wallet.

A really neat touch is putting a magnet at the end of the pull-tab so it always clicks into place when you push your cards back in.

I’ve found it to be as strong or even slightly stronger when it comes to the magnetic connection than Apple’s leather wallet.

And putting magnets on the backside of the wallet is such a valuable addition, making it seamless to use many MagSafe stands, mounts, and other accessories with the wallet attached.

But like all MagSafe wallets including Apple’s, you do need to remove Wally Junior before charging with MagSafe.

I’ve only found two small downsides compared to Apple’s leather wallet. First, Wally Junior is a touch thicker. However, not by much and you can store 4 cards compared to 3 with Apple’s.

Here’s a side-by-side look, Wally on the left, Apple on the right:

Second, with the Wally Junior, you don’t get the Find My integration like you do with Apple’s 2nd gen Leather Wallet with MagSafe.

The Distil Union Wally Junior with MagSafe offers some great advantages over Apple’s leather wallet.

A thoughtful and functional pull-tab, storage for 4 cards, and magnets on the front and back of the wallet make it an upgrade over Apple’s leather wallet while featuring an equally premium build.

As long as you don’t mind forgoing Find My integration and a slightly thicker design, I think the Wally Junior at $45 is a fantastic buy.

You can pick up the Wally Junior with MagSafe at Amazon as well as direct from Distil Union.

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