the shell does a reasonably good impression, the smartphone sits firmly in the plastic casing, the leather flap protects the screen and can be folded down to make phone calls. However, show up after a few days discoloration. The mobile phone is carried in a handbag and there comes inevitably with other objects in contact. However, I would not have so quickly reckoned with black stripes / spots on the leather side. Probably you have not the problem with a black envelope. The processing is not outstanding, but ok for the price.