The iphone is designed to fit into a plastic backing on the case. It is a secure fit and a bit of a chore to get the phone out again. If you want a case that allows easy removal of your phone, you might want to look elsewhere. The case was not quite what I was looking for, but it isn't bad for its purpose. The only other major complaint I had with it was the smell. It smells really strong of a chemical odor. The first two days I had it sitting on my desk, my entire room smelled like it. The smell faded a bit, but still to strong to hold near my face comfortably. I ordered a simple flip cover case that I like better. All of these leather cases cause issues with flash photos, so it is nice to be able to remove the phone easily to take pictures.