Now Otterbox is only a one piece cover that slips over phone. The rubber is hard and not as grippy. I think it will be easy to slide out of my hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, May 12, 2025
We’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your product! The Defender case Series is not a one part cover. Please reach out to our Customer Service Team via chat, and we are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have on this!
This cover works well for me. Though rugged, it helps absorb the dings and falls of daily usage. The phone buttons are easy to use, though carefully shielded.
I bought this case for my friend on Father's Day because he told me his old case caused his phone to shatter. With a new phone, he wanted a sturdier case, so I gifted him the famous Defender.
My previous phone,8, had an otter box defender . Initially out of store had a lower end OtterBox, within week got the defender.. it saved my previous phone numerous times and I assume it will this phone