All of the quality that we expect from Otterbox. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I do not like the open side around the photo button. Really leaves that area exposed to damage.
The notch is annoying and to use the belt clip you have to have your phone upside down and everytime you take it out you have to turn it around. Very disappointed.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, June 13, 2025
We’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your product! Please reach out to us via chat, and we are happy to help with this!
The case is comfortable, but with the addition of the camera button, this new case doesnt protect it at all. I’ve had 2 screen protectors break so far, both in the same spot on the corner of the button.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, July 28, 2025
We’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your product! 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!
Loathe the side notch that’s out! This is the worst design for protection. It’s overall slimmer than the previous versions of this case as well.i catch myself not able to hold the device because of this issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, September 12, 2025
Hello! The new and improved designed cases work seamlessly with Apple's new camera control button on the Apple iPhone 16 line of cases. Our engineering team not only found that the new notch does not diminish the drop protection of the case, we also re-engineered these cases to be Drop+ 7x rated. Please give our Customer Service Team a call, or reach out to us via chat, and we are happy to help with any other questions or concerns you may have.
I really like this OtterBox case. I was worried it might feel bulky, but it fits easily in my pocket. The non-slip rubber also makes it easy to hold. This is almost the perfect case, except for the size of the cut out for the camera button. While I understand the need for access so I can use the Camera button, it seems the cutout is larger than necessary, and that cutout space makes it difficult to put my phone in my squeeze grip car holder.
I love this iPhone 16 Pro phone case! It feels good in the hand, giving me a good grip on my phone. Works great on my mag charger too. I have always used otterbox defender phone cases on all my past phones and will continue to use them. I’ve dropped my phone numerous times and not a scratch or crack ever! Also very fast shipping! Thanks, Otterbox!
I only gave it 4 stars because of how I like to wear my phone in the holster. I prefer the holster to be on my right hip because I am right handed. I have always kept my phone there horizontally with the top facing forward, so when I take it from the holster I can bring it right up to my ear to talk. However, partly due to the design of my iPhone 16 Pro, it does not feel secure in the holster in that orientation. I had to put it with the bottom of the phone facing the front, which forces me to have to flip it around as I remove it from the holster to use the phone. That is less of an OtterBox issue, and more of an iPhone issue.