I’ve been using Otterbox for all of my past phones and they all looked like new when it was time for a new phone. I’m sold on Otterbox and will continue to use with all future phones.
After upgrading from an iPhone SE to the iPhone 16 Pro, I needed to get a new Otterbox Defender case and holster. Unfortunately, due to the design of the new iPhone, I have to make adjustments to the way that I secure the phone to the holster. With my previous case, it did not matter which direction that I placed the case in the holster. With the “indent” on the right side of the 16 Pro phone, there is only one way to securely attach the case to the holster. Nothing major but definitely a learning curve to make sure that the case doesn’t detach from the holster.
I don't get insurance for my iPhone, I get an Otterbox!! Your phone will look brand new when you trade it in, for your next phone. WELL WORTH THE COST!!!
It only has one side to click it to the holster leading to unnecessary drops, the older models had clips on both sides of the case so you can quickly snap in your phone in the holster. Terrible design terrible purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, June 18, 2025
Hello! The design of the holster is created to work with the new design of the iPhone and button placements. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact our customer service team and we are more than happy to assist with this!
The cutout for the camera in the right lower side is absolutely ridiculous and annoying.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, June 18, 2025
Hello Samuel! 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 reach out to us via chat, and we are happy to help with any other questions or concerns you may have.
The design is horrible by leaving the entire camera action button exposed also weakening the case in that area. I have been a loyal otterbox customer since iPhone 3 and it seems they just gave up on the design of this case. The holster does not securely hold the phone either.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, July 18, 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’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your holster. Please reach out to us via chat, and we are happy to help with this!
The case cracked at a vulnerable spot. I will try to get a replacement. My screen saver cracked at first drop
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, August 1, 2025
Hello, Rose! 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 this situation.