Otterbox does not back their product. I had unfortunately dropped my phone (from a short distance) and the screen STILL cracked with an Otterbox case. I think for the price one pays for this product, it should protect the phone. This is very frustrating!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, August 20, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your damaged device. Our cases are very protective, but some variables can’t be predicted. We’re happy to send a new OtterBox product under our product warranty, but we are unable to extend our warranty to the device itself, as we are not the manufacturer. Please reach out to us via chat with any questions or if you would like a new case.
The opening exposing access to the camera button on right side further exposes the edge of glass to breakage if dropped. Protective housing does not protect glass. Poor design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy Web Review, January 9, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! 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!
Great case as usual. I’ve used Otterbox defender cases exclusively for years. Have dropped phones dozens of time and have never damaged a phone or case. This new iPhone 16 pro case fits as well as always. Seems to be the usual great quality. Only one draw back. The case is notched out for the new camera button on the lower right side, exposing the bottom. I don’t see any way around it though as the button, in addition to pushing, senses heptic touch and sliding motions. So, if it were covered a lot of the functionality of the button would be lost. So, I get it. That being said I can’t ding Otterbox for that. Overall a great case. Very substantial. I’d buy it again.
This is probably my fifth OtterBox phone case. I'm retired Law Enforcement and have used OtterBox for many years while still on the job. My phones always survived the events of the street without damage.