I’ve been used this case for about a week now and here is what I’ve found.
The material is tough but feels cheap. The edges have a softer material which is nice though. Unfortunately the clear case shows EVERY finger print as well. It looks dirty very fast.
It is VERY difficult to get the iPhone in and out of the case. I feel like I’m about to break my phone anytime I do either.
The worst part is the pop socket itself. The iPhone is too heavy for it. If I try to prop my phone on a table, it just falls over. I’ve tried several different positions and in 1 way I can get it to work for a few minutes but any touching of the device or movement of the table causes it to call. Then because the pop socket collapses into the case for a smooth back, which is nice, it gives little room for your fingers when holding.
My wife has one of the pink versions of this case and has the exact same issues. I would avoid this case.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , December 11, 2020
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with your Symmetry Series case! The good news is, we have a helpful tip for easier installation of that OtterBox. We recommend installing the case on the right corner first. Once your camera and power buttons are in the case, move counterclockwise, and you should have an easier time installing the other three corners!
While using that OtterBox as a stand, we usually suggest pulling the PopTop all the way out then angling one side up. This allows you to use the side that's still popped out as the stand for your phone. Additionally, we recommend having the camera-side of your phone down and close to the stable surface.
If you continue to have issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us
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