I always had a Otter box case for my IPhone as the quality is excellent. It usually lasts a good 2 years. Now I changed my phone and bought an IPhone 7 Plus. But the cover also coveres the microphone and everybody says I sound like talking from a barrel. Not happy about this :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, April 27, 2020
Hi PaMG,
We're so sorry to hear you've been running into some audio roadblocks.
We recommend taking calls on the Strada with the folio cover closed over the device screen. Not only does this orientation open up all audio channels, but it also offers additional screen security while you're on the phone. If this issue persists, please feel free to click on over to our online OtterBox website and we'd love to help!
With the larger screen, I selected this option for better protection. I can now use this for a quasi wallet for quick trips to the store on in the field. I would have preferred another color option but not a big deal. My husband liked it so much he will be making the Folio Case as his next Otter Box purchase.
I bought my first leather portfolio when I purchased the iPhone 8Plus in 2017. I loved it. Recently I purchased the Strata Series Folio Case for the same phone because I am hoping to keep this phone for a while longer. The newer phones are too expensive, and these are excellent protection. I have dropped my phone numerous times and it is still perfect!
I bought this last week and love it. It protects and has a pocket for a credit card, cash, license. But it is awkward to hold open and talk into the phone. If you fold the top cover back, the sound becomes blurred and muffled, so you have to talk and hold it open. Not sure yet......
This case was for my iPhone 7P. It is very well made and a classy way to protect the phone. It has a hidden place on the inside for a few cards too! However, my voice came across "muffled" to my friends, patients and just about everyone I spoke with. After two days of people complaining that they couldn't hear me, I put a different case on and my voice was clear. Otter was great about the return. I use only Otter cases. I will be making another purchase from them to replace the "emergency" one I have now within the next few days.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, October 31, 2016
Hi Cheryl,
We are sorry that this Strada case did not work out. The audio issue you experienced is not at all typical but we are glad to see that you will go with one of our other cases soon. If you ever have any OtterBox questions please do not hesitate to give our friendly Otters a call at 1-855-688-7269. We are happy to help!
Just starting using the Strada for my new iPhone 8 Plus. It fits and does the trick as good as the one I had for my 6 plus, but I am very disappointed that they eliminated the "secret compartment" behind the phone that I used for my business cards. The slot on the cover is just too tight and can only hold maybe 2-3, where the previous version I was able to carry up to 8 business cards.