I bought this for my new Pixel and I just adore it. It fits like a glove. The buttons are easy to reach. The fingerprint reader is shaped perfectly for a comfortable grip. Stylish, functional and protective. What more can you want in a case?
Whenever I buy a new phone, ipod, device I always get an otterbox defender for it but as always I wish the the screen thats apart of the defender was a little thicker and that's the only thing I have to say besides I think this is the most protective case there could be!!!!!!
I ordered this OtterBox case for my new silver Pixel. Before the Pixel I had a SamSung Proclaim (3.5 inch screen, barely worked, etc) When I decided that I really needed a new phone and decided on the Pixel, I decided that in my line of work, a newspaper courier and magazine distributor, I needed a good case. I am planning on getting a Bluetooth headset and utilizing the belt clip in the future, but I cannot comment presently on the belt holster. The case (I chose black due to newspaper ink) fits perfectly. It is not easy to take off, but that is the point. The cases I'd used before on the Proclaim would not hold together and I grew weary of having to put them together all the time so I eventually just stopped using a case altogether. What I really like about this case is adds grip. It adds a bit of bulk (I do not use my pockets to hold my phone, so keep that in mind) and a lot of texture. The cutouts are perfect. The screen protector on mine fits flush against the screen. I have no problems typing out swyping or anything. The biggest problem I have is my own fault; my hands get dry from the newspaper ink and the screen doesn't respond well. After I put on sooner lotion and moisturize my hands, the phone works perfectly in and out of the case. I am s bit concerned about the charging port cover and the headphone port cover. I'm a little afraid that they may press to hard on the cords and they may wear out the ports and may eventually render them unusable. I do not know if this could happen, it is only speculation at this point. It does do a good job of keeping dust from getting inside the ports or even on the screen. I wish there were other dark colors (dark blue, dark purple, etc) so I could eventually change the cases out, but I do love this case. My case does not block the microphone, camera, or speakers. I know some Pixels were having microphone malfunctions, but at this time, everything is fine on mine. For those that have had a microphone issue, contact Google. They will replace your Pixel. A couple of more things to note... I rest my phone on it's bottom a lot. This will cover up the speaker and muffle the sound. Not a defect of the case, but of the way the phone is made. I will say the cutout and groove for the fingerprint scanner on the back makes it way easier to find the scanner. Without the case, I have to move my fingers aground a bit (I do have long fingers.) Like I said, the case adds a little bulk so my hand doesn't travel quite as far around the back with it, and the cutout held my finger find the scanner with ease. I do not have any regrets. I have yet to drop this phone but it seems like it will be very protected. I would offer a suggestion about adding a place for a wriststrap. I use my phone as a camera quite a bit, not to mention if my hands are full, I could use the wriststrap. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase. Thank you OtterBox!