This is my first Otterbox. I love the one piece design, finding it easy to use. The only thing that took me some getting used to is the material is slippery. The material over the power & volume buttons is the only part that has a "grip" to it. Lastly I wish it came with dust protector / plugs for the ports on the top. Overall I am happy with this case & love that it's not bulky, fitting in my pocket comfortably.
The previous version of the Symmetry case used a higher quality silicone, the new clear version looks awesome, but I've only owned it for a few weeks or so and the grey silicone has already started yellowing. I own two other otterbox cases with grey silicone and I've had those for almost a year now- they still haven't yellowed at all, just the new one. I also noticed the case creaks a little when on the phone, not a deal-breaker, just slightly annoying. What it boils down to in my opinion is quality, I think otterbox went the cheap route this time when producing a new symmetry case, which is a little disappointing. I might recommend the black/clear symmetry to a friend, hopefully the black silicone wouldn't yellow or become discolored after use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, July 27, 2015
Hey Redf239,
Thanks for the candid feedback on the new OtterBox MySymmetry. While you will find the look and feel to be slightly different than the original Symmetry series, we assure you this is not a reflection on our commitment to quality. You definitely shouldn’t be seeing the discoloring of the silicone with your new case, and we are more than happy to set you up with a warranty claim for a replacement. Just give our color-conscious Otters a call at 1-855-688-7269, and we’ll clean this right up for you!
I love the case because it is so protective and really makes me feel like my phone is safe. It is also gorgeous and I get compliments all the time (I have the Brazilian Pop color).