I really like this product. I've been getting the same product for 5 years and this was going to be my third time getting the plum color outer rubber part with the pink inner plastic part. I had to sadly settle for purple rubber and black plastic. It's just really unfortunate that they are discontinuing the product and all the colors. I feel as though it is because people are constantly getting the next generation of phone which mean there is a less demand for the older product but it's unfortunate that we don't get the option of buying the product but it just takes a bit longer to get the product because it would have to be pulled out of an archived mold or something like that. Any way with this product being discontinued I guess I'll just have to find another place that offers older models cause my phone is no where near dying soon. Especially through it breaking cause I managed to get a new case so it's going to last at least another few years. Still sad to see this product go though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, July 26, 2021
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the color options available for your device! We appreciate your feedback, and we'll be sure to get your thoughts passed up the ladder to our design team. If you run into any issues with your case, feel free to call us at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get you helped out.
This case is a great fit for my Galaxy S8. Wish it had a screen protector. Had to go online to find video of how to put the case on. I do feel like it's going to provide the protection I need.
I find the case incredibly durable. I love the fact I can grip my phone and not have it slide around in my hands. This is my first phone+case, so I have nothing to compare it to. If there was another phone, another time, Otterbox is Queen!
The case that was sent is completely different than the case shown on the website. My phone doesn't fit and it is completely unacceptable.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Support, June 12, 2023
Hi there! We're sorry to hear about this unusual situation with your case. Give us a ring at 1-855-688-7269 and we would be happy to help sort out this situation with you. Kindly, OtterBox Customer Support
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
1
thanks for the heads up
on April 14, 2017
Posted by: collins
thanks for the heads up from other reviews, I was just about to buy a defender series for my new s8plus but since it dosnt come with the screen protector I will be getting a different case. I loved my other otter box case but with no screen protector its time to move on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, April 16, 2017
Hi Collins,
We’re sorry that our change to a screenless design for the Galaxy S8+ Defender case is making you think twice about this product.
Much like its predecessors, this case is more than up for the challenge of protecting this device against life’s daily trials. The only difference is that we want to give people a choice to either have direct contact with this phone’s amazing infinity screen or add extra protection with the Alpha Glass which will now work seamlessly with the Defender.
Please do not hesitate to give our friendly Otters a call if you have any questions. We can be reached at 1-855-688-7269 and we are glad to help!
I have used otterbox cases for all my phones and love them, however the case for the new galaxy s8 not having a screen protector built in like the previous cases for the galaxy s7 was a little shocking to me. I would think that with newer cases that they would get better,or at least stay the same, not go backwards by not protecting the screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Same price, lacking screen protection.
on April 13, 2017
Posted by: Brian J
If you are going to charge the same price as previous defender series cases you should include screen protection, like previous defender cases. I find it crazy that I paid full price for the case and you expect me to shell out another $50+ for screen protection. That was the only reason I went with a defender case to begin with. You are basically selling a commuter case for more money.