It’s doing it’s job but getting to the charge port and silence button aren’t easy and the rubbery texture makes it stick when trying to put it in a pants pocket.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, September 17, 2019
Hi, Taylor!
We're sorry to hear about your frustrations with your Defender Series case! While those port covers may make it a bit harder to access some of the ports on your phone, they do a lot to keep the device protected from dirt and other debris. If you're looking for something a bit slimmer and more pocket friendly, we'd suggest checking out our Symmetry Series case, as it allows for direct access to the ports on your iPhone. See more about that case here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/iphone-8?prefn1=series&prefv1=Symmetry%20Series
The family has been using the Defender series cases for years. The cases are very durable; however, the rubber slip cover stretched after approximately a years use. I Purchased a new case again in order to get the color I wanted for the slip cover.
I bought this case for my 11 yr old son who was gifted his first iphone. He was the one that actual suggested that we get an Otterbox for him. I like that it offers drop protection. The case is not slippery in the hand - it provides some grip. I did have to watch a youtube video to figure out how to open the case. I hope that one change would be a glass screen protector instead of the plastic one that comes with it. The plastic works fine.
Bought it for my sons new phone. We’ve been putting the Defender series cases on all our cell phones for almost 10 years now. Never had a phone break while these awesome cases were on.