I used to have a Moto X with the old style Otterbox with the rubber foam inner liner that covered all the connection inputs. It had fallen even into the bilge of the boat and protected the phone from water damage while submerged. The new style otter box while thin and sleek offers no such protection. Its just a plastic shell. Still looking for a case to replace the Otterbox if one is out there.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, July 24, 2018
Hey there,
We apologize that this Prefix series doesn't quite check all the boxes! While none of our cases claim to have any sort of waterproof protection, it sounds like your previous Commuter series simply had it all. We do not currently carry the Commuter style for that device, but we'll gladly pass your feedback along to our product design team for future consideration. If you run into any further inquiries, please feel welcome to give our playful Otters a ring at 1-855-688-7269, and they'll dive right in to help out!
I bought this under the impression that it was a complete "box" for my phone. I did not expect a rubber case that covered the back and around the sides. Disappointed with the misunderstanding. My life needs a case that is going to really cover the entire phone. Like a life prrof. Good for it's intended purpose I assume.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, September 14, 2018
Hi Cait1,
We genuinely apologize for any miscommunication regarding the style of this Prefix series! The Prefix is one of our sleeker designs, and allows for direct, uninterrupted contact with your device display. Rest assured, we're positive that this case should keep your phone stylishly secure for a long time to come! If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel welcome to call our wonderful Otters at 1-855-688-7269, and they'll be thrilled to further assist you!
I bought this OtterBox because I have had used them before, and they are simply the best. My new phone is a little bit slippery and did not fit right in the carrying case. OtterBox fixed both of those issues. Now I don't have to worry about my phone slipping out of my hand or being a little bit loose in the carrying case.
The case itself seems alright. it's not as strictly ridged as other Otterbox cases I've seen and it doesn't feel as protective. It feels flexible when you take it out of the box. It takes on more rigidity when it's on the phone and seems to do a pretty good job. I don't have any recent trauma to attest to how well it protects the phone though.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, January 28, 2019
Hey there Imama88,
Sorry to hear that you're not falling head-over-heels for this Prefix series! While the case might seem a bit more flexible than some of our other designs, rest assured that it passed all of our extensive tests to ensure maximum device protection. We're confident that the unit should keep your Moto phone safe and secure for the long haul, but if you have any additional questions, please feel welcome to contact our friendly Otters at 1-855-688-7269. They love helping out!