I bought this because the 2020 FRE doesn’t work with face identification (which every other FRE does so that’s just silly). The Next case doesn’t protect nearly as well, even with the Alpha Glass but it is slimmer. The buttons, as mentioned by other reviewers, are incredibly hard to push. I do love that you can see the beautiful color of my blue phone. Since the iPhone 12 Pro is already waterproof I am not worried about that but I am a little worried about the Next case being truly dust proof. Also the flap where you open to charge your case seems cheap and I am a little worried about it ripping off, luckily LifeProof has an excellent warranty system so they will replace it if it does. All in all, it does the job but I really miss the FRE!
Pros: Boating, Exploring, Hiking, Surfing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy LifeProof, Customer Service Team, January 28, 2021
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with our new FRĒ case, and we're bummed that you're not totally confident with your NËXT case. Keep in mind, if your case doesn't help protect against dust in your ports, we have a great warranty, so we'd be more than happy to get you taken care of with a replacement case through the link below. As for the issues with FaceID for FRĒ, we have a current solution in place to modify your case to improve that functionality. If you decide to give that case a try, feel free to reach out to us for additional assistance.
I’ve used Lifeproof cases for years and honestly cannot bring myself to trust any other brands because I was so tough on my phones and Lifeproof gives that extra security. This case feels just as secure, while also allowing for a completely clear screen because the screen shield is no longer. Definitely a fan. The tightness of the volume buttons has already gotten better and it’s only been a week and a half. Highly recommend purchasing when they have a good deal going on! Also, shipped quicker than their expected delivery!
So far it’s great. It looks really good and seems to protect well. It makes the 12 pro a bit wider than I like but that’s necessary to get the protection that I need
I love my new case!! It’s not bulky at all and looks like the smaller ones yet protects great! The screenshot buttons are a bit hard to push but are getting better with more use. 5 STARS from me!
I like this case. I’ve always bought life proof. But now that the iPhones don’t have any sort of front barrier I like it less (not totally their fault). I’ve dropped my phone twice and both times it has completely popped out of the case. Here’s to hoping we can survive...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy LifeProof, Customer Service Team, December 18, 2020
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with your NËXT case! It's certainly odd to hear that your case popped off when you dropped it! The good news is, we have a great warranty, so if you reach out to us through the link below, we can get you a replacement case. If you're looking for a case with a built-in screen protector, we'd suggest checking out FRĒ here: https://www.lifeproof.com/en-us/fre-case-for-iphone-12-pro/lpfr-apl-iph20.html?dwvar_lpfr-apl-iph20_color=20#start=1
Hi. Love the case but purchase for IPhone 12 Pro and it won’t work with recommended car phone holders, purchasable belkin and a no name brand nothing will not attach to magnet
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy LifeProof, Customer Service Team, July 9, 2021
Hi, Sharon!
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your NËXT case! Keep in mind, while that case can charge on the MagSafe charger, it isn't designed for optimal performance with all MagSafe accessories. If you run into any other issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our helpful Customer Service Team at 1-888-533-0735, and we can get you taken care of.