I bought this in anticipation of new phone arriving. I have always had Otterbox protection around my phones and this one is no different. It’s very strong and will protect. It is also the most difficult one I’ve ever had. Has no flexibility to it at all, I had to heat is up with a hair dryer to even get it on.
I love the case a lot, it’s actually easy to get on and off and buttons are not stiff at all. My only complaints would be that 1. the back scratches easily (its not very noticeable so that’s being picky), and 2. the edges are not lifted enough. That is the biggest issue, as the lines around the camera and then around the phone screen aren’t far out enough to protect the camera/screen. I placed my phone down on a big rock yesterday for a little bit and realized i had to put it facedown or else the camera would get scratched, so I did, and it ended up scratching the heck out of the screen, thank god I had a screen protector on. Nonetheless, if the edges were lifted more, that wouldn’t have happened at all. Besides that, the case has protected my phone from a few falls and hasn’t had any cracks (even on screen protector) from me dropping it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
Most reliable case ever
on March 6, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
After leaving my phone in the clear symmetry case on top of the car and driving off without realizing in Bryce Canyon National Park, I was so worried that when I went back for it I would find it completely shattered. Instead, I was overjoyed when I picked it up still in it’s Otterbox without a scratch! The Otterbox case absorbed all of the impact and perfectly protected my phone! Otterbox really is the most reliable case ever; I will never trust my phone in anything else. Plus the look is beautiful!
It’s a fingerprint magnet. I cleaned it with a microfiber cloth and it scratched. It’s insanely hard to put on. Only reason I’m rating it higher is because I’ve had otterbox before and it protects my phone from daily use. They tend to turn yellow and fall apart sooner than they should for the price you pay, so I sold mine and got a cheaper Insignia case.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, December 22, 2020
Hi Eh28,
We're bummed to hear you went in a different direction. A microfiber cloth shouldn't be able to scratch the Symmetry case, but nonetheless, we're always more than happy to repair any scratches, color changes, or whatever you may run into with a warranty replacement.
Feel free to contact our Otters with any further questions or comments and we'd be glad to assist! https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/support
I’ve had my case on for less than a month and the back is so scratched/scuffed up. I have had previous otter boxes for years without this issue. This is my first clear case and I would not recommend it. Very sad that I spent the money and it already is getting wrecked. I should’ve read the reviews, I see this seems to be an issue with others also so must be a product issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, July 6, 2021
Hi, Taylor!
We're sorry to hear about the scratches with your Symmetry Series cases! We appreciate your feedback, and we'll be sure to let our engineers know about your experience. In the meantime, we have a stellar warranty, so we'd be more than happy to get you taken care of with replacement cases. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our helpful team of Customer Service Otters at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get you helped out.
Bought the case b/c I did not want a clear clear case but wanted something with a little color to it. So I am good with the case visually. However, the case has zero grip and super slippery which causes me to drop my phone all the time. This is why I gave it 3 stars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , November 16, 2020
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Symmetry Series case! We appreciate your feedback about the grip with your case, and we'll be sure to get it passed up the ladder to our design team. In the meantime, if you run into any other issues with your case, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/support
When the case arrived, I saw that it curved forward slightly. The softer plastic around the front edges was contracted and the case did not lie flat on the table, it rocked a little. Getting the phone inside the case was very difficult because of this. The iPhone 12 has sharp edges that dug into my fingers as I tried to force the phone inside the case. I gave up three times before putting on vinyl gloves and persevering. A softer case would go on easier. The case fits fine now that it's on, but after one week I already see scratches. It's expensive considering these issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, December 9, 2020
Hi Andie,
Thanks for your feedback! We are sorry that this Symmetry Series Clear Case gave you trouble during installation. We find that if you start with the top right corner (camera and power button corner) as you’re looking at the screen and work your way counter-clockwise around the perimeter, that installation and removal of this case will be easier.
If you ever need assistance with your OtterBox product down the road, please contact our friendly Otters at the following link. We are happy to help!
I have had this case for approximately 3 weeks for my iPhone 12 Pro. I like the slim profile but expected a case that was more translucent. I am disappointed with how easily the case scratches. I would recommend another case for the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , November 17, 2020
Hi, Jim!
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with your Symmetry Series Clear case! We appreciate your feedback about the scratches, and we'll be sure to let our design team know about your experience. In the meantime, we have a great warranty, so we'd be more than happy to get you taken care of with a replacement case. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us