Alot of sharp edges compared to previous models. Not as comfortable to hold due to the edges. I miss having a screen protector as well. Felt more sturdy and protected against damage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Support, March 31, 2023
Hey there Susan! We're sorry to hear that you are not loving our Defender Series case is not living up to your expectations! We appreciate your feedback regarding this case, and we will be sure to pass it along to the correct teams for you. in regards to your Defender Series case being screen-less, our engineers removed the built-in screen protector from our Defender Series case to ensure complete functionality with the newest devices. Our Defender Series was redesigned in order to provide the same drop protection even without the built-in screen protector. The addition of the Alpha Glass/Amplify/Alpha Flex provides your phone with premium protection and outperforms our previous Defender Series designs. If there are any other questions or concerns you may have, feel free to give our friendly Otters a ring at 1-855-688-7269 and we would be happy to help how we can. Best, OtterBox Customer Service
Kind of expected more from otterbox. I like everything about the cases except on this they completely left out any protection for the stylus port on the phone. I can tell already this is going to be a point of failure being that it's completely uncovered. Come on guys, this is supposed to be your rugged, heavy duty case. This is a weak attempt and you seem to be floundering with creating a better phone case.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Support, March 27, 2023
Hey there! We're sorry to hear that our case did not rise to meet your expectations. Our Defender Series case is one of our best cases, and has been tested by our Otter Engineers so that we know it will help to keep your device safe. We appreciate your feedback regarding this case, though, and we will be sure to pass it along to the correct teams for you. In the meantime, if you have any other questions or concerns regarding our products, give us a ring at 1-855-688-7269; we would be happy to help how we can. Cheers, OtterBox Customer Service
Phones are crazy expensive and I'm clumsy. I always use an Otter and have always been happy. Glad to find one for my S23 Ultra. I would highly recommend.