Not the typical Otterbox as I am a customer of over 12 years with various models. The defender structure is weak around the camera button and Will allow screen cover breakage. Prefer the FRE vs the Defender but the FRE does not have a belt holster. Very Disappointed. Moving to another brand reluctantly
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, June 20, 2025
Hello, Lynn! The new and improved designed cases work seamlessly with Apple's new camera control button on the Apple iPhone 16 line of cases. Our engineering team not only found that the new notch does not diminish the drop protection of the case.
With our ongoing sustainability efforts, we have made the decision to remove holsters from the packaging. However, we still include a coupon code in every box to redeem for the Defender Holster accessory. If you need assistance with getting a holster, please contact our Customer Service Team via chat and we are happy to help with this!
My daughter wanted a strong case with a minimalist design that was also see-through. We are both happy with the design and look of our iPhone 16 Pro Defender Series case.
Sturdy case and full function of the buttons. I thought this case would be too thick, but it really not. Fits fine in a pocket. I’ve dropped the phone a few times and not a scratch. I like that they have more design choices.