Scratches very easily for something so expensive, I’d imagine the color on the case would be a bit more robust
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, December 31, 2024
Hello! We are so sorry to hear that you experienced a scratching issue with your case. Please reach out to our CS Team by phone or via chat, and we are happy to help with this situation!
Do not like the cutout for the camera button. Unprotected and no point in the case
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, January 6, 2025
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.
I am not a fan of the new camera button cutout. It is just so extreme and leaves the phone so exposed. Therefore this case lives in my drawers.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, January 13, 2025
Hello, Andre! We are so sorry to hear the camera cutout area is not working for your needs. Please reach out to our CS Team by phone or via chat, and we are happy to help with this situation!
Once a Defender, always a Defender (series) but...
on January 13, 2025
Posted by: Jim H
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been a big fan of Otter Box cases, the Defender Series for many years. However, this new iphone 16 Pro case is a disappointment. Typically, the phone case itself allows you to reholster the phone in either the up or down position. With access to the camera button position, you can only reholster one way. I am sure I will get used to this but you could have designed the case to work both ways.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, January 15, 2025
Hello, Jim! We hope that as you use and enjoy the case with the belt clip holster accessory the orientation of the belt clip holster becomes easier to use. The design was necessitated by the placement of features inherent to the device itself, and if you have additional questions or we may assist in any way, please reach out to our CS Team by phone or via chat, as we are happy to help!
It is a solid case and I have always trusted otter box as my phone protector. One star reduction this time is due to the quality of the back painting. The one I got has a beautiful back painting but can be easily chipped even with careful handling in a week of usage. It is not a big deal but still not 100% happy about it.
case is great with one small flaw. They have now added a tether point which is awesome but it's square which means it's hard to thread your tether through the hole. (hard to attach a wrist strap) however overall better case without this one small exception ~signed someone who drops stuff
The cut out on the right side of the case is ridiculous
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, Customer Service, November 11, 2024
Hello! 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, we also re-engineered these cases to be Drop+ 7x rated. Please give our CS Team a call at 1-855-688-7269, or reach out to us via chat, and we are happy to help with any other questions or concerns you may have.