Otter box needs to reduce the front-to-back thickness of their case to to provide a thinner package. More specifically, on an iPhone 6+, the front bezel is so steep and so close to the edge of the display that it's difficult - even with bare fingers - to perform the several sweep-from-edge gestures needed for full iPhone functionality. It's nearly impossible with even thin gloves.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, October 23, 2015
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the candid feedback on the OtterBox Defender for the iPhone 6 Plus. It’s certainly a fine line we walk in terms of offering maximum protection and keeping things as sleek as possible. We think we hit the mark pretty well here, all things considered, but we certainly see your point. We will definitely pass your concerns along to our quality and design teams as we look to the future, and in the meantime, if you ever have any other concerns, comments, or questions about your case, please don't hesitate to give our friendly Otters a call at 1-855-688-7269.
The replacement holster was needed because the clip on the back of the original broke off. The replacement part isn't as sturdy as the original and the clip on the back has the Otter brand on it but it is loose but working fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, November 12, 2015
Hi GrandpaNC,
Our apologies for the frustration with those OtterBox Defender belt clip/holsters. We can definitely get you into one that will provide a nice, secure fit to make certain that your device is on lockdown when expected to be so!
Just give our friendly Otters a call at 1-855-688-7269, and we'll get right on the case!
This is my fourth iPhone Defender case from OtterBox, and it's the best. It's been a steady improvement from 3G, 4s, 5s and now the 6s+ case. Keep up the great work!
I've had OtterBox cases on previous generation iPhones, so I had a high expectation for the product. I impressed with OtterBox's quality and design. I'm very happy with the product so far and would recommend it.
The box fits the new 6s Plus perfectly. Great bold colors (pink/blue) and I know my phone is safe because the 5s I just took out of its OtterBox cover is in perfect condition after a number of drops over the years. I think the additional weight (which isn't more than my 5s box) is worth the piece of mind. I also love the screen cover being included as part of the cover, and not the separate cling type that I can never get set correctly.
I've been using the Defender series cases on my last 3 iPhones, the 4s, the 5c and now the 6s Plus. While the overall design has been the same, I've noticed some subtle changes that work very well.
This new case seems very well polished and designed. It obviously adds some bulk to an otherwise large phone, but the extra bulk is worth it in my opinion.
My only complaint is the customization option doesn't include a belt clip. I use the belt clip every day and find that's an essential accessory with this case. It should be included without an extra cost, just like the pre-packaged cases.