Here's what I like about the Defender for the iPhone 6s Plus case: 1)Little, if any, loss of responsiveness with touch screen. Force touch and Touch I.D. work without issue. 2)Aftermarket Lightning chargers and headphone jack fit in the case's respective portals and perform without issue. 3)Surprisingly, the case isn't as bulky as I expected.
Here's what I don't like about the Defender for the iPhone 6s Plus case: 1)People complain to me that phone audio sounds muffled. 2)The rear case. I know I own an iPhone. I don't need to show off the Apple logo on the rear of the phone. 3)The Defender is not waterproof, nor does it claim to be. I just wish it was.
ALL previous OtterBox cases came with a belt clip. Now (I think it is just the custom cases) they don't come with them. I spent more for a custom case when a pre-packages case came with them. Makes no sense. Plus no CAMO or Hunter Orange options like other previous cases.
It's been about 3 years since I have bought an Otterbox and I can tell that they have definitely made some good advancements in their design. The thickness of my phone with the cover is very close to the same thickness as my sister-in-laws phone (same as mine) with a Speck case. I will also say that the phone feels like it fits much tighter in the case now, making me feel like it is more secure in there, not shaking around. Overall I am happy with my case, I just wish it was a little cheaper and there were better color selections.
I absolutely love this case. I've had one since I ordered my 1st iPhone years ago, and every upgrade since. Talk about protection!!!! I'm clumsy and constantly drop my phone - but no worries with this case. It's bigger than most cases - but for me it's about functionality - not beauty. If you are looking to PROTECT your phone - this case is for you. If you are looking for something slim and trim - this is not your case.