The Defender is a must have for my iPhone, and I wouldn't be without it. My phone is in mint condition 18 months after I bought it. I can't say the same for the holster. The plastic belt clip is a huge flaw in an otherwise quality product. Their is no give in the rugged case. Snag it on something, or bend the wrong way and the plastic clip easily snaps. I snapped on by simply sitting down. If this was replaced with a metal clip the Defender would be perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team, July 17, 2017
Hi Corpsman66,
Thanks for your feedback! Although we are glad that the Defender case is taking care of your iPhone, we’re sorry that the belt clip holster is letting you down. This is disappointing but all is not lost as we can easily replace it through our warranty.
Simply give our friendly Otters a quick call at 1-855-688-7269, and we will be more than happy to get a warranty replacement arranged as soon as possible!
My Otterbox Defender made it possible to keep my htc for 4 years. I just upgraded to an iPhone and immediately ordered another Defender to protect my new phone. The case gives me piece of mind knowing that any drop doesn't mean I need a new phone.
The only (temporary) problem I had was when I left my old screen protector on in addition to Otter Box's, the touch screen was balky. Once I removed the old one, Otter's touch screen worked as well if not better than my original. Tip: if you have a non Apple charge cord, the plug may not fit through the Otter Box charging cover.--just lightly file or shave the plug with a sharp knife.
In remodeling I have to take my iPhone everywhere including crawl space and attics. It has protected my phone for years now through mutiple drops, bumps, and scrapes. Dirty hands, falls off night stands, and you pull the cover off the phone looks brand new
Hard to imagine how many replacements for my phone I would have without the Otterbox
Vibrant, I was truly stunned when I finally received and opened the package. I have been using the Defender Series for 6+ years and it has never failed me. I have gone as far as to accidentally chuck my device across a gymnasium once with no damage (do not attempt this please). The protection it gives your phone is astounding and stylish. Definitely a great case.
Have dropped my phone more than I’d care to admit andvthe Otterbox Defender has saved my bacon. Had to replace a tired rubber skin but the main box going strong!
Upgraded my phone, I waited to use it until I received my Otterbox. My previous phone still looked brand new after over 7 years in an Otterbox (yes, I know- my upgrade was long overdue, lol) despite being dropped at times. I stayed with the "Defender" case because I know how well it protects my phone- well worth the price! I love the Hibiscus Frost color! This is a fantastic product- a really gives me peace of mind that my phone is well protected.