OtterBox Apple iPhone 16 Pro Defender Series Pro XT Clear Case - Baby Blue Clear

I wanted to love this phone case. And I was excited that they offered a case with the highest DROP+ Rating that was also pretty. I purchased an iPhone 16 Pro which has the new "Camera Control" which is not only a clickable button, but you can slide your finger on it for additional functions. For some reason, Otterbox decided that to use the Camera Control, you need full access to it from the front of your phone, so the case is "cut out" around the control - you can see it in the pictures. At first, it was just annoying that seemed to be where my thumb wanted to rest regularly - but there was no case edge there. Then, within a couple days, I cracked the glass screen protector right in the center of the "open space". I don't even know how it happened - I didn't drop my phone. But I must have bumped it on something right at that point. Otterbox cases are supposed to protect the edges, but they left this big Achilles heel. And then my thumb kept resting on the sharp edges of the cracked screen protector. Almost every Otterbox series has that stupid open space for the Camera Control that is totally unnecessary. I've already purchased a new case (different brand) - it does not expose the area above the Camera Control, and I can use the control just fine. I have such high expectations of Otterbox, an they just didn't meet them this time.

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.

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

Great product. Very dependable. Highly recommended

Beautiful look while protecting my phone . I already dropped three times and phone was fine !

Good Case works well on pro 16 phone. Would buy again.

This is an amazing case. Super strong and sturdy. Easy to clean.

Good protection. The design on the back does scratch off easily though

Love it and the prior otterbox case for my iPhone 6 - just turned it in due to apple not supporting, body was perfect. Thank Mr and Mrs Otter.

Case seems solid I liked the old 3 piece design better. Time will tell.

Best case I have very good luck and quality feat perfect

Seems to work fine. Hard to find a holster. looks good

Been using OtterBox cases for years, this one's the best.

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This is a great case overall. Feels great in my hand and I love the pattern. The side cutout is a bit odd… I worry about the phone being vulnerable to damage.

This case is great the only issue is the mag safe is not very strong so we added a metal plate, which defeats it.

There is a huge gap over the camera control button where the screen is completely exposed with NO protection. Within, two weeks, my daughter’s phone had a huge chip in the screen protector in this area. Hoped the phone screen isn’t actually damaged. This design is horrible, and I have been an Otterbox only phone case purchased for over 20 years.

This case keeps the phone from getting broken and scratched. It fits the holster on my belt to keep it safe.

I was sitting on a park bench, went to put my phone in my back pocket and it slipped out of my hand. To my surprise, one of the three camera lenses cracked! It was such a small fall and I did not expect this to happen with an otter box case. I thought the ridges around the camera would protect it but, nope! I’ve had my phone for only two weeks and now the camera is broken. Don’t buy this case, truly. Not sure how this is an Otterbox nor how this model passed quality assurance.

i absolutely love this case. color is exactly as described