Name: OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7 - Plum
Brand: OtterBox
SKU: 5577740
Rating: 4.7 (4389 reviews)

Key Specs
- Brand Compatibility: Apple
- Model Compatibility: Apple iPhone 7
- Case Style: Hard shell
- Screen Protector: true
General
- Product Name: Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7
- Brand: OtterBox
- Model Number: 47838BBR
- Color: Plum
Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Apple
- Model Compatibility: Apple iPhone 7
Features
- Case Style: Hard shell
- Screen Protector: true
- Material: Polycarbonate
Dimensions
- Product Width: 4.25 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 660543402091

Keep your iPhone 7 looking like new with this OtterBox Defender case. Curved edges and a silicone skin make this case easy to hold, and the back opening shows off the Apple logo. This OtterBox Defender case has a plum-colored polycarbonate shell that protects your phone from damage during drops.

Compatible with Apple iPhone 7: For a precise fit.
Polycarbonate shell: Along with a silicone skin and screen protector offers 3 layers of protection against dirt, scratches and accidental damage.
Play-through design: Maintains access to your phone's speakers, camera, flash and other features while the case is attached.
OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection: 24+ tests and 238+ hours of testing means you can be sure your device is protected from the wear and tear of everyday use.

Whats Included

OtterBox Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7

Q: Is the sound muffled to the caller or the person being called? The case I currently have makes everyone including myself sound like I'm under water.

A: Unfortunately you have to remove the clip when you talk on the phone, otherwise you will sound muffled when on the phone.

Q: I recently bought this for my iphone 7. but the screen protector seems to give hard time. i am not able to click or scroll effortlessly. have to try at least 2 to 4 times to get it moving. anyone else facing this? thinking of returning else :(

A: You can try to lightly dust the inside of the screen protector with baby powder , look on youtube for instuctional video , hope this helps

Q: Is this case for a 7 plus?

A: No for the 7

Q: Is this phone case as bulky as the previous defender case for the iPhone 5S?

A: I had a I-Phone 5 S with a defender case and I upgraded to the I-Phone 7 with a defender case. The new I-Phone 7 defender case is slimmer and less bulky!

Q: Does the Otterbox defender have the charging ports closed/ protected ???

A: Yes!

Q: What is the difference between otterbox defender models 49690bbr for $44.99 and 47837bbr for $34.99 they look the same and sound almost the same, which is best for protection and use? Thanks for your help.

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Q: Is this for the Iphone7. Not the larger one which is the plus. I thought one of the questions said this was for the plus. Just bought the streamline I 7. Will this fit it?

A: It is for the iPhone 7, not the plus. An excellent choice to protect your phone.

Q: does this product include the holster clip or is it the CASE ONLY?

A: Mine came with it!

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Defender Series Case's protection, fit, and ease of use. Many appreciate its color options and design, along with the overall quality and price. However, some find the case bulky and heavy. Concerns were also raised regarding the screen protector and lack of water resistance.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great protection for iPhone 7 with minor flaws
I heard a lot about Otterbox phone cases so when I needed a case for my new iPhone 7 I decided to give Otterbox a try. I love that once encased with the Otterbox Defender, the iPhone is no longer slippery, has a nice feel to it, and is protected all around. My last iPhone suffered a nasty cracked screen so for the new case I made sure I have an extra layer to protect the screen. The Otterbox offers plenty of screen protection, in addition to a hard plastic layer on the inside to protect the other five surfaces and a rubber layer on the outside to absorb shock as well as to provide a good grip. You can get yet an extra layer of protection from the belt clip, but from my past experience with belt clips for my Palm Pilot I am staying away from them. My last Palm Pilot fell off my belt and I actually ran over it my own car. It was a long time ago, at least in computer age, but I still remember the pain. A nice touch with the Otterbox case's belt clip is that it can double as a stand for watching videos. Just not worth the risk for me, though, based on my personal experience. It would be nice if the outside packaging of the Otterbox Defender shows how the case is assembled onto the iPhone. Even after I opened up the package, I couldn't figure out how to take the case apart to get the different pieces around the phone. The simple diagram with no words may work across different cultures but it was not easy to interprete. Luckily in the pamphlet there is a URL to a video, where I finally learned that the rubbery outside layer can be peeled back to get to the hardcase inside. The rubber outside layer has sealable opening but I wish the port to access the Lightning connection can be more forgiving. It is too eager to snap shut on its own and I always have to use two hands to insert the Lightning cable. It does not help that the opening just fit the Lightning port so if your cable is already slightly out of shape it'll get worse and worse. One issue that greatly affects me, perhaps not so with other people, is that I recently fell in love with the Hootoo iPlugmate, a USB flash drive that has a Lightning male connector on one end and a USB connector on the other end. Plug the Lightning end into an iPhone and use the companion iPlugmate app to backup photos, movies, and phone contacts to the flash drive. Our phones go everywhere with us these days, it's important backup of the phone be as simple as possible. Unfortunately, with my iPhone enclosed in the Otterbox Defender, I had no way of connecting the Hootoo drive to the Otterbox case. See the attached photo. The extra thickness of the case makes the connection impossible. I had to buy a Lightning extension cable, for about $10, then all is good again. With the Otterbox being at about $60, with the extension cable, the cost of having the case is now actually $70. People have different ways to backup their phones (you do, right?) but if the Hootoo iPlugmate is your way, then be warned that by itself it won't work with the Otterbox without totally stripping the iPhone from the case.. I think the Otterbox Defender is good case for a good price. Setup can be easier out of the box but the online video can take care of any questions you may have. Port covers can be a little forgiving but again it is not a big deal. More serious, to some people, is the additional cost of getting a Lightning extension cable, if you rely on some flash drive solution like that of the Hootoo iPlugmate.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7 - RealTree Xtra
Posted 8 years ago by QaptainQwerty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Defender - Full Protection
I trust the OtterBox. I feel comfortable knowing I have the protection of the Otterbox. The style and the color still made me feel like I had a sleek and sexy phone. The one issue was the built in screen protection. It made it difficult for my to type and navigate the screen. I went in the next week and exchanged it for a Commuter Otter Box and I'm still happy with the product.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7 - Blue
Posted 8 years ago by Soda
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best protection and the best price
Best protection and the best price is what you get with the otter box for the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 OtterBox is slicker, and much less cumbersome than previous models you cannot go wrong with the OtterBox defender series. The new colors are a huge plus as well.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 7 - Blue
Posted 8 years ago by Clappersreview