OtterBox - Defender Series Pro Modular Case for Apple® iPhone® XS Max - Purple Nebula

I’ve always had otterbox products for the just in case moments. I was exhausted enough today to finally put my paranoia of “just in case” to the test. Stopped to get gas. Left my phone on top of the car. Drove to the bookstore. Shopped. Realized I didn’t have my phone and thought I left it at work (for about 2 minutes) before I remembered I used the phone before pumping the gas. Almost went had a heart attack when I found out the big noise I heard earlier was the phone sliding off the car. Drove back down Germantown Parkway slowly looking for the phone on the ground. Found it face down at an intersection I turned at earlier. The case looked so bad that I just knew my phone was dead & gone. MIRACULOUSLY there is not a scratch on this phone. You can’t even tell the phone was run over like a hundred times!!! All hail otterbox!

I have owned an iPhone from as long as I can remember. Until the past two years, I never broke my screen. That said, I have broken my screen 4 times in the past two years. Maybe the bigger phones are cumbersome? Enter the Defender Pro Case. Major protection for a device I use everyday. While I don't use the clip function on my belt, it does protect the screen from drops. Most of these that caused breaks was from my dashboard Pop Socket not holding onto my iPhone Xs Max if I breaked quickly. The phone would fall onto my hard hand break, hit the screen and crack. This device protects against breaks when/if falling. The only challenge I had, was the Pop Socket wouldn't adhere to the silicone backing of this case to allow me to place on my dash (again, yes). Thankfully, Gorilla Glue solved that. Pop Socket successfully adhered to back, hard cover on front, and phone is ready on dash if needed. Perfect for me to break my screen breaking streak.

Never was a big fan of the otter box because it was to big and bulky. But I was completely surprised how far the product has come, they thought about everything with the iPhone, the back panel has a cushion to protect the glass in the back... every little detail was well thought of and I’ll be a fan from now on. I just don’t use the belt clip.

Very happy with my defender pro from otter box made for the new iPhone XS max. Fits perfect with the belkin glass screen protector that apple installs at their Apple stores. Perfect fitment around the screen and excellent grip. Would recommend with the quickness

5 Stars strong durable case would recommend to family And friends

I have always been a fan of Otterbox Defenders and I have used them on nearly every iPhone I have owned since the iPhone 4. The Defender case for the iPhone X had some issues, mainly it would make noise when holding the phone, or pressing buttons (like plastic rubbing and squeaking). I chose not to use that case because of those issues. Thankfully, Otterbox improved the quality of this Defender Pro case and it feels great on my phone and in my hand. No squeaking or rubbing sounds so far. It fits very solidly and the rubber is nice and tight as compared to some previous generations. The power button requires almost no force to push, which is great, but the volume buttons will take some time to break in. ***A large amount of the negative reviews for this case are from those who don't seem to understand that this case is LARGE, it is large so that it can protect your $1100-1500 phone. Also, a lot of negative reviews call out Otterbox for not including a built in screen protector as they did on some of the previous generations, I am glad they did remove those cheap plastic protectors from their cases. Dirt and dust would always get trapped behind them and end up scratching the screen.*** Some people need to understand this case is meant to protect your phone from drops, NOT water or debris. If you need a built in screen protector, water protection and debris protection, get a Lifeproof FRE' case, not a Defender.

This phone case does make your already iPhone Xs Max even MORE max in size. But if you like the screen real estate afforded by bigger phones it won't phase you. It's very rugged and consists of an inner two-piece snapping case that fits over your phone (don't try to force your phone in the new case or you'll break your phone and/or the case, because it's not designed that way - pull the rubber outer protector off and then unsnap the inner case) and a rubber outer piece that surrounds the inner case. The holster that comes with it works well, but it can rotate easy and it doesn't quite always stay on your belt (there is a bottom plastic hook that catches the bottom of your belt) - just beware. Overall, I like the phone case and was only going to use it temporarily until Tech 21 came out with the EVO Wallet. However, I like this one enough that I might just forget any other cases. Great case and you won't be disappointed.

I have been using this case for a couple of weeks and I'm definitely satisfied. One thing that is bittersweet is that case totally engulfs the phone which is great for protection but at the same no one gets to admire the beauty of the phone. New phone straight out of box into the case. One thing I dislike is that if the case is facing vertical which is more comfortable for me, your body is constantly hitting the side buttons especially getting in and out of car so it is activating Siri accidentally. Not a major hassle but can be a bit annoying. Other than, the case is great. The case seems sturdy. It clips the phone well. It is easy to attach and detach the phone from the clip. The clip works well with belts and Jean's not so much with sweatpants but it does the job. Overall, it's a bit pricey definitely worth the money especially if you can avoid repair costs from accidents.