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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2002 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the solid protection offered by the Defender Series Pro for Apple® iPhone® 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, as well as its overall quality and secure grip. Many find that the case fits easily in their pocket and appreciate its ease of use. However, some customers have noted that the case can be a bit bulky and have experienced some trouble with wireless charging, while others have expressed disappointment with the absence of a built-in screen protector.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never got the item

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Order two weeks ago, delivery date was 15th of December when ordered, its 26th of December now and the item never got to me

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I found this case not to be worthy of protection of my phone. I also was not easy to put on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      We're sorry to hear you're not feeling overly confident in the protective capabilities of the Defender Series Pro case. Has something happened to your iPhone, or is this just your initial impression of the overall design? We'd love to learn more about your experience and see what might be done to help turn things around. Please feel welcome to give us a call at 1-855-688-7269 and we'll get right on the case!

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bulky but ok

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall good purchase kinda bulky but better than paying to replace my glass again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
      Posted .

      Hi there!

      We're glad that you're happy with the protection provided by your Defender Series Pro! We appreciate your feedback about the size of your case, and we'll be sure to pass your thoughts along to our design team. If you run into any issues with your case, feel free to call us at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get your claim started.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t recommend it

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve used Otterbox for all my iPhones but this one didn’t to the job like all my others have. Disappointed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi Nenus,

      We're bummed to hear this Defender Series Pro didn't meet your expectations this time around. We're always looking for ways to improve the Otter experience, so we'd be happy to pass your feedback up the ladder to our product design team for future consideration. In the meantime, please feel free to give us a call at (855) 688-7269 with any further questions or concerns you may have.

      Best,
      obcst OtterBox

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Dont like the color

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am an otterbox fan. But i dont like the actual color. Its not the color as shown in the picture.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Defender Series case! While we try to ensure our photos are as representative of the color as possible, differences in displays and monitor settings may lead to the occasional discrepancy. We'll be sure to get your feedback passed up the ladder! If you run into any other issues with your case, feel free to call us at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get you taken care of.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Cons mentioned:
    Wireless charging

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    iPhone 12 pro case

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don’t like it will not connect to fast wireless charger

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi, Lola!

      We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Defender Series Pro! While that case is designed to be compatible with Qi charging, some charging pads tend to perform better with our cases than others. Additionally, we've seen the best charging experience with OtterBox Power options. If you run into any other issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nice case. Bad lightning power port tab.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This case is definitely nicer than a standard Otterbox Defender. However, the tab that covers the lightning power port has broken off within 6 months on the two that my wife and I owned. I went back to a standard Otterbox Defender case and have not had this problem.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear about the damage to your Defender Series Pro! We appreciate your feedback about the port cover, and we'll be sure to let our design team know about your experience. If you still have those Defender Series Pros, we have a great warranty, and we'd be more than happy to get you taken care of with a replacement case. Feel free to call us at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get your claim started.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sucked

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It sucked. I return it. It wasn’t what I expected to be

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Defender Series Pro! We'd love to hear more detailed feedback about your experience, so we can pass your thoughts up the ladder to our design team. Feel free to reach out to our helpful Customer Service Team at 1-855-688-7269, let us know about your experience.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay case

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good case but plastic breaks easily. I’ve had better cases

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there,

      We're sorry to hear this Defender Series Pro case is broken so soon. Our cases are tough, but they aren't 100% infallible. The good news is all of our cases are covered under our limited lifetime warranty. Please feel free to visit our online Support/Warranty page on our official OtterBox website, and we'll get you back on track to sturdy security!

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Apple 12 case

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very hard to get on my phone. Now I hate to take it off.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there,

      We're so sorry you're having some trouble with the removal/application of this case. Please feel free to check out our Defender Series case guide on our OtterBox YouTube channel. If you're still having trouble, please feel free to give us a call at (855) 688-7269 and we'd be happy to help!

      Best,
      obcst OtterBox

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did not protect my phone at all screen cracked first week

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hello.

      We're sorry to hear about the damage to your device while it was in a Defender Series Pro. While our cases are tough, there are still some variables that can't be predicted. Though we can't replace the device, we have a great warranty, so we're more than happy to get you taken care of with a replacement case. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Eh

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Eh not great. I’d definitely go with the Apple cases

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear that you're not loving your Defender Series Pro case! We'd love to hear some more specific feedback about your OtterBox experience, so we can pass your thoughts up the ladder to our design team. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/contact-us

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Pros mentioned:
    Case quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Repurchasing after 3 years - Definitely recommend!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had this case for 3 years now and my iPhone 12 still looks brand new despite me dropping it outside several times. I can’t find any scratches. With past phones I had to replace shattered or messed up screen protectors, but with this case I’m still using the first one I applied. That’s how protective it is. It’s gone through normal wear and tear, so I’ve ordered a replacement. For example, the inner frame no longer fully locks together and is instead held together by the soft outer shell (which is becoming a bit warped/stretched itself). There are also now some chips and slivers of plastic falling off of the inner frame here and there. I didn’t dock stars for this because I think that’s normal given it’s the only case I’ve been using for 3 years straight and I’ve dropped it on concrete and asphalt plenty of times. The port and mute button covers did fall off a long time ago though, if that’s important to you. I don’t think I was particularly rough with them. Those weren’t super important features to me personally, and it doesn’t look too weird without them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Satisfied! Thank you Best Buy!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great! I got an excellent price since it was on sale. It’s very protective and fit perfectly. My only advice to those who want to purchase: don’t make my mistake, follow the directions of putting pieces on one at a time. Don’t put them on at once together. That was a dumb thing I did. So don’t do that. Put the squishy part (the actual case) on first, not at the same time as the hard clip on part. :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Otterbox

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too bulky and heavy. Returned it and purchased a different product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Defender Series Pro! We appreciate your feedback about the size of your case, and we'll be sure to let our engineers know about your experience. Keep in mind, that Defender Series is our most rugged case option, so it'll be a bit more robust than some of our other case offerings. We're sad to hear that you returned your case, but we hope you choose to give us another shot in the future.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    iPhone 12 case

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish it was more sturdy lasted two months then just a wore out

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      It's not like a Defender Series case to merely wear out, and we're sorry that yours has struggled so. Fortunately, we've got a great warranty in place that will help restore structural integrity to your Otter experience with a brand-new replacement that is sure to stand the test of time!

      Just send word though the following link, and we'll be glad to help get one in the works!
      https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/warranty-begin

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Support OtterBox

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well. Is just what I needed as my other case finally started falling apart/ breaking after 2 years. The store rep said they didnt have any iphone 12 cases, but pointed me in the direction of where they would be if they had any...lo and behold! They had one!! I dont expect the reps to know all the inventory available, but don't say you do not have something if you arent sure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Case

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Muffles the sound of the phone and makes it hard for callers to hear

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hi there!

      We're sorry to hear about your troubles with your Defender Series Pro! It's odd to hear that your case is causing some audio issues, and we'll be sure to let our design team know about your experience. In the meantime, we'd suggest removing your case and re-installing it to see if that gets it seated a bit better. If that doesn't help, feel free to call us at 1-855-688-7269, and we can get you taken care of.

      Best,
      OtterBox Customer Service Team OtterBox

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great protection

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great protective case for iPhone 12. Extremely pleased with fit and rubber outside grip. Had question on belt clip. It clips on to the back and can be used or not used. Ended not using it. It is very compact, fits well into shirt pocket. Highly recommend the defender pro case!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement case

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was in need of a new iPhone case. This case was on sale, and it fits and work well.

    I would recommend this to a friend