Usher in a New Year with New protected gear from Otterbox
buy from amazonAn article from morningstar.com, published on 12/23/24, suggested that over 300 million 4-year-old iPhones could be destined for upgrade in 2025. Despite the release of new iPhones each September, many wait for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holiday deals for tech and accessory purchases. With the price tag of an iPhone 16 Pro Max exceeding $1200+, one must consider AppleCares+ and/or protective cases to preserve your investment. If you want to add a robust, protective, stylish shell around your new iPhone, consider picking an OtterBox Defender Pro XT.
The Otterbox Defender Pro XT arrived in a 4 1/4 inches wide by 7 1/8 inches tall by 11/16 inches thick hanging-style retail package. The cover panel provided the bright yellow OtterBox logo along the top left, the case name along the top right, and product descriptors along the bottom (7x drop tested, dual-layer locking safety profile, rubberized/grippy edges for enhanced grip, and MagSafe compatibility. The main focal point of the cover was the rhomboidal cutout display of the vibrant, marbled blue/orange/red case.
Both side panels listed the product name in bold black font and provided a few recycling icons. The rear panel listed six labeled product features: 1. 7x as many drops as military standard. 2. Snaps to MagSafe chargers and accessories. 3. Raised edges protect the camera and screen. 4. Port covers block dust and dirt. 5. Free Holster available. 6. Built-in Anchors to connect to phone straps. The lower segment provided a multilingual presentation of the features. Despite the attempt at inclusion, the panel felt a bit overwhelming and busy. The upper English segment could have been half the size to provide some additional space for the other languages. The bottom panel provided contact information, address information, and a product barcode.
I slid the inner tray out of the packaging and removed the 1.92 ounce (0.12 pound/54.33 gram), 3 9/16 inches wide by 6 13/16 inches tall by 9/16 inches thick (174.05mm x 90.35mm x 15.23 mm) case from the box. Before trying to press your phone into the case, I recommend perusing the instruction manual for the proper installation method. If you try to force the phone into the case, you may cause unintended damage. First, remove the lid from the backing segment, place your phone into the back half of the case, and then press the top section back onto the back half by pressing each corner securely into the back plate. Lastly, ensure the outer rubberized layer matches the groove of the plastic face section to complete the secure two-part attachment. The last section of the instruction manual provided a QR code link and promo code for a free phone holster, which included free shipping and handling.
The rear marbled surface may have been one of the more unique and visually appealing designs I have used. I loved the blue-to-orange-to-red gradient and found the blue MagSafe icon added to the experience/imagery. The top left segment provided a 1 3/4 inches square blue-colored camera cutout with raised 1/8 inches camera bezels. The top, bottom, and side panels had a dark blue rubberized-grippy material, which felt comfortable within my hand. The power button side of the case had a raised 1 3/4 inches long by 1/8 inches tall power button and a 1 5/16 inches long by 5/16 inches tall camera action button cutout.
The easily accessible cutout had a rigid plastic rim with a surrounding rubberized textured grip. The other side panel had a 5/16 inches long by 1/8 inches tall action button and dual 1/2 inches-long by 1/8 inches tall volume buttons. The bottom panel had 1/2 inches wide by 5/16 inches tall rubberized USB-C cover flap and flanking speaker cutouts (7/16 inches wide by 1/8 inches tall and 9/16 inches wide by 1/8 inches tall). You will find a lanyard cutout just below the smaller speaker cutout. Lastly, the screen was protected by a 1/8 inches tall raised bezel consisting of the top black-plastic face plate and surrounding rubberized shell.
I typically read the instruction manual before testing/evaluating products. However, I did not read the literature this time before attempting to press my phone into the case. I did not initially understand why the case could not move around my iPhone like a typical bumper-style rubberized one. I was impressed and a little taken aback that the case withstood the attempt and was successfully installed on my iPhone 16 Pro Max. Once I read the instruction manual and understood the two-part design, the installation process was more straightforward.
The accidental installation process resulted in a rolled rubberized plastic external shell, which easily rolled back into place with gentle nudging. Once installed, I enjoyed the raised screen protection, camera protection, highly accessible capture button, and reactive volume and power buttons. Additionally, I liked the USB-C cover flap and the blue outer shell color pattern. The best part of the case was the artistic, marbled, back panel and MagSafe technology.
I tested the drop protection of the case with a few different trials. With the screen up, I placed my iPhone 16 Pro Max onto my dining room table and had my 5-year-old daughter swipe the phone onto my hardwood floor. This simulated a real-life drop that happened relatively recently. The phone landed on the bottom edge and then landed on its back. I dropped it two more times from my lap to simulate getting out of my car with my phone on my lap, another historical event. The phone landed on the back and the top corner and fell onto the screen side. I was pleased with the tests and the lack of damage to the case or phone. The dual-layered case provided defense against typical drops and did so in a picturesque, radiant style.
My only critiques of the case were its large size and the open top portion of the capture button. I loved the raised screen protection but worried that the large opening would divert/deflect damage to the screen. I did not test the case with a screen protector but read that some found the case interfered with the installation process. The MagSafe attachment point worked well and attached securely to my desk and car mounts. However, the large case was incompatible with the wireless charging pad within my Tesla Model Y. I read many of the reviews on the Otterbox website and found some complaints about the rear panel peeling away. After several weeks of testing/reviewing the case, I found the back panel remained intact. Lastly, I liked that I could use my Nite-Ize XL Holster with the case. Despite the pros/protection and beauty of the marbled color, the case felt a bit too big for my liking.
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Case Colors: Dark Side (Clear/black), Baby Blue Jeans, Denver Dusk Purple, Floral Purple, Brick Red, High Desert Marble (Blue), Snow Capped Clear, Realtree Original Camo.
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