I had a really hard time installing the OtterGrip Symmetry Series on my iPhone 14, so I have to admit I was dreading taking it off again (and when I did, it really hurt my fingers) , but once on, at least in theory, you shouldn’t need to remove it again – these days the only reason to remove a case tends to be to charge via MagSafe and that case snaps on with MagSafe , so that’s not a problem.
Once inside the case, all buttons are accessible and work as expected. What matters is how well the case protects the iPhone inside, and the good news is that this case is very protective. It has raised edges to protect both the camera and the screen, here it is more about protection than being thin, so these raised edges protrude a little, but it will ensure the safety of the screen your iPhone and camera lenses. In addition to this protection, OtterBox claims to have tested it with three times more drops than required by military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6).
Hope you don’t drop it in the first place, as the case is also grippy to hold, so you shouldn’t find it slipping out of your hand.
It’s not the lightest or thinnest case we’ve had. Measuring 6.02 x 3.11 x 0.53 / 152.95 x 79.10 x 13.36 mm and weighing 0.11 lbs | 51.26g.
As is the case with a number of OtterBox cases, this case features antimicrobial technology that protects the case from common bacteria, such as MSRA. It uses silver phosphate glass for this purpose, although the case is made of polycarbonate and synthetic rubber.
We were sent a black/blue model called Blue Storm. It is part of a collection available in the United States that includes various assorted patterns like Peaches (Orange), Poppies by the Sea (Blue), as well as the solid colors of Made Me Blush (Pink), Chill Out (Green) options and Black while the UK only has pink, green and black options. We’re amused by the creative naming conventions here.
The main selling point of this case is the convenient built-in grip feature on the back. It takes a bit of effort to pop out, but once it’s out you can rotate it and use it to hold your iPhone comfortably and securely – there might even be some ergonomic benefits. We’re not really sure if this is a feature we would use, but some might find it useful. This handle presses flat so you can always put it in your pocket and use it with MagSafe.
You can also use the grip to prop up your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode, but it’s not intended to be used as a stand, OtterBox recommends other cases that have a built-in stand for this purpose, or you can purchase one Pop Up MagSafe stand that attaches to MagSafe magnets to act as a stand and costs $24.95 / £20.99.
Available for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max:
MagSafe compatible? Yes.
