OtterBox Symmetry Cactus Leather Case REVIEW — MacSources

Renewable Cactus Leather MagSafe Case from OtterBox

I have recently had the privilege of testing two versions of the OtterBox Symmetry case and found several pros/cons for each case. I liked their lightweight design, the colors, reactive/raised side buttons, USB-C and speaker cutouts, and the raised camera/screen protection. However, the cases had a large cutout over the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera action button, which provided a concerning risk to the camera’s screen and side panel. Here, I review The Dessert Cactus Symmetry Case, which provided an upgraded look and feel but lacked protection to the left side of the screen and camera action button.

The OtterBox Symmetry Cactus Leather case with MagSafe arrived in a 4 1/4 inches wide by 7 inches by 5/8 inches thick tan-colored retail package. The attractive tan coloration served as a convenient background to the yellow logo and white title at the top of the cover panel and the text along the lower section: Drop +, 3x Tested to Military Standard, Ultra sleek design that defies drops, crafted from rich, resilient Desserto cactus leather, for iPhone 2024 pro Max, and built-in MagSafe magnets. The main focal point of the cover panel was the large cutout opening that provided a beautiful display of the burgundy iPhone case. I loved the tan…