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VaderRulez

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Dec 2, 2019
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There is a red Symmetry, Risk Tiger

Will check again. Thought it looked more orange to me?
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Just for giggles, I ordered a knock-off Symmetry with no-logo option. When it arrives, I will let you know if the buttons come off - it's a fraction of the price and seems to be the same as original Otterbox (won't be surprised if it's out of the same factory, lol).

iPhone 11 case SYMMETRY SERIES Thin, sleek, stylish shockproof drop-proof Durable protection for iphone 11 pro max case

Thanks bro keep me posted!
 

Jaggrey

macrumors 6502a
Sep 7, 2015
996
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Pembroke Pines, FL
I saw the Symmetry at Target. Good grip on the sides but the back is slick hard plastic. So.... dunno. Might wanna try it. My wife just got one of those pop socket wallets thanks to someone that suggested it in this thread (thanks!!) and she likes it. Has me interested in the Otter Pop or whatever it’s called. That would give me some grip on the back at least. Has anyone tried that variant?
 

Mel8899

macrumors 6502
Sep 15, 2017
457
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I saw the Symmetry at Target. Good grip on the sides but the back is slick hard plastic. So.... dunno. Might wanna try it. My wife just got one of those pop socket wallets thanks to someone that suggested it in this thread (thanks!!) and she likes it. Has me interested in the Otter Pop or whatever it’s called. That would give me some grip on the back at least. Has anyone tried that variant?
I have the one with a pop socket built in. Definitely helps!
 

DonnyXMX

macrumors 6502
Sep 2, 2012
389
433
Garden State
Symmetry “Feeling Rusty “
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*Color is actually a little darker in person
 

nrvous1

macrumors 68000
Jul 11, 2019
1,751
1,695
San Antonio, TX
Love the way the case looks (otterbox symmetry-feeling rusty/rat rod). Still no pics with it on the phone, but this is the first otterbox that I’ve owned that does not fit tightly around the entire phone. The right hand side (looking at the phone) where the power button is at doesn’t sit flush on the phone. There’s a tiny bit of flex when squeezing the phone from the sides. Maybe all symmetry cases are like that and I just haven’t noticed because I’ve had the black and clear? And the power button isn’t as clicky as I’m used to from my other symmetry cases. I’ll give it a try for a few days, but I’m seriously considering returning it. The color and look is exactly what I’m looking for and making me keep it as of now.

Edit: There is way to much play on the side where the power button sits. Already initiated a replacement that will be here tomorrow and I’ll return this one back to amazon.
 
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DonnyXMX

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Love the way the case looks. Still no pics with it on the phone, but this is the first otterbox that I’ve owned that does not fit tightly around the entire phone. The right hand side (looking at the phone) where the power button is at doesn’t sit flush on the phone. There’s a tiny bit of flex when squeezing the phone from the sides. Maybe all symmetry cases are like that and I just haven’t noticed because I’ve had the black and clear? And the power button isn’t as clicky as I’m used to from my other symmetry cases. I’ll give it a try for a few days, but I’m seriously considering returning it. The color and look is exactly what I’m looking for and making me keep it as of now.

What case are you talking about that you have?
 

Tdosthp

macrumors 6502
Apr 27, 2015
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I saw the Symmetry at Target. Good grip on the sides but the back is slick hard plastic. So.... dunno. Might wanna try it. My wife just got one of those pop socket wallets thanks to someone that suggested it in this thread (thanks!!) and she likes it. Has me interested in the Otter Pop or whatever it’s called. That would give me some grip on the back at least. Has anyone tried that variant?

I think I was the one that suggested the PopSocket Wallet. Having it, without a PopSocket, helps with grip.

I had the Otter Pop Symmetry for the iPhone XS....because of the design, there wasn’t as much room between the PopSocket and the phone for my fingers to comfortably fit. If i were you, i would find one in a store and check that out first. Of course, everyone’s mileage will vary.
 
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DonnyXMX

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Sep 2, 2012
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Garden State
Sorry about that, I just got the rat rod (feeling rusty) otterbox symmetry today and slapped it on my phone a few minutes ago.

I’m not sure what phone you have but I have the iPhone 11 Pro Max and I have no issues that you have. My button is very clicky and there’s no looseness around the power button.
 

Mel8899

macrumors 6502
Sep 15, 2017
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The one I have with the pop socket fits pretty good. I’m waiting at the moment for Amazon to bring OB without pop socket. Hopefully it fits just as good.
 

nrvous1

macrumors 68000
Jul 11, 2019
1,751
1,695
San Antonio, TX
I’m not sure what phone you have but I have the iPhone 11 Pro Max and I have no issues that you have. My button is very clicky and there’s no looseness around the power button.
It’s for the 11 pro and I edited my post. A replacement is coming tomorrow from amazon. You’re right, it shouldn’t have any of these issues. It’s the first otterbox that I’ve owned that fits poorly. I have 2 defender pro’s, 1 clear symmetry, 1 black commuter and I’ve had 2 black symmetry cases all for the 11 pro. This is the first case that I’ve had from otterbox that fits poorly.
 

Tdosthp

macrumors 6502
Apr 27, 2015
423
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Just received, from Amazon while on-sale, a black OB Symmetry for 11 Pro Max. Not 100% sure it’s not a fake. The rubber sides are much more slippery than the one I have for 11 Pro and XR. Just noticed it was from a seller and FULFILLED by Amazon.

Can anyone attest to the black Symmetry’s rubber being a little slick?

When I got the Symmetry for my old 11 Pro, I sent Otterbox a comment complimenting them on the grip of the rubber, this generation. This case is far from that.

Further, the Otterbox logo on the back looks a little too glossy?

Edited to add...the buttons are the high quality that we expect from the Symmetry.

Any help on the smoothness of your Symmetry?
 

nrvous1

macrumors 68000
Jul 11, 2019
1,751
1,695
San Antonio, TX
Can't decide if I want to order the Rat Rod or not ?
Here are the pics man. I’m probably going to return it now.
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Just received, from Amazon while on-sale, a black OB Symmetry for 11 Pro Max. Not 100% sure it’s not a fake. The rubber sides are much more slippery than the one I have for 11 Pro and XR. Just noticed it was from a seller and FULFILLED by Amazon.

Can anyone attest to the black Symmetry’s rubber being a little slick?

When I got the Symmetry for my old 11 Pro, I sent Otterbox a comment complimenting them on the grip of the rubber, this generation. This case is far from that.

Further, the Otterbox logo on the back looks a little too glossy?

Edited to add...the buttons are the high quality that we expect from the Symmetry.

Any help on the smoothness of your Symmetry?
My black symmetry sides were super grippy and the otterbox imprinted branding on the back was also glossy. The buttons are a dead give away as well as the fit. I think you probably have a solid symmetry. Mine on the other hand more than likely is possibly a replica.
 

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Mel8899

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Sep 15, 2017
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Just got OB Mandarin red/puree pumpkin case. Feels pretty good. It is slick on the back but it doesn’t bother me much since sides are grippy. It’s a little loose by volume and power button but I think it will be ok.

EDIT: It is too slick. Put on arm of couch and slipped right off. Return...
 
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Hooterville

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Sep 24, 2012
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Here are the pics man. I’m probably going to return it now.
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My black symmetry sides were super grippy and the otterbox imprinted branding on the back was also glossy. The buttons are a dead give away as well as the fit. I think you probably have a solid symmetry. Mine on the other hand more than likely is possibly a replica.

Thanks for the pics. I like the back but not too crazy about the gold sides and front.

For now I just ordered the yellow for the buttons. ?


Might have a yellow Symmetry with black buttons for sale soon.
 

nrvous1

macrumors 68000
Jul 11, 2019
1,751
1,695
San Antonio, TX
Just got OB Mandarin red/puree pumpkin case. Feels pretty good. It is slick on the back but it doesn’t bother me much since sides are grippy. It’s a little loose by volume and power button but I think it will be ok.

EDIT: It is too slick. Put on arm of couch and slipped right off. Return...
? That’s so me. Slap a case on, 2 minutes later, the sides are to slick. Return...

Speaking of return, the rat rod is all boxed up and ready to be returned. Using my saddle brown case again. ?
 

Mel8899

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Sep 15, 2017
457
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? That’s so me. Slap a case on, 2 minutes later, the sides are to slick. Return...

Speaking of return, the rat rod is all boxed up and ready to be returned. Using my saddle brown case again. ?
Yep back in Tech21 Studio Colour until my OB replacement comes.
 
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