Seidio OBEX Waterproof Case for the iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus [Drop Proof] [Everyday Protection] - Retail Packaging - White/Gray

The case isn't a bad case. It just doesn't do a great job when using the camera.As another posted via review I also have the issue where the case really impacts the camera on my iPhone 6Plus. I will not recommend this case to anybody now that I have actually used the camera.If amazon will allow, I will post the before/after picture.

After my test results, I rate this case two stars. It meets all the specifications listed by Seidio, except for the picture test when using the flash on my iPhone 6 Plus. I received a second case, and I experienced the same problem with the flash; so, this feature does not meet the specifications as stated by Seidio.During my drop-tests, the case remained in tact, but it did split apart, but it still protected my iPhone 6 Plus. I snapped it back together.*****19-January-2015: Seidio Customer service gets 5-stars. Each time I contact them, via email, I get a reply within 24 hours with a solution. When I call them, they are courteous and helpful. Today, I contacted them because of the bluish purple haze I get when I use the flash on my camera -- Seidio couldn't replicate the problem; hence, they told me to clean the lens on the case and iPhone 6 Plus; and, if that option doesn't work, return it for a replacement or refund.Here is the link to my BLOG for my review of this case in greater detail: http://alfonsofaustino.blogspot.com/2015/01/alfonso-faustino-apple-iphone-6-plus.htmlOn a personal note: I liked this case a lot. The build quality of the screen protector, materials, and overall design are good, and it appears that Seidio really put a lot of design and quality effort into this case. If they can address the splitting open of the case at its designated drop heights and fix the blue haze issue from using the flash in the case, I would have given the case a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, these two key elements compelled me to rate the case at 2-stars; because, Seidio made marketing assertions in these areas and failed, and the price of the case warrants Seidio to make certain the case looks, feels, and performs like an $80 case by meeting their marketing assertions.Waterproof Test: Passed.I dove to about 6 feet in the swimming pool and a beach in Newport, CA, and my iPhone 6 Plus was dry; I put it in a 10-inch bucket of water for about one hour; and, my iPhone 6 Plus was dry. I installed the waterproof audio adapter and dove about 6 feet, and my iPhone 6 Plus was dry; I put the case with the audio adapter in a 10-inch bucket of water for about an hour; and, my iPhone 6 Plus was dry.Since receiving this case, I take it with me every morning in the shower to test the waterproof feature and about every other day, I put in a bucket of water. So far so good.Drop Test: 1 Drop at each level: Passed.Using a damaged iPhone 6 Plus, which is owned by an acquaintance of mine and being sent back to Apple for a defective camera, I dropped it at my waist level, and the case remained in tact; although, it did split open -- I just snapped it back together. I dropped it about ear-level, and the case remained in tact; but, again, it did split open, and I snapped it back together. I'm about 5'9" or 175 centimeters, and I estimated about 6 feet or 2 meters from my head and dropped it, and the case remained in tact; and, once again, it did split open, and I snapped it back together.I removed my acquaintance's iPhone 6 Plus, and it was in perfect shape and functional with the exception of the camera, which was broken before I did the drop test.Even though the case split open during my drop-tests, the case protected my phone from any damage, and the case was still useable after I snapped it back together.Snow-proof Test: Pending.I haven't been to the snow due to my travel schedule; but, I am confident, based upon the water tests I conducted, it will pass the snow-proof test.Sand and Dirt-Proof Test: Passed.I swam in the ocean with the case without a problem; and, I threw the case, with my iPhone 6 Plus in it, onto the sand, and it passed -- no problem. I just rinsed it off, and my phone was clean and dry.CONCLUSIONThe screen protector is clear and scratch resistant -- a little rainbow effect exists; but, it is minor; and, the images on the iPhone 6 Plus's screen show up crisp and clear. Obex's screen protector doesn't interfere with the viewing of pictures and other touch-screen activities.The case is slim -- it fits in my jeans, suit jacket pockets, and jacket pockets.Obex indicates they use anti-reflective glass for the camera and flash ports; and, as a result of using the anti reflective glasses, Obex asserts they won't interfere with the flash operations and camera operations; I disagree. I took pictures using my flash, and I received a blue and purplish tint and haze in my pictures when using the flash -- I tested two cases, and they both experienced the same design defect. I also purchased a yellow case, and I still experienced the blue haze when using the flash; and, yes, the yellow case splits when dropped within its height specifications.You can see the pictures I took with the case with the flash on and off in my BLOG: http://alfonsofaustino.blogspot.com/2015/01/alfonso-faustino-apple-iphone-6-plus.htmlAs mentioned above, Seidio's customer service is handling this flash problem for me, and I will also inform them that the case split open during my drop tests.I will update this review with my results.Thanks for reading my review./s/ Alfonso Faustinowww.AlfonsoFaustino.com

Purchased for my Wife, who uses the case on a daily basis. She has offered some rather interesting complaints and critiques.-The case makes speakerphone almost unuseable: I speak on the phone to my wife at least once per day. When she is using the case and using speaker phone I can barely understand her. This isn't a problem unique to this case, almost all waterproof cases for phone have this problem. Because of this problem my wife will commmonly have to remove her case to use her phone.-Volume rocker is hard to get set: It is difficult to get the volume rocker to set in the case and be functional. This is likely a proprietarity issue to this brand of cases due to having to devise a system not trademarked by a bigger brand. Once the volume rocker is set, it workes perfectly though.

The case is nice, it gives me the same comfort to take my phone anywhere just like the lifeproof. Maybe a touch bulkier than the FRE case, port access is easier to use, but probably wouldn't submerge the phone (of course I never did it with the lifeproof either). I cycle 2-3 hours a day, usually lots of sweat involved, this case protects the phone well and still gives me easy access to it.The screen a little stiffer and makes using the finger reader just a touch harder, not enough for me to say it detracts from the case. Price was great, sound is ok,Thanks for getting us active folks a good case in a timely fashion.

I bought this case on the strength of a recommendation from a review site I trust, and have had the case for several weeks. The review site stated that the Seidio OBEX withstood better than another case the torsion to which larger phones are subject.Following a watertight test using paper inside to check for leaks, I put my phone in the case and have used it casually in water. I have not deliberately tried to flex the case with the phone inside, nor have I submerged the phone beyond a foot. Watertight integrity maintained to date. Also no damage from accidental drop onto pavement from about 3 feet.Positives:1. The case is huge, but appears well-designed and well-constructed.2. Camera (daylight, no flash), screen, microphone, speaker, and buttons all function well.3. A pleasant surprise is that this case feels secure in my hand, and I feel much better about my ability to retain a grip on my phone than I have in the past with a smaller case, a smoother case, or no case.4. The case also has no-slip rubber on a number of edges, including the ones that would keep a phone from sliding along a tabletop with screen facing up.5. The screen protector is able reasonably to be cleared of fingerprint oils.6. Gel adhesive of Spigen Style Ring adheres extremely securely to case back.Gripes:1. It may not be possible to fit your standard 1/8" headphones, so Seidio includes a short, flexible adaptor. It works; it's just inconvenient.2. The thin plastic screen protector doesn't feel as nice as glass, and often is not so precise. I'd rather have plastic anyway, as plastic is lightweight, thin, and will never shatter, and the occasional lack of responsiveness is acceptable given the case's function, but I find myself often annoyed as this is now my everyday case. This was more of an issue with my first case -- the replacement cases have exhibited better screen control precision (I'm on my third case, which is not Seidio's fault -- see below).3. On the first day of use, some carpet fibers became embedded into the soft plastic of the screen protector and absolutely would not be wiped, washed, scratched, or picked away.4. An unobtrusive way to attach a lanyard might have been nice.Update:I thought my case's audio was defective and went through a lengthy and frustrating process of multiple replacements. I was completely wrong; the problem turned out to be with my phone. I apologize to Seidio, and am updating what was a negative review of its service and quality control.Seidio immediately agreed to replace my defective item if I would return it first. I said that I should not have to walk around with an unprotected phone or buy a temporary case during the time it took to replace a defective item. After some haggling back and forth via email with attentive customer service, Seidio promptly shipped me a replacement in advance of my return, and I paid return shipping.If Seidio were able to integrate a lanyard anchor and engineer a workaround for the audio adaptor, this case would be pretty much perfect.