Otterbox defender pro vs defender XT with MagSafe wireless charging for iPhone 13 pro max

So a few weeks ago I did a video where I was trying to use Apple‘s new MagSafe charger with a defender Pro. It didn’t really work out well and otterbox contacted me and sent me this defender XT model. If you watch the video you’ll see why I don’t particularly care for the OtterBox defender XT model.
Testing out if the new Apple iphone 12 magsafe wireless charger will work with the otterbox defender. We are using the new 20W usbc wall charger and the new magnetic wireless charger.
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[@thanostimestone6813]

What I don’t understand is why can’t otter box just make a wireless charger for its defender case? Or even include a magnetic seal in the f’ing thing. That way you can put it on a pad and charge the phone. Plus you can drop your phone 20 ft and not have to replace the screen or a broken phone

[@jlav9594]

Bro, please don’t continue to record with one hand like this. Just spend $5 get an overhead arm to record facing down on the table. So much better and less stressful than watching this.

[@Slurpee_Burger]

Link me a $5 overhead arm.

[@jlav9594]

@BoneThroneTriumph Yeah lol

[@jlav9594]

@@Slurpee_Burger You're right. The Cheapest I could find was $10

[@HoratioWalls]

Where’s the link?

[@user-gt4qh3dl4n]

There is always a reason why some of youtuber don't get many subscribers. 😂

[@jshah7668]

Thanks for your honest review . Decision making was easier now .

[@StevenBlocker]

Thanks for the review, bummed but appreciate it.

[@passadonut]

Good review . I like the rubber better to . Thanks

[@spree14]

The XT is much like my otterbox pursuit case. The plastic is more durable I think in the long run. I’ve been using defender case since iPhone 4 days. The problem I have with rubber is that it gets loose eventually so the fitting is no longer the same as day 1. What I don’t like with the plastic back is that it has no grip at all.

[@justinpiercy7145]

I agree my defender is already giving me issues with my iPhone 12 Pro Max around the camera corner

[@BlackKnightSkye]

There are some wireless Qi chargers that still charge through the regular Defender. My old Samsung wireless charger from 2016 charges it through the Defender case just fine.

[@christianeddy1908]

I looked at that case at Best Buy a few weeks ago and I would definitely choose the xt over the defender just because of MagSafe!! I recently got the belkin 3in1 MagSafe charger and I love it so definitely trying to keep all cases that support MagSafe lol

[@aznnp77]

I'll admit the wireless charging is kinda cool for the first few uses, but the USB-C cable is something like 3x faster charging isn't it?

[@CrowOnTheWall]

@@aznnp77 yes, wired will beat wireless in performance, where wireless can be more convenient. Holds true with wifi vs ethernet, charging speeds, headphones, etc.

[@DeRanged218]

This is a rebranding of the Pursuit case, but added the ability to use a belt clip you can get extra. There is 4 different Defender models; Defender, Defender Pro, Defender XT, Defender Pro XT. Been using Otterbox since getting the iPhone 3G.

[@ProjectSerpo90]

Same, do you remember the OG iPhone 3G case? I had the Yellow/Black it was a tank and always had an otterbox since. My favorite ever been the Preserver for iPhone 5s

[@SCraig-Handsome]

I would definitely go for the harder material - and the MagSafe feature - you can charge it with no issues. A better option is Aramid Fibre TBH, it’s hard than steel and has much better charging. Plastic is never going to work very well for wireless charging, but metals are. What you have on the Defender is not rubber, it’s TPU, essentially a soft plastic. It does work well with metals to give a bit of cushion on drops but you want the back to be a bit harder since TPU and plastic can slide right off the glass. The hard plastics do not scratch very easily, TPU does and can get stuck in pockets etc. I have my eye on Defender XT with Magsafe, that’s a great combination especially if your device is not under warranty. Also the Fusion Weave Aramid Fibre produced by Pitaka is a great option, the Pro version uses some TPU for extra drop protection, or the MagEZ designs are minimalistic, as if you are not even using a case

[@kapar9282]

Glad I watched this!

[@dirty313glove5]

The Otterbox defender pro series is my go to case.

[@tominsprucker3582]

I just went thorugh this, saw your video and bought the XT. I have an iPhone 12 mini. I know it only charges at 12 watts, but it is crazy slow and bad. I cannot find anything online to see what others are experiencing for charge times WITH a case. I am not even getting 50% in 6 hours. I know that's not right. What do others get on a 12MINI (only)? I just need to see what another user is getting for recharge times. Thanks for the great videos and any help others can give.

[@elperro3056]

which one better for pro max I want strong case defender or defender pro

[@davidarchangels6500]

So iRepair Dr which brand and casing do u recommend foremost...? Ur fav that is for iphone pro max ...

[@thirsteekid]

I had the pro and was sold on it until I purchased the XT. It’s easier to clean and I threw my wallet away and purchased the otterbox MagSafe wallet and I absolutely love it. You can’t use the MagSafe wallet with the pro nor can you charge the phone with MagSafe technology with the pro. Out with the old in with the new. XT all the way!

[@inspectorgadget346]

He might be a little OCD and finds changes and then has to decide if it worth it. I make this assumption because im a bit OCD. Many people are. But I agree with you 100 percent on this case. They work well and don’t bulk your phone up like it’s going out for battle

[@Bella-vt7ol]

Do you have a protector on your camera? Towards end of video when you have the magsafe acceptable case on it looks like you have a separate camera protector on...am i correct?

[@twiggyzappa]

Thanks for the review, you said it right! I'll stick with the defender pro! It seems like the defender XT is a cheaper case though it has magsafe.

[@lohbut2]

I have both too. I agree that the XT went backwards in protection. The screen is more recessed on the pro, too.

[@MrPotatoHead343]

It looks like the XT has an open hole where the silent switch is versus the traditional defender that actually has a little flap cover?

[@Aaron-lx3gz]

Thank you sir. Only downside to this review is the one-handed recording. Haha. Helped make my decision. Thanks again.

[@iPhoneRestoration]

Yeah I’m sorry about that that day I didn’t have the tripod with me at work :(

[@alclark5936]

So is there a wireless charger for the 12 pro x for the defender?

[@rangerider51]

If you get the Defender XT with MagSafe do you need to get a glass protector or does it come with it when you buy the Defender XT?

[@edmondloo1975]

The original defender is much better in protecting the iPhone. The XT is useless. It’s only provides MagSafe that’s all but it doesn’t protect your iPhone 100% as the original defender does. So which would u prefer? A MagSafe case or a case which would protects your $1000 iPhone? I’ve always use the original defender for all my iPhones that I had bought throughout the years and it doesn’t fail me……

[@terrancedanley8777]

This is basically a Commuter case on steroids!!! I highly recommend if you want a Commuter case but stronger! Also I kinda like the more sleek convenience of a symmetry, commuter blending build on a sturdier design!!! A “Poetic”tactical case approach feel with that Otterbox quality is just simply genius!!! Yeah a pursuit case that’s done right without popping loose after you drop it!!! I was thinking about getting a DEWALT rugged case glad I stuck with OTTERBOX!

[@jorgerios8472]

Used to love otter box,but got the speck precisdio grip 2 and WOW game changer. More bulk isn’t always a good thing. All otterbox cases are either bulky as hell or slippery as hell lol.

[@CaptShe]

I have been using a similar speck case on my XR for about two years now and, while it is nice, the little rubber lines along the back have been peeling off like crazy the last few months. Makes the case really ugly looking and it doesn’t feel as nice anymore. And once a line starts to peel off, you have to remove it so it’s not loose and hanging all over the place.

[@tomgal7645]

Jorge, are you still rocking the speck case? I like the air cushoning but the corners don’t seem so well protected. Thanks!

[@aznnp77]

Thanks. I went with that case just because of your post. I'm a bit concerned of the short lip because it's for my friend, and he once broke his screen three times in the same year. He lasted about 18 months on his iphone XS before cracking it right before his vacation. I've encouraged him to get the tempered glass screen protectors, but he always takes them off. They make the screen less responsive, which I agree but it's a necessary tradeoff. The 13 is the first phone he's bought brand new of the current model in many years, so I hope it lasts. Always went with Otterboxes, but decided to switch it up this time.

[@jch928]

Couple things. First, did you cut the charging port flap off your defender pro? And second, does the XT come with a lanyard or just a spot to attach one? Please and thank you.

[@iPhoneRestoration]

Yes I cut the flap off. I notice if I don’t the rubber on the case will get stretched out over time and make the case a mess. The Xt doesn’t come with the lanyard but does have the hookup for one. Thanks for watching

[@Shockingpotter]

I LOVED the life proof nëxt case, i had it for my 12 pro max. When i upgraded to the 15 pro max, it wasn’t available in that version and i was so upset! I had the otter defender originally for the 12 pro max and it was decent.

[@jacobbio]

The defender series xt is easier to clean, and put into pockets. plus I don't have to worry about the rubber discoloring/ ripping off, plastic shell is more durable

[@christopherwalbourn2649]

Exactly, I hate the rubber on the other otter boxes, they get lose and dirty after a few months.

[@sadams_1100]

I have a regular otter box with the rubber and I work construction. I’ve had it for like 5 months now and the rubber pieces never break off or even tear.

[@youtert]

The point of a case is to protect the phone from damage, not for the case itself to be cosmetically durable.

[@jacobbio]

@@youtert we all want a case that protects and looks good if I’m paying nearly $70 for it

[@riccccccardo]

I just bought the normal defender only case I will use last ten years. Only thing I don’t like how over years the rubber putter loses its shape meaning I have to buy another case.

[@Gooch74]

Did you try the MagSafe charger with the regular Defender?

[@Rolweng]

You must get this otterbox iPhone 12 Pro Max Defender Series Pro XT Case with MagSafe in order to get what you are looking for. Otterbox is designed for protection and is worth the penny. There are 2 kinds of defender with magsafe. You have the defender xt and the defender Pro XT which ius much better.

[@AustinCrabtree32]

The rubber does work it just acts more as a charging pad

[@enriquerojas9758]

I’ve noticed how Otterbox has been trimming down the Defender over the years. Maybe it’s because to make it MagSafe compatible they haven’t found another way but to make it slimmer. I think the Defender XT still offers good protection compared to other MagSafe cases, but not as sturdy as the old Defender models without MagSafe features.

[@herohunter81]

Do you know if they have anything like this with a belt clip? I have an OtterBox Pro now but then they make this thing and no belt clip. They should put a belt clip with all of them.

[@nancyirwin3150]

If you kept the box it should have giving you instructions about how to obtain one. We of course threw away the box.

[@rrdavis1s]

This case is a lot like the pursuit case which I loved on my iPhone 10 it’s a better case in my opinion. I would choose the XT because the plastic is gonna be more durable and it will be easier to get in and out of your pocket than the rubber case. All my table are level so not so worried about the sliding 😂

[@elperro3056]

What the diffent I been using defender for years 3 or more and today I saw defender xt the guy at otter box told me the xt not really worth it 😅 cus u can’t add srewn Procter

[@joshuakeefer8090]

Dude slid both and they went the same distance and tried to play it off. XT is a great case. Better than the defender pro, unless you are strangely obsessed with the rubber.

[@CrowOnTheWall]

It's the recessed camera protection for me.

[@pattycarljackson]

I bought the cat and I absolutely hate that they chose to use plastic for the price of it and it just makes it so slippery.

[@neboborman9314]

My Otterbox Defender XT causes my phone to overheat when using it and watching videos or using the gps/maps….when the phone gets too hot…it will automatically dim to 50% and there is nothing you can do about it until it cools down.

[@jasonpetro171]

So will the defense holster work with the defender XT?

[@nancyirwin3150]

No, we missed took the XT for the defender and my husband tried to use it with the holster that came with the defender cases. The XT did not even come with a clip. So, of course we did not know this and we threw away the box. So, now we are trying to get otterbox to send us a holster for the XT case.

[@harrisonmoore621]

Did you find that the defender pro trapped heat and caused the phone to get hot compared to the XT?

[@k.j.p.5891]

Disappointing to see how exposed the Defender XT leaves the cameras. Since the original Defender isn’t available in the UK for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, I’m planning to get the MagSafe folio for added protection… if I get an OtterBox at all, that is. I’ve been using Defenders for years, but I’m looking at other options now. None of them seem much better though to be honest. Would people really be so upset by a bit of a bump to protect the cameras?

[@davidarchangels6500]

What about Mous?

[@superheavydeathmetal]

The Defender XT has the same clearance between the case and camera lenses as the standard Defender or the Defender Pro. I would argue the XT provides better camera lens protection since it does not lie flat on surfaces, causing the camera lenses to be angled up away from the surface that the phone is resting upon.

[@loghome7061]

Does you Defender Pro make any creaking sounds on the sides?

[@iPhoneRestoration]

No actually neither one does. I tried a notter box China special and it did creek I think it is the plastic they are using. The thing that gets me is the tempered glass is a pain to keep down with the defender.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

I just got an XT and I really like it for the following reasons: 1) Firstly, the clearance between the edge of the case and the camera lenses is the same for the Defender XT and other Defender models. Now, I will grant that the Defender Pro lies flat, while the XT does not. But, I would argue that the XT provides better protection to the camera lenses because the clearance is the same and the XT does not lie flat, allowing the lenses to be angled away from the surface the phone is lying upon. 2) The outside, as you mentioned, is plastic. This is one of the reasons why I purchased the XT; because the regular Defender series has the silicone/rubbery outer shell, which inevitably gets stretched-out and loose and floppy after time. (Also, I am neurotic and tend to fidget with it, pulling the outer shell off and putting it back on, which only accelerates the floppyness of the outer shell of the case.) The XT does not have this problem. It would seem that the standard Defender and Defender Pro do offer more shock absorption than the XT, as they have the foam pad that you show, as well as the silicone/rubbery outer shell. It would also seem that your opinions are in the majority, as the XT has not been offered for the iPhone 13, and therefore likely will not be offered for any future iPhone models. I think they each have their pros and cons. Personally, I will not be returning my Defender XT.

[@jonnydepp8596]

Awesome comment mate, I’ve got the XT coming tomorrow, been twitchy about it after watching couple dodgy reviews, your comment has reassured me bud 👍👍👍

[@TMCHL]

Plus Regular Defender's hard plastic shell scratches all around the iPhone by the time...Xt is clearly a better choice

[@cambuchanan5836]

I don’t even get it. I had defended pro on my iPhone X and XS and wireless charging worked zero issues. As soon as I switch to my 12 pro wireless charging no longer works. I’m not sure what they did but case definitely seems thinner than the X even was. I wish I could use wireless/mag safe with the defender pro on my 14 pro. I don’t like that XT case

[@flukyreview9128]

Thanks for this review. You saved me $70. Otterbox fuucked up this Defender XT for sure. Junk indeed. I wonder if you can mod the standard Defender Pro by installing that mag safe inside the case?

[@christianeddy1908]

I think you can order like a MagSafe ring on Amazon and install it but I think the case is to big

[@superheavydeathmetal]

The XT is not junk. It does have advantages over the standard Defender and Defender Pro.

[@emmanuelguzman489]

Are most screen protectors compatible with the Defender series?

[@56462]

Yes

[@georgesmith4639]

At the end you make it sound like your phone is seriously less protected with the XT, even though the overall thickness and corner protection look the same. So does the protection given to the camera since both have similar raised rim. A phone in a case like these is going to hit the corners or rim edges 100% of the time when dropped on flat surfaces. There may be a slight difference between the back side protection in case you dropped the phone flat onto a rock, but cracked glass on the back doesn't affect usability nearly as much as cracked glass on the front and neither of these cases do anything about that. To me its worth the tradeoff of slightly less protection to the relatively unimportant back glass to get the magsafe conveniences.

[@inspectorgadget346]

They had to take all the rubber out of the back as rubber is not a great conductor

[@michaeltafoya3341]

Xt all day

[@eduardohinojosa3862]

Could you use the clip with the XT

[@hippie1bob]

If you are asking about a belt clip, yes. There is one available.

[@themtlagent]

Tripod maybe for help?

[@CherylKCherylsHomeCookingshow]

Great review Thumbs Up 👍

[@abelhernandez7134]

Then don’t complain about the wireless charging. You either get the defender and and not use the wireless charging or get the xt and use it

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Thank god the rubber degraded and was too much pulling the phone from a belt pouch or pocket! Rubber sucks. Plastic with texture is awesome! WOOT Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter

[@user-qy3mt9hx4g]

The knock off putter box cases work with MagSafe and they’re rubber

[@WafflesASAP]

I don't understand how you came to the conclusion that the Defender XT sku sucks specifically because "the back is hard plastic." The Defender Pro sku has a few milimeters of rubber on the back, and rubber is a stronger electrical insulator than the polycarbonate on the back of the XT sku. Even if the Defender Pro's rubber back weren't thick enough to prevent wireless charging outright, the phone might still refuse to accept any charge that _does_ make it through due to the rubber limiting the input current. And that's assuming that the phone's charge controller even _accepts_ the charge at all, which is not a given when the input current is too low. Even if _did,_ however, it'd charge _very_ slowly, and _very_ inefficiently. If Otterbox thought they could support _good_ (or even _decent_ ) wireless charging with the Defender Pro sku, they wouldn't have gone through the expense of developing, marketing, and distributing the Defender XT sku. They knew it wouldn't fly with customers who tried to use their fancy new $60-$80 wireless magsafe battery packs with their fancy new $60 Defender Pro only to find that the case didn't _actually_ support Magsafe charging worth a damn. This doesn't come off as an informed review because you missed the point of the XT sku entirely.

[@LetGoMyEggRoll_Sac]

You are over thinking! A phone case will mostly protect the phone being scratch. How the screen gets crack will depend on where it will impact first. If the corner of the phone gets impact first, your screen most likely crack regardless what type of case you have.

[@Mister_Y]

You really need to get a camera stand. Really frustrating trying to see what you’re doing…WITH ONE HAND!

[@los843]

Basically an expensive commuter case ! 🤣

[@musichaspower]

Use a tripod. Hard to understand video

[@theloniuspunk383]

Its not a wireless charger if it has a wire

[@hippie1bob]

From the very beginning it was obvious that this was going to be a negative review. Personally, I'm more than willing to give it a try. I used the Defender for years but want to use the wireless charging. I have noticed that, just like screen repairs being offered everywhere, so are the plug replacements. Even battery stores are jumping in. Obviously a problem with their daily usage. Otterbox has an excellent reputation and don't think they risk it with a substandard product.

[@iPhoneRestoration]

I could not be honest but that’s not my style. Sorry you don’t agree. From a person who repairs cellphones every day for over 10 years I feel like my opinion holds weight.

[@sly2792004]

my iPhone 6 charge port still works, I don't think charge port wear is concern unless you have to charge you phone 10 times a day, which then you're battery is going crap long before port does. I'm avoiding wirlesss due to battery wear and heat generated from it. it loses a lot of energy to heat which also means you're phone body is getting heated ups and more bendable.

[@neostephens8980]

Still don't understand why people try to do videos one handed - it's just crappy!

[@iPhoneRestoration]

I can guarantee it’s not as crappy as the case that I reviewed

[@msdixie1972]

Pretender 😂🏆

[@jonsmotherman4832]

Otterbox xt is way better than defender pro

[@theerniel6034]

Who tf slides their phone on the table? This is a terrible review…

[@dragn20s]

Send me your wireless charging circle ring then if you’re not going to use it

[@locogato6580]

lmao he ain’t gonna send it

[@keysersoze1537]

Tripods are dirt cheap. You may got more thumbs up next time

[@mattshaw3225]

no thanks I'll keep my defender pro. way more grippy, way more protective, and MagSafe sucks anyways

[@elperro3056]

Xt suck the pro and defender r strong

[@nicholasabraham2877]

Get a camera stand if you are going to try to do reviews on youtube. Congrats on being able to give me motion sickness while sitting on my couch 🤢

[@BASH_ANGEL]

YOU DECIDED TO MAKE A LIVING DOING REVIEW VIDEOS AND YOU.CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY A CAMERA STAND? IT IS IRRITATING TO WATCH YOUR DEMO

[@iPhoneRestoration]

I don’t make a living doing videos unfortunately for me. The day I did as I didn’t have my camera stands but now I have plenty of them. The fortunate part is or maybe unfortunate as I work 9 to 5.

[@Leonitus485]

The defender xt still has rubber and won’t slip off surface like you think. I prefer the xt series because it’s a 2 piece system. I’ve used otterbox since they first came out and the one thing I hate about the regular defender is the rubber stretches with time and doesn’t fit right since it’s a 3 piece system the rubber has no way to keep its shape. With the xt you don’t get that problem.