--- product_id: 2437782 title: "OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose" brand: "otterbox" price: "NZ$126" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Otter Box" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2437782-otterbox-preserver-series-waterproof-case-for-iphone-5-5s-se store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 100% Waterproof Seal Slim, Pocket-Friendly Fit Dual-Material Shock Absorption OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose **Brand:** otterbox **Price:** NZ$126 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’§ Stay dry, stay stylish β€” waterproof protection that fits your life. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose by otterbox - **How much does it cost?** NZ$126 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2437782-otterbox-preserver-series-waterproof-case-for-iphone-5-5s-se) ## Best For - otterbox enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted otterbox brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by OtterBox’s limited lifetime warranty for peace of mind on every adventure. - β€’ **Enhanced Screen Safety:** Raised beveled edges protect your touchscreen from scratches and accidental drops. - β€’ **Sleek & Stylish Design:** Thin, lightweight, and pocket-friendly with vibrant Primrose colors that elevate your everyday carry. - β€’ **Rugged Dual-Layer Defense:** Shock-absorbing foam and synthetic rubber overmold shield your phone from drops and impacts. - β€’ **Ultimate Waterproof Protection:** Keep your iPhone safe from water, rain, and spills with a fully sealed polycarbonate shell. ## Overview The OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5/5S/SE combines a durable polycarbonate shell with shock-absorbing foam and synthetic rubber overmold to deliver rugged, waterproof protection in a slim, pocket-friendly design. Featuring raised edges to safeguard your touchscreen and vibrant Primrose colors, this case offers reliable defense against drops and water damage, backed by OtterBox’s limited lifetime warranty. ## Description Buy OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose: Basic Cases - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: No need to ever worry again. - Edit: jst came back from a 5 day bahamas cruise and this case was surely put to the test. I took over 500 photos/videos w.o removing the case since i bought it. Screen does not recognize touch when water is on it. Simply blow off the excess water on the screen. To take pictures in at the pool, jst use the volume buttons. Wish i cld post photos, to show the clarity of them. But bump to 5 stars!! Before i start this, i considered this and griffin one. I also borrowed a friends lifeproof fre beforehand. Very pleased w this product. I am although, very cautious while using this in hand or placing in pocket or on table. Knowing that it is shockproof, i feel that if i do drop it, the seal or gasket will be compromised. I am writing this review while the case is on and i must say that u do hv to press alil harder to type. Scrolling there is a lag. Nothing to worry tho. The mute switch is a bit hard to toggle. But doubt ill be using it as much. Volumes n lock button work as it shld. Sizing is perfect in my opinion. Durable, hard rubber n plastic feel. There shld be no need for a case like this to be slim n waterproof. The sound is okay. I wldnt know why anyone wld care so much for it while having a waterproof case. Camera is best in this case. The Fre left a plastic warp to the picture which made me feel iffy bout it. With this case, it doesnt seem altered in any way. So taking pics felt right and normal. The case i received works jst fine. I only gave it 4 stars because it is only my second day o having it. Tip. I think everyone using this case w the fingerprint shld also consider using the assistive touch button. Settings>General>Accessibility>AssistiveTouch>On. This wld help from pressing the home button so much that wld cause wear n tear. And possible leak from that area. Review: Great Buy! - Solid case, good form, doesn't add much size to the phone but plenty of protection. I just upgraded from an iphone 4s with an Otterbox Armor case, previously had used several Defender series cases on my 4 and 4s prior to the Armor, and now have moved to an iphone SE with this Preserver series case. With the Defender series, the rubber-like outer shell wears fairly easily, can become loose, flaps begin to tear off eventually, and it just doesn't last because of such issues. The Armor series is great and about as bulletproof as you can get, but it is quite bulky. People would often be in awe of the size of my phone because it looked like a brick. I know someone with an Armor series on an iphone 5, and while they did slim it down slightly from the 4/4s version, it's still a bulky case. With that in mind, but still wanting something waterproof, I figured the Preserver was well worth the try for $23 on desertcart. No disappointment with the product. The materials are more like that of the Armor than the Defender, with plastic and a hard rubber-type secondary material (all the green on this particular one) rather than the soft, flexible rubber of the Defender. While I've seen a reference or two in other reviews to the material deteriorating, in my experience with the Armor case, it was nearly 2 years before some of the shell began to tear slightly around the edges. Even so, this was in more of a flaky manner that doesn't remotely take away from its purpose. I expect similar with the Preserver. Another review referenced a corner that does not snap completely because of design. Well, yes, it is an intentional design but it actually does snap. If you look at the design, you'll see that there's a section that is inset along the edge, providing a place to aid in gripping the corner to unsnap the case. It absolutely does snap and seal completely, it's just that one corner looks different than the other three. Overall, very pleased with this case. Difficult to open it up, but that's about a good thing, too. Good design, very similar to a Lifeproof case, but much cheaper at desertcart's prices. ## Features - Polycarbonate shell Along with internal foam and a synthetic rubber overmold safeguards your phone against damage - Thin, sleek, stylish, pocket-friendly design, with wraparound colors and graphics add seamless style - Dual-material construction absorbs shock and withstands drops, plus raised beveled edge keeps your touchscreen safe - Easy installation protects and stylizes your phone in a flash - Includes OtterBox limited lifetime warranty (see website for details) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I4FT18A | | Additional Features | Waterproof | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #613,807 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #276,673 in Cell Phone Basic Cases | | Brand | OtterBox | | Built-In Media | Cell Phone Case | | Color | PRIMROSE (BLAZE PINK/POWDER GREY) | | Compatible Cellular Phone Models | Apple iPhone SE (1st gen) | | Compatible Devices | iPhone 5, iPhone SE | | Compatible Phone Models | Iphone 5/5s | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 2,967 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate | | Finish | Smooth | | Form Factor | Bumper | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00660543029038 | | Item Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.06 x 4.25 inches | | Item Weight | 3.36 ounces | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.5 x 1.06 x 4.25 inches | | Manufacturer | OtterBox | | Material | Polycarbonate | | Mfr Part Number | 77-36355 | | Model Name | iPhone 5 & 5s | | Model Number | 77-36355 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Pattern | Solid | | Screen Size | 4.7 inches | | Theme | No Theme | | UPC | 803982964984 660543029038 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1-year warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OtterBox - **Color:** PRIMROSE (BLAZE PINK/POWDER GREY) - **Compatible Devices:** iPhone 5, iPhone SE - **Compatible Phone Models:** Iphone 5/5s - **Material:** Polycarbonate ## Images ![OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BZHv6e0zL.jpg) ![OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pSY6zHKXL.jpg) ![OTTERBOX Preserver Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 / 5S / SE - Primrose - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pw-QgJVFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Customer Package Type, Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No need to ever worry again. *by D***U on October 16, 2014* Edit: jst came back from a 5 day bahamas cruise and this case was surely put to the test. I took over 500 photos/videos w.o removing the case since i bought it. Screen does not recognize touch when water is on it. Simply blow off the excess water on the screen. To take pictures in at the pool, jst use the volume buttons. Wish i cld post photos, to show the clarity of them. But bump to 5 stars!! Before i start this, i considered this and griffin one. I also borrowed a friends lifeproof fre beforehand. Very pleased w this product. I am although, very cautious while using this in hand or placing in pocket or on table. Knowing that it is shockproof, i feel that if i do drop it, the seal or gasket will be compromised. I am writing this review while the case is on and i must say that u do hv to press alil harder to type. Scrolling there is a lag. Nothing to worry tho. The mute switch is a bit hard to toggle. But doubt ill be using it as much. Volumes n lock button work as it shld. Sizing is perfect in my opinion. Durable, hard rubber n plastic feel. There shld be no need for a case like this to be slim n waterproof. The sound is okay. I wldnt know why anyone wld care so much for it while having a waterproof case. Camera is best in this case. The Fre left a plastic warp to the picture which made me feel iffy bout it. With this case, it doesnt seem altered in any way. So taking pics felt right and normal. The case i received works jst fine. I only gave it 4 stars because it is only my second day o having it. Tip. I think everyone using this case w the fingerprint shld also consider using the assistive touch button. Settings>General>Accessibility>AssistiveTouch>On. This wld help from pressing the home button so much that wld cause wear n tear. And possible leak from that area. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy! *by S***N on July 28, 2016* Solid case, good form, doesn't add much size to the phone but plenty of protection. I just upgraded from an iphone 4s with an Otterbox Armor case, previously had used several Defender series cases on my 4 and 4s prior to the Armor, and now have moved to an iphone SE with this Preserver series case. With the Defender series, the rubber-like outer shell wears fairly easily, can become loose, flaps begin to tear off eventually, and it just doesn't last because of such issues. The Armor series is great and about as bulletproof as you can get, but it is quite bulky. People would often be in awe of the size of my phone because it looked like a brick. I know someone with an Armor series on an iphone 5, and while they did slim it down slightly from the 4/4s version, it's still a bulky case. With that in mind, but still wanting something waterproof, I figured the Preserver was well worth the try for $23 on Amazon. No disappointment with the product. The materials are more like that of the Armor than the Defender, with plastic and a hard rubber-type secondary material (all the green on this particular one) rather than the soft, flexible rubber of the Defender. While I've seen a reference or two in other reviews to the material deteriorating, in my experience with the Armor case, it was nearly 2 years before some of the shell began to tear slightly around the edges. Even so, this was in more of a flaky manner that doesn't remotely take away from its purpose. I expect similar with the Preserver. Another review referenced a corner that does not snap completely because of design. Well, yes, it is an intentional design but it actually does snap. If you look at the design, you'll see that there's a section that is inset along the edge, providing a place to aid in gripping the corner to unsnap the case. It absolutely does snap and seal completely, it's just that one corner looks different than the other three. Overall, very pleased with this case. Difficult to open it up, but that's about a good thing, too. Good design, very similar to a Lifeproof case, but much cheaper at Amazon's prices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for exercise, slim, sturdy and sweat-resistant. Easily fits in pocket. *by D***N on February 17, 2015* I always like to start off my review giving a reasoning for looking for and purchasing a product like the Otterbox Preserver Case. My challenge was having a slim case that would repel sweat. When I run and sweat, sometimes more than others. I would frequently pull my phone in a "normal" case, and also always with a screen protector, out of my pocket or the pouch on the front of the hydration pack and it would be soaking wet. I think I ruined a Galaxy S2 that way (and it won't turn on anymore). When I bought the iPhone 5s, it was the most expensive phone I had ever purchased. In the interest of protecting it from perspiration, I bought a pouch protector, universal of course, thinking it would easily attach with a strap to my upper arm when I run. In this case, I bought the FRIEQ Universal Waterproof Case With Waterproof External Earphone/ Accessory Jack and Armband for Apple iPhone 5, Galaxy S3, HTC One X, Galaxy Note 2 This case which I have also done a review on, would probably be a better solution for people really wanting the waterproof experience to take underwater photos and video. It seemed to be well suited for that, but not for my use in exercising. So I chose this one based on the reviews and the criticisms were pretty accurate: the screen cover I have conflicts with the screen cover for the Otterbox so you get some reflection and distracting dark spots. I don't plan on changing this as I will only be using the cover during exercise. My main concerns would be access to the earphone port (headphone jack) which is a pretty thick piece of rubber, this is peaking my interest in obtaining some Bluetooth headphones, but I digress. The installation of the phone is pretty easy, but inserting the bottom part of the back first and then clicking it together until there are no gaps. The few times I've run with it so far have provided good protection against sweat, which I easily wipe off after a run. Getting the phone out of the case was a little more challenging. I keep a stiff, thin money clip on my desk and use it on the top corner opposite the camera where there appears to be a channel to place a coin or stiff object to pry it open. My complaints with the case are few, because it meets, so far, the requirements I have for it and it is really sturdy. Voice calls with headset are the same for obvious reasons, but the use of the earpiece and speakerphone are not as audible. The on/off toggle above the volume buttons is difficult to toggle through the tough plastic (and it's not very tactile). So for me, it's slim, keeps sweat out, and fits easily in a pocket (when the Frieq didn't). I heard a lot of people had issues with the fingerprint reader. I have a simple fix: put it in the case, and REDO your finger prints or add another set of prints. Worked great for me. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2437782-otterbox-preserver-series-waterproof-case-for-iphone-5-5s-se](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2437782-otterbox-preserver-series-waterproof-case-for-iphone-5-5s-se) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*