Is the outer shell hard or soft texture?I like to lay my phone on the passenger seat and need something grippy like the otterbox defender?How's grip?
1536490
I love this case. It is very sturdy and has a good secure feel to it. I highly recommend it to use as a protection for your phone.
1536491
I am not familiar with the otterbox defender. The outer shell is not grippy. It is has many grooves and textured checkerboard pattern that helps maintain a good hold while hand held but it will slip on a smooth surface. I have not had a problem with it slipping on the car seat. (leather). Hope this helps.
1536492
The texture is hard plastic on both the inner surface and the outer surface, so if you need something rubbery like the otterbox than unfortunately it looks like this case isn't for you.
1536493
Hard texture. Grip seems pretty good. I've never had my phone slide off the seat at all.
1536494
it has a little grip to it but i doubt it'll hold on a seat. Nothing like the Otterbox.
137073
The colored piece of the case feels hard and smooth. It isn't slippery, but it doesn't have any sort of texture to it that would impede putting into or pulling it out your pocket or other enclosed area. I personally prefer this look and feel to the soft, pliable type. The black piece is made of a softer material but again, it isn't as rubbery and pliable as other cases. When assembled on the phone it provides excellent protection while remaining fairly thin.
1184312
honestly i dont think its that bad...i've held otterboxes before and was overwhelmed by how bulky they were. Thats why i decided to look for a different type of case, one with a silicon core and a hard plastic outer. I would say the case isnt the thinnest out there but its def not as thick as an otterbox
493942
It's got some grip but coming from an otter box I think the grip is not as good. It is far better than no case though. I only got a case in the first place because my hands are clumsy and the naked phone was very slippery in my hands. This case is sufficient but not rubbery like some others . Hope that helps
694251
No problem with feel/texture. Just peels off from phone. I'd I had to give it a "feel" I'd say it's comparable to a freshly waxed car.
1715352
I think the question is asking, or at least I'd certainly like to know - is this case slick and slippery, easy to slide out of pocket or hand, or does it have some grippy-ness to it?
527808
I would not classify it as a rough texture. It's smooth although I have not had any problems dropping it. Admittedly I do not have the clam problem. Personally I have been very happy with this case.
1247936
no. its just as smooth as the phone itself (i have it in slate). it makes the phone slightly thicker, which may help overall grip. i was thinking of sanding the sides of this case, or buying a new case that hase grooves or bumps along the side (so i can use it with one hand with more stability).
1306331
It is not a soft gel, nor is it hard and smooth. Sort of a thin, textured shell. Very nice to grip, and fits perfectly.
1764868
I'd say it has decent grip. The rubber part is kind of a stiff, flexible rubber that is more slick than the rubber on say an Otter Box but compared to the phone without the case, this case gives around 80% better grip because it gives the phone just enough thickness for the round sides of the fone to spinoff of your hand but its not so thick that its noticeable
1982094
Don't know. This is the first OtterBox I've bought. But what Paul answered earlier today about the Commuter is true and it makes sense that if it is the outer cover made out of soft rubbery it will become stretched out over time. Anyway, my take is that soft rubbery insert and hard outer cover on the outside, is more protective of the phone itself. Point proven and tested as my husband has dropped the phone already twice (on tile floor and on the street) and not a dent, not even on the outer cover.
641441
It is hard plastic on back and rubbery on sides or bumper for grip friction. I have a bad hand and this is a good case for holding.
2225286
I don't think it's slippery at all. It's smooth with a very fine texture. The phone was originally so slippery for me that I dropped it 4 times in 5 days but haven't had that problem at all since getting this case. This case doesn't add much bulk to it at all, but I feel adds just enough to make the phone more comfortable to use. Hope I was able to help!
421593
Yes. It's not rubbery though. The texture seems to be different than previous models that did feel a lot more rubbery. I owned a Defender Series case for my previous phone purchased 2.5 years ago. I'm sure they've made some improvements since then.
1955322
It has a smooth outer casing, yet still has a solid feel. The ends are PC well as the lip protecting the screen. I have no problems holding on to it. I've been very happy with it's performance, so far. Hope this helps.
17870
The texture is similar to a hard case, but with more of a grip to it. Hard cases seem to slip right out of my hands, this one does not.
957835
The grip/traction is wonderful. I feel my phone is well ptotected from slips and slides no matter the surface it I'd placed on. And it is very comfortable to hold.