is this case worth the extra money over the commuter case? The commuter case is half the price.
1314382
Yup. I've had both and prefer this one - way smaller/sleeker. You pay more for the minimalism and the fact it's a newer product. However, consider my opinion in that I stick with a single case that I really like & don't change them, so the extra $$$ is worth it to me for my one & only.
1314383
Both cases will protect your phone as Otterboxes do. But this one is much slimmer, which I like. Also, I like the one piece construction, because I have had trouble in the past with the rubber outer shell eventually coming loose in spots.
1314384
Definitely. Not as bulky and still provides great protection! I'm glad I chose this case... i also considered the commuter but decided to pay the extra money for the nicer look.
1314385
For me it was, it is truly smaller and sleeker but the same level of protection. I had a commuter with my 4s and had no problems with it. However, when I went to the 5s the phone was already longer so I did not want a big case on top of it. The symmetry has been great so far!
243155
Not yet on commuter. And had about 4 weeks and all is good with my case.but did on my defender about two years ago. Call otter box and sent them a pic of it and they sent me a new case, so either way your good.
86166
If you get the case that comes in the retail packaging, yes. This is the non-retail packaging one which is why it is cheaper.
750452
Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've had it. I'm really afraid one one day when it falls out of my hands or slips the screen will just crack. Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've... » Read More Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've had it. I'm really afraid one one day when it falls out of my hands or slips the screen will just crack. « Show Less
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Personally, I think it is better than the Otterbox. I think it is a little bit lighter and doesn't feel as bulky. With the otterbox, it feels so large and the button are so hard to hit. With this case, it goes right around the phone without being really thick and I can easily push the buttons.
1982091
The commuter has a thin rubber cover and a thin plastic cover over the rubber. Both pieces just snap over the back of the phone. They also include a screen film to cover the front. I had the defender for my iphone and it was total protection for my phone unlike the commuter which I think is a total wast of money. I purchased the UAG case and the Dualtek which I really like.
1546114
Where did you buy it? I bought mine here on amazon with shipping for $24 but I got the second fastest shipping. And are you sure it's a commuter and not a defender.
128798
Defender series offers a little more protection. Also, the defender series has a built in screen protector instead of a stick on screen protector on the commuter series.
1546112
retail price at store is always pricier. I got a commuter case for $16 with free 2 day shipping from Amazon.
1157863
Can you provide some evidence of what you're saying?? To me it looks totally legit, and even if it weren't it's a great case and provides protection like no other to my phone, I changed it just because the commuter series from otter box is slimmer.
1820582
I don't know the difference but I don't think so. If you're looking to buy this case go for it it's a great package
1258917
I'm thrown off by the numbers posted. But, I would definitely go with the defender series. It has a built in screen. In my opinion it's the best choice. (The commuter doesn't have a protective screen)
189061
by 20 dollars im assuming you mean the commuter, and i dont quite understand your question. It covers the same areas as the defender the defender is just thicker and and offers more protection it covers the entire phone except the screen which they give you a screen protector hope that answers the question
264808
Commuter has a cruddy screen protector that is a separate piece that you'll throw away after a week and buy one from skinomi or zagg. The defender has a screen protector as part of the case permanently. It feels like a garbage bag. It's annoying. I'd get the commuter and a Skinomi or zagg.
1552899
My experience is only with the Commuter. I don't think it's bulky, it's much better than the slippery Samsung outer shell. So far it's met my expectations. All button and camera functions work properly with the case on my phone.
2191088
The main difference in my opinion is that the defender is more durable. The back side of the defender is textured and the commuter is very slick. The defender in my opinion protects your phone more so than the commuter and commuter doesn't stay in a shirt pocket like the defender. Yes it does protect against cracking. I hope this helps.
310426
Symmetry is a lot more sleak/lighter and doesn't have a built-in screen protector. I have both on different machines. The commuter is built to be thrown out windows. Not so w the symmetry. Good luck.