Does the phone case protect better than the otter box? and does it mess with the signal??
922991
It does an equally good job of protecting and it does not mess with my IPhone 5 signal.
922992
It makes the Otter Box seem like a child toy. This thing is hardcore! Be aware this case will make the phone a few oz's heavier. However if protection is what you are looking for with you iPhone. This is certainly the correct choice. Be aware the only down fall I've noticed is the input for the headphones is a little deeper seated than the Otter Box, so I'm considering purchasing an extension to connect my headphones or plug for the car stereo. Overall I give this case a 4/5 stars. Hope that helps with your decision. Let me know if you have an other questions about cases. I've tried several.
922993
the case is made verry good i love it, but the wifi sign. and the reception is not too good, it reads one-two bars lower,
922994
I'm very happy with the protection , but I have to be honest it more than doubles the weight of the phone and being able to listen sounds like people are under water I don't expect much on quality of speaker but I couldn't even understand people.
922995
I love this case. I work in a feedlot in the middle of Kansas. I have broken 2 otter boxes so far but this case is indestructible. It keeps it very protected and I get very good signal. I don't think the case bothers the signal what so ever. The phone jack is deeper than most phones, but it keeps the jack in there and doesn't allow it to come out as easily as other cases. Yes the case makes the phone a slight heavier, but the protection it provides for the phone it doesn't bother me.
1969864
I really have not noticed a difference. Mine is clear and has no effect on usage. It is better than the one on my old OtterBox case.
493943
It is a bit slippery. I used to have an otter box and it had good grip, but I have had to get use to this case.
2200988
Size and thickness wise, the otter box is thicker and more bulky imho. Protection wise I think they are the same, but ymmv.
1695188
I think it's similar to otter box. Gotta tell you, just got mine last week & the case is already cracked. Made of a much more brittle material than my otter box. But, I can hear much better and people can hear me much better. I give this case a so-so rating.
220406
I had the Otterbox Defender and I prefer my Lifeproof alot more. It is definitely less bulky and the quality of the phone calls is just fine, you don't notice a difference.
1384734
No unfortunately because the Otter Box case is a hard shell case. I hope that helped answer your question
1175875
I think it does provide a degree of protection. I am an electrical contractor, and do a fair amount of crawling under houses, attics, etc, and my Motorola Droid in the otterbox has survived. However, metallic dust can be very troublesome, even for the sealed non smart phones
2271849
I assume you mean the phone not case... Nothing as you know is 100% protection for phones, but I can attest I've dropped my phone with the defender numerous times and it did not hurt it at all. I even dropped it in wet snow and it was fine. You should look on Otter Box website, they have test videos (at least they used to), In MY opinion the defender is the best protection. I love that it comes with a belt clip so I can walk, do housecleaning etc with it and I don't miss a call or text. They are expensive though. My son took his Otter Box off of his phone, dropped it and it cracked really bad, so he put his Otter Box back on to keep it together so to speak, so far, no new phone purchase has been needed.
1683029
No, this case does not interfere with signal, that's the clearest answer I can give you.
1349791
Yes it does protect the phone. I would say better than the Otterbox Defender. The black (on the color I purchased) is a softer rubber and the the red is a harder plastic shell the clips onto that. With the case on the iPhone 4S it measures ⅝ inch thick. I have dropped mine a few times(from waist high) without damage.
1551047
I have never owned an Otter Box Defender - but this case has a rubber shell that gets put in place first and then a soft touch harder shell clips on over that. - I would add some screen proctectors to your purchase. but - I dropped this phone last night and it landed back side down - no scratches and no damage. Although I wish the rubber lip around the top edge was thicker - the 2 case we have are working well for us so far. no interference with the side buttons at all. Hope this helps
1983199
I did not experience any signal problems at all. Outstanding case for IPhone 5S.
1854301
Absolutely. Otter Box is first class protection. The case is not water proof.....but it's not supposed to be
2271847
I assume you mean the phone not case... Nothing as you know is 100% protection for phones, but I can attest I've dropped my phone with the defender numerous times and it did not hurt it at all. I even dropped it in wet snow and it was fine. You should look on Otter Box website, they have test videos (at least they used to), In MY opinion the defender is the best protection. I love that it comes with a belt clip so I can walk, do housecleaning etc with it and I don't miss a call or text. They are expensive though. My son took his Otter Box off of his phone, dropped it and it cracked really bad, so he put his Otter Box back on to keep it together so to speak, so far, no new phone purchase has been needed. I assume you mean the phone not case... Nothing as you know is 100% protection for phones, but I can attest I've dropped my phone with the defender numerous times and it did not hurt it at all. I even dropped it in wet snow and it was fine. You should look on Otter Box website, they have test videos (at least they used to), In MY opinion the defender is the best protection. I love that it comes with a belt clip so I can walk, do housecleaning etc with it and I don't miss a call or text. They are expensive though. My son took his Otter Box off of his phone, dropped it and it cracked... » Read More I assume you mean the phone not case... Nothing as you know is 100% protection for phones, but I can attest I've dropped my phone with the defender numerous times and it did not hurt it at all. I even dropped it in wet snow and it was fine. You should look on Otter Box website, they have test videos (at least they used to), In MY opinion the defender is the best protection. I love that it comes with a belt clip so I can walk, do housecleaning etc with it and I don't miss a call or text. They are expensive though. My son took his Otter Box off of his phone, dropped it and it cracked really bad, so he put his Otter Box back on to keep it together so to speak, so far, no new phone purchase has been needed. « Show Less
1328500
Not really lol that's why it's better than otterbox! It's the right size it protects just as much as the otter box but it's not as bulky though!
1528101
there is rumor or sales pitch that the phone would be covered by Otter box if in fact it was damaged or broke while in the Otter box , not sure how you could prove it was or was not in the case ?? But from the dsign of the Otter Box you be hard pressed to damage the phone unless you drove over it with a car {:"<*)