How does this COMMUTER series case differ from the DEFENDER series case?
467034
The commuter case is not NEARLY as bulky as the defender. Is is much thinner and fits in pockets better. It can still take quite a beating, though.
467035
The Defender is bulkier, it offers a little more protection than the commuter series . The commuter is perfect for my daily needs.
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)
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.
505597
No, the commuter screen protector is more flexible therefore it appears to be not as thick. Seems to offer very good if not same protection though. The commuter is lighter packing, not so plasticky. The front has a cleaner view of the entire face and the defender covers the top and bottom quarters. Thanks for asking. Good Luck! :)
788348
The commuter is a case for people who want their phone to be protected, but not all the bulk as you would with the defender case.
1552900
If that's what you need, I would get the Commuter. The Defender is bulkier.
1350862
The defender is a more complex case. It is designed to take greater damage. If you drop your phone a lot, like I do, then get the defender. If you want just some protection, but not get too bulky, then get the commuter. I would warn you about the cases for the galaxy s3. The defender's outer shell loses its elasticity very easy. The phone is still protected well.
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.
1601825
Actually the defender is more stronger but the inside plastic clips keeps breaking. The commuter is just the hard plastic on the outside unlike the defender which is in the inside the silicon. The commuter looks the same as the picture
128796
Defender Series has more of case like feature that you slip the phone behind versus the commuter that has a screen protector you lay on top. However, the biggest disappointment for me was how the commuter series wallet version was impossible to pull out the wallet type function.
654107
The Defender is more protective, and more bulky. It also comes with a belt clip. The Commuter is a slimmer, but very protective case. Still protects the phone from drops and falls, just not from extreme heights!
237163
Commuter is a two part case, flexible rubber with a hard shell exterior. We returned ours because one of the pieces was warped. The symmetry is a single solid piece. That has some flex(to get it on) but is very sturdy. In my opinion the symmetry is hands down better.
1331098
I have the same phone and Defender Commuter Case. Did this case fit with the Defender? Would you recommend it? Many of these cases lack dimensions so it's a guess as to whether they'll work properly. Will appreciate learning of your experience.
237164
Symmetry is an unibody structure making it slimmer and more pocket friendly, while the Commuter series is a two piece case making it bulky and not pocket friendly.
1411533
well from looking at the picture of the phone on the website very briefly it seems to be the same as the sprint/virgin mobile version of the phone, so it might? but i couldn't say that it would fit with certainty, just look up the model number of your phone and see if it matches with this one. i believe the defender series has a built in screen protector and is a bulkier case which gives the phone more protection (i believe they say it's three layers of protection). the commuter has a silicone-like case that slips over the phone and then a polycarbonate plastic case that slips over that. from what i read (i don't have one so i'm not sure) the material on the defender attracts more dust and doesn't slide into pockets as easily because the outer shell is not a smooth plastic. also the commuter is slimmer and less bulky but provides less protection than the defender, the defender is more money than the commuter. i chose commuter because i don't tend to drop my phone too much but it's inevitably going to happen. the front of most android phone are covered with gorilla glass anyway so i found the built in screen protected in the defender too much for me, and you could always get a screen protector as the built in one in the defender series won't stop your screen from getting smashed, it just keeps dust out and prevents scratching for the most part, but gorilla glass stops most superficial scratches anyway. the choice should be how much you use your phone, what kind of environments you're going to be in, and if you're super clumsy with it, i would like to note though that the camera on my phone is flush with the back of the phone, so when laying it down on it's back side if you don't have a case the lens is going to touch whatever its on and eventually get scratches. good luck!
789695
Not sure. All I know is I have heard that the defender series protects better. we have the commuter and it has protected our phones for over a year. Our phones have been dropped, thrown (by kids) and whatever else you can think of. The cases even still look great. All I can say is I highly recommend this case or the defender. Otterbox is a great product and well worth the money you pay. Hope that helps.
2124512
The Defender is more heavy duty, larger in general, much bulkier, designed to withstand a lot of wear and tear. The Commuter is much slimmer, more streamlined, easier to fit in a pocket, etc.