What's the difference between Otterbox Symmetry and Otterbox Commuter 5s cases?
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I looked on the package and it mentioned the symmetry had drop protection and the commuter did not.
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It's a closed case than the other commuter case.. The back is fully closed which I personally love. My other commuter case didn't give me full protection in the back causing me to get a scratch on my apple sign :( my fault but I love the symmetry case.. Stylish and much cuter. I get compliments all the time on my case :)
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There is a slight difference and the phone is a liitle wide for the case. the sides are pushed out a little and there is a small space between the back of the phone and the case. Overall the case fits nicely in the hand and the design looks really nice. I love it. (Verizon model )
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Here's the listing on AMAZON: Otterbox [Commuter Series] Samsung Galaxy S5 Case - Frustration-Free Packaging Protective Case for Galaxy S5 - Black. Hope this helps!
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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.
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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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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! :)
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The Defender is bigger and the commuter is slightly smaller. The Defender has a rougher outside and is built seemingly more rigid than the commuter I only have the commuter. I haven't ever tried a defender, it has a built in screen protector as part of the case, The commuter does not so you can do like I do and use adhesive ones or not use them at all because well the screens have come a long way since the beginning of smartphones they hold up better than before.
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Not familiar with the Otterbox Commuter Series. I have the iBLASON that I got from AMAZON. Works nice.
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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.
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That's based entirely on your preference. I myself have the OtterBox commuter case and it fits perfectly. I couldn't be happier.
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I believe the otterbox is more solid a case, especially the glass. But this is smaller and lighter and pretty solid. I would say to go into the store to check both out
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5s has the same case as 5 as I understand it. I'm assuming camera lens is in the same location.
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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.
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i have the same question. i emailed them and gt this reply... Hi Jeremy, Thanks for writing us back! As per the previous email, the iPhone 5 Commuter Series, Reflex Series, Prefix Series, and Clearly protected line, are all compatible with both the iPhone 5 as well as the iPhone 5S. The Defender Series for the iPhone 5 as well as the Armor Series for the iPhone 5, are not compatible with the iPhone 5S. However; we have released a new Defender Series line for the iPhone 5S that does accommodate for the finger print technology. You can see that here: http://www.otterbox.com/iPhone-5/5S-Defender-Series-Case/apl2-iphone-5s-set,default,pd.html?start=1&q=5s Let us know if you have any further questions! -Daniel you cant see it here, but the word " accomodate" was written in a different font...which is well, weird if you ask me.
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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!
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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!
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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.