OtterBox Defender Case - For iPhone 7/8/SE - Black

I had a 5s iPhone that was dropped a lot during the five years that I used it until the battery swelled and I needed to replace the phone with a newer SE model. An Otterbox Defender Series protection case was purchased with that phone and it protected the phone to look like new when I finally replaced it. I had no hesitation to purchase another Defender Series to protect the new SE phone.This case is a rugged and hefty case that comes with a plastic screen protector built in so that you don't have to buy one separately. It has fairly thick rubber and feels substantial in your hand, but doesn't add a lot of weight to the phone. The case is easy to open if dust gets under it to clean the phone (and the case itself), but that doesn't happen too often since the ... MoreI had a 5s iPhone that was dropped a lot during the five years that I used it until the battery swelled and I needed to replace the phone with a newer SE model. An Otterbox Defender Series protection case was purchased with that phone and it protected the phone to look like new when I finally replaced it. I had no hesitation to purchase another Defender Series to protect the new SE phone.This case is a rugged and hefty case that comes with a plastic screen protector built in so that you don't have to buy one separately. It has fairly thick rubber and feels substantial in your hand, but doesn't add a lot of weight to the phone. The case is easy to open if dust gets under it to clean the phone (and the case itself), but that doesn't happen too often since the Defender case is very snug and protects the phone. The case buttons align perfectly to the iPhone buttons and the connection ports.I used the included belt clip/stand that came with the old case and that plastic clip broke about a year into owning the phone while I was walking down an airport terminal dropping the phone to the hard tile floor, but the phone was well protected during the fall. Otterbox replaced that belt clip/stand for free and it again lasted about another year or so before the clip broke again. I really didn't need to use the clip anymore, but it does make a decent stand for the phone. The clip just has a weak point in the plastic that fatigues after some time of use. After five years the older case was suffering from some fatigue and stretch on the rubber, but that's a lot of use over time.The new case is virtually the same as the older one with a few slight changes to accommodate the different style of the newer iPhone. The protection covers for the charging port and the sound switch have thicker rubber which is good. The case is thick enough to protect the camera lens on the back, cleans easily and has already protected the phone from a few drops. I have the black color just because it shows less damage marks or wear. I hope that it will last as long as the previous case and so far, after a month or two, it's been doing a great job. Nothing in the plastic or rubber appears to degrade the signal on the phone.I definitely recommend this case if you are rough on your phone and want good protection.

I’ve had this case for the better part of 6 years, taking it from my previous iPhone to my current one. Of course, 6 years takes it toll, with accidental drops, fidgeting, and getting thrown by my little brother.Last year, I was involved in a major train derailment in Missouri. I got two busted knees, but that phone case took being launched and stepped on, and barely blinked! There’s one crack in the plastic, but my phone survived with only a scratched screen.OtterBox, whatever you’re doing, keep doing it! Just moved on to a new case (second one in 12 years), and I know it’ll last me ages

This is arguably the best case I have ever had on a phone. I bought my phone in September of 2017 and I currently still have it to this day with the exact same case. My phone has been through a lot, including drops, water splashes, but recently it survived a car trip.I placed my phone with this case on top of my car and get in to drive it without realizing I never put it back into my pocket. I had left to travel about 10 minutes away. This included the interstate, 70 MPH, over 10 turns, and multiple roundabouts. I get back to my destination to realize my phone is sitting on top of the car. This otter box traction helped secure my phone to the top of the vehicle, thus never falling off the car. I will forever use Otter box for my future phone cases as it has always ... MoreThis is arguably the best case I have ever had on a phone. I bought my phone in September of 2017 and I currently still have it to this day with the exact same case. My phone has been through a lot, including drops, water splashes, but recently it survived a car trip.I placed my phone with this case on top of my car and get in to drive it without realizing I never put it back into my pocket. I had left to travel about 10 minutes away. This included the interstate, 70 MPH, over 10 turns, and multiple roundabouts. I get back to my destination to realize my phone is sitting on top of the car. This otter box traction helped secure my phone to the top of the vehicle, thus never falling off the car. I will forever use Otter box for my future phone cases as it has always protected my phone and saved me from buying a new one.