EMS Proof Phone Cases

[MMiz]

I've broken many a cell phone.

I've cracked my phone's screen for the third time in less than a year.

What case should I be using for my iPhone?

 

[DesertMedic66]

I use the otterbox defender. I have not had any issues with broken phones.

 

[MonkeyArrow]

I put a word in for the highest level of the Ballistic case. Price is about the same but the quality is much better, IMO.

 

[Akulahawk]

I generally have had good luck without cases on my phones (except that one time I dropped it causing the glass, digitizer and screen to die). Since you have an iPhone, your options are many. I have a Nexus 6, options are few... Just remember that you first must:

 

[cprted]

I had an Otterbox Defender but managed to break the clip ... case looked a little beaten after 3 years but did a good job protecting the phone. I'd get another one.

 

[Chimpie]

I have the Otterbox Defender as well, but for my Galaxy S5. Love it.

 

[planetmike]

I wouldn’t buy another Otterbox Defender for my iPhone. The mute button on the side stopped working at about 13 months. Out of warranty, so I can either leave my phone muted all the time, or at its lowest volume settings for times I need to be quiet. I will say my iPhone hasn’t suffered any damage in two years, so the case does do a great job at protecting the phone itself.

 

[TransportJockey]

I wouldn’t buy another Otterbox Defender for my iPhone. The mute button on the side stopped working at about 13 months. Out of warranty, so I can either leave my phone muted all the time, or at its lowest volume settings for times I need to be quiet. I will say my iPhone hasn’t suffered any damage in two years, so the case does do a great job at protecting the phone itself.

Otterbox has a lifetime warranty. Hell they just replaced my whole case for all of 4 dollars to cover shipping

 

[Tigger]

I have an Otterbox Preserver which has held up for a yea pretty decently. And it's waterproof, so the next time I drop a phone in the station toilet while trying to clean it, things will be better.

 

[MMiz]

Thanks for the advice. I picked up an Otteerbox Defender and will hope for the best.

 

[planetmike]

Otterbox has a lifetime warranty. Hell they just replaced my whole case for all of 4 dollars to cover shipping

I talked to a nice Otterbox person just now. Nope, they no longer make the Otterbox Preserver, so not covered. And the Preserver only had a one year warranty. Yes, the case has done a good job at protecting my phone, but not being able to mute the sounds is really annoying.

 

[ViolynEMT]

I've heard of iPhone screens cracking all the time. Friends complain about cracking them over and over again. My suggestion to them is to get a Galaxy. I've dropped mine many times and never cracked it. I have Ghost Armor on the screen and just a little wallet case.

 

[Tigger]

I talked to a nice Otterbox person just now. Nope, they no longer make the Otterbox Preserver, so not covered. And the Preserver only had a one year warranty. Yes, the case has done a good job at protecting my phone, but not being able to mute the sounds is really annoying.

I am also annoyed that I can't warranty this anymore. I cracked mine the other day and I doubt it's waterproof anymore.

 

[CALEMT]

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the lifeproof case. 1 year warranty and it's durable as hell. I've had them on all my iPhones. It's survived a fire season, hunting, mountain biking, countless drops, ran it over in a fire engine, oh and it's survived the ambulance so far.

 

[Ensihoitaja]

I've used Lifeproof cases for a while and they're good and tough. Also, if you're on the Promotive Fire/Rescue team, you can get 25% off.

 

[TransportJockey]

Govx.com also has good discounts for them

 

[CodeBru1984]

I've heard of iPhone screens cracking all the time. Friends complain about cracking them over and over again. My suggestion to them is to get a Galaxy. I've dropped mine many times and never cracked it. I have Ghost Armor on the screen and just a little wallet case.

Hey now... I've only broken my iPhone 5 screen three times! [emoji23]