OtterBox Defender Series SCREENLESS Edition for Samsung Galaxy S8 - Frustration Free Packaging - Black

Awesome case. The best and very durable

No this case does not have a built in screen protector however it states such & this is due to the infinity screen feature. I love the purple color because it's not bright so it still looks nice to use at work. Very durable & protects like shown. My previous case allowed my phone to crack upon dropping it so I immediately purchased an Otterbox case until I can replace the screen or get a new phone. No further cracking even though I have dropped the phone a couple of times. Including on its face. I have also dropped the phone less do to the nice grip this case has. The only bad part about the infinity screen cases is they do not come above the screen on the sides because it would take away from the screen feature. The bumpers on the four corners of this case come up high enough in the front to protect the screen should it fall on its face. However the infinity screen is very fragile! I wish Samsung would make them more durable as I only had my phone for 7 months prior to cracking the screen from a sitting position. I have never cracked a screen or damaged a phone until this one. I will not be purchasing another with this type of screen. Who would of thought if you start making all glass phones they would crack easier hmmmm. I no more than said these phone companies should start making more durable phones & what do you know (while I'm not an Apple user) they came out with the iPhone 11 that you basically don't need a case for :)

Exactly what I've come to expect from an Otterbox case. Tough, offers great protection, and doesn't interfere with the use of the phone's many features. It doesn't have a screen protector, but this is a glass faced phone (versus plastic often found on cheaper smartphones), so it doesn't need one in my opinion. The Defender case for my S6 had a screen protector built-in, and it really only served to trap dust in between the protector and the screen. There is a raised edge on the top and bottom of the front face of the case, which does a good job of keeping the screen from making contact when dropped onto a flat surface. These edges don't interfere with the use of the screen. The case also offers some protection to the rear camera, and also seems to help with finding the fingerprint reader. Samsung has gotten panned (rightfully so) for locating the fingerprint reader right next to the camera lens, making it difficult to not smudge your finger over the lens. With this case, the beveled edge provides a nice waypoint for your finger to follow down and onto the sensor without fouling the lens. Wireless charging, NFC, and MST payments are not affected by this case. The rubber doors for the USB-C and headphone jack are large enough that you would need to have an abnormally large plug for either before running into problems connecting. If you use the Samsung-provided cables, there's no issues. If you use the Anker cables, there's no issues. I have yet to run into any phone feature that is hobbled by this case. I was also able to make a small modification to this case to rid myself of Bixby. Yeah, I know there are apps that allow you to reassign the button. Or, you can get into the catch 22 of signing up for Bixby, just so you can disable it. Me? Well the outer rubber shell has fingers that reach through the inner plastic shell to transmit the button presses through the case. I just shaved off the finger that serviced the Bixby button and voila, no more inadvertent Bixby presses...ever. The only way the button can now be pressed is if I take the phone out of the case. If you're tough on your phone and want to give it the best chances of survival from your daily abuse, this is the case you want.

We had been using the Lifeproof Fre cases for our phones, but after a couple of drops, although the phone was protected, the buttons stop working. The Lifeproof Fre is water resistant, whereas the Otterbox Defender is not. This is also the Screenless version, so there is no dust protector. Although the Lifeproof only provides dust/water protection for the screen as well. We use tempered glass screen protectors on the phones, which have always worked well for us. Putting the case on is a little clumsy, but once on, it fits well and looks good. The Defender comes with a holster, which is a nice option. One of the nice things about the Otterbox, as it is open over the camera, screen, and fingerprint camera, all those features are far more responsive. We will see how well it holds up to dropping, and if the buttons still work. UPDATE 2/20 The Otterbox case is still working well to protect the phone. We have both dropped our phones a couple of times without incident. If I have any complaint, it is again that the Otterbox has no screen protector. Although we have put on tempered glass screen protectors, due to the way the Defender case fits over the phone and along the edge of the screen, the glass is weakened. I am now on my third screen protector. Otterbox states they cannot make a screen cover due to the curved glass, but having used another case that worked well, I find that hard to believe.

Very disappointed with this product in less than a year the inner plastic case is cracking. The main rubber case is still in good condition I am not a tradie so I expect better from this product after spending so much

Couldn't wait for this case to come and I wasn't disappointed. Sturdy and a lovely colour, would highly recommend

I always buy the Defender Series. I've dropped mine many times and still no problems. With the new phone being water resistant, I am glad they have removed the plastic screen protector, it always trapped a dirt and water on the inside resulting in having to remove the cause to clean. I find after time if you remove the outside rubber or am fixing the rubber a lot then that stretches after time causing a not so clean look anymore but still works great. The Grey rubber case dose get dirty easily so if your a person that has dirty hands a lot, expect it to rob onto the case.

Incredibly good case for such a delicate looking phone . It'll make your phone bulkier but y'all get used to it.. The only thing is screen protection..ya need to get it separately. And I got it for a steal of a price.that is was shocked that it indeed was the original..really good seller.even otherwise if yare able to get it for the proper retail price it's worth the protection ya get One small grouse is that the part of the rubber case with the covering flap for earphone and charging port is a little flimsy.that part of the rubber becomes loose easily. The rubber over the cut out for the holster teeth is thin and can be slightlydamaged.but even then the case will not become loose or weak. These are just not picking.amd minor issues.

I like this case. Previously I had a life proof that I did not like. This cover has so much better access to buttons and I can use my finger print. Only down side is it lifted my screen protector.