OtterBox cases provide rugged protection for the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III (gallery)
OtterBox Defender cases for the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III along with the Commuter series for the iPhone 5.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
There are four pieces to this case for the Galaxy S III.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
The inside is lined with soft material to protect the back of your device.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
The front and back inner hardshell snaps together to secure your Galaxy S III.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
There are openings on the back for the camera, flash, and speaker. These are not covered openings.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
One thing I love about these Defender cases is the integrated screen protector and as you can see there are cutouts in this sheet. This photo shows the bottom hardware button cutout.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
The back sports the Realtree Camo design that is soft material. If you drop your GS III in the woods though you may not be able to find it :)
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
There is a front cutout for the headset speaker, front facing camera, and sensors so n functions are compromised with your device in the case.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
The Defender cases come with a holster that has a rotating belt clip.
Samsung Galaxy S III OtterBox Defender
The GSIII is not a small device and in the Defender case and holster it looks quite monstrous.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
There are also four pieces to this case for the Apple iPhone 5.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
There are openings for you to access and use all functions on your iPhone 5.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The camera and flash are open on the back and from testing I did not see an impact on the flash performance.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The bottom looks exposed just in the hard shell, but when you place the outer piece on you will see that covers protect these areas from dust.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
OtterBox has improved the way these cases attach and the rubber outer shell snaps securely around the perimter of the hard shell inner casing.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The home button functions well with the rubber piece fitting nice and snug.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
Here you can see the port covers on the bottom.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The ringer switch is covered while the volume buttons have rubber nubs to press.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The back shows a slightly different camo design on the iPhone 5 case.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
The front speaker and camera is open. I like the way the plastic fits around it and keeps the display protected too.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defender
There is also a holster for the iPhone 5 case and it is held in place with secure clips so you can have the display out or against the holster.
Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Defenders
This photo shows the size comparison and camo differences between the two cases.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
There are two main pieces of the Commuter case and OtterBox also includes a screen protector.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
I don't notice any real impact on the viewability or touch sensitivity of the iPhone 5 with the screen protector on.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
The ringer switch is accessible while the volume buttons are covered.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
There are openings for the camera and flash along with an open area for the Apple logo on the box cover.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
The case doesn't add too much bulk and the iPhone 5 still feels good in my hand.
Apple iPhone 5 OtterBox Commuter
The bottom ports are covered, but the speaker and microphone openings are exposed.