I bought this case about a month ago and I am very happy with it. I like it because it isn't as bulky as some as the other cases out there. Fits in my hand very well. Overall a very nice case.
I have only been using the Defender for a couple of weeks but am totally satisfied. The only way to know if it works would be to drop the phone and I hope that does not happen. The fit is very good and has a cushioning feel. The holster holds the phone securely but the phone is easily released for use.
I've bought this before and I love it. It looks good and protects my phone. You just need to come up with a way to put pictures on it. It will appeal to the younger crowd
The case is fine as far as it goes. But with no screen protection, it is only a partial solution. I had to go to another vendor for a flexible screen protector. This should have been included with this case.
It cost you two stars for; (1) No native screen protection included; (2) Having to go to a third party to get that protection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox, Customer Service Team, May 1, 2018
Hey there,
We apologize that you were feeling slightly let down by our screenless approach to the Galaxy S8 Defender series! We purposely did not include a screen protector with this design in order to provide full access to the curved infinity display. We truly feel that customers will have the best interaction with that screen via direct contact!
For those die-hard fans of screen protection, we engineered a tempered glass solution to apply for additional protection. While the Alpha Glass doesn't have a ton of flexibility, it does act as a second screen and offer superior security. If you'd like to take a look at this screen protector, please feel welcome to check it out via the link below, and give our Otter friends a call at 1-855-688-7269 with any questions!
I got this a few weeks ago and I'm in love with it, at first I thought it would be too bulky but it's actually just perfect. It protects my phone amazingly and definitely makes me feel secure with it's protection.