Otterboxes rubber gets looser and stretches out faster than Ballistic I've noticed.

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Well, I have own both cases...

If you ask me for better look and material, the Otterbox wins all the way. However some people prefer the Ballistic one, because it offers more protection on the corners for the cellphone.

Also the Ballistic is cheaper than the Otterbox

Originally Posted by joe3681

Otterboxes rubber gets looser and stretches out faster than Ballistic I've noticed.

I have an Otter box defender and here are my observations.
I have noticed that the rubber on each of the corners (screen side) does not conform correctly to the shape of the plastic. It's gotten worse since I've had the case (since December maybe), which is probably due to the stretching you mentioned from pulling it out of my pocket. It has never fit well from day one though.

Another issue I have, which may be the case with either brand is that it can be difficult to access the edges of the screen due to the tall lip around the case. The rubber flaps protecting the USB port and the headphone jack seem to be vulnerable to tearing as well. It starts at the edge and with time will completely be severed. In my case, the USB flap is tearing worse because it gets manipulated more.

I haven't had any issues with the power button or rockers being difficult to use, though, so score one for otterbox there. The included belt clip makes the phone ridiculously huge at my side, so I use it in my truck to keep the phone from "roaming about the cabin" so to speak. If you can find something to clip it to in your vehicle, it works very well for this.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by tehtrk

I have an Otter box defender and here are my observations.
I have noticed that the rubber on each of the corners (screen side) does not conform correctly to the shape of the plastic. It's gotten worse since I've had the case (since December maybe), which is probably due to the stretching you mentioned from pulling it out of my pocket. It has never fit well from day one though.

Another issue I have, which may be the case with either brand is that it can be difficult to access the edges of the screen due to the tall lip around the case. The rubber flaps protecting the USB port and the headphone jack seem to be vulnerable to tearing as well. It starts at the edge and with time will completely be severed. In my case, the USB flap is tearing worse because it gets manipulated more.

I haven't had any issues with the power button or rockers being difficult to use, though, so score one for otterbox there. The included belt clip makes the phone ridiculously huge at my side, so I use it in my truck to keep the phone from "roaming about the cabin" so to speak. If you can find something to clip it to in your vehicle, it works very well for this.

Hope this helps.

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+1
I have the otter box case and completely agree with everything said.. other than the few minor issues, its a good overall case and has definitely saved my phone from accidental drops and abuse

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otterbox ftw

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i would def go with an otterbox. there free part replacement is amazing. it has protected my phone from drops and despite the bulk that it adds, the protection offered is more important. when i upgrade my phone i will buy an otterbox again.

Ballistic all the way because it is not the exageration of an otterbox yet it has all the great features. you should get the ballistic sg

Originally Posted by Alucius116

i would def go with an otterbox. there free part replacement is amazing. it has protected my phone from drops and despite the bulk that it adds, the protection offered is more important. when i upgrade my phone i will buy an otterbox again.

+1 and damn straight! My infuse and my captivate had one too. Tried ballistic... didn't like it, not as much protection so I ended up returning it. I dropped this infuse I'm using right now off my roof (about thirty foot drop) and not a thing wrong with my phone or the case. Lol I'm a clumsy mofo, I forgot I also dropped it down my wooden stairs (26 steps). You can see why I invest my money in these cases, I would of had to get at least 20 replacement phones between the captivate and my infuse. You can pick up one real cheap on eBay, got mine $20 B.I.N. free shipping. New in sealed box

I have the Ballistic one. It adds lots of bulk to the phone. But it does offer lots of protection.

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Otterbox is the best for me. Use the otter for my ifuse and gs3.

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I recommend the ballistic SG only cause its not too bulky but offers great protection and fits good i have used this and the otterbox and have pitched my phone down the hall in both and one of the otterbox clips broke and the SG is still great not a scratch on my phone