iPhone 8 plus case suggestion for the boy

September 26, 2018, 08:47 PM

mark123

Marky had an iPhone 5s 16GB that was completely full. He couldn't update, he couldn't even take a photo. So he saved his money and bought an iPhone 8 plus 256GB tonight. I want him to have a good case for it because it was a significant amount of loot.

He did buy a Body Glove Tidal case for it but it's pretty crappy. He has a thing for trying to jam his phone into his front pocket and that's just not going to work for this much larger phone. Perhaps a belt holster or a case with a belt clip would be in order.

Suggestions both what to get and what to avoid are appreciated.

September 26, 2018, 08:55 PM

Kevmo

I am super anal when it comes to cases and buy for protection first and looks second...that said, my 8+ lived in 3 cases without incident:

1) Spigen Neo Hybrid

2) Spigen Liquid Crystal

3) Playproof

All three tested exceptionally wall for drops and abuse and non are bulky

September 26, 2018, 08:56 PM

BamaJeepster

Easy question because there is only one correct answer:

https://www.amazon.com/OtterBo...e/dp/B00Z7SVVOO?th=1

Otterbox Defender and forget about it.

September 26, 2018, 08:58 PM

safespot

quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
Easy question because there is only one correct answer:

https://www.amazon.com/OtterBo...e/dp/B00Z7SVVOO?th=1

Otterbox Defender and forget about it.

Word!

September 26, 2018, 09:00 PM

mark123

quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
Easy question because there is only one correct answer:

https://www.amazon.com/OtterBo...e/dp/B00Z7SVVOO?th=1

Otterbox Defender and forget about it.

He did have a defender on the 5s but the clip broke twice making it just a really large, clunky, regular case. I'll consider another. Thanks!

September 26, 2018, 09:00 PM

mark123

quote:
Originally posted by Kevmo:
I am super anal when it comes to cases and buy for protection first and looks second...that said, my 8+ lived in 3 cases without incident:

1) Spigen Neo Hybrid

2) Spigen Liquid Crystal

3) Playproof

All three tested exceptionally wall for drops and abuse and non are bulky

I'll look these up. Thanks.

September 26, 2018, 09:03 PM

BamaJeepster

quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
He did have a defender on the 5s but the clip broke twice making it just a really large, clunky, regular case. I'll consider another. Thanks!

I never used the belt clips, but always use the defender because I am rough on phones. My wife uses one - she's at the farm all day every day so no other case is really strong enough to stand up to the daily abuse she dishes out.

September 26, 2018, 09:12 PM

mark123

I just saw that replacement holsters with belt clips are $10 on Amazon. I ordered a defender and extra clip.

Thanks!

September 26, 2018, 09:19 PM

hunter62

I know you said you had one before, but the defender is the best option. I have had them on my phones forever, as well as my wife’s and child. These things can put up with a LOT of abuse. I had a problem with one of mine after 2 years, the rubber was stretching and not as tight around the plastic piece. Probably from shoving in my pocket all day. I called and they sent me an entire new unit for $5 shipping.

After thousands of drops in my family, not one issue with the phone or iPad.

September 26, 2018, 09:24 PM

x0225095

The box for otters.

September 26, 2018, 09:42 PM

delta 2

Otter box for sure. I use the symmetry case instead of the defender. Nite Ize makes a good belt clip holster to hold the defender cases

September 26, 2018, 11:25 PM

berto

I use the Otterbox Commuter because it’s enough protection for me and smaller than the Defender. I don’t use a belt clip.

September 26, 2018, 11:37 PM

x0225095

quote:
Originally posted by berto:
I use the Otterbox Commuter because it’s enough protection for me and smaller than the Defender. I don’t use a belt clip.

This is my setup. Add a glass screen protector and I’m good to go.

September 27, 2018, 02:54 AM

Paten

As far as holsters go, it's hard to find one that isn't a cheap faux leather that doesn't fall apart within a few weeks. I use the Pdair leather holsters but they are made to fit your phone without a case. They are the only holsters I have ever used where the belt clip never ripped out of the leather. To get one that fit my Galaxy S9 with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case on it, I had to buy a model that was for a Sony Xperia XZ2 which is a slightly bigger, thicker phone. Then I had to wait for it to be delivered from China.

Probably too much trouble for most people to put up with.

September 27, 2018, 04:13 AM

ffips

The only screen I ever broke was inside an otter box. The place that replaced the screen showed me how the box would flex a bit but the phone didn't causing a "pinch" type break.

I have since gone to spigen and a spigen tempered glass. I also stopped carrying in my back pocket. This combo has worked well. I have replaced the tempered glass a few times and trucked right down the road.

September 27, 2018, 04:19 AM

Largefarva

For a belt holster there is none other than turtleback that you should consider. Made in the USA and they’re very durable. I don’t know how many belt clips I’ve broken in the past on various holsters (never been a pocket guy for my phones) but turtleback has held up for me for years.

My current one is one of the swivel versions that detaches and I’m not too thrilled with the belt clip. It hasn’t come close to breaking but it doesn’t stay “pinched” well enough to keep a good grip on my belt when I take my pants off. So I ordered the old kind just the other day (getting delivered today in fact) that is all leather and the clip is fixed and black.

You can get them on amazon but they are a bit higher priced than on turtleback’s website. Here’s a link for your son’s phone.

Highly recommended for belt holsters.

https://www.turtlebackcase.com/iphone-8-7-plus/

September 27, 2018, 04:23 AM

birddog1

I like the Otterbox Symmetry. I’ve dropped my iPhone 7 Plus a couple of times with no breakage.

September 27, 2018, 04:49 AM

rbert0005

I am also a big fan of the Spigen Neo Hybrid

Bob

September 27, 2018, 06:28 AM

mark123

quote:
Originally posted by Largefarva:
For a belt holster there is none other than turtleback that you should consider. Made in the USA and they’re very durable. I don’t know how many belt clips I’ve broken in the past on various holsters (never been a pocket guy for my phones) but turtleback has held up for me for years.

My current one is one of the swivel versions that detaches and I’m not too thrilled with the belt clip. It hasn’t come close to breaking but it doesn’t stay “pinched” well enough to keep a good grip on my belt when I take my pants off. So I ordered the old kind just the other day (getting delivered today in fact) that is all leather and the clip is fixed and black.

You can get them on amazon but they are a bit higher priced than on turtleback’s website. Here’s a link for your son’s phone.

Highly recommended for belt holsters.

https://www.turtlebackcase.com/iphone-8-7-plus/

if he goes through these two belt clips quickly then I'll order one of those.

September 27, 2018, 06:38 AM

sigarms229

quote:
I just saw that replacement holsters with belt clips are $10 on Amazon. I ordered a defender and extra clip.

Thanks!

Mark, when he breaks that first clip, go to Otterbox's website into the support area and you can get a free replacement, you just pay like $5 shipping.