People I know who want a super protective case have an Otterbox model. I do not because I don't want a case that bulky and I don't need one as I rarely drop my phone and the few times I have my minimal ifrogz case has been sufficient to prevent any damage.

Yes, I was going to suggest the same thing. I don't like them either, but they're about the most rugged and reliable. But in my experience as long as the corners are well protected, any case provides enough help for the occasional drop (as long as it's not into liquid).

Take a look at this, my daughter loves hers. water proof, drop proof

I've been happy with the Otterbox. Unfortunately all the good ones look a bit bulky, but the phone is usually in my pocket.

Look at cases by Agent18.

Mine is rubber (silicone?) and kind of bounces when it's dropped. They're not too expensive, mine was under $20.00 at Nordstrom Rack, and have a slim profile.

i have.. commuter otter box ... bought at TJmaxx for about $15 or so

Another otterbox user. Happy.

I don't use Otterbox because they are a bit bulky for me, however Apple sells Belkin TrueClear covers for the glass front that can and does protect it from shattering. I got mine at the Apple store for about 30.00 and they put it on for me. I also like that it is not glossy so it kills a lot of the glare and reflections in the glass. All of the cell phone companies sell similar ones as well, but I've been told and have had the best luck with the Belkin film Apple sells.

Belkin TrueClear

Instead of a case, have you considered a leash?

I second the clear glass screen protector. It's the only thing that has kept my kids from shattering theirs. Before the protector, it seemed like it happened constantly.

Also..,if you are prone to water damage (my kids have dropped their phones in pools, the ocean (taking pics of the sunrise *eyeroll* and help us...even the toilet.) Lifeproof is the only one we've found to be waterproof.

I like Speck cases with a separate glass screen protectors. I tried the Life Proof on my first iPhone and the screen eventually got stretchy and made the iPhone screen touch features hard to use. I didn't like it after a while. Don't care for the bulk of Otterbox cases either. I order Speck cases direct from the online store, but some are available at Target and other stores.

I really want a sleek tortoise shell case but.....I have a solid black, I think silicone, Otterbox. It's not rugged looking like some I've seen and I love black so I tolerate it. I've found I'm surprisingly rough on my phone and it's worked well so far.

Right now, I have this pink one and like it because it matches the phone, but my favorite brand is Incipio because the outside of the case has a rubber type feel to it and it never slipped, out of my hand.

Otterbox cases don't have to be ugly. This company makes beautiful Otterbox cases. Tons of choices, you will have a hard time deciding.

https://www.coveroo.com/

They do them for several brands of phones.

Mine is a Tech21 clear back with a gold rim that matches the phone. I got at the Apple store. I was doubtful the minimalist approach would work bit went with their rec. DH has an Otterbox. He likes it but it is bulkier than I would want.

cmm: did you have a case on your phone? if so, what kind? My kids always want a sleek barely there case which scares the crud out of me, I at least try to find them ones that have a lip that wraps up on the face side. DD has gone through several of the tempered glass screen covers, but they end up cracking. Not her actual screen, but the screen cover. After the 2nd or 3rd, we gave up. I have used inexpensive phones cases with the same idea as the otterbox, where you have a rubber piece that goes around the phone and then the cover has a front and back piece that snap together over the rubber piece. I'm currently using a flap type cover, faux leather type, You snap your phone in and the flap stays closed with a magnet.

I second something that feels like you have some grip...I picked up coworkers phone and she had a slick plastic cover and that thing literally just flung out of my hand!

The incipio's have that rubber liner, it was a good cover; I just needed a change.

Hmmm, I've never seen those screen covers, I'll have to check it out. But I second Mt. - I'm not hard on a phone (knock on wood!!!) and like pretty, sleek cases. I like the smaller iphone and I right now I have a turquoise/white polka dot case with my monogram! My hubby, however, NEEDS and uses an otterbox.

My phone is issued my my company and they make us use the Otterbox covers. They are a bit clunky, but I don't really see my phone as a fashion accessory anyway.

My DH did have an Otterbox but it was a work phone and way too bulky to tote around. Now, he, my daughter and my son in law all have one of those leather phone wallet thingys that looks like a small book when it's closed. They hold credit cards and cash too so I suggested it as a way my DH could switch from having to carry both his phone as well as a big bulky wallet he had. He loves it.

His is the Shieldon from Amazon

Sheildon Leather case

I have the 7+ and a life proof fre. In black. It was a gift. It is huge, ugly and bulky; but I have a barn and horses and drop my phone in water tanks regularly. Old phone slept out in the pasture overnight in the rain a few times.

I actually want two phones with the same number so I can have a dress phone. Do people do this?

I like the dress phone idea. It could be in the dress purse for those occasions. :)

I have a cover that protects the glass from dropping. It works quite well. Though it doesn't protect it from being slammed in a car door. :( Yes that's what happened when a car came barreling around a corner and I had to dive in my car and slam the door shut! It could have been much worse but fortunately it wasn't a blind corner and I saw him coming.

I'm sure he saw the whites of my eyes. I'll never forget what he looked like. He truly missed me by an inch.

My coat was in my hand, the phone was in my pocket. You get the picture.

I still haven't gotten it fixed but the screen protector means the broken glass hasn't moved.

DH is even harder on his phones. He has the huge bulky cover. He needs it!

I wish being a responsible adult helped me with my disability related clumsiness... but no. ;(

Tough Armor. Protective and good looking.