does it come with screen protection built in? how does it compare to the otterbox defender?
1722003
It does not have built-in screen protection. The case does fit nicely over a tempered glass screen protector.
1722004
No built in screen protector. I would say this compares to the commuter more. Very slim and protective.
1722005
Does not come with a screen protector. It's a slim case, would not provide the same protection as an otterbox. This is for people who want protection while maintaining it's slim profile
1722006
Mine came with a pack of 3 screen protectors. Spigen.com also has a few other glass protectors that has even better protection than the defender series. I like spigen cases because they offer great protection and look stylish. Otterbox is very bulky
1722007
There is no screen protection other than plastic covers which you can place on the screen. The case is very thin with little corner protection. The original was a hard case and the replacement is a soft rubber type material. I have not used an otterbox, but I had a Ballistic with my previous phone and now have purchased a Ballistic for my GS5.
948142
Built-in cover? No. But it should come with a sticker-type screen protector; I've notice there are some listed on Amazon and several I've looked at in-store that are missing the sticker-protecter (I've assumed that the retailers take them out because they would be very easy to steal from the packaging). The case leaves the front of the phone open. The Defender case has a built-in clear plastic screen cover that is part of the case's protection, but the Defender is also significantly more bulky than one like the Commuter too.
1066237
Yes it comes with a screen protector that I prefer over the defender series because it adheres to the screen.
275137
It comes with a screen protector that sticks on - doesn't have one like the otterbox comes with. Hope this helps
733381
It does not have a built in screen protecter. It comes with a rather crummy screen protecter, however, you can buy better quality screen protecters in the store.
264809
The defender has a plastic screen protector built in to the plastic inner layer, the commuter simply comes with an adhesive screen protector that is separate. Visibility is better with the commuter's protecter, but the Defender's is thicker, more protective, and less reflective.
1821022
It comes with a screen protector that you are not required to use. It comes unattached from the case unlike some Otterbox cases.
2215545
No there isn't a built in screen protector but the case does give more protection and coverage than your usual pretty cases out of the store.
393107
I had a Defender as well. This does have a good lip so you can lay it down screen side and it does not touch the surface. Have had this a couple months and really like it!
820770
No screen protection. It's molded in a way that should accommodate any screen protector you want, the case only offers the most basic protection though. It's all hard plastic and is very thing around the edges of the unit.
196160
Yes it does come with the built in screen protector . I prefer this case over the 60 dollar otter box I had for my phone
345011
You'll need to buy a screen protector, the PowerCase doesn't have one built in like the Otterbox Defender and others. I actually prefer the separate screen protector as my experience with the Defender is it scratches easily and looks terrible in a very short time.
390349
I would get to otter box defender series case with a built in screen. I originally bought the one you're contemplating on buying I never dropped my phone with it on so it may be ok but it doesn't look as durable or protective as the otterbox is but the otterbox cost way too much compared to this one. I'll just say you get what you pay for.
215277
Well, I didn't have a screen protector on my Galaxy, so I was delighted to know the OtterBox had one built in. I don't believe it will do anything other than offer extra protection. Either that, or alter the ease of navigating your screen/phone.
2199054
It did not come with a screen protector. I just used the one I had. I really like this case. I had the heavy duty otter box and did not like it because of the bulkiness. This one slides in your pocket or purse pocket easily and is quite compact.
470911
It does not have a built in screen protector, nor is one provided. I use this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHD28BS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1622839
FYI: The Defender case does have a clear screen protector, however, not ALL OtterBox cases come with a pre-attached or built in screen protector. The Commuter cases comes with a self-adhesive one.