Who else wants an “updated” OtterBox Defender Case for the iPhone SE 2020?
@MrGuyGoneGamer4 жыл бұрын
Do one on the iPhone Defender PRO please!!!
@alanlamm59044 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
MrGuyGoneGamer, I’ll go look it up!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Alan Lamm, if we get the newer version. I’ll be doing a vid on that. 🙏🏻
@WildOutdoorLiving4 жыл бұрын
The version I got does not have the little window on the back. I think it might be the Pro. The best thing about it is that the clip section can be put on the back to cover the camera lense. I don’t like that the Touch ID is covered but I haven’t had issues with it.
@mikelthewug2 жыл бұрын
I'm going retro, so I am here in 2022 looking for cases for my first iPhone. With that said, I like Otterbox but be warned. One, I am happy that you mentioned how dust will get under the Otterbox case. One shoud be aware of this as they are not advertised as dust proof cases. I am a person that changes cases often and I like to admire my phones without cases, so I will go without one so I can slip it into my suit pocket. Two, I had an Otterbox on my Note 8 for about two years, and the only thing that made me stop carrying it is that the clip broke. I dropped it on the hard, gravel street from above waist height and nothing happened to it. There should be a disclaimer for it and just about every other case: leaving a phone in a case for a month straight is going to yield dust and debris and the longer you leave it, the more the dust rubs against your nice phone and is like sandpaper rubbing against a fresh paint job. I am going to get a leather slip bag and the Otterbox Defender because a phone is not meant to stay in any case indefinitely. You must take it out weekly and clean it with a soft cloth. My OCD goes into overdrive when my wife or others do not understand this concept. I honestly prefer to not have a case as most of these phones are aesthetically pleasing that they should not be restricted to any case, but that is just my wishful thinking unless you are Neil Degrasse Tyson, of course!
@SomethingMobile2 жыл бұрын
This comment made me clean my phone. 😂
@MrGuyGoneGamer4 жыл бұрын
Otterbox is the literal GOAT. I'm not here to pick a fight, actually the opposite: researching for my new iPhone SE. I'm switching from a 6s, and I had clip cases similar to the non-OtterBox cases you showed. One day, I did drop my phone on tile, and made a small hairline-crack, which developed across the whole screen by the end of that week. I took it to Apple, bit it, and paid the $150 to have the screen replaced. Once I left, I went straight to Best Buy, and bought the OtterBox Defender, another screen protector, and have never looked back. My sense of safety for my phone has been non-existent ever since I put that OtterBox on. Dropped it from great heights, and angles, and don't break a sweat. (My friend even dropped a 25lb. non-bumpered plate right onto the phone, and the OtterBox really came in clutch.) Yes, downsides like getting internally dirty, and bulkiness, but those really don't bother me. As long as I don't have to pay $150, or any amount to have my phone physically fixed, I'll take an OtterBox any day of the week. Been a guaranteed safety, and that the priority: To protect your investment. Still found your video very interesting, and wish more people did comparisons like this. Subscribed, and definitely intrigued with what's to come! I decided to go with the Black OtterBox Defender PRO for my productRED iPhone SE. I may be overdoing this comment, but my whole deal is cases are made to protect, period. I'm gonna have the OtterBox, front-screen protector, AND rear-glass back protector. Love to hear your reaction and/or thoughts. Thanks!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
MrGuyGoneGamer, great comment! I feel your true sincerity in this comment. Very well done. I was let down a little by this OtterBox Defender. Let me give a back story... I was buying the Note 10 Plus at T-Mobile. I couldn’t decide on a case so I bought 4. Yeah, I over did it, but this is good. One of the cases was the OtterBox Defender “Screen-less” version. I was doing a KZbin video for those four cases, and when I got to the Defender. I thought there was no way I would like that huge monstrosity of a case. I didn’t like it. I loved it. After the video. I couldn’t say enough about it. I went out, and got the iPhone 11 Pro Max version. That one is screen-less as well. The grippy feel in the hand, and the sense of security is seconded to none. The holster...Don’t even get me started. The holster makes the case so incredibly functional. Has a pop socket beat for the functionality medal “if there was one” any day! Then there is the iPhone 7 version. All the same great function, feel, and sense of security as always. Then you look at the face. Crickets in the background. That’s what I here. What happened to my phone? Where is it. Oh yeah, it traveled back in time to 2016 as soon as I put on this case. Hey my friend. This was fun. Thank you for getting me going on this. You inspired me to right with a little passion. With what you wrote. I loved every second of reading your comment. There is still so much to love about this iPhone 7/8 Defender defender case as well. Plus I like the thought of time travel anyway. Protect your investment my friend. Money isn’t easy to come by. It’s hard earned. Please let me know how you like the front and back glass protectors. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a great comment.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I forgot to say congrats on your new phone. Good for you on waiting until now to get a new one. What’s so awesome is your same phone basically came back around for you. Just super upgraded in every way except for size. Which is probably perfect for you. 👍 Okay, that’s it for now. Going to bed now. Have a good night.
@aaronw38463 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile I finally upgraded from the iphone 6 to the 2020 se and otterbox has an updated case for the se although without the cutout for the apple logo. Also wireless charging works good with the updated otterbox defender.
@leeferguson-piper48412 жыл бұрын
@@aaronw3846 I just got one today and I love it. I’ve always loved otterbox
@erickim20252 жыл бұрын
I've used Otterbox symmetry for yrs excellent protection used black so yellowing not a factor
@SomethingMobile2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Such a good case.
@IncredibleJim4 жыл бұрын
Also I found an old silk brand wallet case I used for my iphone 6s and it fits just fine. Only that theres no headphone jack on the iphone se 2020 but it doesnt affect the usibility.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the cutout for the headphone jack until yesterday when I was thinking about what to say for the most recent video. It's a good point you make James, because others may not like the cutout. It's super important to tell others here any little detail. It's great however that you found an old case to use. It's so great to be able to repurpose things. Especially phone cases. How are you liking your SE? Do you find yourself using the ROG phone more or less than the SE 2020? Do you think you will be keeping the SE? Have an awesome day James.
@IncredibleJim4 жыл бұрын
Digital Life i love the ROG phone but the iPhone se is in my pocket. I wouldn’t get rid of either though. Having the ability to reuse cases from past phones is a huge perk. Less waste also because people can use the same cases for longer instead of having to get a different one for their new one. Part of me thinks it should be mandated by manufacturers to keep the same overall design of the phone so that less cases need to be made. I don’t think most of these can be recycled but I’m not sure.
@rogermoore81544 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the Otterbox Defender Series case after watching your review. Thanks for sharing!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry I missed this comment. I was out of town and didn't see this for some reason.Yay! I'm so glad I could help you. That is why I do these videos. Thank you so much for letting me know I could help you. ❤️🙂. And thank you for the support.
@joeikrunk3464 жыл бұрын
I always use to buy OtterBox but for the iPhone as 2020 I got the spigen tough armor I love it and am really happy with the case
@elvinc35674 жыл бұрын
I like the clear case at 4:05 , you deserve some more subscribers and views good job 👍🏼
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully I’ll earn those views and subs one day. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment.
@yoshi-_-82234 жыл бұрын
Black SE W/ The OtterBox Defender Case Beautiful
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Yoshii, that’s the case I’ve been using lol. Thanks for the comment.
@delanoscott78564 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Got the Otterbox but it just made the phone bulkier than I wanted. Ordered the Spiegen and it’s the perfect fit for me.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found a good match for you. 👏👏 Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Please let me know which case from Spigen you purchased. I’m assuming it’s the Hybrid. That is a great case.
@delanoscott78564 жыл бұрын
Yes it was the Hybrid and it’s perfect!
@jessicabyrd31863 жыл бұрын
On my se 2020 I use otter box never will get another kind cause I’m always dropping my phone and don’t want it broken otterbox has saved my phone multiple times
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience @Jessica Byrd
@jaxmichaels10614 жыл бұрын
There is a otter box defender specifically for the se that does not have the opening
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Jax Michaels, thank you for the update. OtterBox came out with that after the video I think. Did they leave the built in screen protector? Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 👍
@myseaglass4152 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile They left the screen protector on.
@Jonathan_Em83 жыл бұрын
Just got the Spigen Cyrill color brick for my iPhone SE.
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
So cool dude! Please tell me how you like it. Do you feel like it’s a nice slim fit case with a bit of protection?
@Jonathan_Em83 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile yeah !! The feel in the hand is great!! Good grip too.. the gray version which I have pops really well with my white iPhone .. after a bit of looking at different brand and cases I decided on this.. got it on discount too where I live.
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
That is great! Okay, well I’m going to check out the Cyrill case. Thank you for the info. Take care and live blessed. @Jonathan Emmett.
@willfog44082 жыл бұрын
Where you get the defender case
@SomethingMobile2 жыл бұрын
I think I got it from T-Mobile when I ordered the device.
@IncredibleJim4 жыл бұрын
I got the whitestone dome. Install was a fail. Had to order another. Good thing it was only $10. I'll use the one I have now til it breaks though.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Oh no. I noticed it was a little bit of a tight fit, but made it work. What happened when you tried it?
@IncredibleJim4 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile the first attempt I got bubbles under the glass so I tried pushing them out but I pushed out the required volume of fluid to cover the whole screen so I took it off wiped everything down well and tried again with the second tube of adhesive. No bubbles but the adhesive didn't reach all the way to the bottom of the screen. When I try again I'm going to try to get the puddle of adhesive to go further down the screen towards the middle or closer to the middle before pulling the tab for the screen to fall on top. I feel like the bracket that you put the tube in should be a little lower on the jig.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Let me know when you get your new screen protector. I’m thinking about doing a live install to help others that may need it.
@IncredibleJim4 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile thanks Mike!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
James Cox, you are welcome James! I wish I would have done the live already to help. I’ll keep this in mind for next time. 🙂
@gdlywom4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for being a thrifty shopper! 😃👍🏾
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@RJtoon14 жыл бұрын
Well if the iPhone SE is a little bit thicker than my iPhone 8 then I would never be able to get my Mophie juice pack air on it because it’s already so tight I had to cut out the little rubber bumpers inside there are four of them. I think it’s actually meant for the iPhone 7 because I heard the iPhone 7 was 1 mm narrower than the eight and when you go to a hard case like that it Has to fit precisely or it will just be too tight. I have to use a credit card to get my iPhone 8 out of the Mophie juice pack air it’s so tight yet they advertise it as being able to fit for the iPhone 8
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
RJtoon1! My man! Thank you for this super valuable information! Knowing this really does help so much! Thank you again.
@RJtoon14 жыл бұрын
Digital Life lol Yeah I picked up two of the Mophie battery cases and they are great I got them cheap for about 20 bucks each, but I think I’m gonna be giving mine away to a buddy. If it’s tight on the eight I don’t think those hard cases will fit the SE. Might be worth looking into, or for a video
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
@@RJtoon1, that's awesome dude. Your friend will score on that deal lol. Well, let's see if they will fit the SE. Please let me know if they fit. 🙏👊
@ikaikanapohaku3 жыл бұрын
Should I worry about how snug the UAG 7/8 case is on the SE? Just wondering before I buy it
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
I believe there is no need to be worried that your phone will be damaged by a tight fit. I prefer it really. Also I have used both the Monarch and Plasma. The Monarch is still on my phone and all is well. Please take caution though. If you feel the fit is much too tight please consider not using or purchase the new version of the cases from UAG.
@teach4him24 жыл бұрын
Okay, so The UAG case you recommend, is the case sheer? Is that why you can see your phone? Like you, I really want to be able to see my phone, as much as possible. Is it the Plamsa Case [Ash] Rugged Translucent ? Also, how difficult is it, really, to apply the screen protector you got?
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry I didn't see your questions until now! :( I Don't know how it slipped by me. I pride myself in the fact that I answer all comments on my channel. Please forgive me. I'm sure you have the case by now, and are aware that you can still see your phone through the ash color. Please tell me how you like your case. Did you get around to installing the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen protector I recommend? If you haven't taken the chance yet I got you covered. There is a video on my channel that will give you a step by step guide on how to install it. :) I recommend giving it a try. You got this! Please let me know if I'm too late for this. I'm so sorry if this is the case. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
@teach4him24 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile So, first of all, no worries! I purchased the Urban Armor Gear UAG Deisgned for iPhone SE 2020 Case Plamsa [Ice] Rugged Translucent Ultra-Thin Military Drop Tested Protective Cover, 112043114343. I did not purchase the screen protector yet because it looks very challenging to put on, and I don't have anyone to help me.
@TheLegendryZelda4 жыл бұрын
For my dad the perfect case would be the Otterbox case very heavy duty cause he works in construction
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
TheLegendryZelda, yes it works great for that. Just tel you dad to clean out the case every month or so. That way dirt won’t get under the case where it can scratch the phone.
@TheLegendryZelda4 жыл бұрын
Digital Life alright thanks, I’ll tel him when I can
@infowazz3 жыл бұрын
Here's a cool idea kids!!! Put an image or drawing under the hole in the case so instead of seeing an apple you see an image. Could be a logo. It's your world!
@MASKOAA4 жыл бұрын
You said you have a Whitestone glass screen protector... does it fit proper or does it not adhere near the edges bc a lot of people have been having this issue since the SE screen curves slightly towards the edge
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Great question! It does seem to come up on the edge a little. Just on the right edge. Nonetheless, it does come up a little. I thought it was due to me pushing on the edge a little too hard while cleaning. I’ll have to try to apply it again. To see if the outcome is different.
@vjagulto58204 жыл бұрын
No joke i had one for my note 8 and it has like this curved edges so can you use the edge of the screen and in just dropped it like 1or2 feet and it cracked so I got the iPhone se
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your note 8! I have the Note 10 Plus, and would be super sad if I cracked that. It’s great that there is a great phone like the SE to come to the rescue with its good price. How are you liking it?
@vjagulto58204 жыл бұрын
Digital Life I like it so much
@NsaneVapez2 жыл бұрын
You need a case that's designed specifically for the se 2 iPhone 8 cases won't match up correctly to the se 2 just saying
@SomethingMobile2 жыл бұрын
I'm using an iPhone 7/8 case on the SE 2020 right now. It works great.
@NsaneVapez2 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile the case I got for the se for some reason interferes with my cell signal so I took it off
@irvanstario64604 жыл бұрын
Spigen broo
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat!
@nikverschuren42914 жыл бұрын
Uag has a new se 2020 case!
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
What's it called? Do you think you will get it?
@ernestnaaz56753 жыл бұрын
Overall I found your review useful. Thank you.
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
Ernest Naaz, great. I’m so glad I could help. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate you.
@teach4him24 жыл бұрын
Have you drop tested the Lifeproof cases
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I have not dropped tested anything yet, but I’m not apposed to it. I just don’t have the money as of yet to buy a new phone if it breaks. Lol. I haven’t used a Lifeproof case in a long time, but my cousin was all about the brand when the company first made the cases.
@teach4him24 жыл бұрын
@@SomethingMobile Up to this point, I have only used Lifeproof cases. Today I received my Iphone se 2020, and REALLY need a reliable, drop tested case! I also need an excellent screen protector. I do not want to get another Lifeproof case, simply due to the cost, and the last one I got, although it REALLY protected my phone from the accidental falls and drops, some parts of the case have broken down.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Cheri1, have you tried OtterBox cases. They are great quality. If you get the Defender you don’t need a screen protector, but I would still use one. The only screen protector I’ve used with the SE 2020 is Whitestone dome glass. You can get both of these on Amazon. You will have great warranties on both of these products. They are not the cheapest purchase possible, but are worth the price. I really like UAG cases for this phone as well. They fit so nice, and offer great protection. You do need to protect your phone fast considering you just got it. If you order through amazon I think that would be fast, but maybe going to Best Buy or your carrier store would be better so you can have a case and screen protector today. Zagg invisible shield is a great brand too. That would be a good screen protector for you. Also not cheap, but you can get a replacement for cheap if you need one due to cracking from a drop or scratches from use.
@grape90004 жыл бұрын
Don’t use fade transitions otherwise great video
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Drake Bayless, awesome. Okay, why not? What is a better way to transition? Thank you for your time. I really need to know this. 🙏 thank you.
@grape90004 жыл бұрын
Digital Life well i think a cut would look better, it’s also because the audio was blending through fades and it’s not the nicest thing to listen to.
@grape90004 жыл бұрын
Digital Life you could look up a video on smooth cuts and use a 2nd camera angle that would probably make the production look nicer.
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Drake Bayless, lots of love for your time. Thank you!
@grape90004 жыл бұрын
Digital Life really nice channel hope you blow up one day keep grinding my man.
@haroldz1234 жыл бұрын
Use UAG for 2 year then some part at the buttons broke
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
Did you feel like you got your moneys worth out of the case?
@famp25483 жыл бұрын
What the name of that uag
@SomethingMobile3 жыл бұрын
Plasma ice.
@myojhnier73624 жыл бұрын
Wow otterbox be trying iPhone se users here’s a cut out but u can’t see the Apple logo at all straight trash they do the same thing with the commuter
@SomethingMobile4 жыл бұрын
I have read in the comments here that the pro version has no cutout. Which I really like. I was pretty bummed about the Defender in this video. I really like defender cases on other phones. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.