LifeProof - FrĒ Protective Water-resistant Case for Apple® iPhone® 7 and 8 - Chakra

I’ve been in a continuous argument with my friend about which is better. Lifeproof or otter box. Ever since I had my first iPhone 5s 3 years ago I have used lifeproof. And they really are lifeproof. With my 5s, I dropped it down stairs, dropped it off of a deck, and many other things that put it to the test. While I had 3 cases for it, they all broke because of user error. In these cases, I broke the case. None of them broke from daily use. Ever since January, I have a an iPhone 8 with the lifeproof fre case. Being in high school, i put it through its paces. I am super clumsy when it comes to my phone. My most recent drop was at the beach when we were all sitting on a second floor deck. I dropped my phone off the railing and it fell about 25 feet onto concrete. It did some cartwheels and stopped. When I went down to retrieve it, there was only a minor scuff in the plastic. This was fixable with a nail file. Yes the case popped open on the side but that was cause of the force of the impact. This case is actually insane. Everyone I know has been surprised that my phone has no damage on it. The only scratches on the screen are from when I used a different case. All in all, this case is a must have for anyone that drops their phone. While it is pricey, your paying for a case that will survive a 25 foot drop onto rock. Think about that the next time you buy a case. What is the worst thing that you could do accidentally and see if your cas will survive. If have read till the end, thanks, and I hope that you and your lifeproof case will go on many adventures together.

I've had 4 previous LifeProof products in years past, and they were all great. These new models (since Otterbox took over the company) are not at all what they used to be. Quality has dropped dramatically. I'll list my pros and cons for this specific case below, however, I will never purchase another LifeProof product again. iPhone 7 LifeProof FrÊ Pros •Looks good •Fairly lightweight & slim •Lots of color options Cons •Very cheap plastic •Sharp corners/edges that are uncomfortable and jagged against fingers & hands •NOT as water-resistant as claimed •Built in screen protector is very low quality (it doesn't sit flush against the device so you can feel it when you press the screen, screen is now less responsive, and visually it's not completely clear; it's very low quality and has a grainy rainbow effect) •Case has gaps in different places all around and doesn't properly close in each area •WAY too expensive for what you're getting. Absolutely NOT worth the price •Extremely uncomfortable and sharp edges around TouchID sensor •Because the plastic is so bad and cheaply produced, I definitely wouldn't trust this to protect much at all in a drop scenario. And even if it does protect the device inside, the plastic is so cheap that the case will be ruined and damaged. So it may save your device, but you may still be out a case that costs in the $100 range. Not worth it and not cost effective. I dunno.. these are not anywhere near the quality of the old LifeProof products. I'm still within the return window, so I'm pretty sure I'll be returning this later on this evening.

This review is posted 5/22/18. I bought this case 4/7/18 to replace my otter box defender, come to find out the person on the other end of the line can’t hear me on speaker phone, and my voice is muffled off speaker. Did some research online and found multiple complaints, phone carriers blaming cases, cases blaming carriers. The “solution” was to open the lightning charge port to “uncover” the microphone. I’ve tried opening the lightning port, didn’t help at all, I have to practically yell in the phone for the other person to hear me. Save your money, life proof isn’t what they used to be. The cases for the iPhone 6 didn’t have this problem at all. I’m 28, everyone from my wife, to parents, to customer service reps with companies I order from, to my coworkers all have the same complaint when I call. None of these problems happened with the otter box, I will be switching back, and hopefully trying to return this case for a refund.

I love these phone cases they are the only cases I have ever used on my phones for as long as I can remember, only bad thing about them recently is the lack of selection and colors. I have gone to best buy several times in the last few months and they have only had 2 female colors and one is the one I purchased and the other is one that is too light colored for me to ever be interested in it would get too dirty too quickly and they dont just have a plain black either they are all boy colored so im just stuck with this color forever and it gets boring and old I really wish they would come up with some variety because its not fun having the same color forever and it will probably remain that way now that newer phones keep coming out.

The case is a little more slender that the Otter Box case I had with my old phone. If I am correct, it is made by the same company. For my needs it is easily durable enough without becoming too bulky. It fits well in a shirt pocket if needed. If I was doing work like construction I would have considered a more durable case and perhaps something with a little more grip to it. But this is fine for most everyday/work situations. The case was easy to put on and stays put. The water resistant feature is comforting to have and I hope I never have to put it to the test. But it does look like it will do the job if needed. This was on sale at the time of the purchase but I would have paid the normal retail price if needed. I'm happy with the purchase.

This is the fourth LifeProof FRE case I have gotten. I got one for my iPhone 6. Then I got one for my iPhone 7 Plus when I upgraded. For my next update, I got the LifeProof FRE case for my iPhone 8. Then, I got one for my friend who has the iPhone 7. We love our LifeProof cases and cannot get enough of them! I ride horses and love the fact that I am able to use my phone even when it's raining outside. I babysit in the summer and have even taken underwater photos in the pool with the kids. These phone case are always reliable and add a fun aspect! The only downfall is sometimes the speakers for FaceTime and phone calls don't work as well because of the coverings, but it is manageable.

The life proof case has improved. It is slimmer, smaller, and the touch isn't funny like it was at first. The screen cover feels nice and tight over the screen. The flap that opens up to expose the charge port however, feels loose. I think it could easily flop open if I dropped it in water. The other complaint would be that it's a bit difficult to make the silence button work on it. I had to fiddle around a couple of times to get it inserted correctly. I decided it was worth it becuase it seems like a secure case that will protect my phone. It's crazy when I think of how much a phone costs!

I love my LifeProof case, especially since I am outside a lot, and it can get wet without any concern. The only thing that can be iffy is the sound quality when you're on the phone or making a call through FaceTime. Sometimes it mutes the sound down a bit. However, I don't care. I still love it. I babysit in the summer, and we go to the pool a lot, and this case is great because I can take it into the pool and underwater! I've taken underwater photos and videos with the kids. It's expensive but definitely worth the price.