Understanding What a Military-Grade Phone Case Means

If you're like most people, your phone is essential. It’s not only for calling friends and family, you also use it for shopping, checking your bank accounts, connecting on social media, watching movies, playing games and so much more. This makes keeping it in good condition a top priority. 

Unfortunately, accidents happen, and just one fall can cause permanent damage to your phone. Protecting it with a high-quality phone protector, such as a military-grade phone case, helps prevent this damage. 

OtterBox cases meet this gold standard of protection to ensure your phone stays safe. Keep reading to learn about military-grade protocols and the benefits of using OtterBox protective cases.

What makes a phone case military grade?

Military grade isn't just a fancy name manufacturers use to describe their phone cases. It's a standard that represents durability, dependability and toughness. This elite classification is only given to phone cases that pass tests measuring drop protection, temperature endurance and shock and moisture resistance. 

Definition and military standards

MIL-STD, or military standards, is a set of standards developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure its equipment and tools are rugged enough for field use. In regards to phone cases, the military gold standard is MIL-STD-810G. 

To achieve this classification, phone cases must undergo a series of tests to ensure they can handle various field conditions. For example, MIL-STD 810G-516.6 protocols involve a robust testing process, such as ensuring the phone can withstand falls from 4-5 feet and is shock-resistant. The cases are also tested in numerous environmental conditions, such as varying temperatures and air pressure levels.

The importance of certification

Only phone cases that undergo and pass the strict MIL-STD-810G testing protocols earn certification as a military-grade product. When shopping for a new phone case, don't be fooled by products that claim to be strong and durable. Always look for the military-grade designation. 

For example, OtterBox's Defender Series phone cases undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet or exceed all MIL-STD-810G-516.6 testing standards. This gives you peace of mind, knowing that when you OtterBox your phone, it has the best protection.

Military phone cases: Features and benefits

Not all phone cases provide the same level of protection. Some cases only protect against minor falls or scratches. The features and benefits of military phone cases are outlined below.

Military-grade phone cases vs. regular cases

Purchasing a military-grade phone case versus a regular case has many benefits, including:

  • Damage control: Military-grade cases work as a shield to protect your phone from unfortunate accidents, falls and shocks. 
  • Endurance in adverse conditions: These rugged cases can withstand extreme weather conditions, including high and low temperatures, high and low air pressure and exposure to moisture. 
  • Cost savings: A military phone case, such as an OtterBox, more than pays for itself with each accidental drop and fall it takes. Since these durable phone cases minimize the risk of damage, they can help you avoid purchasing a new phone before you're ready. 
  • Moisture resistant: Military-grade phone cases also tend to be moisture resistant, which means they can withstand access to water, rain, snow, humidity, sweat, condensation and accidental spills.

What makes OtterBox a military-grade phone case?

OtterBox military-grade phone cases are built for protection. Their multilayer defense includes rubberized outer shells for shock absorption and better gripping capabilities and inner shells that provide extra protection. These military cases also include raised edges to protect the camera and screen, port covers, wireless charging capabilities and a lifetime warranty.

Every OtterBox phone case model and screen protector undergoes a comprehensive testing process to guarantee its durability and toughness. 

OtterBox's DROP+ testing process goes even further than MIL-STD-810G-516.6 testing protocols, which require the phone case to undergo 26 drops from a minimum height of 4 feet. We conduct this test up to 182 times to ensure there's no damage to the front, back or edges of the phone. 

We maintain this intensive testing process to ensure our military-grade phone cases are strong and durable enough to withstand drops, impacts and changes in weather conditions.

Shop OtterBox military-grade phone cases today

Don't wait for an accident to happen. Protect your phone today by purchasing a military-grade iPhone case and screen protector. 

Otterbox offers a wide selection of high-quality phone cases for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and more. You can choose from various colors and collections, such as our Disney princesses, Realtree and floral collections. 

Start shopping today to find the right Otterbox phone case and screen protector.