Which protects the iphone 4 better: an otter box or case mate?

I'm getting an iphone4. I have in the past had an iphone3 and used an otterbox defender. This time I'm wanting to get something a little more stylish. I NEED the protection tho! So I'm wondering if the case mate protects as well as an otterbox?

Yes, try this one http://www.onecase.co.uk/griffin-survivor-case-for-iphone-4-4s-black.html

Otterbox definitely protects better, as it's built like a truck… But way bulky in my opinion. Case Mate also has nice protective cases and offers more variety. This page has some cool Speck and Case Mate cases:
http://www.squidoo.com/...ne-4-cases

A griffin survivor case will be another good choice. I have used it before, it is as durable as otterbox, and it also available for many fashion case, this is the style of mine
http://www.case2case.net/griffin-survivor-case-for-iphone-4-4s-military.html

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