This case protects the sides and back really well. The biggest problem is that it is incompatible with screen protectors. I had to use a Dremel to make it so the screen protectors can even barely work. I tried 6 different brands of protectors and they all have issues. It is so irritating that the engineers didn't take this into consideration. You can either have no screen protectors and a great case or get a different case so you can use a screen protector.