It isn't heavy duty, and likely won't protect much if your phone drops with any kind of velocity. I've probably gone through four of them (they tend to scratch) over five years, but CaseMate stuff always seems to be on sale, and even the case's full price of $40 is far from prohibitory.

Does Case-Mate protect phone?

Case-Mate is the industry leader in stylish and thoughtful phone cases and mobile accessories. We use premium materials and functional designs to turn your iPhone or Android into an accessory to brag about. Case-Mate has ensured that every design is built to protect as well as fit into your style.

Are Case-Mate cases good quality?

The case looks and feels like high quality, despite its being plastic. Case-Mate claims 10-foot drop protection for this case, though I did not drop my own phone to find out. It does feel quite thick and solid with cushioned corners. The case comes in three different color patterns and all of the lastest iPhone models.