I just received this case and it is very sturdy and I am positive it will protect my Blackberry. Very easy to install, but I do not like the snaps. While it is great for installation, the snaps are raised and can be uncomfortable when holding the phone. The case is slightly raised to completely protect all parts of the phone, so there is little worry about damage to your phone. Overall I believe this will protect my phone better than a sleeve, but it becomes less sleek in doing so.