But the screen covering (or “protector”) ruins your touchscreen experience

The screen cover is more scratch resistant than the original one and the rubber cover seems harder and less porous, which makes it easier to keep clean

so a screen cover won't do the trick for any significant water-resistance).

But the integrated screen cover makes it difficult to use the touchscreen, requiring more pressure and as such a lot of false clicks on the screen

The screen cover sometimes makes it difficult to tap the screen.

Best otter box I’ve had, the skip cover fits nice n tight, unlike the prior ones