I bought this phone sock to protect for iPhone (IP) 4. Handysocken are well known in general ... had my previous phone even more (but also much cheaper) Handysocken. To come back to the topic: in use with the IP4 I hold a mobile phone sock (not just specifically this of Mumbi but) generally for a less favorable choice. I watch as many times on my IP that of the sock is a constant in-out rather annoying. But if you should opt for a sock now, is to specifically this feature of Mumbi to say: the carbines must be removed in-out before, otherwise the phone could be damaged (scratches etc). While the phone is in the sock, I would prefer to omit the carbine but also (also for fear of damage to the phone). So is thus ever redundant. The sock is large enough for IP4, only the top of the frame (the side with the key lock) remains visible. Will probably do not use as often the sock. Perhaps it is quite nice in the winter to keep warm the IPs ;-)