The cover covers the entire phone. It also protects the display area and the flap. The buttons are accessible while there a small defect to the button for activating Silent mode which is almost blocked by the cover. We find ourselves obliged to leave the case of the phone to activate or deactivate the silent mode, hence my 4/5 stars. The cover is thin, pretty and rather class and does not distort the shape of the phone. It fits in a pocket without a problem. Excellent product if ever mine was worn, I would resume a unhesitatingly. Recommended.