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Hi All,
I know that the Nexus doesn't have Gorilla Glass, but does anyone know how scratch resistant the screen is? I have never used screen protectors, and don't really want to put one on my Nexus, but if the screen is easily scratched I might have to think about it. Any thoughts?
BenJG
Just put the screen protector. It better having one and not need it. Than not having it and needing it.
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I have a Zagg Invisible Shield on mine. It's really nice... adds a bit of friction, but is just a minor learning curve.
I know how you feel OP. My previous two phones had Gorilla Glass I and never felt that I needed a screen protector. However, the coating on this screen does scratch fairly easily so I recommend picking one up. I just put an XO Skins screen protector on mine and I am loving it. You can't even tell it's there.
@sn0warmy: Thanks for this. When you say it scratches easily, just how easily? I tend to treat my phones pretty gently (i.e. never in the same pocket as keys etc), so do you think I still need a protector? Is the screen at all scratch resistant?
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@sn0warmy: Thanks for this. When you say it scratches easily, just how easily? I tend to treat my phones pretty gently (i.e. never in the same pocket as keys etc), so do you think I still need a protector? Is the screen at all scratch resistant?
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Yes, many people are getting scratches on their phones from just random dirt in their pockets.
It sucks...I've had Gorilla Glass phones in the past, that have been thrown like a baseball at cement walls that haven't scratched or chipped, not to mention never needing a screen protector.
With all my phones I have used an Otterbox Defender series while at work and a sunglass bag when off work, out and about. It works for me, I'm not too clumsy and I am fairly careful with my phone so no scratches for me. I don't know exactly why, but I dislike having to use a screen protector.
The GNex DOES HAVE fortified glass, it's just another type without the Gorilla name.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus survives a key scratch test, worries about Gorilla Glass look silly now
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...es-about-Gorilla-Glass-look-silly-now_id23880
The GNex, while a great phone, does not have the gorilla glass that you've all come to know on other phones. It's bad, and your pocket might as well be sandpaper around it. Cover it up quickly with a screen protector. I speak from experience, my GSM version GNex got "mysteriously" scratched from one day to the next.
Now the question is: Which one? Zagg is leaving horizontal lines on my screen and is pissing me off, so that's out of the question.
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This is all very strange to me, because I had my SGS for nearly a year, never used a case, tossed it in my handbag or hoody pocket with my keys all the time...it has no visible scratches.
I've had my Gnex since Christmas and it already has one deep scratch and also a "ding" in the glass, both of which can be felt if you run a fingernail across the defaced area. I have not been nearly as rough with it as I was with my SGS.
I know the plural of "anecdote" is not "data", but still, my Gnex now wears a screen protector, as much as I hate the bl**dy things. I'm also waiting anxiously for someone to come out with a protective case that I don't hate.
@alias3800 @lilirose --> I guess, judging from both your experiences, it does seem like the Gnex has fortified glass, that is weaker than the well known Gorilla glass from e.g. SGS2. Not that Gorilla glass can't get scratches or break (I've had both situations), but from your descriptions I get the feeling, that it will take less force to damage the GNex fortified glass.
If true and if Gorilla glass is stronger, then one can only wonder why Samsung didn't use it on the GNex, like on the SGS2. Doesn't make sense to me.
Anyway, I will have to see. I hate cases and screen protection, so I will take the chance with no protection and see how it goes.
get some ghost armor, i hate screen protectors and im loving the protection from this product as so many people have had alot of scratching problems.
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@alias3800 @lilirose --> I guess, judging from both your experiences, it does seem like the Gnex has fortified glass, that is weaker than the well known Gorilla glass from e.g. SGS2. Not that Gorilla glass can't get scratches or break (I've had both situations), but from your descriptions I get the feeling, that it will take less force to damage the GNex fortified glass.
If true and if Gorilla glass is stronger, then one can only wonder why Samsung didn't use it on the GNex, like on the SGS2. Doesn't make sense to me.
Anyway, I will have to see. I hate cases and screen protection, so I will take the chance with no protection and see how it goes.
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You can't curve Gorilla glass from my understanding, thus not using it.
diablous said:
You can't curve Gorilla glass from my understanding, thus not using it.
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On the same data point, I've discovered that dry-application screen protectors are worthless on the Gnex because of the curved glass. I was afraid of the wet-application ones but I decided to try one (XO Skin) after going through 12 dry-application ones without getting a single one aligned and placed without enormous bubbles and peeling edges. I admit I suck at applying the dry ones but with the Gnex it seems pretty much impossible to do.
I consider myself to be gentle on my phones. That being said, I already have a couple small scratches in the glass that in my opinion would not have occurred with a higher grade of fortified glass. I am sure the screen curvature factors into the options they had. So what screen protector is most recommended that is invisible and does not increase friction?
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So what screen protector is most recommended that is invisible and does not increase friction?
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I don't think there is one that's 100% drag-free, but the best one I've found is XO Skins....it doesn't have an orange peel texture, and the drag is only slight after you've broken it in a bit. When I first got mine I thought I wasn't going to be able to stand it because it was rubbery, but after two weeks of use it only feels slightly different to my SGS (which has bare GG).
BUY A SCREEN PROTECTOR!
I woke up today and noticed my first scratch. Its about a quarter of an inch long and is really noticeable on a white screen due to the 'rainbow effect'. I use a nice hard silicone case which has done an amazing job protecting my phone from stupid drops and falls (I've had about 5 ).
I now believe that the tempered glass used with the Galaxy Nexus is NOT as strong as Gorilla Glass. Everyone I know with a Gorilla Glass phone doesn't have a screen protector and has NO scratches whatsoever.
Forgive my rambling. Do yourself a favor and buy a screen protector. I know I will be.
you forgot to add the *this message paid for by screen protector C co. jk haha
but seriously do you know what you did to scratch it? currently I've got an XO and androidified case on mine. But the other day I was at the gym and my nexus fell off an elliptical like machine (twice) the second time one of the feet things smacked it as it was falling (~4.5 ft) and the nexus went flying across the room.
Worse: It didn't have a case on, because I was trying to mod the touchstone tech into my case.
Awesome: picked it up popped the battery in, and it was completely unscathed. I don't understand what people are doing to crack/scratch this thing. It seems pretty solid to me.
I used XO Skins as well. They will fill in that scratch. Their video shows that. I also posted my review of their stuff linked in my signature, as well as about 500+ people on here.
Don't waste your money
Screen proctors are a waste of money, from iphone to droid x and blackberry, never had a scratched screen.
Not to make light of the situation, but I wonder what % of users would try to show a scratch with a screen capture? I'd say a solid 20%.
I got a single scratch too. I've had and used the iPhone 2g since launch and it has not a single scratch, so I am confused as to what I suddenly did differently. I'm sort of annoyed, but whatever =)
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BUY A SCREEN PROTECTOR!
I woke up today and noticed my first scratch. Its about a quarter of an inch long and is really noticeable on a white screen due to the 'rainbow effect'. I use a nice hard silicone case which has done an amazing job protecting my phone from stupid drops and falls (I've had about 5 ).
I now believe that the tempered glass used with the Galaxy Nexus is NOT as strong as Gorilla Glass. Everyone I know with a Gorilla Glass phone doesn't have a screen protector and has NO scratches whatsoever.
Forgive my rambling. Do yourself a favor and buy a screen protector. I know I will be.
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You scratched the oleophobic coating... not the glass.
I got a chip,
ordered xo, hopefully it fills it in
Always had a screen protector on my phone, I buy them off ebay (bought about 20 off the same seller, love his screen protectors). It just gives me a sense of mind if my phone falls, which it has. I also have an otterbox commuter (first time buying a case worth more than $10 ). But it has saved my phone.
6 Foot drop out of my friends window smack onto concrete, no scratches
scratch?
do you know what scratched your screen??? I sometimes put my car keys in the same pocket as my gnex (although I try not to) and I have not gotten a scratch yet. I can see dropping the phone resulting in a scratch but even drops won't protect gorilla glass completely.
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You scratched the oleophobic coating... not the glass.
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This is likely the case - especially if you can't 'feel' the scratch with your finger/nail.
no glass is scratch proof just some are more scratch resistance. Gorilla glass will still scratch, my Atrix had a few minor scratches. you notice when they do those demos at the gorilla glass booth they only use metal to try to scratch the screen? if someone tries to tell you that gorilla glass on their phone wont scratch ask them to prove it by rubbing some sand on the screen. Stuff like keys wont scratch your screen because they are relatively soft compared to the glass on your screen but stuff like sand and other glass can scratch a chemically tempered glass screen.
I have a scratch around a centimetre long, I can feel it with my fingernails so I agree it is most likely the coating that is damaged .. any ideas how to repair, cover, remove the damage?
No scratches on any phones EXCEPT my G2x which had Gorilla Glass...
Don't believe everything you hear. Although this round I am sporting an XO SP.
I had a screen protector on since day 1 until a couple days ago when it started getting jacked up in the corners. It's so silky smooth without it on that I don't plan on putting another screen protector on.
This is the first phone with which I've ever had a scratch. I pretty protective with my phones. I don't ever put it in the same pocket as my keys. I'm still not sure what I did that caused the scratch. It scared me into getting a screen protector for the first time. I can still barely see the scratch through it. I got a Ghost Armor.
I bought a screen protector weeks before I even bought the phone (as it wasn't available on the market at the time). I wasn't talking no chances. If they had the glass ones from Spigen available I would certainly upgrade. (too bad they can't make one due too the curved glass)
Gotta have a screen protector
No big scratches yet, but I have noticed some tiny scratches at the bottom where I have laid it down on it's screen from the first few weeks of use. Now I have a screen protector as well as a case.
While waiting for my bodyguardz to arrive(still waiting after 14 days), I went to buy a cheap screen protector even though it ruined the HD of the screen. Totally worth it though
A few hardly noticeable scratches but it still looks better than a screen covered in even the most highly regarded protector.
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I want to use my phone without any case. I'm not afraid of scratches, but I'm afraid of screen cracking if I drop my phone. So my question is: if I use tempered glass, will it protect my screen from cracking? Or they will both be cracked? And I also want that glass is the thinnest. So I was thinking about getting 0.15 mm tempered glass. Is it different from 0.3mm or 0.4mm in term of protection, or does only the hardness matter?
Thank you for your reply.
I've dropped mine many many times onto wood and concrete without a screen protector. The phone is a little chipped and scratched, but the screen is absolutely fine.
A nilkin tempered glass screen protector is a good investment as it feels brilliant although when I dropped mine with that on it smashed the corner of the protector.
The edges of the phone are slightly raised so without the screen protector on, a drop onto a flat surface will not damage the screen but will damage the screen protector.
A drop onto a raised surface like a stone would probably break the screen protector but don't know if it'd also damage the screen.
Question is, how often do you drop your phone, and how much do you want to spend on glass protectors?
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I've dropped mine many many times onto wood and concrete without a screen protector. The phone is a little chipped and scratched, but the screen is absolutely fine.
A nilkin tempered glass screen protector is a good investment as it feels brilliant although when I dropped mine with that on it smashed the corner of the protector.
The edges of the phone are slightly raised so without the screen protector on, a drop onto a flat surface will not damage the screen but will damage the screen protector.
A drop onto a raised surface like a stone would probably break the screen protector but don't know if it'd also damage the screen.
Question is, how often do you drop your phone, and how much do you want to spend on glass protectors?
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I was thinking about Nillkin, but I think it would be too thick. So I'm considering those 0.15 mm protectors in this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...5mm-dot-view-friendly-tempered-glass-t2810825
I also thought about xtremeguard, since I use their normal protectors and they are great. It 50$, but with 85% off coupon it's just a few bucks. Only problem is that it's 0.4mm.
Which one would you recommend? I'm planning to spend 10-15$, because 40-50$ is really to much for a protector, in my opinion.
This is the one I use:
ZeroLemon® Ultra Glass Armor - 9H Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector for HTC One M8
Oditius said:
This is the one I use:
ZeroLemon® Ultra Glass Armor - 9H Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector for HTC One M8
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Is it noticable a lot while it's on the phone, since it's 0.3mm?
HTC_One_M8_91 said:
Is it noticable a lot while it's on the phone, since it's 0.3mm?
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If your looking for it, but after putting on, I haven't paid much attention to it. I dropped my phone once, chipped away at the edges of the shield. The seller replaced it free. I like tempered glass, it is the only screen proctor I will put on my phones. The only bad thing is that it goes edge to edge with the glass. So if you have a case that touches the screen, that might cause a problem. I use a thin clear cars I got off ebay. Works for me.
Ultra 0.5mm Slim TPU Skin Clear new Case Transparent Cover
Oditius said:
If your looking for it, but after putting on, I haven't paid much attention to it. I dropped my phone once, chipped away at the edges of the shield. The seller replaced it free. I like tempered glass, it is the only screen proctor I will put on my phones. The only bad thing is that it goes edge to edge with the glass. So if you have a case that touches the screen, that might cause a problem. I use a thin clear cars I got off ebay. Works for me.
Ultra 0.5mm Slim TPU Skin Clear new Case Transparent Cover
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The only annoying thing could be top edge, when I pull down notification bar.
Case wouldn't be a problem, because I'm planning to use phone without case, and that why I'm looking for a tempered glass, to protect screen from cracking.
HTC_One_M8_91 said:
The only annoying thing could be top edge, when I pull down notification bar.
Case wouldn't be a problem, because I'm planning to use phone without case, and that why I'm looking for a tempered glass, to protect screen from cracking.
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Actually then it could be a benefit, because going edge to edge means you will probably not touch the edge. And the edge is not sharp, nice and smooth. The price is cheap enough to try it. I have tried several over the last few months, mostly from China. But this is US born and works and feels great.
Hello. I just ordered a OnePlus one, and now I'm looking for the accessories.
I actually have a Note 2 with a tempered glass screen protector. The other day I've met a friend that works on the construction and he died me his Note 2 that he had been using since 6 months ago, and the screen was perfect, without a mark. He sweared that had the phone dropped several times and the screen was, as I said, perfect.
It made me think that maybe the OPO with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3, maybe it doesn't make much sense to use one of these screen protector.
What to you guys think?
Not necessary but if you want the extra protection go for it.
I personally don't use screen protectors but its ultimately up to you.
I don't usually run screen protectors but I'm glad I got one for my OPO.
After a few days of owning it I noticed some super light scratches on the bottom of the screen. This was during the brand new period of owning it and the screen had not touched anything except empty pants pocket, my fingers, and t-shirt for cleaning.
Thankfully my ozrly tempered glass protector showed up the next day, and I've been running that since. Pretty happy with it.
Tl;dr: I'd run a lot of phones naked, but not this one.
Precisely, as this is a cheap phone, and also has gorilla glass,I don't see the necessity as in a Note 3 or an iPhone...
as cheap as it is at $360, a $6 protector won't hurt your wallet
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Precisely, as this is a cheap phone, and also has gorilla glass,I don't see the necessity as in a Note 3 or an iPhone...
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The phone is inexpensive but difficult to repair or replace. I see someone doesn't know the difference between the cost of something and how valuable something is.
I always keep my phone in a dedicated empty pocket but it always gets the random light scratch over its lifetime. A good $15-$25 glass screen keeps it looking new. That way when you pull out your device you don't look like some kind of a hobo.
The Ringke Fusion comes with a screen protector free of charge when you buy the case by the way.
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Hello. I just ordered a OnePlus one, and now I'm looking for the accessories.
I actually have a Note 2 with a tempered glass screen protector. The other day I've met a friend that works on the construction and he died me his Note 2 that he had been using since 6 months ago, and the screen was perfect, without a mark. He sweared that had the phone dropped several times and the screen was, as I said, perfect.
It made me think that maybe the OPO with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3, maybe it doesn't make much sense to use one of these screen protector.
What to you guys think?
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All you need to scratch your screen is a grain of sand.
Are glass protectors mandatory? of corse not, otherwise they would come in the package with the phone. That said, i firmly beleave they are a "must have" for any phone, as you will regret not having one as soon as you get a scratch on it. for my xperia z2 it lasted 1 week 'till i regreted not having one, when for the first time I went "YOLO" on a phone.
You don't need a 30 dollar glass protector, I've had all kinds of brands and prices and all i have to say is that they are all the same, the only thing I insist on is rounded edges, so you don't feel it as much.
I'm on my second OPO, since I sold my first one after it fell face down, slightly tilted up, since it damaged the chrome ring on the top. When it fell, along with the dent, the glass screen protector was shattered on the top left. If you did not realize this so far, the only reason my "amazing gorilla glass" did not shatter aswell is that the protector took the hit for it (shattering to spread the energy). Gorilla glass is made to take scratches, not falls.
Finally, it is up to you. Do i think you do not need a normal plastic screen protector? well, you don't. Do you need a GLASS screen protector? after my experience my opinion can only be yes. I am currently waiting for a new one and have a crappy regular protector on.
Ultimate shield has proven to be a very good, not very expensive, and reliable seller for every phone I got it for (htc one m7, note 3, xperia z2, OPO)
Not absolutely necessary, but you really can scratch the phone screen.
Plastic screen protectors scratch really easy because they are plastic. So even if it protects the screen they end up looking like crap. That's where tempered glass protectors shine, it protects the screen and still looks really nice (albeit at a higher cost).
Tempered glass screen protector is never necessary until...well, until you drop the phone once on a wrong surface...
Take your risk.
I never really believed in tempered glass, until I saw more videos on these types of ion-reinforced glass. They are definitely not indestructible. As somebody above stated, all it takes is a grain of sand for there to be a micro-scratch on the screen. It's from these nearly-invisible weaknesses that the screen will crack when exposed to force when dropped. I believe the reason is that Gorilla Glass 3 is around 6-7 on the Moh's hardness scale, which is harder than metal, which is why keys and knives don't scratch it, but not as hard as sand or rocks.
So in other words, some type of protector will prevent these micro-scratches. The question is then, plastic or tempered glass? I've always used plastic on the last dozen or so phones and tablets I've had, but even the best plastic one (Belkin) still definitely felt plastic in their friction, it wasn't as smooth as glass, and a year later, there are small scratches in it.
Yes, it's true that the OPO is cheap enough that if you smash it, it's not a huge deal, and yes, there was a screen replacement kit I saw in another thread that was $110 or something, BUT it's the time and hassle. For me, slapping on a $15 glass protector (which I found easier to apply than previous plastic protectors), is worth it.
With the OPO, I decided to try a Nilkin tempered glass protector, and it feels as smooth as the original glass, which is great if you're a power user that does alot of quick inputs. It also seems to be very resistant to scratches so far, but I don't believe it's the 9H that they stated in the ad. The downside is that it's definitely noticeably thick, you can see it from the side, and you can feel the edges next to the cutouts.
PS. I'm no expert, so take it as you will.
My screen scrathed its hairline but it did i now have a thin glass screen protector .25mm thick very thin and looks amazing $6 was shipped from china less then week
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I own the iphone 5 and it too like all phones are prone to light surface scratches. Better put some protection on it
Just wondering how many of you are using without a screen protector?
I've always used one for years, but am getting frustrated with my current one. Wondering how safe it is to use without.
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Just wondering how many of you are using without a screen protector?
I've always used one for years, but am getting frustrated with my current one. Wondering how safe it is to use without.
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I never use screen protectors, I think they're ugly and ruin the look of the phone
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Just wondering how many of you are using without a screen protector?
I've always used one for years, but am getting frustrated with my current one. Wondering how safe it is to use without.
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You can only answer this. Make a choice and see how it works.
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I never use screen protectors, bit a thin case and pouch for on the go...
I guess it depends on how careful you can be with your phone. I never use a screen protector but I'm always aware of where my phone is (i.e. not putting my keys in my pocket that has my phone in it) I also have a Google fabric case which let's me keep a good grip on the phone.
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I also don't use a screen protector, or a case. But I'm careful with my phone and want to enjoy the device for what it was designed for. No since keeping it prestine just for the next owner.
Haven't used them since my blackberry days. Going fully naked with this phone. It's nice and grippy.
Don't use one, saving money in the long run as I'll just replace it myself for the cost of a screen protector. Besides, with the way on installing them now with UV light and LOCA glue, it's as labor-intensive as installing an actual screen.
Cases do a great job in preventing the screen from breaking anyhow.
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I guess it depends on how careful you can be with your phone. I never use a screen protector but I'm always aware of where my phone is (i.e. not putting my keys in my pocket that has my phone in it) I also have a Google fabric case which let's me keep a good grip on the phone.
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This is exactly what I'm doing as well. Tried an IQ Shield "skin" type protector, but the edges lifted up which looked terrible to me. Also got the tempered glass protector from the Google store, and while that looked good it killed touch responsiveness so I removed it. Just going with no screen protector and the Google fabric case (which I think is my favorite case ever on any phone) and all has been good.
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I use one only because I am around fine particulates like dirt and metal shavings daily. Whitestone dome. The only drawback is when playing fps games, it sometimes registers ghost touches.
I didn't use a screen protector or case with my HTC EVO 4G, GSII and GSIII (Until I broke the screen). Then started using a screen protector and case (For drop protection not really scratch protection) for my GS5 and Nexus 5X. Since none of the cheap screen protectors fit well for the Pixel 2 XL, I've been without one since October and it's been scratch free.
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I use one, but not for shatter resistance. I use it to protect the screen from hairline scratches. The dirt on your skin will eventually scratch and scuff the screen to the point of being visible and I just can't stand permanent scratches on the screen surface.
I personally use a hybrid screen protector (flexible glass) because it's so much thinner than tempered glass and still feels like glass.
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I use one, but not for shatter resistance. I use it to protect the screen from hairline scratches. The dirt on your skin will eventually scratch and scuff the screen to the point of being visible and I just can't stand permanent scratches on the screen surface.
I personally use a hybrid screen protector (flexible glass) because it's so much thinner than tempered glass and still feels like glass.
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This. Hairline scratches and the oleophobic coating wearing off is why I always use a tgsp.
This is the 1st phone that I didn't use a screen protector on and as far as I can tell the screen still looks new after 6 months.
Comes down to how anal u are. If you can live with minor scuffs or scratches. Go protectorless. I cannot. This display is too beautiful and how the phone is holding its value. Imma keep it fresh to get a good price when P3XL comes out. So I tried 3 different ones before settling on Whitestone. Which looks and feels like the natural screen.
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Protector all the way considering how easy this phone is to scratch Gorilla Glass 5 is trash.
I've always put screen protectors on my phones ever since the purchase of my very first one. As the user mentioned above, it's less for the screen shattering but more so for preventing hairline scratches.
I've only been able to find wet apply protectors that work best; every other glass protector on Amazon has had really bad reviews for not sticking on the edges.
If anyone has good recommendations for a glass protector (or even that flexible glass mentioned above) please let me know where you got it from!
This wet apply protector sticks very well to the edges unlike the standard glass protectors available, however there is that classic Orange Peel effect and the screen looks a bit grainy under light or white backgrounds.
The only screen protector I've been able to find with good reviews is the one with that UV light install and it's about $60, way too much for a protector in my opinion.
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Protector all the way considering how easy this phone is to scratch Gorilla Glass 5 is trash.
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Interesting claim as Gorilla Glass 5 and 4 have the same scratch resistance as seen in Jerry Rig Everything videos.
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I always use a matte finish screen protector so it's easier to use outdoors in the sunlight and no fingerprints
I have never used protectors and have never had scratches. On this phone I do. It's possible I am doing something different but can't imagine what?