I used a spigen screen protector on my 14 Pro Max. Took it off 2 weeks later because I got tired of wiping the fingerprints off after every use. Not using a screen protector on my 15 Pro Max.
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iPhone 15 Pro Screen protector or not?
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You must have some greasy digits. I rarely need to wipe mine off.
I’m a screen protector guy as my phone often resides in my briefcase during my work commute, where keys and other items are in close proximity to the phone. I installed the Spigen tempered glass screen protector (along with a Spigen case) the day my iPhone 15 PM was delivered. It gives me some piece of mind.
I bought Belkins screen protector for my 12PM two times. Both occasion, I had to change them because they started coming off after a few weeks. I hate looking at screen protectors those are broken or coming off. So, I started buying cheap ones. To be true, they sit better and have saved my mobile display several times. So, I bought cheap one for my 15PM. Looks Ok for the money.
Very poor poll choices that require one to choose some form of protection. Some of us would never mess up a double-tough modern iPhone by adding a silly screen protector. No bumper (whatever that is), no screen protector, no case.
Your breakage comment is not accurate. The “flimsy” glass on top of the screen most definitely protects your glass.
I don’t use a screen protector for scratches. I use to to protect the glass from breaking and I’ve seen it succeed 4-6 times over the last 10 years. Situations where a sharp rock, pebble, or table top hits the phone and the glass breaks. One could argue a few of those instances would not have broken the phones glass, but I will tell you, it almost certainly would - at least 3-4 of them.
It’s simple physics. It takes energy to break the glass screen protector. The energy that would otherwise have threatened my phone screen is diminished by breaking the screen protector. No question.
The rest of your comment I 100% agree with.
Buy a decent screen protector then. Don’t buy one with sharp lips. I buy Caudabe screen protectors. You could NOT tell I have a protector on unless you took my case off. If you have an exposed bottom, the curved edge shouldn’t be a problem at all though you would be able to see an edge. No sharp sides, no cutout at the top.
I haven’t been able to buy a screen protector for my 15PM yet. I absentmindedly put my phone in the pocket with my keys and of course I now have 3 considerable scratches close together on my screen. I can feel them, they’re not micro scratches. I’m so upset lol I have the Torras protectors coming on Tuesday now.
I must have gotten a dud then. Anyways, I took the chance and now know I no longer need a screen protector on my end, so I’m good over here.
I'm glad that's working out for you. My paranoia won't allow it.
I normally don't use a screen protector (also, I suck at putting screen protectors on), but the install mechanism for the Torras Diamond Shield is so damned good that I installed one on my 15 PM this morning with perfect results.
I use a screen protector not because i am scared of scratches, but because my hands sweat a-lot in Summer.
Mhhhhh I felt like I did buy a pretty decent 25€ one with an amazing application mechanism. When I have a full case on it’s fine, but with the one with the open bottom, well.
So for me it's my first iPhone with Apple Care+ and the first naked since iPhone 7.
I won't put a screen protector, because it will feel like 💩
I'm not too worried about scratches, even when I had these protectors I didn't change them so they stayed with scratches and my 13PM even had a broken corner.
You can still trade in with small scratches.
I won't put a screen protector, because it will feel like 💩
I'm not too worried about scratches, even when I had these protectors I didn't change them so they stayed with scratches and my 13PM even had a broken corner.
You can still trade in with small scratches.
I remember way back when I never used screen protectors, I just had a way of getting my screen scratched like crazy so it meant when time came to resell it I'd lose value because of that alone so I just use screen protectors now (the second the phone comes out the box) I don't like it but I do it anyway, the don't actually bother me.
Always use them. Whatever phone I have. First thing I do when I take phone out of box is install one, then straight into a case.
Had a few break after drops, so I change it. Gets scratched, I change it. In the grand scheme of things they are as cheap as chips. If I get a brand that don’t feel great, I still use them, but change them sooner rather than later. Used ESR armorite, now use Spigen EZ fit.
I wouldn’t even know if they feel worse than the actual screen in daily use, as the only time I feel the screen (through the cloth I’d use to wipe it) is when I wipe it down before putting a new screen protector on.
Had a few break after drops, so I change it. Gets scratched, I change it. In the grand scheme of things they are as cheap as chips. If I get a brand that don’t feel great, I still use them, but change them sooner rather than later. Used ESR armorite, now use Spigen EZ fit.
I wouldn’t even know if they feel worse than the actual screen in daily use, as the only time I feel the screen (through the cloth I’d use to wipe it) is when I wipe it down before putting a new screen protector on.
I use screen protectors on all of my iPhones I have owned as well as a otter box defender case may make the phone more bulkier but better to have it protected I use iPhones for there functions and stuff and don’t like to spend money to fix a broken screen oh I do have Apple care as well just in case but I have hardly used it.
Yes, because a 3-4 pack on Amazon can be had for $10. Change every 3-6 months.
With a thin case, phone is still in great condition to pass to the kids in 2 years.
And to those that say the protectors do not protect against breakage.....my daughter has broken the back glass of every phone she has had. All phones with a case. One with an Otterbox. Her last phone had the camera lens glass broken......but she has never broken a screen.....many screen protectors, yes, but never a screen. The 13 Max I just passed down to her has a case, screen and camera lens protectors on it.......
With a thin case, phone is still in great condition to pass to the kids in 2 years.
And to those that say the protectors do not protect against breakage.....my daughter has broken the back glass of every phone she has had. All phones with a case. One with an Otterbox. Her last phone had the camera lens glass broken......but she has never broken a screen.....many screen protectors, yes, but never a screen. The 13 Max I just passed down to her has a case, screen and camera lens protectors on it.......