Has anyone decided to just NOT use a screen protector?

[Spencerdl]

Bottom line is everyone’s results will vary. Some have jobs where they sit behind a desk and the phone rides in a cradle all day. Others have more demanding environments. At the end of the day if you’re comfortable using your phone without one then go for it. As for me..... well let’s just say I’ve always used a screen protector. I have a busy life and the protector has saved me a few times along the way.

EXACTLY. Well written/said Doug B. I personally have always used some sorta screen protection (Zagg mostly) and it gives me a sense of security and that alone is worth it to ME.

 

[felloffthetruck]

I always use a screen protector. Had the Bodyguardz on my iPhone X, dropped the phone face down on a pile of rocks and thought the phone was a goner. After removing the protector the phone was like new underneath.

Without the protector I would have had to replace my iPhone's screen.

 

[Quis89]

So here's my experience. I ALWAYS used screen protectors. I bought my iPhone X and bought into Apples hype of "the most durable glass ever put in a smartphone" and went, "HOORAY!! I don't need a screen protector".

I go literally 1 hour with my iPhone in the same pocket as my Airpods (I didn't realize this at the time until after the fact) and pull my iPhone X out an I have a huge disgusting gash at the top of my phone that goes down about an inch. It's ugly and easily noticeable.

So my theory is we never need a screen protector until we needed a screen protector. So I won't go without one again. Just my two cents.

 

[Garz]

So here's my experience. I ALWAYS used screen protectors. I bought my iPhone X and bought into Apples hype of "the most durable glass ever put in a smartphone" and went, "HOORAY!! I don't need a screen protector".

I go literally 1 hour with my iPhone in the same pocket as my Airpods (I didn't realize this at the time until after the fact) and pull my iPhone X out an I have a huge disgusting gash at the top of my phone that goes down about an inch. It's ugly and easily noticeable.

So my theory is we never need a screen protector until we needed a screen protector. So I won't go without one again. Just my two cents.

Exactly right

 

[mumfoau]

I most certainly have not decided such. Lol

 

[judgetom]

Exactly right

+1

 

[pr1nce]

I have never used a screen protector on any of my iPhones. All of my phone screens have been in perfect condition. I never put anything in the pocket with my phone.

 

[Rob Phillips]

I never put anything in the pocket with my phone.

Me neither. I just turned in a nearly flawless iPhone X after over a year of use that spent 99% of its life outside of case and with no screen protector. I suppose that’s why I don’t feel the need to use a screen protector. Those who are less careful should probably at least think about using one though.

 

[bamf-hacker]

No screen protector here. I haven’t used one since the 6 series. I try one every year just to say I did, but they don’t last more than a few hours and it comes off.

 

[Wotchered]

I always use one, always have, and often share my pockets with keys.pocket knives,change etc. I have scratched my 3Gs and my 4 and have done this through a plastic screen cover.

 

[bamf-hacker]

I might be more likely to use one if I didn’t see it on the phone. The Peel Glass I think lasted the longest since it was edge to edge with no notch cut out. I think that one lasted a week.

 

[edswife1970]

I will always use a screen protector! Not only does it protect my screen but my finger seems to just glide across it smoother than with just the phone glass. Maybe that’s my imagination but it sure seems that way – LOL

 

[travis4380]

Only used one on 1 phone in the last 12 years. And that was on my X, didn’t spend the money this time on the Max.

 

[bakron1]

I have had my XS over two weeks now and haven’t put a screen protector on it yet and my screen looks just fine. The XS screen is supposed to be more scratch resistant, but time will tell.

 

[nikkisharif]

I have had my XS over two weeks now and haven’t put a screen protector on it yet and my screen looks just fine. The XS screen is supposed to be more scratch resistant, but time will tell.

I hope they went back to the coating of the 6s/6s Plus. IMO, those screens were the best. There are no scratches on my 6s Plus & that phone got tossed around like crazy lol

 

[Cladster]

I have had my XS over two weeks now and haven’t put a screen protector on it yet and my screen looks just fine. The XS screen is supposed to be more scratch resistant, but time will tell.

How are you liking it I remember you went from X to 8? I did too but now have a Max lol. Big size difference but enjoying it.

 

[bakron1]

How are you liking it I remember you went from X to 8? I did too but now have a Max lol. Big size difference but enjoying it.

I am loving the XS and the more I use it, it seems to be a little faster and smoother then my X was.

 

[bakron1]

I hope they went back to the coating of the 6s/6s Plus. IMO, those screens were the best. There are no scratches on my 6s Plus & that phone got tossed around like crazy lol

The 6/6s did have a very durable screen coating. So far the coating they used on the XS is holding up well, time will tell.

 

[itsnotmeitsyou]

So here's my experience. I ALWAYS used screen protectors. I bought my iPhone X and bought into Apples hype of "the most durable glass ever put in a smartphone" and went, "HOORAY!! I don't need a screen protector".

I go literally 1 hour with my iPhone in the same pocket as my Airpods (I didn't realize this at the time until after the fact) and pull my iPhone X out an I have a huge disgusting gash at the top of my phone that goes down about an inch. It's ugly and easily noticeable.

So my theory is we never need a screen protector until we needed a screen protector. So I won't go without one again. Just my two cents.

On the other side of the coin, I’ve never used screen protectors and have never had anything like this happen. If I was prone to these types of accidents, I’d probably use one too, though. I just prefer to enjoy the phone as-is.

 

[Quis89]

On the other side of the coin, I’ve never used screen protectors and have never had anything like this happen. If I was prone to these types of accidents, I’d probably use one too, though. I just prefer to enjoy the phone as-is.

I understand that. To each their own. 99% of the time there is nothing in my pocket with my phone. But the lone time it happened, it bit me in the rear. Lesson learned. I'll remain protected going forward. Things happen.