Glass screen protector or not???

[newtoios]

Kinda torn on whether or not to get a tempered glass screen protector on my iPhone X when it arrives.

My current iPhone 7+ is my 1st iPhone after having nothing but androids since the beginning.

I don’t have a screen protector on the 7+, the screen does seem to be a lot more durable than my past androids.

Are there and cons to putting a glass screen protector on?

Loss of function, sensitivity, clarity?

 

[Just_Me_D]

Not that I’m aware of, but then again, I do use a screen protector or even a case. With that in mind, if it makes you feel better to put a screen protector on your new iPhone X when it arrives, go ahead and do it. You’re only protecting your investment, in my opinion.

 

[EagleFox007]

Nope! not a fan of screen protector. Used to be but I stopped using since I got my iPhone 4. Dropped my phone several times and my case is sufficient enough to protect my phone and I’m only using a thin case. Never had a scratch or crack. It also annoys me if a dirt gets inside the screen protector. I hope I didn’t jinx myself! LOL! If it makes you feel better, do it.

 

[ajb1965]

Kinda torn on whether or not to get a tempered glass screen protector on my iPhone X when it arrives.

My current iPhone 7+ is my 1st iPhone after having nothing but androids since the beginning.

I don’t have a screen protector on the 7+, the screen does seem to be a lot more durable than my past androids.

Are there and cons to putting a glass screen protector on?

Loss of function, sensitivity, clarity?

I've never had any performance issues related to screen protectors, but they can be a chore to keep clean around the edges. That's where they tend to collect dust, pet dander, finger gunk etc. I spend a lot of time outdoors and I was always cleaning, which caused the protector to eventually lift a little, which allowed more gunk under - vicious cycle yada yada

After a few go rounds with them I switched to wallet flip cases. Offers some screen minor protection and easier to clean. YMMV

 

[newtoios]

I was thinking about putting one on.
I keep my iPhone in a pocket by itself with no key,coins,etc and somehow I still got a scratch.

It only noticeable when the screen is off but still annoying to me.

 

[darius_robin]

Kinda torn on whether or not to get a tempered glass screen protector on my iPhone X when it arrives.

My current iPhone 7+ is my 1st iPhone after having nothing but androids since the beginning.

I don’t have a screen protector on the 7+, the screen does seem to be a lot more durable than my past androids.

Are there and cons to putting a glass screen protector on?

Loss of function, sensitivity, clarity?

I keep a normal plastic screen protector on my 7, but even a small scratch on the protection causes annoying rainbow colors to appear on the screen when turned on. Think about it, if you tend to drop your phone a lot, think about getting a glass protector. Most glass screen protectors do not cause any issues with screen interaction.

 

[o4liberty]

Use screen protectors and cases on all of my devices saves in the long run. Never broke a screen on any device the screen protector has broken but not the device.

 

[Merecat]

Running a glass screen protector / otterbox defender combo at launch. I’m going to be extremely careful with the damn thing at first because of the price point haha.

I have a glass screen protector on my 7 Plus right now and it’s filled with cracks and scratches. I’ve had some pretty bad drops on concrete and I’m positive the phone’s screen would of cracked if I didn’t have the glass protector on it.

 

[Premium1]

I have used one on my 7 and picked one up from amazon for my X. Always have used a screen protector, just recently switched to the glass screen protectors and enjoy them.

 

[msm0511]

I go back and forth on screen protectors. I never had one on my 7 Plus, don't have one on my 8, but I did put a plastic film one on my S8+. I may pick one up for my X. I'm undecided ATM.

My thing is the protector has to go completely to the edges of the glass if I use them. I hate the ones that only cover the flat part of the screen. It's a pet peeve I have to run my finger over the screen and feel where the protector ends and the screen begins.

One big plus for using one on the X is there's no home button to feel weird if I do put one on. That may be why I never keep them on my iPhones. The home button feels awful when there's a protector on.

 

[metllicamilitia]

It depends on your lifestyle really. I work in some tough environments so I always use a case and screen protector, but I don’t a glass one. I use the Rhinoshield Impact Protection screen protector for its superior protection, and it doesn’t affect anything.

 

[newtoios]

I've never had any performance issues related to screen protectors, but they can be a chore to keep clean around the edges. That's where they tend to collect dust, pet dander, finger gunk etc. I spend a lot of time outdoors and I was always cleaning, which caused the protector to eventually lift a little, which allowed more gunk under - vicious cycle yada yada

After a few go rounds with them I switched to wallet flip cases. Offers some screen minor protection and easier to clean. YMMV

I had a wallet style case when I had a Samsung galaxy note... I was Super pissed when I realized that the credit cards or my id was scratching the screen.

 

[songbird]

I would love to go naked, but scared too. Though I plan on transferring my AppleCare to the X, I still want to keep it protected. I did purchase a glass screen protector & back. I’m thinking of just going that route, maybe adding a bumper. Keeps it as close as naked. I know there are really thin cases out there too that make it feel as though your phone is barely naked. I have to admit though, I went crazy case shopping on Amazon when staying up on preorder night. Kind of regret getting all these cases now that I have my bumper & glass protectors.

 

[reeneebob]

Haven’t used a screen protector in 4 years, don’t intend to start now.

 

[hugohugo974]

I do use a screen protector on my iPhone, just in case :nerd:

But I'm alway careful of all my devices !

 

[lv1]

I always use on and have had the Apple store install the last few. They do a great job. Also the screens on the X's are more expensive to replace.

 

[flyinion]

I ordered a two pack of the ESR glass ones. I'm currently running with nothing on my 7+ because it was going into a Lifeproof Fre but I didn't like it and sent it back. So I've been running without one for a couple months now as a test for micro scratches in the coating. I've noticed a few so I'm going to definitely go back to having something. I'll eventually probably get a Rhinoshield again but it's in "pre-order" right now and the ESR glass was instantly available last Friday. I just wish the Rhino could have better fingerprint resistance like glass ones. That was the one downside to it that I really noticed. They advertise that it's resistant but it's not nearly as good as a glass one.

 

[reeneebob]

I always use on and have had the Apple store install the last few. They do a great job. Also the screens on the X's are more expensive to replace.

I will say when I stopped getting screen protectors was directly correlated to when I started getting AppleCare

 

[anon(5630457)]

For a phone where the bast model is $999, it should have a tempered glass screen protector.

 

[Jude526]

On the news replacing the screen is over 200 bucks. Get a screen protector and a case!