Do You REALLY Need a Screen Protector or Cover?

[IdealTech]

Whether a screen protector is necessary or not seems to come down to lottery.

I've noticed a huge discrepancy in the quality of the oleophobic coating between different iPhone 6 devices.

For example, my launch day iPhone 6 had microscratches in the coating within a week. That's why when I had it replaced after two weeks of use, (due to a hardware issue, not the cosmetic microscratches) I immediately covered the front with a Zagg glass protector (which was great).

6 months later, I had to replace my device again (due to lunation of the front camera) which meant I inevitably lost the screen protector. Due to laziness, I didn't get another screen protector.

This new iPhone 6 is scratch-free after 3 weeks of use without a screen protector.

So, either Apple improved the quality of the oleophobic coating after launch, or the quality of the coating is simply a lottery between devices.

 

[a.guillermo]

Whether a screen protector is necessary or not seems to come down to lottery.

I've noticed a huge discrepancy in the quality of the oleophobic coating between different iPhone 6 devices.

For example, my launch day iPhone 6 had microscratches in the coating within a week. That's why when I had it replaced after two weeks of use, (due to a hardware issue, not the cosmetic microscratches) I immediately covered the front with a Zagg glass protector (which was great).

6 months later, I had to replace my device again (due to lunation of the front camera) which meant I inevitably lost the screen protector. Due to laziness, I didn't get another screen protector.

This new iPhone 6 is scratch-free after 3 weeks of use without a screen protector.

So, either Apple improved the quality of the oleophobic coating after launch, or the quality of the coating is simply a lottery between devices.

It would make sense to me that they continued to make the device better as they made more of them. They probably fixed hardware issues as well. I think it is always wise to wait to get a new phone until it's been out for a few months- that way the company has had some time to rectify some of the errors that the device has. But, that's just my opinion. I could be completely wrong, but I don't think I am.

 

[richxps]

[do you use a case ?

QUOTE=OneMike;20481514]No screen protector. No Apple care for me. Had the plus since launch day and no complaints about scratches and such.[/QUOTE]

 

[snsking]

You definitely need a screen protector if you aren't cautious with your phone. I never ever put my phone in the same pocket with my keys, however the one time that I did, I got a huge fat scratch right down the middle...

 

[Will22]

I don't use a screen protector but I get unlimited cover with my bank account and if I smash the phone or scratch the screen then I can ring them and if I ring them before 12 noon then I will have a new phone that day.

I am very careful with my phones though and touch wood I have yet to scratch a phone but I have one fall out of my shirt pocket when I was putting my jacket on a few years back.

 

[oldmacs]

YES!!! I've seen too many iPods, iPhones and iPads scratched due to lack of screen cover and that would devalue the device and be very annoying.

 

[Maziar]

Everyone's taste is different.

I usually buy a case but never a screen protector because it takes away from the sensitivity/ of the screen and also it doesn't feel right.(Maybe I never got used to it)
I've had a 4S before and now a 6 plus and neither had any scratches on them.
However,I'm very cautions and have never put them along side things like keys.

 

[kargurin]

Maybe a little off topic but I have to laugh when I'm reading some of these Amazon reviews which complain about their screen/screen protector breaking after dropping their phone. I don't think they are designed to protect against impact....more like, key scratches, sharp edges it might come in contact with, etc. Same with cases. You drop your phone and cross your fingers. A case with some impact protection will reduce the chances of phone damage but not eliminate them.

 

[Royksöpp]

Good common sense is necessary, but a screen protector isn't. As long as you're carful you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

 

[a.guillermo]

Good common sense is necessary, but a screen protector isn't. As long as you're carful you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

And it depends on your lifestyle as well. If you are a crazy nut who goes traipsing through the woods, climbing rocks and jumping over gorges, I would say that you should use a case and a screen protector.

On the flip side of that, if you are a couch potato who sits and never moves, nor reaches high up for anything, you probably don't need too much protection.

You can evaluate your personal situation accordingly. I tend to behave more like the couch potato, so I don't really feel the need to get lots of protection for my phone.

 

[Will22]

And it depends on your lifestyle as well. If you are a crazy nut who goes traipsing through the woods, climbing rocks and jumping over gorges, I would say that you should use a case and a screen protector.

On the flip side of that, if you are a couch potato who sits and never moves, nor reaches high up for anything, you probably don't need too much protection.

You can evaluate your personal situation accordingly. I tend to behave more like the couch potato, so I don't really feel the need to get lots of protection for my phone.

I'm dyslexic and I thought you said trespassing in the woods, thanks for my laugh of the day ##

 

[DJ AJ]

i feel so insecurty and unsafe with bare naked phone.. and ten realized they get scrated in my bag/pocket. so now i do a case + tempered glass or a case with built in screen protector. ALL THE TIME

 

[cheesyappleuser]

It is a very personal subject but, as far as I can help, the reason for purchasing such things is obvious: protection.

A glass screen protector can protect the screen from scratches - and, luckily, falls, as it happened to me - and avoid real damages to the phone. The tactile feedback is good as well, specially if you happen to find a case with good oleophobic coating.

As for a case, at least I'd rather have my phone as I purchased it, just like I do with my computer. But that would mean being prone to all sorts of damage, so I decide to use a case. If you'd like to use a case, but occasionally use it naked, purchasing a back film protector might be the perfect option.

 

[Nhwhazup]

Good common sense is necessary, but a screen protector isn't. As long as you're carful you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

As long as you are careful and also don't wear earrings. I'm super careful with my phones but always end up with micro surface scratches. Took me a couple of phone versions to figure out they were coming from my earrings when I had my phone to my ear to take a call.