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Glass screen covers - iPhone 16

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lindros2

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Since we started using Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protectors (the "GlasTR EZ FIT"), I've had 100% success rate (iPhone 12, 13, 13 Pro, 14, 14 Pro, 15 Pro Max).

Well, that came to a crashing halt today.

New iPhone 16 (non-pro) has the nasty edges where it doesn't stick.

Anyone else find that "made for iPhone 15" glass isn't... sticking?
 
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Hmm I out one on my daughters 16 and it looked like it was sticking but I was letting it dry so I would have to check later.
 
I had the same issue at the edge with the ESR screen protector on my 16 Pro. I removed it and tried a second ESR protector which resulted in the same problem at a different edge. Going to try a Torras screen protector tomorrow.
 
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GlasTR EZ Fit went on my 16 Pro perfectly. No bubbles, no peeling edges, no obstructions at the edges, and works perfectly in a case.
 
JRoDDz said:
The bezel on the 16 Pro is so thin, it’s almost as if the glass curves at the edge.
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THIS was my fear with my 15 Pro Max, but wasn't the case. I've replaced the screen twice in a year (one was a hairline which went right through the front camera, and only appeared on landscape selfies)
Now, I'm talking about 16 NON-pro.. which should be the "same" as the 15... or 15 Pro?
 
UPDATE - ordered new one from Amazon; 15/16 version is slightly smaller (and off center, even using the cage...) but is perfect.
 
Has anyone had success with Spigen's screen protectors? Tried installing both and they all wouldn't adhere on the right side of the screen.
 
I had same issue with Spigen, ESR and Tresley screen protectors. Just can't get the edges to stick. 9 screen protectors wasted. This one is ESR but Spigen was no better, just had bubbles on different side. Could be top, could be bottom. I hate these slightly curved screens for these reasons. I applied two protectors on iPhone 13 and 13 Pro yesterday, was a breeze.

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lastkey said:
I had same issue with Spigen, ESR and Tresley screen protectors. Just can't get the edges to stick. 9 screen protectors wasted. This one is ESR but Spigen was no better, just had bubbles on different side. Could be top, could be bottom. I hate these slightly curved screens for these reasons. I applied two protectors on iPhone 13 and 13 Pro yesterday, was a breeze.

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Thanks for letting me know, I might end up going with the Belkin one that is installed at Apple. Would you happen to have experience with that?
 
jayonegame said:
Thanks for letting me know, I might end up going with the Belkin one that is installed at Apple. Would you happen to have experience with that?
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Check reviews on Amazon first. Especially 1 star ones and notice if they are complaining about iPhone 16 (Pro). You would notice that all high stars are not for 16 models or purchaser didn't comment if it worked fine.
 
Weird, I installed the ESR privacy screen protector and have no issues with the edges lifting
 
Exact same experience with Spigen and ESR after probably a decade of using SGP with no fuss.

Picked up the Belkin though it hurt a little to pay 50 CAD but it fits perfectly.
 
jayonegame said:
Has anyone had success with Spigen's screen protectors? Tried installing both and they all wouldn't adhere on the right side of the screen.
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I installed one on my 16 Pro and one on wife's 16PM. Both are perfect - no lifting on the sides and no bubbles.
 
balzz said:
Exact same experience with Spigen and ESR after probably a decade of using SGP with no fuss.

Picked up the Belkin though it hurt a little to pay 50 CAD but it fits perfectly.
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How's the glass compared to other screen protectors and is it case friendly? I heard its a bit sharper, but am also considering that option right now.
 
lastkey said:
I had same issue with Spigen, ESR and Tresley screen protectors. Just can't get the edges to stick. 9 screen protectors wasted. This one is ESR but Spigen was no better, just had bubbles on different side. Could be top, could be bottom. I hate these slightly curved screens for these reasons. I applied two protectors on iPhone 13 and 13 Pro yesterday, was a breeze.

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That can happen if you don’t wipe your phone with the wet wipe they provide because of the screen static.
 
thecore762 said:
That can happen if you don’t wipe your phone with the wet wipe they provide because of the screen static.
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I used alcohol wipe, cleaned with provided microfibre, followed by dust sticker applied on all screen to make sure no dust spec. I repeated this process for each and every application. On same day, I applied protectors on iPhone 13 Pro and 13, no issue, no bubles.
 
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lindros2 said:
UPDATE - ordered new one from Amazon; 15/16 version is slightly smaller (and off center, even using the cage...) but is perfect.
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same on my new iPhone 16... but why is it not covering more of the screen.... I get there needs to be room for a case but this is at least 1 or 2mm less than it should be around the edges. Lovely dust trap. My iPhone 13 protector covered more of the screen and I could still get a Spigen case on!
 
Hmm I just bought a spigen ezfit and an esr zero clear case for my 16 pro, last time I used tempered glass on a phone it didnt cover the entirety of it, meaning holy trapped lint / dust.... hope it's not the case here...
 
Alexrat1996 said:
ESR armorite for 16 pro max is junk don’t buy it installed it Friday three times has gaps on the top went to apple after two installs it’s perfect
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I agree about ESR on my 16 Pro. I went to Apple yesterday to trade in my old phone and had them put on a Belkin screen protector and it is perfect.
 
Got the ESR tempered glass screen protectors on my 16 Pro along with a clear Apple MagSafe case. Fits perfect. And oh so smooth!
 
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Other than "sharp" edges, I'm very happy with my TORRAS screen protector on a 16 Pro.
 
rob2bob said:
same on my new iPhone 16... but why is it not covering more of the screen.... I get there needs to be room for a case but this is at least 1 or 2mm less than it should be around the edges. Lovely dust trap. My iPhone 13 protector covered more of the screen and I could still get a Spigen case on!
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the 16 glass/screen appears "rounded" like the 11 (and prior) but less so.
My 15 Pro Max screen protector is closer to the edge.
 
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