Fred Zed
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One of them is not too ashamed of paying $50 for one tempered glass screen protector and telling the truth. Other person has too much pride š¤£
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iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max Screen Protector
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Fred Zed
macrumors 603
Old Chinese proverb, actually originates from Zhengzhou . Itās goes something like , ā never trust a tempered screen protector that comes to you as a 1 packā. Family packs are so much better š¤£
Just wanted to share my experience with the updated FloLab OneTime Pro (0.7mm border) screen protector for my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which I received today. I removed my old protector, the Hoda Anti-Reflective, to give this one a try.
The Hoda protector was greatāit covered almost the entire screen and didnāt cut into the display area at all. Honestly, I debated whether to even replace it since it wasnāt broken, but curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to test the new FloLab.
To my disappointment, even with this updated version, the FloLab still covers a small portion of the screen, something the Hoda didnāt do. That said, the FloLab does have its strengths: the anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings are noticeably better than Hodaās, making it feel more premium in those aspects.
In the end, I wouldnāt recommend the FloLab to anyone who prioritizes a ānot cutting into the screenā type of screen protector. I should have waited for reviews before making the switchālesson learned!
The Hoda protector was greatāit covered almost the entire screen and didnāt cut into the display area at all. Honestly, I debated whether to even replace it since it wasnāt broken, but curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to test the new FloLab.
To my disappointment, even with this updated version, the FloLab still covers a small portion of the screen, something the Hoda didnāt do. That said, the FloLab does have its strengths: the anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings are noticeably better than Hodaās, making it feel more premium in those aspects.
In the end, I wouldnāt recommend the FloLab to anyone who prioritizes a ānot cutting into the screenā type of screen protector. I should have waited for reviews before making the switchālesson learned!
Thatās a shame.. can you post some pictures of it applied? Iām wondering if the 16PM is worse than the 16P since the PM has even slimmer bezels than the 16P.
I took this photo straight on using my iPad, and you can see that the āLā is almost missing in two corners. In theory, the black border of the screen protector wouldnāt cut into the screen if you could apply it perfectlyābut achieving that level of precision is nearly impossible in practice.
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I see. Mine will arrive in a few days so Iām not looking forward to the install now..
thadoggfather
macrumors P6
I didnāt realize Lās being lost was a thing
Is that an indication part of the screen protector cuts into the screen area?
Luckily the onn corning one is perfect with fit
ZensÅ
Contributor
With the thin bezels on the 16 series, I have to wonder if itās better to just go with protectors that donāt have the black border and put up with the rainbow effect and dust collection.
Hooterville
macrumors G4
ZensÅ
Contributor
Some, but only when looking for it at an angle. It doesnāt really bother me...
looks like your screen protector is rotated a bit counter clockwise like 0.5 deg
it is hard to tell if the screen protector is bad or not, but for sure the way it is applied is not perfect. (I'm not saying it is your fault ofc)
Fred Zed
macrumors 603
Perfect - well good enough for us. No encrouchment of screen. So we can see the beautiful slim bezels of the iPhone.
Fred Zed
macrumors 603
Definitely. Why would anyone want to cover the beautiful thin bezels of the iPhone ?
Itsedstech
macrumors 68020
Haha what have I missed? While applying my belkin I found a scratch on my screen so thereās no point in using a screen protector anymore for me :/ my phone will be naked till it gets replaced in September lol
wsellers
macrumors newbie
Hey Folks --- When I had my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I used a Flolab InfinityEdge screen protector and loved it...fit perfectly well and had smooth edges. Bought the 1st Gen Flolab InfinityEdge for my 16 Pro Max and had the same problems everyone else has.
I tried a Torras one-----and meh... I went to my local Apple Store and bought a Belkin UltraGlass2 for the 16 Pro Max... I think that it's pretty damn good----no issues with border visibility, Camera "L" etc. The borders aren't quite as smooth to the touch as the Flolab.... but decent. For now, IMHO this is the best....until Flolab gets their manufacturing technique revised.
I tried a Torras one-----and meh... I went to my local Apple Store and bought a Belkin UltraGlass2 for the 16 Pro Max... I think that it's pretty damn good----no issues with border visibility, Camera "L" etc. The borders aren't quite as smooth to the touch as the Flolab.... but decent. For now, IMHO this is the best....until Flolab gets their manufacturing technique revised.
there is a new flolab already available (I have one at home but no iphone at the moment to install it) and in areas with no official Apple Stores, you can't install Belkin at the store meaning flolabs lifetime warranty is much better (even considering the delivery cost) than a similary priced Apple resseler alternative (in Poland it is Jinya brand whatever it is) where I have no idea what quality it gives and warranty is only for 6 months but only if it is the faulty glass and not like you destroyed it etc. Jsut saying that flolab (if the new one is any good) is a nice alternative bc the price for any other glass here is just a bit lower
Do you guys bother to wipe down your iPhone/use the dust stickers when installing a screen protector on a phone straight out of its box?
Fred Zed
macrumors 603
Yep. Only ten months away. š might as well enjoy it yourself and not for the next owner.
Which Hoda screen protector did you have? It looks like their site has a couple of them.
VSMacOne
macrumors 603
Not me. I just take the white paper protector off and slap on the glass protector.
Itsedstech
macrumors 68020
Next owner is my wife, then my mom, then my grandma, then my grandpa lol. All my iPhones stay In the family. Free upgrades for everyone but me š„²
Itsedstech
macrumors 68020
Only problem I have with hodas is their visible logo. They say itās invisible with the screen on but thatās a lie lol
Fred Zed
macrumors 603
Belkin is offering ālifetimeā warranty too. Iāve already used the warranty on mine since it just broke out of nowhere. A replacement was sent free of charge to me. Iām not sure that Belkin is covering though.
Nice, yeah, the Apple official website is misleading. It states that products of the other brands (not Apple) are covered by 6 months of warranty only. But I checked the Belkin website, and actually, you are right. They offer a lifetime warranty and even better, the free shipping with Amazon Prime. So it depends on the quality of both Flolab and Belkin and if they are similar. Belkin is much cheaper to get, and even much cheaper if you consider possible replacement (of course, if the replacement is shipped for free too). Flolab is more expensive from the get-go, and they charge a crazy price for the delivery. It was the most expensive delivery I ever paid, like 3x the normal cost. And considering they shipped from China (where most of the time shipping from China is cheap or even free, like from AliExpress),I think they just include the cost of extra replacement in the cost of delivery, meaning even if you pay only for shipping when ordering a replacement, you actually pay the production cost of the glass as a part of the delivery fee. ****** thing to do, must say. I already have my Flolab and am trying to order an iPhone now, so I can't comment on the coverage, but like if Belkin is okay, it is a much better buy. And like it is better to support brands who are transparent, there is no reason why Flolab can't use Amazon for ordering, for example.