{"id":469931,"date":"2022-07-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/"},"modified":"2022-07-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-02T21:00:00","slug":"does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/","title":{"rendered":"#Does Your Smartphone Really Need a Screen Protector?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cf17873509\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cf17873509\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#%E2%80%9CDoes_Your_Smartphone_Really_Need_a_Screen_Protector%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Does Your Smartphone Really Need a Screen Protector?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#Screen_Protectors_101\" >Screen Protectors 101<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#Gorilla_Glass_Explained\" >Gorilla Glass Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#Ceramic_Shield_Explained\" >Ceramic Shield Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#Disadvantages_of_Screen_Protectors\" >Disadvantages of Screen Protectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-smartphone-really-need-a-screen-protector\/#So_When_Do_You_Need_a_Screen_Protector\" >So, When Do You Need a Screen Protector?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CDoes_Your_Smartphone_Really_Need_a_Screen_Protector%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Does Your Smartphone Really Need a Screen Protector?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-793784\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Screen-protector.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Screen protector being applied.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-replacing-broken-tempered-glass-screen-1106923190\">Nor Gal\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smartphones are expensive \u2014 you wouldn\u2019t want to spend up to $1,000 or more\u00a0and end up with a scratched screen. Many people still buy screen protectors to protect their purchase, but are they still necessary with modern display advancements?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that there was a time when it was practically a must to put a screen protector on your phone. However, the materials used in modern smartphone displays have changed a lot over the years. There\u2019s certainly no harm in using a screen protector, but you may not need one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Screen Protector Hardness, and Does It Matter?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_Protectors_101\"><\/span>Screen Protectors 101<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A screen protector is simply a sheet of clear plastic or very thin glass that you adhere to your smartphone\u2019s screen. The protector is cut to fit the exact shape of your device along with cutouts in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriate places \u2014that\u2019s why you buy different screen protectors for different devices.<\/p>\n<p>To apply a screen protector, you <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly clean your device\u2019s screen with a microfiber cloth, apply a bit of soapy water to the screen protector, and then press it on top of the screen. You can use a squeegee tool to push out the water and bubbles, leaving a perfectly flat surface that should make the protector invisible.<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind a screen protector is it takes the abuse rather than the glass display. It\u2019s much easier to apply a new screen protector than to replace a scratched or cracked display. However, there are two display types that aim to make screen protectors irrelevant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Clean Your Dirty Smartphone (Without Breaking Something)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gorilla_Glass_Explained\"><\/span>Gorilla Glass Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-786831\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Galaxy-S22-Ultra-display.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Galaxy S22 Ultra display.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latvia-february-9-2022-new-2120742554\">Karlis Dambrans\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The vast majority of Android phones today use Corning\u2019s Gorilla Glass. This is a toughened, hard glass with high scratch resistance. Corning has actually been releasing new versions of Gorilla Glass over the years. At the time of writing in March 2022, the newest version is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corning.com\/gorillaglass\/worldwide\/en\/glass-types\/gorilla-glass-victus.html\">Gorilla Glass Victus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are two things that Gorilla Glass tries to protect against\u2014scratches and cracks. Generally, it has to favor one over the other. Some versions have been more scratch-resistant but easier to crack, and some have been easier to scratch but harder to crack. It\u2019s a constant balance between the two, and Corning has continued to push the envelope.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corning.com\/gorillaglass\/worldwide\/en\/glass-types\/gorilla-glass-victus.html\">According to Corning<\/a>, Gorilla Glass Victus has been tested to survive drops onto hard, rough surfaces from up to 6-feet. Scratch resistance is measured with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knoop_hardness_test\">Knoop Hardness Test<\/a>. Victus held strong against an 8 Newton load, while other glasses failed around 4 Newton.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceramic_Shield_Explained\"><\/span>Ceramic Shield Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-735107\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iphone_12.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"442\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apple doesn\u2019t use Gorilla Glass for iPhones. Instead, it uses a glass exclusive to iPhones called \u201cCeramic Shield.\u201d Introduced with the iPhone 12, Ceramic Sheild is also made by Corning.<\/p>\n<p>Ceramic Shield is not just a fancy brand name\u2014the glass does actually include ceramic. Ceramic Shield glass is embedded with ceramic nanocrystals that are smaller than the wavelength of light, making it appear just as transparent as normal glass.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a tough material that is resistant to drops and scratches. Sadly, Apple doesn\u2019t share many technical details about Ceramic Shield. It simply says it\u2019s \u201cfour times better\u201d than pre-iPhone 12 models. There\u2019s really no way to compare Ceramic Shield to Gorilla Glass, but it\u2019s safe to say they are both durable displays made by Corning.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Screen_Protectors\"><\/span>Disadvantages of Screen Protectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The big thing that screen protectors do is change how the display feels to the touch. Obviously, plastic doesn\u2019t feel as nice as glass, which is why glass screen protectors have become more popular.<\/p>\n<p>Placing a sheet of plastic or thin glass between you and the screen can subtly change how your device\u2019s screen looks, especially if the screen protector discolors over time. And since screen protectors are not as tough as Gorilla Glass or Ceramic Shield, they pick up unsightly scratches that wouldn\u2019t have actually scratched your smartphone\u2019s screen.<\/p>\n<p>This is all assuming you apply the screen protector properly. If you\u2019re not careful, you may end up with bubbles and cracks under your screen protector, and you may have to apply a new one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why Do Clear Phone Cases Turn Yellow?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_When_Do_You_Need_a_Screen_Protector\"><\/span>So, When Do You Need a Screen Protector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common materials can scratch any smartphone display. One of the biggest things to watch out for is sand, it\u2019s surprisingly hard. If you go to the beach and end up with some sand in your pocket, that sand can rub against your smartphone\u2019s glass screen and scratch it. Unsurprisingly, hard rocks work similarly. Other types of glass, rare metals, and very-hard materials like diamonds can also scratch a Gorilla Glass or Ceramic Shield display.<\/p>\n<p>Screen protectors also boast anti-fingerprint coatings, but modern smartphones have \u201coleophobic\u201d coatings that repel the oil on your fingers, reducing unsightly fingerprints. Even if you have fingerprints building up, you just need to give the screen a quick wipe\u2014ideally with a microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Screen protectors aren\u2019t a must-buy item anymore. You can safely use a modern smartphone with a \u201cnaked\u201d screen, and\u2014even if you put it in the same pocket with your keys and coins\u2014it should be fine.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll probably want to keep your keys and coins in another pocket\u2014there\u2019s a chance they could scratch some <em>other<\/em> part of your phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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