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hiimlockedout t1_j8myft1 wrote

I don’t care what kinds of fancy names and tech apple puts into their screens. Unless the thing is fully Scratch Proof, I’m getting a screen protector.

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panthereal t1_j8nfypm wrote

How often do you replace your screen protectors throughout the life of your phone?

Scratches bother me quite a bit and I would think it's likely the screen protector scratches even easier than the regular screen. So it's a somewhat win because the real screen isn't scratched, but in order to have that benefit you requires replacing the protector.

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hiimlockedout t1_j8nmsn5 wrote

I’ve replaced the screen protector on my 12 Pro about 3 times now. I’ve had it since release.

Each time was due to a drop and the protector ended up getting cracked. Once was a direct screen impact onto gravely concrete.

Each time the protectors just peel away, revealing the original screen still in perfect condition

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PerpetuallyOffline t1_j8nzdku wrote

I've never had to replace a glass screen protector, but I like having the option and the peace of mind knowing that if it does get scratched up, I can just get another protector for $10.

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Viamuli t1_j8oqfic wrote

12 Mini here, 14 months in use (bought refurbished). Had to change my screen protector 5 months ago because I did a terrible job glueing the first one.

Had a protector on my huawei before, same protector for three years straight, none to mild scratches only.

Just invest the 15$ for a quite good one (most come in a pack of two). You won’t regret it, but please don’t put your keys in the same pocket as your phone. The camera is not protected whatsoever.

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panthereal t1_j8otf8a wrote

My main concern is how many mild scratches you get comparatively.

If going with a screen protector means on average you'll have 10 scratches in a year, but going no protector means you'd only have 5, I'll stick with no protector.

Of course if they scratch exactly the same then it's probably always a good idea to get one until apple will replace a scratched screen.

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bloodyabortiondouche t1_j8p53jz wrote

Surprisingly the protector is pretty resistant to scratches. The in the past I would replace screen protector a few times a year due scratches and wearing, but I have a had a few that looked good for multiple years for me and my family. My current protector has been on my phone for more than a year and I have put it in the same pocket as my keys and other metal. Now I only replace after it breaks.

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Steve44465 t1_j8p4b69 wrote

I keep my iphones for quite a few years and probably go through 3-4 screen protectors, sometimes the corner chips, sometimes the oleophobic coating wears and fingerprints or smudges stay so I replace it, I get cheap $2-3 screen protectors and they are more than enough. Sometimes I like to try out the matte ones for a while too.

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budzweiser t1_j8qbr8r wrote

I only had to replace the screen protector of my 7 Plus once, after 5 years of use. Never chipped or anything. Finally cracked after multiple consecutive drops on concrete floor.

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