I never understood screen protectors. In 15 years I have never used a screen protector on any smartphone, and have also never had any scratches on the screen either.

On average, I keep the same phone for 3-4 years (current phone is an iPhone 11, coming up on 6 years old).

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mshroyer 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

I use a screen protector to prevent wear to the oleophobic coating, which had noticeably degraded on my previous iPhone. I know you can also buy treatments to replace the coating on the screen itself, but I don't know how good they are, and the screen protector is easier to replace if eventually needed.

(I walk a good deal and also bike with the phone in my pocket, so it's possible my phone gets above average wear in this department.)

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shinycode 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

It’s easy to understand, when the phone accidentally drops on concrete from >1m of height there is a great chance of shattering the glass. It happens to millions of person, myself included, no matter the care it’s an accident that can cost 300$ to repair. 10$ the screen protector is worth it. I guess you’re lucky !

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usefulcat a day ago | parent | next [-]

I was only talking about screen protectors, not cases. I've always used some sort of case, primarily around the edges of the phone, to protect against drops. But never one that also put something over the screen.

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geden 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Never used a screen protector, have been using iPhones since iPhone 3G, never shattered or cracked a screen.

I started using a silicone case with iPhone 6S as found it was slippy. Have a leather case for iPhone 15 Pro but considering going naked again.

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shinycode 2 days ago | parent [-]

You are really lucky. I broke several screens and my wife also (on 2nd day of iPhone 6s it fell into concrete). Since then I’ve never been without a screen protector and I break it at least 3 times a year. Maybe the screen wouldn’t have broke and the SP did ? I won’t take the risk given the price of the SP vs the pain of changing a screen. The last time I tried to go naked the 13 pro max fell from my pocket because there is zero grip and I had a dent on the border

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zamadatix 14 hours ago | parent [-]

What does a screen protector have to do with the border getting dented?

	▲	shinycode 7 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Sorry I meant the border of the screen protector and the frame as well in the fall. Maybe the screen would have survived but phones are so slippery that without protections it’s a big risk