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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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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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SmartPipe3882 t1_j8n8ckw wrote

I really thought the world had moved past the personalised ringtone era. You never hear the first few bars of "I'm shipping off to Boston" or a shit impersonation of a Peter Kay character anymore.

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dskatter t1_j8n1e0w wrote

I’ve had a screen protector exactly once on all my iPhones. Zero noticeable scratches on my previous iPhones: 5s, 6, 6s, 7 plus, 8 plus, XS, 11, or 12 mini.

I’ve had this 13 for over a year. Display is still completely pristine, but I do keep it in a case 95% of the time.

The ONLY time I’ve had screen damage in all this time was dropping my old 4s on a concrete floor outside of its case, and that was only bezel damage. Not the screen itself.

Obviously this is all purely anecdotal, but maybe it’ll help! I also don’t drop my phone more than once a year, if that!

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A1BC095 t1_j8mwrw7 wrote

Just because in one test an 11 didn’t crack compared to a 12 or newer it’s doesn’t escape the fact it’s glass. Glass scratches. Glass cracks. If you don’t want the risk, which is there regardless of the advertising bullshit companies will serve you, then a screen protector is logical.

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