Glass Screen Protector - Choosing the Right one?

 If you have been to a phone courier or a cell phone repair store you must have heard about the term ‘screen protector’. But do you know which type of screen guard is best for your phone? What is the difference between plastic and tempered glass screen guard? Continue reading “Plastic vs tempered glass  protector, which is best” for all these questions and more

Smartphones screen guards come in two forms; Plastic and tempered glass screen protectors. While there are pros and cons for each, Fixsquad Technicians recommend installing tempered glass guards.

Our technicians recommend tempered glass protectors over plastic protectors because they:

 

-           Are more durable than plastic. The average glass screen guard has a thickness between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm, whereas the average plastic screen protector has a thickness of 0.1 mm.

-          Have the same feel as a smartphone screen.

-          Are more scratch-resistant than plastic screen guards

 

If you are not comfortable with plastic or tempered glass, you can use a liquid screen protector. Glass is a porous material. Liquid glass which is primarily made from silicon dioxide fills the pores to create a stronger glass surface.

Do you really need a screen protector?

Corning Gorilla screens are believed to be more durable and people are now going without the protectors. However, even the best Gorilla screen is susceptible to damage.

Tempered glass should be your first line of defence against cracks and scratches. Although a screen guard may be a minor upfront expense, it is cheaper than replacing the screen. Always take precautions., protect your phone with a tempered glass screen protector or a liquid protector. A phone cover also adds more protection to your phone.