[Q] Does the phone need a screen protector?

mashed_ash · Apr 24, 2014

I'm going to upgrade to this phone from my Galaxy S3 which never really needed a screen protector. Does the z2 need one or is the glass scratch proof like gorilla glass?

Thanks,

Ash

Publicglutton · Apr 24, 2014

mashed_ash said:
I'm going to upgrade to this phone from my Galaxy S3 which never really needed a screen protector. Does the z2 need one or is the glass scratch proof like gorilla glass?

Thanks,

Ash

The Z2 use3s Dragontail glass which is very strong, but slightly less scratch resistent than Gorilla glass,
However I think it's personal preference as to whether you use a screen protector or not..

I personally always use a screen protector just in case & have never had any problems doing so...

Shaady · Apr 24, 2014

It came with one so I put it on there and its actually pretty ok.

Never had one on any of my phones before but this one has a nice matte finish to it. As the whole front it glass is worth it imo

corallus · Apr 24, 2014

Does the z2 have a shatter proof film? If so they scratch very easily and would need a protector but as pointed out since implementing spf's sony has been giving protectors in the box's of most handsets.

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Publicglutton · Apr 24, 2014

corallus said:
Does the z2 have a shatter proof film? If so they scratch very easily and would need a protector but as pointed out since implementing spf's sony has been giving protectors in the box's of most handsets.

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Shatterproof film is NOT present on the Z2..

...or the Z2 tablet

corallus · Apr 24, 2014

Publicglutton said:
Shatterproof film is NOT present on the Z2.....or the Z2 tablet

Best news I've heard about the phone lol. Hate spf

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kbadone · Apr 24, 2014

I'm going to use this liquid screen protection on my Z2 once I receive it. Currently using it on my PS Vita and works great!

http://www.mobilefun.com/39834-crystalusion-liquid-glass-screen-protection.htm

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jayc1980 · Apr 25, 2014

Put my screen protector on out of the Box and can not even tell that its on. Betterbto be safety than sorry. But they I never had one on my G2 and the screen is perfect still.

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augie7107 · Apr 25, 2014

I use a Zagg on all my phones, just to be safe.

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LotoTutu · Apr 26, 2014

mashed_ash said:
I'm going to upgrade to this phone from my Galaxy S3 which never really needed a screen protector. Does the z2 need one or is the glass scratch proof like gorilla glass?

Thanks,

Ash

The glass of Z1 is scratch proof. But there will be some scratches after long time using.
So if you can't bear any tiny scratches , you'd better use a screen protector.

paras · Apr 26, 2014

I feel a protector is always nice

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thebobness · Apr 28, 2014

How does it compare against the iphone 5s? I never needed a screen protector for mine.

jimsey · May 6, 2014

Mine only came with a screen protector for the front in the box which I applied straight away, but I had to wait 3 days for a protector for the back to arrive, in that time its got several ugly scratches on the back glass.

I'm rather disappointed to be honest as it's not been abused, its been in the same pocket I kept my z1 in for 6 months without a mark to the screen protector. I was hoping Sony had put one of the easily scratched shatter proof films on the back, but sadly it seems there isn't a pre applied film and the glass scratches very easily.
Now I have a 3 day old Z2 which looks older than my 6 month old Z1

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corallus · May 7, 2014

Because mine sits in a case, I applied the free front one and cut the corner of the factory applied back cover until the rear protector arrives off amazon.

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jimsey · May 11, 2014

corallus said:
Because mine sits in a case, I applied the free front one and cut the corner of the factory applied back cover until the rear protector arrives off amazon.

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I didn't think.there was a factory applied rear cover?

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corallus · May 11, 2014

Yh that cream looking sheet that was on the back, it's not a protector as such and looks mank but as mines in a case is will stop the scratches from trapped dirt etc.

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acheney1990 · May 11, 2014

When I got my Z2 the screen protectors were a good price so I got one, figured it couldn't hurt. Would like to get one the back as well.

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HOmERCIdAL · May 11, 2014

I probably overpaid for my Nillkin 9H explosion proof tempered glass screen protector it feels every bit as good as the glass screen underneath. Plus it doesn't matt the screen colours down like the protector that comes with the phone.

Mr.R™ · May 12, 2014

HOmERCIdAL said:
I probably overpaid for my Nillkin 9H explosion proof tempered glass screen protector it feels every bit as good as the glass screen underneath. Plus it doesn't matt the screen colours down like the protector that comes with the phone.

Thanks, you've just cost me more money :/

spuri78 · May 12, 2014

is anyone looking at these liquid armor spray on screen protectors?
http://www.dynaflousa.com/product_info.php?products_id=127
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XxQno3R4Ixw

I am thinking the regular screen protectors are difficult to stick and may not be waterproof, which kind defeats the purpose of having a waterproof phone!

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