Best S8 screen protector

Hawke84

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2010
3,330
1,189
0
Worthing, UK
I wanted to create a thread to collect everyone's findings and opinions on what the best screen protector for the S8 is.

From what I have found there are:
- TPU dry application
- TPU wet application
- tempered glass glue only at sides

Post what you think the best protector is for feel, sensitivity and coverage. Also how compatable with cases and ease of application.

So far I've tried the amFilm from techmatte. Glue is viable around the sides and the touch sensitivity is reduced after insalll.
 

Hawke84

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2010
3,330
1,189
0
Worthing, UK
Master List - Tempered Glass

amFilm By Techmatte
Tempered glass, glue round the outside and top of the protector only. dot matrix on the screen for better sensitivity.
Glass feels nice but leaves loads of fingerprints and it is really reflective to light. Reduced sensitivity especially at the top. Works well with cases as its not quite full coverage.
 
Last edited:

Hawke84

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2010
3,330
1,189
0
Worthing, UK
Master List - TPU Films

yootech
Wet apply. Went on easy, works well with case no lifting. Feels nice.

Techgear ghostshield
Dry install. Kinda hard install as top part has separate protective film to the rest so it's hard to remove tbe main bit without getting dust under the protector. Sticks to the sides well. Clarity is bad, makes the phone look greasy /oily. Touch sensitivity is unaffected.
 
Last edited:

MilgeS

Senior Member
May 13, 2013
51
11
28
Last edited:

Hawke84

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2010
3,330
1,189
0
Worthing, UK
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Amylittlehands

daddymikey1975

Senior Member
Feb 6, 2010
1,503
282
83

reyals1

Senior Member
Apr 10, 2011
110
20
18

vegetaleb

Senior Member
Feb 26, 2010
10,402
2,388
113
Beirut
How does it feel? Some reviews said it's too rubbery. I'm finding it so hard to find a protector I know I'll like
Forget yootech, it works well the first 1-2 days but then you have to repress on the borders every day because the TPU cover lift it, and now after 10 days some parts are not gluing anymore specially the bottom corners.
Feeling is plasticky and a bit sticky, not as good as ''dry'' films
 

Amylittlehands

New member
Jul 19, 2017
2
0
0
Forget yootech, it works well the first 1-2 days but then you have to repress on the borders every day because the TPU cover lift it, and now after 10 days some parts are not gluing anymore specially the bottom corners.
Feeling is plasticky and a bit sticky, not as good as ''dry'' films
Ah darn. I still have the chappy film that came with the phone on. I've had so many protectors on phones and none of them are good enough
 

Hawke84

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2010
3,330
1,189
0
Worthing, UK
How does it feel? Some reviews said it's too rubbery. I'm finding it so hard to find a protector I know I'll like
Actually really like the feel. Doesn't feel too rubbery. It's not glass but it's quite smooth as long as you don't dig your nails in. I forget it's there a lot. Took me a while to apply and get it right but not had any edge lifting. I am using a case so that may help.

Sent from my Galaxy S8 using XDA Labs
 

richierich

Senior Member
Feb 26, 2005
201
52
0
London
I can whole heartedly recommend these ones:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XY7K875/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are the film variety, but PET film, so no rubbery feel. These also benefit from being slightly curved at the edges (much like the TGSP's) so fit perfectly, with no lift. Have been using mine for 3 weeks now and its still firmly stuck on all edges, NO LIFTING!! And best of all, they work with cases too. Currently using it with a slim case, but it fits my Spiegen Neo Hybrid with no problems. And did I mention you get 3 in a pack. *drops the mic....walks off stage*

All jokes aside, these are a really good solution for screen protection with very few drawbacks.

P.S I do not work for this company nor is this recommendation being endorsed. Just passing on some invaluable knowledge to hopefully prevent someone else from buying almost every single variety of screen protector available.....not that I did that.....much.
 

bm_99

Member
Jul 3, 2013
13
3
0
honestly this screen protector thing is so long winded, and only for this phone as for all the others its been easy

there should be a section for uk screen protectors as we cant buy certain ones like the whitestonez version

finally got hold of this phone and cant decide what protector to get, has to be a good one as the screen is what it all is about
 

Batfink33

Senior Member
Apr 8, 2013
3,702
976
0
honestly this screen protector thing is so long winded, and only for this phone as for all the others its been easy

there should be a section for uk screen protectors as we cant buy certain ones like the whitestonez version

finally got hold of this phone and cant decide what protector to get, has to be a good one as the screen is what it all is about
You can get the Whitestone in the UK from Mobilefun.co.uk but it's £68 a ridiculous price!
 

bm_99

Member
Jul 3, 2013
13
3
0
You can get the Whitestone in the UK from Mobilefun.co.uk but it's £68 a ridiculous price!
:(:(:(:rolleyes:

damn, lol max i would spend it probably £20.

there should be a vote on the best ones available and where from for country specific versions i think as its all to confusing if someone from usa posts a protector with really good reviews but we cant even get them
 
  • Like
Reactions: Batfink33