Galaxy S8 Wet Application VS 3D Curved Screen Protector options

[stureiney]

The S7 was a challenge to protect the screen, and it's looking like the S8 is going to be even harder. Based on what I learned during my search for an S7 protector, it looks like we're going to be stuck using either a wet application or a 3D curved glass screen. Does anyone have any experience with either? I know for sure that I'm getting the S8, but I'm not sure which would be the best protection (and best value).

I'll be sure to update this main post if we can come up with something that is effective.

 

[dallasmanic]

i dont know which one is good , but i know that one called invisible shield just took too much money from us
they are actually stealing from us , so avoid that one

 

[Reb0rn]

I've had nothing but good experiences with ZAGG InvisibleShield HD Dry. Honestly think it's the best alternative for the edge screen.

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[Femmetechstic]

I am seriously dreading going through this again lol

 

[mixxxk]

I am seriously dreading going through this again lol

same, i think i tried at least $200 in glass protectors, most failed immediately. the rest, not soon after. I've been using the iqshield and armorsuit wet installs on the s7 edges we currently have. Obviously, it doesn't offer much for impact protection, but not a scratch to be found on the screen.

 

[SOCOM-HERO]

You would think with the gorilla glass being used here that the need for protectors would go down, not up.

 

[peachpuff]

You would think with the gorilla glass being used here that the need for protectors would go down, not up.

All gorilla glass scratches at a 6 mohs scale hardness level, keys and knives won't scratch it but sand/rocks will most likely.

 

[HankRhodarmel]

I had the S7 Edge last year, and ended up not getting a screen protector at all, after spending something like $60 on various ones that didn't do a good job. It was stressful, and I am contemplating just doing the same thing this year, if there isn't an "obvious" choice.

 

[Slash8915]

I saw a decent looking Zagg glass screen protector on Best Buy's website. Hopefully it works better than the one they put out for the S7E.

 

[v01rider]

im new to the curves. ive had zagg in the past on other devices and loved the products but they are pricey. just pre-ordered yesterday now to do some research on cases and shields. thanks for starting this thread. looking to get any info from s7 edge owners as possible!

 

[v01rider]

zagg coming soon.

https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/shop-by-device/samsung-galaxy-s8-accessories

 

[mocsab]

im new to the curves. ive had zagg in the past on other devices and loved the products but they are pricey. just pre-ordered yesterday now to do some research on cases and shields. thanks for starting this thread. looking to get any info from s7 edge owners as possible!

I have the S7 Edge and have moderate success with Glass Screen Protectors. One big issue is the case you use. You cannot use big heavy cases - they break the screens - best to use clear rubbery plastic protectors that have very thin sides - they offer decentprotection and look ok.

Spigen has a good curved plastic screen protector that works very well - not glass - but it fits with more cases than the Glass ones do - honestly, I ended up not using a case at all - and getting a clear glass screen protector that I rate a 7 on a ten scall -

When I get my S8 - I think I will find a clear, curved plastic protecor again. Like the one from Spigen or a few other providers - (Bodyglove has one too) More to protect against scratches than anything else.

Glass always has some issues - even the good ones - very little adhesive - tends to lift up slightly when you type at the edges - sometimes giving you a sort of 'clicking sound' - sometimes touch is effected at the edges too - typing the letters or keys to the extreme sides of the phone can be touchy sometimes....

All in all though it is an awesome looking phone...can't wait. Hope the bootloader isn't locked on the International variant - G950F -

 

[spinkick]

screen protectors are a thing of the past imho.. they scratch easily and make you think that it would have happened to your glass

I do see little scratches on my s7 edge, but i cant feel them, and dont see them unless I look hard.

 

[ktz2kool]

Apparently the curve is much less prominent on the S8 than on the S7 Edge. I wonder if that will help the glass screen protector situation? Went without a protector on my S7 Edge and ended with a cracked screen, don't want to repeat that but can't deal with non glass protection.

 

[FluxionFluff]

That's my concern as well since this will be my first phone, coming from the S6, that's gonna have a curved display. I was planning on buying another Spigen case as it's the main reason why my S6 is still in one piece, haha, but I've heard that the curved glass protectors don't work well with any cases that aren't the really thin TPU ones, so that poses a potential problem.

Should I even bother ordering any remotely heavy-duty case now, despite not being 100% sure if there's gonna be ANY glass screen protectors that will work with this curved display? If there are curved glass screen protectors that will work with heavier duty cases, it'll be very nice to know as I love having a glass screen protector on my S6 and it'd be a shame to have to give that up with the S8.

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screen protectors are a thing of the past imho.. they scratch easily and make you think that it would have happened to your glass

I do see little scratches on my s7 edge, but i cant feel them, and dont see them unless I look hard.

You see, I generally plan on selling my phones when I get new ones, so, I honestly care about keeping the phone in as pristine condition as possible, to get maximum resale value. The glass screen protector is the only reason why my S6 doesn't have a cracked screen. I don't understand how people can stand using obviously cracked screens... Every time I see that, I'm like WTF?! Like replacing a screen protector is HELLA cheaper than replacing your entire display. I do have a few minor scratches on my current one, but because it's not my ACTUAL display, it doesn't bother me.

Apparently the curve is much less prominent on the S8 than on the S7 Edge. I wonder if that will help the glass screen protector situation? Went without a protector on my S7 Edge and ended with a cracked screen, don't want to repeat that but can't deal with non glass protection.

Right?! A glass screen protector saved my S6, so I REALLY hope there will be curved glass screen protectors that'll work with any cases that aren't the cheap, thin TPU ones... T.T

 

[spinkick]

The thing is, that the protector cracks much more easily, as well as scratches more easily. Likely, if a hit was hard enough to crack the screen itself, a glass screen protector is not going to help. They are softer than the phone's glass and that is why people swear by them. Youll spend more money replacing screen protectors then you will making the money difference from selling a "mint" class phone vs "good".

Scratches, maybe the screen protector can help with. Cracks? No way. Manufacturers would also recommend them and not persue gorilla glass etc, if it really was that easy.

I think its just another way for the industry to extract more money from people.

 

[stedean]

I'm thinking about trying this one. Armorsuit

Their case for the S7 Edge got really good reviews ( 4338 Reviews, average 4 stars) and it's cheap enough if it doesn't work well, not a big loss. It's not glass though, but I've never used a glass screen protector, so doesn't matter to me. And, it's supposedly case friendly.

 

[mastibeta]

I ordered a case friendly tempered glass screen protector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX3Z634/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

 

[Th3Bill]

I ordered a case friendly tempered glass screen protector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX3Z634/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

Funny that it has a review without the device having been shipped for it to be installed on. I'll laugh if it turns out to not be very good and they edit it to a 1 star 2 days after the phones arrive "in hands" lol.

 

[mastibeta]

It's cheap enough I don't care. If it works yay, if not...I'll swap.