You Need a Cell Phone Screen Protector

If you rely on your smartphone in your daily life, it makes sense you’d want some kind of cell phone screen protector.  Smartphones aren’t cheap and getting one is a big investment.  A bad drop or accident could cost you not only that investment, but also your photos, files, and contacts.  At the very least, you could end up with a shattered phone screen.  Luckily, you can protect your phone screen so that no harm will befall it.  Here’s how. 

Do I need a phone case? 

The most obvious way to protect your phone screen is to invest in a good case, however, not all cases are created equal.  You should be on the lookout for a few key elements:

The case should be made out of a sturdy material like plastic or silicone. 

It should have a shape that hugs your phone’s shape with no loose areas or gaps. 

The case should have a lip that folds over the phone screen so that the screen isn’t scratched by the surface when it’s screen down. 

For the most protection, consider a rugged case.  They may be bulky, but they do the best job of protecting your phone screen.  Like a suit of armor for your device, rugged cases protect your phone from disaster like drops, water, and harsh weather.  Check out the Defender series cases from Otterbox. 

If you aren’t worried about dropping your phone or don’t like the look and feel of a bulky case, you can still get protection with a slim phone case.  Look for a thin shell case to protect your phone from scratches.  You can even get them with silicone bumpers for extra shock absorption.  Check out Caseology’s Parallax covers or Incipio’s DualPro cases. 

Does your smartphone really need a screen protector? 

Think about how you would feel if your smartphone got a massive scratch after a drop.  If the thought of trying to read your texts and emails through a scratch makes your skin crawl, you need a cell phone screen protector.  Many people don’t think about it until it’s too late, so be proactive. 

How do cell phone screen protector affect display quality? 

Some people are turned off by screen protectors because they’re not confident in their ability to put one on their device or they think that a screen protector will affect their display quality.  If you invest in a good screen protector, you’ll forget it’s even there.  Tempered glass screen protectors feel just like your screen and they sit flush against the phone so you shouldn’t be able to see or feel a difference. 

Tempered glass screen protectors are sturdy and much more scratch resistant than plastic screen protectors.  Try Zagg’s Invisible Shield Glass+ screen protectors.  It has three times the shatter protection than a phone’s regular screen and reinforced edges so your phone is fully shielded.  It’s also smudge-resistant which is great if you’re picky about fingerprints. 

Best Practices For Protecting Your Phone Screen

There are also little things you can do to protect your phone screen. 

Don’t put your phone in a precarious spot where it could fall or be dropped and cracked. 

You should also never put your phone in the same pocket as your keys.  That will help prevent it from getting those everyday cracks and scratches that seem to appear out of thin air over time. 

AUTHOR

Mia Glatter

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