[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RanceJustice:
Posted this in the general "best screen protector" thread, but it doesn't seem there is much discussion of Tempered Glass types...

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I am under the impression that the tempered glass screen protectors likely provide the best durability and clarity, am I correct? Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many of them available as of yet. Worse, some (like Spigen SCP) choose not to make the tempered glass version (ie their Glas.TR ) available for Nexus 4 (or Nexus 7, the other device I am looking to protect), which is problematic. The only other issue I can see besides availability, is which of them are designed for the Nexus' curved screen and thus provide full, or nearly full coverage. Here are some of them I've found thus far..

Xgear Fantom 4 - $34.99 retail price

Surface hardness of 8H (with the hardest being 10H) keeps scratches non-existent

Thickness of .4mm allows you to maintain a slim and sleek profile

Special coating that resists oily residue from staying on the screen

Beveled edges keep you safe from cracked & chipped edges

Real glass for an OEM experience

Ultra-Clear design

Finally AVAILABLE (UPDATE), according to the website. They also seem to offer a version for the Nexus 7

Clarivue XT Glass for Nexus 4 - Price Unlisted "Coming Soon"

Exact Fit

Our LG Google Nexus 4 XT Glass screen protectors are created specifically to cover the whole front surface.

Fast Installation

Fast & Easy Installation

Our screen protectors are easier to install than film based protectors due to the rigid construction. Please note: they must be applied to a clean surface and any small bubbles will go away within 48 hours.

Scratch Resistant

All of our XT Glass screen protectors have a special scratch resistant coating that helps protect your devices from everyday wear and tear. Our glass screen protector is only 0.3mm thick and has a 9H hardness rating.

No Sticky Residue

High Quality Adhesive

Our LG Google Nexus 4 screen protectors screen protectors uses a high quality adhesive tape around the screen protector to avoid a gap between the edges and the glass protector.

Anti-Fingerprint

Our XT Glass screen protectors features an oleophobic top coating that resists fingerprint and oil that leaves your screen clearer and cleaner.

Coming soon, includes a Clarivue Ultra Clear film protector for the back of the Nexus 4 in the pack, so that's a nice additional feature. Appears to be at least as good, if not better "on paper" than the Xgear (harder, thinner).

Sir Lancelot's Armor "Holy Grail Series" for Nexus 4 - $24.99 , ships late April 2013

9H hardness, tempered glass...not sure about other features. Maybe they're listed somewhere else.

Rhino Shield for Nexus 4

Seems to be a "Hybrid" between film and tempered glass. Claims to have 3H hardness, 0.029 thickness, oleophobic coating, dry application with silicone adhesive. You get both front and back protectors for the Nexus 4 for $29.99, shipment anticipated in May.

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So anything else I'm missing? If these really offer the best clarity and durability, I'll wait for one of them; it is just a matter of which to choose. Anyone else interested in these protectors as opposed to the film types?

With the Fantom 4 now in stock , I'm trying to decide if it is worthwhile versus say... waiting for the Clarivue, or something else. Rumor has it that Xgear is going to either be making a version for the Nexus 4 that includes 1) Tempered glass back protector too - wonder if it is compatible with my Ringke Hybrid Fusion case, or 2) Includes the Tempered front, and a 'regular' skin style back protector.

Hope this helps with the comparison!