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[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] apocalypse_bg:
Just wanted to leave feedback on the Hama screen protector - it's smaller than the physical screen size, so don't expect a perfect fit. Otherwise I suppose it does the job..
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] KyJelly69:
So it sounds like to me that my only real decision between these 2 is whether I want a crystal clear sp or one for better visibility in the sun.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] RoyBM:
Pictures would be nice so we can see for ourselves. Im overly picky like a lot of others here lol
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] HKSpeed:
Any new recommendations on a screen protector? glass or plastic. My Axon 7 hasn't arrived yet. My friend said the included plastic screen protector is the best fitting, since all others don't cover the full screen and leave gaps at the edges (halo). I'm considering this one from ebay since the seller claims it covers the curved edges of the screen, but i'm reluctant to believe it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361904660933

The Axon 7 is on sale for $330 from various sellers lately, so I image more people will be joining this forum.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Menergy:
I've cut one on my own. You should buy a bigger screen protector, then just apply it to the screen measuring the area to cover, then cut.

Initially I've gone for a Note 7 one but it was too narrow. I don't remember which of all I tried is now on my A7 but it doesn't matter, it just needs to be bigger than the A7 screen.

Do not buy tempered glass ones as I did, as they crack as you cut them and so are useless. You can cover the speakers and the front camera too if you like, however I cut one only for the screen. To avoid bubbles and lifting the protector up on both upper and bottom sides above the screen, better cut it a mm or less before the edge. So it stays even. As fas as to the curved edges and even the cases, mine covers them both but the protector stays in the air there. Make sure you leave some space (like half a mm) to the case on the sides as every time you need to remove the case it will take the protector out too.

You should be fine in the end, it took me 5-6 attempts until I made it right. Best buy a pair, 3 or 5-10 pieces of the same protector at once, they sell them on Amazon, so you have spares.

Last, I wouldn't go for the no-name (or any other branded) protector you mentioned. Before cutting one myself, I tried at least three (some pretty expensive) and they always had a 3-4 mm. gap on the sides so I wouldn't trust what they say in the description.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Hutch MD:
Now, when you say "paper cutter," do you mean something like this?

Or do you mean something like this?

Because I have something like the smaller one, and I'm not sure if that will work.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] borijess:
If the smaller one works for you then go for it. I have the larger one.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Hutch MD:
Thanks. Cutting with the smaller one worked fine. Unfortunately, the fresh-cut screenprotector that I put on had a ton of bubbles... I wish I could find a decent screen protector for this phone.

Do you have recommendations?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] KwesiJnr:
If you haven't yet tried the one from Skinomi, I think you should. I've been using that since my One M8 days through to this device (when I got it in November). It's just perfect. The wet application also makes it flexible enough to get it exactly right. If you've never used it, just take a look at a YouTube video on how to apply it. Not a single bubble/scratch and it covers the entire screen perfectly. I got the full body protection, so got one on the back of my device, too.

A lot of people who complain about it are not patient enough, I think, and do not follow the guide well.

PS: You can apply it just before bedtime and it'll be ready by morning. Any microbubbles you see will disapper in a day or two. I barely sleep at night, so I use a blow-dryer to quicken the drying process. :silly:
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Waancho:
Does it not overhang at the curved edges?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] KwesiJnr:
Nope, not at all. In using the dryer, I only smoothed a finger gently over the edges for a few seconds to "conform" to the curves.

I attached two images so you can see for yourself. PS: Don't mind the lint >.<

[IMG="1"]https://preview.ibb.co/hndvyF/axon1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="2"]http://preview.ibb.co/hd9eQv/axon2.jpg[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
Anyone tried the Khaos glass protector? there was one user on Reddit that said it fit pretty well, but they got rid of the phone altogether, and no pics of it.

I'm using the Spigen case, so all the nice wet ones are out. Anyone know how the size of the Spigen screen protectors compare to the stock one?

Edit: Found this video of the Khaos -- looks better than the other glass screen protectors. Still curious to have someone compare the coverage to the stock and Spigen ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X62uw-RpAnU

I went ahead and ordered one, so I'll find out, I guess.

Edit 2: The protectors are just a smidge smaller than the stock one. I'll update and post how it is after I install it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] gumbyx84:
Same here. The last there plastic screen protectors I bought kept getting lift off on the edges by the case
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] celoxocis:
I just saw this post and the video included after having applied the one i ordered from aliexpress from here

i compared the one in the video (Khaos?) with the one i have applied.

The cutouts not only look exactly the same even the size looks exactly the same and the small tiny "halo effect" you get on the sides are even the same.

So I'm guessing here Khaos is just repackaging and selling whatever that aliexpress shop is selling.

See attachment for a picture.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] borijess:
Just ordered it for 1.23 might as well take the chance.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
Yeah, it looks pretty similar. After applying it I compared it to the old stock ZTE protector. It has the same stickers and everything. I assume most of them probably come from the same manufacturer. So, if someone can wait for the protector, probably better off just getting the aliexpress one.

Compared to the stock ZTE film, the Khaos one is 2 mm narrower, so 1 mm on each side. It's pretty close, but not the same coverage. The halo isn't too bad (but it has limited restick potential which got a little ruined at one corner lifting it up too many times to get dust out -- oops -- stupid dust).
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] celoxocis:
The aliexpress one is so cheap I had ordered two.

So if for whatever reason the first one comes off. I will apply the second one.

The ae one is 1mm narrower as the stock film protector on each side.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] espressoguy:
I have purchased a number of glass screen protectors for my Axon 7 from a number of different companies. I am convinced that they are all made by one manufacturer. I just got the one from Khaos and it is no better or worse than any of the others.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] OzBoy1:
Me too. I don't understand why it is proving so difficult to get one that fit's properly. :confused:
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] gumbyx84:
I'm still having trouble finding a screen protector where the edge don't get pushed up by the my case (Spigen). Based on how silent this thread had been, either people know something I don't or have just given up
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
There isn't many options.

tempered glass -- they seem to all be fairly similar and leave just a little too much screen exposed. Not terrible with the Spigen case, just 1mm less on each side than the stock ZTE protector, but that 1 mm is of the visible screen, most has some halo around the edge (the Khaos/alixpress ones seem to not have as much of that as some)

dry apply film -- best one is still the stock one, which sadly can't be acquired anywhere, the Spigen one is maybe slightly smaller (and should work with their case, because hopefully they would have tested that)

wet apply film -- seems to be the best general fit, but will be too big with the Spigen case and needs to be cut down slightly to fit as close as possible
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] ifek:
I currently have an ordinary screen protector originally meant for Samsung Note4 but cut on all sides and applied on Axon 7. It`s oki but does not cover full on sides because of slightly curved edge.

I am looking for a tempered glass solution. People in this thread are mostly not fully happy with available solutions.

I found this solution and thinking of getting it, but not sure how good it is:

ZTE AXON 7 0.26mm 9H Surface Hardness 2.5D Explosion-proof Tempered Glass Screen Film from Sunsky.

Couldn´t find any reference in this thread about this company.

Any opinions?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] celoxocis:
I have just ordered a new one. I haven't seen listed before on aliexpress. Although I'm very satisfied with the one I linked earlier.

The new one covers the entire front of the phone. Including speakers (there are cutouts for the speakers) and comes in black.

Not many will like it but it also covers the capacitive keys. But that's no problem for me. As I hate those keys! They don't light up when its dark. They are placed to close together for small Chinese hands obviously and not for Caucasian giant's like me. Needless to say I use LOS with virtual keys.

That screen protector is obviously made for the Chinese version of the Axon7.

I will post pictures once it arrives.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] kinetiq:
I have invisible shield from zagg. It was liquid applied. Both cases, original and spigen had lifted it from oneside, so I used surgical scalpel to cut off about 0.5 mm along that side (I used the case to support the edge, so it cut straight. The screen protector is relatively soft, so it was easy). Now it fits perfectly with the case, and whole screen is covered.

As fot the glass, I also bought one from Mk3 manufacturer, but it's money waste. It leaves 2-3 mm on both sides, I didn't even give it a try.

Wysłane z mojego ZTE A2017G przy użyciu Tapatalka
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
If it's the same one that was listed earlier in the thread, there is only adhesive along the edge of the protector, which leaves the center to float over a screen a little. People have complained that it affected the touch sensitivity since it's not actually bound to the screen.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] celoxocis:
Not sure which was listed before.

But it's this one. The second from the right.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pre...on-7-Max-Screen-Protector-9H/32679589525.html
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
The posts here https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68834273&postcount=47 start talking about a similar one. Not sure if it's the same one.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] celoxocis:
It's not the same. That's the old model from the same manufacturer. I asked the seller. The old one is no longer produced and sold.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] TeutonJon78:
Cool. I'll be interested to know if it's better now.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] P650SE:
New Axon 7 owner here, since yesterday! :) I bought my device from AliExpress and it came with a tempered-glass screen protector included in the box, but I do not believe it is one officially supplied by ZTE since it was just in a typical white sleeve that most screen protectors are shipped in.

I carefully applied it onto the phone, but unfortunately you can clearly see lots of little spots and markings underneath the surface when the screen is switched off. It also deteriorates the visual quality of the screen, especially on whites where millions of little rainbow-coloured dots are visible when looking closely. There is the usual halo effect around the entire edge, and a gap on either side of about 2mm where the screen is completely exposed.

I wanna rip this stupid thing off as quickly as possible, but i'm worried about the screen on my brand new phone getting scratched. However, my previous phone (Lenovo ZUK Z2) also had 2.5D glass and I used it without a screen protector for 9 months without it getting scratched. I would polish the screen on that phone like a madman trying to remove fingerprints; and despite accidentally rubbing grit from the cloth onto the screen in circular motions on a few occasions, it still didn't do anything with the exception of some ultra-light micro hairline scratches only visible in direct sunlight.

It made me wonder whether there's even any point in using a screen protector on the Axon 7. :confused:

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EDIT - I decided to remove that screen protector an hour after posting this message. It's the best thing i've ever done as the screen looks utterly gorgeous underneath! :victory: I will just have to take good care of the Axon for the moment until i'm able to decide on getting a replacement screen protector. I still have my ZUK Z2 so i'll just take that with me when i'm going out, and leave the Axon 7 in the house where it can't get damaged.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] renatop:
Is the IQ Shield full body good?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] RobboW:
Put a Tempere glass protector on tonight, like all, it doesn't go to the edges and because of the curves, doesn't sit properly around it's edge leaving the halo. From reading this thread, seems no hope of a good protector. Does anyone have feedback on the poetic case that also covers the screen?

Edit:

Decided to try a poetic full case, found blue/grey one on ebay really cheap. My A7 is grey. Will take a while to get here so will keep the ill fitting glass protector on as long as I can but expecting a pocket lint issue under the edges..... Also have a TPU case coming. The ZTE clear case makes it way too easy to accidentally hit the power button. I actually managed to shut down the phone mid call already. Buttons press too easy.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] RobboW:
Got my cheap TPU case, it's actually quite good. Fits tight and looks good but my Poetic case arrived today. Fitted that. The case fits really well and protects very well with a thick back and protruding front. Camera lens and screen are well recessed. It has a built in plastic screen protector which is dry fit and no halo. Just works like a flat screet. Doesn't look as nice as it hides the gorgeous Axon 7 but it's functional and strong, sort of otter box like.

I'll take pics on the weekend but now considering how to mount it as gps in my car. Thinking a magnetic ball mount. Cut a round hole in the back of the case and stick the steel pad to the phone through the hole as this case is thick enough to take that. This phone is a working phone, using a lot with work and personal SIMS but for many practical work uses other than phone calls as well. Really needs that extra protection. Thinking to get a black poetic case if this works out well.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] LeviKessinger1996:
My screen is scratched all to hell. Most of it from some really bad drops. I recommend getting either a flip case or that case from Poetic that has a screen protector built-in, like an OtterBox Defender. And does anyone know if Axon Passport 2.0 covers deep scratches?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
I just saw this tempered glass one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T8ZPH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_uF2bAb5YFP3GD

it seems very promising and seems to actually fit the screen. I think I'm going to get it. If i do I will update this post and tell you my experience
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] brian117:
I posted this over on Reddit but there is finally a tempered glass protector that fits our Axon's almost perfectly. Check out my post here:

https://redd.it/7bvt4h
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] uc370:
I did use this one and it fits perfect to the outside protector

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/De-C...32679589525.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.ulaPUj
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] emepher:
Thanks for the detailed review, and thanks to [MENTION=5442120]Teet1[/MENTION] for mentioning it. This looks exactly what we've all been waiting (too long) for!

Looks like it should go well with my Proworx case. I think the same case is sold under a few generic-ish brand names on Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, etc.. TPU sides, hard polycarbonate back, I think. I really like it because it's pretty slim, fully protects the corners and all edges well, has enough of a lip to protect the screen if you set it down on a flat surface, it fits great and doesn't make the power or volume buttons too hard to use, and doesn't hide the pretty phone. Mine's pretty scratched up after 9 months of use, but it's cheap enough that I'll just buy a new one if it starts to bother me.

Finally, a proper glass screen protector for us, yah! Gonna go order one right now. :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
It's out of stock, so I'll get it once its back in stock while waiting for more reviews of it. IS it really tempered glass though? It comes with two, so maybe one of them should be tested
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Nuke142:
So this is a newest and best glass for now? I will choose between this and skinomi
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
It seems so. I just wish there were more reviews for it. I like that guys review on Reddit but I'm still questioning if it's really glass and if it'll last long enough. And if it also fits with the spigen case. Guess I'll have to buy it and find out myself

Edit: here's an article I read about curved tempered glass screen protectors and I'm a little skeptical about this one being good. I guess with the gimmick of curved screens comes at the cost of good tempered glass screen protectors.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fo...tic-film-screen-protectors-for-galaxy-s8/amp/
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] emepher:
Just got my Supersheildz tempered glass screen protectors from Amazon today, $7.99 shipped. Thanks for the heads-up on these.

The fitment is good: mine went on easily with no bubbles or any need to press on the screen much, it covers the full screen area between the speaker grills, and the transparent areas on the lower black bar for the capacitive button dots and home circle make alignment easy. I'd recommend making sure your notification LED is lit when you apply it since the clear spot for it is pretty small, and because this will give you a point on top to use for aligning the protector.

The edges are rounded enough so they shouldn't snag on anything, and the sides fit pretty well. The Axon 7 screen really only has a slight curve at the edge, and this protector seems to fit pretty well. I don't know if it would catch on anything if you don't use a case, but with one it shouldn't be a concern. I can't guarantee the material is real glass, but it doesn't seem any different than the other glass protectors I've used, which definitely looked like laminated glass when they cracked. Someone mentioned a matrix of dots, and I noticed it before I applied it to the phone, but now I can't see that at all, screen on or off.

All in all, this seems like a nice product, and I am more than happy to have bought two for $8. Much better than the other glass protector I used on my Axon 7, which didn't go all the way to the edges or cover the area with the capacitive buttons. If you want glass for your A7, this is definitely the best choice, from what I've seen.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] roisuke:
Hey I got the same protector and was wondering if you ended up getting the weird bubble towards the center of the screen. Best way I can describe it is it looks like a blot of oil in water. At certain angles and lighting it can be distracting. Tried pushing it out but had no luck. Applying pressure to different areas of the screen affects it though.

Update: After awhile the bubble is still there. Can be seen in dim lighting.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
Those dots are there because of the curved edges of the screen and screen protector. There is only adhesive on the edges of the glass which leaves a small gap between the screen protector and the phone screen, so the matrix of dots sort of helps with sensitivity kinda like early capacitive touch screens with a plastic screen over an LCD. Curving of the tempered glass screen protector and having adhesive on the entirety of the back of the screen protector could shatter or lose its durability. Many tempered glass screen protectors for phones with the gimmick of curved screens or edges (I'm looking at you, S8) have these matrix dots. So that means it could actually be tempered glass but the only way to find out is to drop it or try to break it and see if it shatters or cracks. The main question is, how durable is it and how scratch resistant is it compared to major tempered glass screen protector companies?
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
Sorry for double post. I just received the screen protector and installed it. I must say it is really nice, looks nice. Real glass. I know, i cracked the second one on purpose to see if it's actual glass. The curved edges help the screen protector stay in place especially with a case. I use the Spigen case.

t's not really anti fingerprint but it keeps the dark smudges from fingerprints while the screen is on at bay. It is oleophobic, natural finger oils aren't showing up at all and the screen looks clean when it's turned on. Dust is noticeable, but of course can be wiped off. Now here are some cons which I'd say take with a grain of salt.

The screen feels kinda...bulky? Due to the glass protector being a little raised, almost 2.5 D and the adhesive only existing on the edges rather than the entire back side. It feels odd to me. I feel like i have to put more pressure to move the screen even though it's not quite necessary. I don't know if thats from the glideness of the protector. Some say their fingers glide a lot but for me it feels the opposite of that. Like it has a lot of friction rather than glide on my fingers.

I DO have some sensitivity issues, however, that could just be me and I'll have to keep using my phone to see if it's significant and bothers me throughout my daily usage.

There is this REALLY weird colorful bubble thing in the center that follows around wherever there's pressure on the screen. However, it's only noticeable in certain kinds of lights or lightbulbs i guess. It's very strange. It's not seen at all in my lamp light, very very barely visible under my computer's LED lights. And VERY visible in the light from my bedroom hallway. It's not noticeable under sunlight, at least for me so that's nice at least.

All in all this screen protector has it's faults. Not many curved tempered glass screen protectors these days seem to do any good anymore. But I'd say this is good enough and really recommend it if someone is desperate for a glass protector.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] emepher:
I haven't noticed any of this at all. This one doesn't seem to affect sensitivity or add any more bulk than any other protector I've used. If anything, it barely seems to be there at all.

I didn't see this at first but now I notice it under some lighting conditions, though I can't explain when or why I see it. Fortunately I never really notice it with the screen on, so I don't care.

After a bit of use now, I still think this is the best option out there for our Axon 7s, and worth the price.

And thank you for breaking the second one, LOL. At least that part of the discussion is now settled - they're glass. :good:
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] Teet1:
I forgot to update my post. But after a while, I got used to the screen protector and have no complaints. My fingers glide across it like butter now and sensitivity isn't much of an issue. If it's cold like glass, feels like glass, then it's probably glass. And the bubble is kinda annoying but doesn't get in the way, I've noticed if I put a lot of pressure on the screen, those bubbles show up so I'm guessing its on the center because there's a lot of pressure on the edges and the center is being squished inwards and sticks to the screen. hopefully it doesn't damage it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Accessories] iletired:
I have the Supershiels - best one I've tried. Does feel great still. I do agree with the minor oil blot bubble - but its not the end of the world compared to the crap. I've noticed it more prevalent when charging than when I'm not. Very glad I picked one up.