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Best screen protector

I'm looking for a new screen protector so can someone tell me what's the best screen protector that doesn't show any fingerprints or oil from fingers...thanks in advance!!!
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Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.

sd1esel said:
Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.
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Don't listen to that guy, its glass it will scratch. The general consensus it that Realook is the best protector because once you apply it you cant tell its there.
Its the only one I'll ever use!

Mine was working great until I got a big scratch...not sure how...after that I am in favor for screen protector...don't listen to the other guy...it will eventually scratch...my true story
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Guess u guys dont baby this phone as much as i do. No scratches yet for me. What did u 2 do to get the superficial damage?
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I've been babying my phone for a few weeks but my screen protectors are in the mail.
Gorilla glass is tough, no doubt, but so is sand. Minor scratches can happen, so I've been extra careful.
OP: I've done a lot of research, and based on a really good youtube video I had it narrowed to either Ghostarmor or Reallook screen protectors.
You'll find a lot of happy customers for either. You'll also find, if you look hard enough, some who prefer both over the other XD. I've read in some mall kiosks and bestbuys, you can find Ghostarmor and have it professionally applied with some kind of toaster... If you want to cover the whole phone (front/back/sides), then Ghostarmor seems the way to go.
Reallook however has a lot of happy customers here on xda and elsewhere... I figured for $10 for a pair it'd be worth a shot. That's my conclusion after spending too much time researching the topic =).

I'd say to definitely go with realook screenprotectors. I've tried many different ones but this is by far the best

+1 for the Realook screen protector.
I have had three vibrants and was able to re-install the *same* realook screen protector without bubbles! People don't believe that I have a screen protector on. Plus it doesn't affect the touch screen's response.
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I have used zagg on all my pdas and I really like them. I get it installed at the mall where I live. They will replace it for the 5 dollar install fee if I have any problems.
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been naked since the day i got it, put a clear freak on it for about a week but that was a mistake. Naked = best.

Realook.

I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I have Steinheil Anti-glare and Anti-fingerprint. I like it alot.

Sgpstore.com!
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briankao1992 said:
I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I figured this out.
If you get minor air bubble above/below the ear speaker without dust underneath, the trick is not to push the air out so much as you need to create horizontal tension across the top of the screen protector.
Alternately push the SP from any bubbles around the speaker towards the top-left and top-right corners of the phone - not just up to the nearest (top) edge. I was able to get the problem 99% solved one evening, then the next day when I woke up the sucker was perfectly flush everywhere!

I got the zagg screen protector but I wouldn't recommend it. Especially if you use swype. The zagg is a little sticky and has a little resistance when using swype. My biggest problem was that my home button stopped responding with it on. It became such a nuisance that I had to take it off. I don't think it was zagg's fault but the sensitivity over the home button is just weird.
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Realook is but far the best I have tried and they are pretty cheap for two. ~$11 on ebay. Had one on for 2 months and the screen still looks naked!
Small price to pay for the added protection imo.
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i've never personally used a reallook, although i understand they are amazing. yesterday i had a bodyguardz screen protector applied, and its freakin fantastic! very clear, after not even 24 hours i can't tell its there anymore. very easy to glide your finger over, and lifetime guaranteed against scratches and rips.

i got clearfreak installed on my vibrant and my wifes vibrant. i had reallook but couldn't get the bubbles out around the ear speaker.

[Q] Scratched screen already!

O.k. I don't know how it happened as I keep my phone in my pocket without keys or sand. Within about 4 days the screen was scratched bad. I have the 14 day return period and am thinking about trying to get it replaced but I don't know if they will let me know. I'm pissed because my original Vibrant lasted me 1.5 years naked and never scratched. Are they using softer glass? Who knows for sure. Anyone know if I can return it? They are also now stating that it's an automatic $50 restocking fee no matter what (unless it's malfunctioning). I'm bummed and have to decide tonight as to what to do. Any suggestions?

This is quite surprising. I thought they are using the best unbreakable glass called "Gorilla Glass"...

I don't have scratches yet but there's a light purple layer that I can see has been "smeared off" and it bugs the he'll out of me :-(
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I got a light scratch after 2 days, it happen while laying in bed on charge, smh.
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That sucks.. Sorry to hear. I kept the gay screen cover that was on the phone when I bought it for like a week before I got my dry zagg screen protector
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Gorilla glass can be scratched. Just to let you know it isn't full proof. Fortunately can be fixed with machine glaze and a micro fiber cloth or you can just use a screen protector in the first place.

Naked on the vibrant since release and ive been naked on the SGS II since release. I did break a vibrant screen by sitting on it but never any scratches.

Why taking a chance with such a huge and beautiful screen.... just proctect it!!, here is a guy I got mine from they are excellent screen protector for $3.65 you can get six of them shipped, I got mine and I couldn't believe the great quality, you can highly see them and literally you can't feel them on the screen... I totally love them!!

that's why i always always always use a screen protector regardless of what type of unbreakable glass it's using

No restocking fee for same device within grace period
sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna

Restocking only if returning which is bs.
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got a random scratch also, had my vibrant forever and it never scratched. Two weeks with this and scratched. Its barely noticeable but i see it and i dont want it no more.
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AllGamer said:
that's why i always always always use a screen protector regardless of what type of unbreakable glass it's using
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+1 Same here, I wouldn't be able to handle a scratch on my screen. A screen protector can always be removed and replaced.
Hercules Hercules!!

Thanks for the input guys. I went in and got it exchanged. I guess I'll need to protect this one. I'm surprised that it's so vulnerable compared to my Vibrant. With my Vibrant, I carried that thing with my keys, coins, thumbtacks, diamonds, sand, metal daggers, you name it, and I did so with no protection. Not one scratch at all! Just be warned, even though it's Gorilla Glass, it's very easily scratched, so protect this one! I'm not liking the idea of putting a cover over the beautiful screen. Oh well...

Lol. No glove no love.
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Thanks for the input guys. I went in and got it exchanged. I guess I'll need to protect this one. I'm surprised that it's so vulnerable compared to my Vibrant. With my Vibrant, I carried that thing with my keys, coins, thumbtacks, diamonds, sand, metal daggers, you name it, and I did so with no protection. Not one scratch at all! Just be warned, even though it's Gorilla Glass, it's very easily scratched, so protect this one! I'm not liking the idea of putting a cover over the beautiful screen. Oh well...
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Lol. No glove no love.
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+1 LOL
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Galaxy S3 naked case Review

Here's my story: I was sitting on my couch watching tv and mess in with my phone at the same time. I'm holding the phone in my left hand and decide to reach for the remote and change the channel. Unexpectedly somehow as I was reaching the phone slips from my hand and lands hard on my tile floor.
This was from couch height. The phone landed on a corner and then proceeded to fall flat on the screen.
I have no case (put off getting one..) and no screen protector. Just great.. I knew my phone was doomed.
I'm terrified I've heard about how fragile the s3 is and that gorrila glass 2 is all just crap and doesn't protect. I'm sure that my screen cracked at least a little. I pick up the phone... Nothing!
There's absolutely nothing wrong with the phone. The screen is not cracked there is no scratches or scuff marks everything is perfect. Mint condition
I'm very happy and can say that the phone is not that fragie. I think it can withstand some minor accidental drops.
Needless to say I have a case on the way, can't let this happen again!
Just thought I'd share.
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Link to where u bought the case?
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Link to where u bought the case?
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Lol.
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Lol.
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Well he DID order a case
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Haha yeah after the drop I ordered the otterbox commuter (white) from amazon.
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I hate cases and haven't used one in many, many phones. I have had minor scratches and scuffs because of that but haven't broken a single one (*knocks on wood*). I am pretty cautious about my phones though. I just love the feel of a new smartphone and a case absolutely ruins it, even more so for the screen protectors. Every time I try out someone's phone with a screen protector it drives me crazy, feels awful and builds up grime/finger grease/dirt even worse than the glass.

I couldn't stand the thought of putting a case on such a sleek thin phone. I met a guy who came into my job who had an SPIGEN Ultra Thin Air case. It adds virtually no bulk to the device and looks nice. I doubt it provides tons of protection but definitely will help for drops on the corners.

I haven't put a case on any of my Android phones, but I just put a case on my SGS3 for 2 reasons. It keeps the camera from contacting (dirty) surfaces if I lay it on its back, and it keeps the buttons from getting accidentally pressed during handling and/or passing around to show off a picture or other screen.
When I got it, I mainly thought I would try it for the camera protection (I'm not so much worried about damage to the lens cover as I am about having to constantly wipe it off to keep the view clean). I only discovered the button protection benefit after putting it on and handling it for a few minutes.
To me, the button protection is the key advantage as every Android phone that I've ever had has been a bear to try to share/show off pictures on. Perhaps my G1 wasn't so bad, but my Nexus One, my G2, and my Sensation all had the issue that if I brought up a picture and handed it to someone they would inevitably hand it back in a few seconds because they had locked the screen - or I'd get it back on silent mode because they'd rested their thumb on the volume keys. This past weekend at a party it got so bad that when I handed it to someone they would treat it like I was handing them a radioactive snowflake - they'd be so afraid to touch it or hold it that they would then end up brushing the screen and hitting the soft keys and mess up what was displayed for fear of hitting a real button. Now, I think those issues will be a thing of the past, or at least much less of a problem.
My case is a Cygnett matte slim case from Frys. It gives a little more holding friction which is a good thing, and while that makes it slightly less easy to slide into a tight pocket, it isn't really "grabby" enough to make pockets a problem. It's more of a soft textured plastic friction than a rubberized friction.

That's awesome!!! Just at least get a gloss clear TPU case from Amazon... it's 100% clear and it protects your phone, as if you have no case on it! Don't forget a screen protector lol...

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That's awesome!!! Just at least get a gloss clear TPU case from Amazon... it's 100% clear and it protects your phone, as if you have no case on it! Don't forget a screen protector lol...
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Downside is that the TPU case will no longer be clear in 3 weeks :/ It'll start to yellow.

You got lucky. Did the floor have carpet or a tile floor? I had the samething happend to me many years with my HTC T-Mobile Dash, it was charging, I picked it up and dropped on the carpet (maybe 3 feet) and shatterd the screen. Lucky for me I found a screen on ebay and replaced it for about $50. I can't imangine how much a new screen would cost for the S3.

It was a tile floor not carpet. And yeah I did get lucky...I can't afford to break this phone. Spent all my money on it. Still waiting on that white commuter case to ship though it's taking freaking forever!
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At least there was not any sustainable damage to it. With my luck, it would have shattered. Still, great news to hear that it has some resistance to it.

Dropped my SGS3 twice, face down both times. First time on a tile floor and the second time on concrete. This was prior to having any screen protector or case. I have two light scratches as a result, which are only visible at the right angle.
Can't really complain, was expecting the screen to break with the reports we've been hearing.

I would definitely cry if I dropped this phone. The S3 is too amazing to fall! I put a case on mine for that reason but I take it out every so often just so I can enjoy the nice slippery but sexy feeling of it naked lol.

I got the ghost armor kit for this phone in carbon fiber white on my white version. Not using the screen protectors at the moment.
It gives the phone a custom look and keeps one from getting scratches on the back and bezel.
Or covers up the ones you already got rocking naked
Makes it less slippery too
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Monsters that sounds pretty cool, could you share some more info. Where did you get it and for how much? Was it pretty easy to install ? Also could you post some pics?

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Monsters that sounds pretty cool, could you share some more info. Where did you get it and for how much? Was it pretty easy to install ? Also could you post some pics?
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Just got the otter box defender..every drop test I've seen ends up with shatterd screen..this is just gotta b one of the most fragile android phones..probly cuz screen size and how rounded it is..my sensation lasted about 2 years no case and I dropped it plenty that thing was a tank..HTC lost my cash this buy tho how am I supposed to settle for a one s or a g nexus or one x with no expandable storage or battery!
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I got the ghost armor kit for this phone in carbon fiber white on my white version. Not using the screen protectors at the moment.
It gives the phone a custom look and keeps one from getting scratches on the back and bezel.
Or covers up the ones you already got rocking naked
Makes it less slippery too
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Man I forgot about Ghost Armour. I had it for my iphone and loved how slim it kept it but protected it. I am gonna go check it out for the s3 this weekend. Do they cover up any of the front of the phone? Or is there anyway you can upload a couple pictures of it.
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S3 without screen protection???

Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I HATE screen protectors. I used my HTC evo, and shared with my 3 and 4 yr olds for 2.5 years and only used a screen protector for 1 month. I ended up after those 2.5 yrs with only a couple very very minor scratches.
Decided to keep rolling naked cause if I'm paying so damn much for this phone I want it to feel like it should.

I am going naked too.
Insurance is a wonderful idea.
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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.

I used to worry incessantly about scratches or dings. Then the cases started getting larger and larger and I'd have a phone that was twice as thick as the day I unboxed it. I've since gone "naked" on my SIII and it's holding up beautifully. The screen is clear and unblemished and it's nice to have a phone that will slip into any pocket without catching or bulging. :good:

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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.
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Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.

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Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.
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Best screen protectors I've ever used came from spigen SGP ... Here is one for the S3. They are pretty damn close to the original glass in both smoothness and oleophobic-ness, and are pretty easy to put on to boot.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html

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Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I used it for a little bit this way. Loved the feel. But I noticed some people complaining about the fingerprints were showing more and more and some glide was lost. The problems appears to be that the oleophobic coating wore down. Decided to go back to utilizing a screen protector...about the same time lifeproof released the nuud and fre for the s3. Decided to go with the fre. I have tried multiple screen protectors before: zagg, spigen, even cheapos, and none can match the feel for the real thing. They come close bu just don't cut it.

Haven't had one since day one with this phone. No damage in over a year. I'll never use one again.
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never have, never will

i have no idea how the naked glass feels like Lol, always have a ismooth film protecting it.

I love mine without the screen protector.. But I still use it.. Not for protection porpoises.. That's silly because of the gorilla glass.. I use it for the touch.. The matt touch is amazing and I hardly notice it..
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I'm not a big fan of screen protectors... I use the Samsung Flip Cover and it works good enough.

I´m not a fan of screen protector too! I use as the only protection for my galaxy s3 an FitBag
and i can say it´s an really nice thing

someone took my screen protector off so I said oh what the heck can happen, it has gorilla glass, and after 1 month the screen got scratched so I had to put another protector on to hide the scratches.. .. . ..

Me personally i love the protection of a screen protector, i cant stand scratchs on my screen... So i double the protection screen protector , plus otter box defender case which has a built in screen protector
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I love the "Just Like Glass" product, I can't even tell it's there... cheaper than some other ones too.
http://www.dbacases.com/just-like-glass.html
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i use screen protector film, bought on ebay, because od scratches.
Just clean the screen sometimes if is protector too and quality will be fine :laugh:

No to screen protectors. Hate the feel and glare. One year with the S3 and not a mark, knock on wood.
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I took my screen protector off, I was sick of replacing them all the time. I haven't got a scratch yet but I am careful
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Does anyone have scratches on the screen.

Any one of you guys uses screen protectors . I always use one but hate the orange peel effect and cheap one going dull after a week. i have zagg. And now ghost armor on the screen. Does any who does not have screen protector and yet screen is not scratched?
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I've had my phone over a year and a half...no screen protector. But I do have a seidio hard case and holster. I do construction and drop it and use it with dirty hands a lot. I have like maybe 2 tiny scratches. But nothing that shows up when the screen is lit up.
I think its not easy to scratch these. Maybe bare in a pocket with other stuff or a purse maybe....but that's just asking for scratches.
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I've had the phone for 8 months and have dropped it on cobblestone and gravel - both times fearing the worst after the phone's ending position has been face down. No noticeable scratches on the screen. The cobblestone drop was in part cushioned by my foot, but the gravel drop yielded some serious dents on the shiny frame. I'm glad to see the phone is handling abuse this well.
I'm generally not a fan of covering up a phone I've bought with bulky (or not so bulky) cases and covers. I've yet to see one of those making the phone look better.

I've had my s2 for over a year without a case or screen protector and I only got 1 tiny scratch up by the clock and is not noticeable with screen on and also I took a really fine grit sandpaper for plastic and sanded the shiny trim off my phone so its all black and nice and smooth and it really looks a lot better!

For me, in my job....I could care less how my phone looks....I need it to not break! LOL
Big bulky hard case and holster all the way! I think it looked good anyway....tho case is scratched to crap now.
Not shelling out for a new one while I'm on contact ....been there done that.
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Had my phone for over a year... No scratches on the screen whatsoever... I do baby my phone, but Gorilla glass lives up to it's name...

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Had my phone for over a year... No scratches on the screen whatsoever... I do baby my phone, but Gorilla glass lives up to it's name...
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I heard our phone are not gorilla glass just some reinforced glass. The international version are indeed gorilla glass, tmo cut corners on our phone . They said s3(dead) is gorilla glass and ive got scratches on it after about a month owning it. the s2 is my phone untill contract is over.
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I've had a habit of putting my lighter or some change in the same pocket as my phone, and in the past it's scratched my phones all to hell. Not an issue with the s2.
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I've got scratches on my back since last weekend . Can't remember how I got them there. Hmmmmm
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Gorilla glass, or whatever glass on the phones don't help with scratch resistance.
It's all about direct impact resistance so the screen doesn't break as soon as you tap on it really hard.
All screens get scratched but it is a matter of noticing them. The only way to prevent them is with a wet applied protector as static clings probably do micro abrasions and whatnot that no one notices without a strong light.

Had my phone about 2 years now. The silver band around the rim is chipped and scratched at the corners. However, the screen itself is still completely clean without any marks.

i have used ghost armor for almost 2 years, had it replaced for 5 bucks twice, works great

Had screen protector for about a year took it off no scratches. Don't think u need a screen protector at all for this phone
However my bezels are completely ****ed lol
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Minor
Have had my gs2 since it came out and I have one minor nic on the screen, i've dropped it about 20 times atleast, use to be the ARMY so i'd take it to the field and jump out of planes with it, has been a great phone would really love xperia z but to broke to get one, you know how it is.
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for those without protectors/cases put your phones under a bright light, what bothers me are the micro scratches LOL

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I use zagg mostly for non-smudging. No problems with scratches.

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I use zagg mostly for non-smudging. No problems with scratches.
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ive always used screen protectors, and once I change it after a few months.....crystal clear again. I have a bad habit of puting change and keys in my pocket with my phone but no scratches what so ever.

I've had this thing since release and only a few tiny scratches from going to the beach. Never has a screen protector. Only a d30 case from T-Mobile.
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I do not use a screen protector. I have had this T989 since last February, and I have no noticeable scratches, although it is rarely in a pocket with anything else, and has only been dropped when wearing a heavy case. Luckily.
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I've always used a big bulky otterbox like case...seidio...with holster.....and tonnes of 6 foot and less drops....no damage. Just the bezel, from the case. No screen protector ever.
Plan on getting the N4 soon tho....it'll have the toughest case I can find! Lol
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