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melman101

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So does anyone have a recommended screen protector besides the Belkin $40 that extends a little further. I mean mine is kinda tight, I hate seeing that line down. And I think I absolutely must keep mine on.

My wife on the other hand, doesn't care whatsoever LOL.
 

ZipZap

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Its not an illusion or the owners fault. 11 / Pro / Pro Max series iPhone glass does scratch easily.
 
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Superrenz

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The harder the glass the more brittle. Example Plexiglass in not brittle at all but scratches easily. Clearly Apple chose a more fracture resistant glass at the cost of hardness. Assuming this isn't the coating everyone is scratching. Some watch companies use acrylic glass because it doesn't break easy but sure does scratch. I think acrylic is a requirement for watches worn on a space ship as you don't want a fracture sapphire crystal in 0 gravity.
correct! That is the reason why Omega’s original moonwatch has an acrylic crystal. Scratches easily but with a tube of polish it looks like new.
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No problem. In all my years with iPhones I've probably used that camera 2-3 times.

They can remove it for all I care.
Same over here. My kids see that slightly different...
 

LBM4

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correct! That is the reason why Omega’s original moonwatch has an acrylic crystal. Scratches easily but with a tube of polish it looks like new.
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Same over here. My kids see that slightly different...
Did you know that on Apollo 15, one of the astronauts Omega watches screen popped and broke? He had to use a backup watch that was approved by NASA. It was the Bulova Lunar watch. Only other watch, besides Omega Speedmaster, to be used on the moon.
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So does anyone have a recommended screen protector besides the Belkin $40 that extends a little further. I mean mine is kinda tight, I hate seeing that line down. And I think I absolutely must keep mine on.

My wife on the other hand, doesn't care whatsoever LOL.
I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Gesma-iPhone...inch/iPhone+Xs+MAX+2018&qid=1570663237&sr=8-1

It is edge to edge, looks good and fits my Spiegen case perfectly. For $10, you get 2 as well. I have been using it and no complaints so far.
 
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Superrenz

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Did you know that on Apollo 15, one of the astronauts Omega watches screen popped and broke? He had to use a backup watch that was approved by NASA. It was the Bulova Lunar watch. Only other watch, besides Omega Speedmaster, to be used on the moon.
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I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Gesma-iPhone-Pro-Max-2019/dp/B07WP5HY4C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Gesma+Screen+Protector+for+iPhone+11+Pro+Max+6.5+inch/iPhone+Xs+MAX+2018&qid=1570663237&sr=8-1

It is edge to edge, looks good and fits my Spiegen case perfectly. For $10, you get 2 as well. I have been using it and no complaints so far.
You never stop learning. Thx! Now I have a new bedtime story for my Speedy to tell ;)
 

rdillon2008

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I don't use phones without tempered glass so I have never gotten scratches on a phone. Tempered glass is something I always have based on habit
 

AndrewR23

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My dad (who is the least tech savvy person I know) upgraded from an iPhone X to the 11 Pro.

He asked me today why the screen is so bad after 2 weeks with scratches. Comparing his 2 year old X to a 2 week old 11 Pro, the screens look identical. Thats pretty sad.

Screen protector from Amazon on the way but there is 100% something wrong with the screens this year.
 
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golfnut1982

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Scratchgate my arse. JerryRigEverything on yourtube has scratched tested iPhones for a long time now. The iPhone 7, 8 X, XS, 11 and 11 Pro have all scratched at a level 6 Mohs pick with deeper grooves at a 7. Nothing to see here.
 

Lobwedgephil

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My dad (who is the least tech savvy person I know) upgraded from an iPhone X to the 11 Pro.

He asked me today why the screen is so bad after 2 weeks with scratches. Comparing his 2 year old X to a 2 week old 11 Pro, the screens look identical. Thats pretty sad.

Screen protector from Amazon on the way but there is 100% something wrong with the screens this year.

Lol, last year.


Year before


Pretty much the same every year.
 

michael31986

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Scratchgate my arse. JerryRigEverything on yourtube has scratched tested iPhones for a long time now. The iPhone 7, 8 X, XS, 11 and 11 Pro have all scratched at a level 6 Mohs pick with deeper grooves at a 7. Nothing to see here.
I thought the camera lens glass was stronger but this doesn’t make me think that. Unless he wasn’t referring to micro scratches in the coating
 

PBz

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I just don’t understand why people don’t use screen protectors. Like you spend 1000+ dollars on a phone with a beautiful screen and use the screen anytime you look at your phone. Just throw a 10 dollar screen protector on.
$1,000 phone with a cheap piece of glass or plastic covering the main point of interaction. I’ll never understand.
 

Wide opeN

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I'm just going to say it...

Screen protectors are dumb and take away from the look and feel of the phone.

I choose to take my chances with Otterbox Defender (this takes away from the phone, but not the screen) and wear my iPhone on my hip. I've learned regardless of how careful you are, YOUR PHONE WILL EVENTUALLY SCRATCH FROM YOUR POCKETS PERIOD!!!

If you're fine with that, by all means proceed. Or you'll have to get a screen protector or be like me and not pocket your phone. I choose the latter and like my UK friends would say "have gotten on fine".
 

PBz

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I'm just going to say it...

Screen protectors are dumb and take away from the look and feel of the phone.

I choose to take my chances with Otterbox Defender (this takes away from the phone, but not the screen) and wear my iPhone on my hip. I've learned regardless of how careful you are, YOUR PHONE WILL EVENTUALLY SCRATCH FROM YOUR POCKETS PERIOD!!!

If you're fine with that, by all means proceed. Or you'll have to get a screen protector or be like me and not pocket your phone. I choose the latter and like my UK friends would say "have gotten on fine".
This. I even picked up a sleeve for my 11PM so I can toss it in my wife’s purse. I’m using it more than I thought I would. It fits with the Apple Leather Case on it. It’s by WaterField Designs. No scratches so far.

Random note.. one way clean your screen is blow off any dust and use your finger (clean) to wipe smudges off. If using microfiber cloths, don’t cheap out. Replace occasionally.
 

Zetaprime

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I thought the camera lens glass was stronger but this doesn’t make me think that. Unless he wasn’t referring to micro scratches in the coating

I think they use a sapphire coating on the lenses. That'd be pretty hard to scratch unless you like to keep diamonds in your pocket with the phone.
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$1,000 phone with a cheap piece of glass or plastic covering the main point of interaction. I’ll never understand.

The screen protector is hardly noticeable. Better safe than sorry. When I trade my phone in next year it will be in brand new condition.
 

PBz

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I think they use a sapphire coating on the lenses. That'd be pretty hard to scratch unless you like to keep diamonds in your pocket with the phone.
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The screen protector is hardly noticeable. Better safe than sorry. When I trade my phone in next year it will be in brand new condition.
No disrespect meant.. why keep it flawless for someone else? I trade in my phone every year via AUP and they don’t care about small scratches in screen or coating.. then again I rarely have any. I haven’t used screen protectors in almost a decade. I can see them and feel them. Glass or plastic, they kill the hardware experience for me.
 

Zetaprime

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No disrespect meant.. why keep it flawless for someone else? I trade in my phone every year via AUP and they don’t care about small scratches in screen or coating.. then again I rarely have any. I haven’t used screen protectors in almost a decade. I can see them and feel them. Glass or plastic they kill the hardware experience for me.
Because it has better value when in perfect condition.
 

Zetaprime

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Not with Apple Upgrade Program. I give them my phone and get the new one. Again, almost a decade and basic care .. little to no scratches.

But if you want to resell it it does make a difference. Just like a car. Mint condition is better resale value.
 

PBz

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But if you want to resell it it does make a difference. Just like a car. Mint condition is better resale value.
True. I used to sell but not anymore. AUP too easy. I used to baby my devices. Now I take care of them but use them for me, not a buyer.
 
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michael31986

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I think they use a sapphire coating on the lenses. That'd be pretty hard to scratch unless you like to keep diamonds in your pocket with the phone.
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The screen protector is hardly noticeable. Better safe than sorry. When I trade my phone in next year it will be in brand new condition.
Both scratched at level 6.
 

rdillon2008

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But if you want to resell it it does make a difference. Just like a car. Mint condition is better resale value.

For me, I use a screen protector and a case as soon as I take it out the box. I sold my 256gb xs max for $950 because it was in perfect condition. If the person saw scratches, the price would of been less. I will be damned to pay $1350 for my phone and apple gives me $600 for it. I take anything once it is more than $600.
 

michael31986

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For me, I use a screen protector and a case as soon as I take it out the box. I sold my 256gb xs max for $950 because it was in perfect condition. If the person saw scratches, the price would of been less. I will be damned to pay $1350 for my phone and apple gives me $600 for it. I take anything once it is more than $600.
That’s cause it comes with Apple care and to be fair they would give you 600 for a beat up scratched phone which is more than an outside seller would give.

Apple upgrade is only worth it if you trade in and don’t baby your phone
 
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