It's level 6, just as any other smartphone glass out there.Jerry Rig tested new Iphones and found out that scratches start from 7 Mohs scale, which means that they are pretty hard to scratch.
So if you don't hit the screen with your shiny diamond ring or drill bit at work - then you are safe to go.
I couldn’t get hold of a full screen one at launch but like you my Spigen one went on before I’d even turned the phone on. I didn’t like the way dust built up on the notched but and the full screen version looks so much better.
My experience contradicts that I have to say. The most my screen came into contact with was perhaps a Nylon zip on my jacket pocket. Other than that it’s been very well looked after and even my kids haven’t gotten hold of it yet. A few people have posted light scratches on their screens with no knowledge of how it happened so I don’t doubt the screens are relatively soft in terms of surface hardness.Jerry Rig tested new Iphones and found out that scratches start from 7 Mohs scale, which means that they are pretty hard to scratch.
So if you don't hit the screen with your shiny diamond ring or drill bit at work - then you are safe to go.
No offence taken at all as you were not to know the full background from some very brief posts and no they are not contradictory whatsoever, just a misunderstanding. I never 'baby' my iPhones, they are just used normally. I haven't owned the 12 very long and havne't used them in test environments since I have owned it. Due to COVID that sort of operation is on hold as its impossible to do without getting close to other people in the lab.
I think is people are worried or care about scratches then absolutely a screen protector is a good idea. I applied one for the first time this year (from ESR) and it was super easy to do. My wife wanted one and I ended up with a three-pack so thought why not?
I think if you tried some of the full screen tempered glass protectors we have now, you’d be pleasantly surprised how invisible they are. For the sake of £5 you eradicate the risk even if you’ve been lucky up until now.
When I got my 12PM I got the spigen screen protector with the notch and hated it. So glad they came out with the full screen version.
Definitely. I bought the ESR branded one which is really good too. Always used Spigen ones previously which I highly rate too.
Those seem to be more expensive than a new screen, though. A new screen is $29, but the screen protectors at apple.com are $39 and up
I don’t know anybody in their right mind who pays Apple £50 to put a £5 screen protector on for them. You can buy Spigen and ESR protectors for under £10. Also, screens certainly aren’t that cheap where I live. You’re looking at the best part of £300 for a new screen in the UK.
It’s that cheap if you purchase an expensive Apple insurance policy for £199 first. Far more than expensive than a case and screen protector as standalone products. I’d never get AppleCare+ personally as I think it’s a rip off.
There are inexpensive screen protectors in America.
