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iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max Screen Protector

thecautioners said:
View attachment 2351256How is the Belkin protector sold at Apple stores? I’m planning on getting it for my daughter’s 15 because I hear they have a special machine that applies the protector flawlessly. Is that true?
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I think the feedback here is that it isn't worth the cost. You can get 4 of most screen protectors for the same price. And with the new models, they have the applicator you use at home that will likely apply it just as well.

The recommendation is Torras or WSKEN.
 
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Avoid TORRAS.

Oleophobic coating wears off after two weeks, leaving blotches all over the screen. Mine now feels permanently sticky.

The sides collect dust.

It cuts off part of the screen.

At least the Belkin lasts longer, has a lifetime warranty and doesn't cut off the screen! It does however rainbow at the edges.
 
GigabitEthernet said:
Avoid TORRAS.

Oleophobic coating wears off after two weeks, leaving blotches all over the screen. Mine now feels permanently sticky.

The sides collect dust.

It cuts off part of the screen.

At least the Belkin lasts longer, has a lifetime warranty and doesn't cut off the screen! It does however rainbow at the edges.
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I’ve come to the conclusion that every screen protector has very poor oleophobic coating longevity. We really should be getting much longer than a couple of weeks of wear out of these screen protectors though.

Flolab has a lifetime warranty, but you’re paying £8 postage every time you want to replace it.
 
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GigabitEthernet said:
Avoid TORRAS.

Oleophobic coating wears off after two weeks, leaving blotches all over the screen. Mine now feels permanently sticky.

The sides collect dust.

It cuts off part of the screen.

At least the Belkin lasts longer, has a lifetime warranty and doesn't cut off the screen! It does however rainbow at the edges.
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I've been using my Torras for over a month and the oleophobic coating is still just as good as the first day. Before I switched to the 3D Torras, I had been using the original for probably 3 months? It was still fine too. Maybe you had a bad batch?

The sides don't collect dust on the updated model either.
 
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Damo88 said:
So, after being disappointed with the oleophobic coating on the Flolab and having to wipe the screen down multiple times a day, I’ve noticed a couple of small scratches on the screen protector already. I’m ultra careful with my phone as well, never sit it face down and it’s always in a pocket on its own. Haven’t dropped it once either, so I have absolutely no idea how the screen protector has managed to get scratched already.

As good as the fit is, these things definitely let it down. Especially when you consider the price compared to the competition.
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That’s a shame. Request a replacement. I’ve not had any scratches on my FloLabs. I usually replace at 5-6 months when the oleophobic coating gets worn and it’s all smudgy.
 
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GigabitEthernet said:
Avoid TORRAS.

Oleophobic coating wears off after two weeks, leaving blotches all over the screen. Mine now feels permanently sticky.

The sides collect dust.

It cuts off part of the screen.

At least the Belkin lasts longer, has a lifetime warranty and doesn't cut off the screen! It does however rainbow at the edges.
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I've had the Torras on for about four months now and it's still perfect.

Smooth to touch, shows fingerprints a little easier than 'out of the box' but it's not blotchy and the sides dont collect dust (they did initially for a couple of days).
 
thecautioners said:
View attachment 2351256How is the Belkin protector sold at Apple stores? I’m planning on getting it for my daughter’s 15 because I hear they have a special machine that applies the protector flawlessly. Is that true?
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Yes, I normally put screen protectors on myself but I screwed up the install on the first two I got on my 15 pro. A friend recommended going to Apple. I’m glad I did. It was a flawless install. Buy once cry once. I think for future iPhones, I will go this route from now on.
 
iFone88 said:
I've had the Torras on for about four months now and it's still perfect.

Smooth to touch, shows fingerprints a little easier than 'out of the box' but it's not blotchy and the sides dont collect dust (they did initially for a couple of days).
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Perhaps the UK one is different but this is one of the worst screen protectors I have used for longevity.
 
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Just installed the Flolab. Great install experience!

Screen looks good, a few bubbles but I got them out.

Anti-reflection is kind of amazing, never seen anything like it! Will see how the oleophobic coating holds up.
 
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I just swapped my 3D torras protector for a flolab and it’s pretty good so far. Doesn't cut off ANY of the screen and has the same edge to edge coverage as the Torras.

Replaced the torras about 4 times since they kept breaking and each replacement would cut off the screen on different sides.

The Torras did slightly have better rounded edges but the flolab is still pretty good! I dont use a case so if you do then you wont notice it anyway.
 
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Picture of the flolab with border check.

BTW.. The coating out of the box on this protector is a fingerprint magnet!

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I've just bought the iPhone 15 Pro and I'm bewildered that all of the tempered glass screen protectors cover the camera, causing image distortion. Are there any with the cut out at the top that fit a 15 Pro that anyone can recommend?

I've been searching far and wide on the internet but can't seem to find anything. I tried my iPhone 13 old screen to see if it would fit but the camera alignment is different so whilst the overall screen size fits, the cut out is in the wrong location for the 15 Pro.
 
Flolab are simply re-packaged AliExpress products it seems so I'm not surprised at the poor quality of the screen protectors from them.
 
GeneticBloom said:
It came in today and I just applied it. There is definitely a difference. The corners are rounded and you can’t feel your finger catching on the edges if you don’t have a case like you can on the original. The edge goes closer to the edge of the phone, I really doubt anyone could tell there is a screen protector on unless you were the one who applied it. It looks seamless.

Time will tell how much the edges catch dust. With a case I don’t know that it’s worth the upgrade, but if you don’t use one, this new model is definitely the better choice. If it turns out there isn’t as much dust, I would say it’s worth it even with a case. But I don’t think it will work with thick cases that cover the edges. I use the fine woven and there is no issues with fit.

It still cuts off the edges of the screen, maybe a little more on the corners? I can’t really tell, it isn’t that much worse, but it is still an issue. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
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Does it cut off the edges of the screen more than the original version or is it the same? If it’s the same I’m thinking about getting this one instead.
 
GeneticBloom said:
It came in today and I just applied it. There is definitely a difference. The corners are rounded and you can’t feel your finger catching on the edges if you don’t have a case like you can on the original. The edge goes closer to the edge of the phone, I really doubt anyone could tell there is a screen protector on unless you were the one who applied it. It looks seamless.

Time will tell how much the edges catch dust. With a case I don’t know that it’s worth the upgrade, but if you don’t use one, this new model is definitely the better choice. If it turns out there isn’t as much dust, I would say it’s worth it even with a case. But I don’t think it will work with thick cases that cover the edges. I use the fine woven and there is no issues with fit.

It still cuts off the edges of the screen, maybe a little more on the corners? I can’t really tell, it isn’t that much worse, but it is still an issue. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
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Does it cut off the edges of the screen more than the original version or is it the same? If it’s the same I’m thinking about getting this one instead
 
RRC said:
Flolab are simply re-packaged AliExpress products it seems so I'm not surprised at the poor quality of the screen protectors from them.
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Can you please link to the Aliexpress "Flolab" protectors? If there are cheaper anti-glare coated glass protectors out there, the people deserve to know!
 
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nxt3 said:
Can you please link to the Aliexpress "Flolab" protectors? If there are cheaper anti-glare coated glass protectors out there, the people deserve to know!
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I'll try to find a link...
 
RRC said:
I'll try to find a link...
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I mean, shouldn’t you already have one? Making a claim that bold needs to be backed up. From a quick search on Aliexpress, I can’t find anything that suggests Flolab is selling Aliexpress protectors.

I’d love to be wrong given the cost, but this really doesn’t look good.
 
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