iPhone X Why do most screen protectors have a cutout for the notch?

[stokyo]

Originally bought one that had a cutout because that’s all I could find on Amazon. Didn’t like how it was exposed and you could see the edges of the screen protector getting illuminated by the oled screen. Found a full coverage one this past week with a cutout for the speaker only and it works perfectly. No inference with Face ID at all and it looks a ton better.

 

[noobinator]

Covering up sensors in general is a bad idea. It may seem to work perfectly for now but it will interfere at least somewhat.

 

[stokyo]

Covering up sensors in general is a bad idea. It may seem to work perfectly for now but it will interfere at least somewhat.

If it’s working perfectly fine now I don’t see how it would interfere in the long run? Comparing Face ID to when I didn’t have it covered it’s just as fast. No lag at all.

 

[jav6454]

You will disrupt the sensors and FaceID will fail more often if you cover the notch. There is a reason why even ambient light and proximity sensors are not covered in previous iPhones

 

[blaine07]

Using the iCarez 2.5D or whatever here that covers notch. FaceID etc is working perfect here. I was skeptical but I think they figured it it out.

 

[anubis1980]

I used a decent one that covered up the camera,thought it worked fine. It broke, i removed it and used a notched one and was amazed at how much quicker and more accurate the face id was. Still not perfect but a lot better!

 

[EdMan]

I was thinking the same thing after just purchasing an X and Zagg screen protector. I don't like how the notch is cut out. I'm really thinking that I might just forgo a screen protector on this phone. I'll keep it on a few days to see if it grows on me.

 

[fred98tj]

I have a screen protector with the cutout for the notch and I use a wallpaper to “embrace” the edges of the tempered glass screen protector.

 

[Menel]

Youd still want to have a hole for the earpiece.

 

[TechNismo]

So dust does not collect in the lens of the camera and truth depth/facial recognition system.

 

[Buckeye2009]

Using the iCarez 2.5D or whatever here that covers notch. FaceID etc is working perfect here. I was skeptical but I think they figured it it out.

I am using this too and have not had any issues.

 

[calderone]

Using the iCarez 2.5D or whatever here that covers notch. FaceID etc is working perfect here. I was skeptical but I think they figured it it out.

Ditto.

 

[Breezygirl]

I am using this too and have not had any issues.

Same, I really like this protector.

 

[bushman4]

Some screen protectors would interfere with the dot projector which is used to verify your face. That’s why there is a cutout for the notch
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[anubis1980]

So dust does not collect in the lens of the camera and truth depth/facial recognition system.

I had actually forgotten about this on mine too. Drove me mad and this is probably why the performance got worse for me and face id.

 

[anitak1982]

It helps me realize which end is up when the screen is black LOL

 

[noobinator]

It helps me realize which end is up when the screen is black LOL

Best answer yet!

 

[TokMok3]

Covering up sensors in general is a bad idea. It may seem to work perfectly for now but it will interfere at least somewhat.

I have tried many screen protectors in the last 30 days, finally I got one that fits and it covers the whole screen and the sensors are working as intended.
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Some screen protectors would interfere with the dot projector which is used to verify your face. That’s why there is a cutout for the notch
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No problem here with that.

 

[alphaod]

There are ones that have holes where the sensors are. I hate those. Cleaning dust and oil from the holes is an impossible job.