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[Q] Do i really need a screen protector?

Im super, super careful with my phones and i did carry my Nexus One with case but without a screen protector.
why? because i knew that accidents happen and a good looking case will help in case i drop my phone.
now, talking about screen protectors, i really dont like them.
takes away the beauty of the screen specially S screen.
i never got a scratch on my nexus one, carry the phone is my pocket by itself or on my bag when going to work.
can u guys tell me if im safe not using a screen protector.

This is not the nexus one, there our people that got their phone's screen scratch by staring at it.
get a screen protector - clarivue is what im using, no orange peel nor touch issues. Screen looks great! couldn't notice a difference with the naked glass.
(Had also the cheap ones from ebay - yaak!)

I don't think anyone has reported that they scratch their screen YET. The battery cover is a different story tho....

IMO, I would not want to use screen protector. I have used my Hero for over a year without screen protector. Due to it's chin, it never touch the surface. The screen is coated to reduce finger prints (though it does not eliminate finger prints totally it is still pretty good compare to my friends' i phones with screen protector) and since it is curve screen it should not touch the surface when you drag on the table, face down just like my current hero. My nexus S will be arriving in a few days and I don't inted to get one.

+1 for clarivue, you forget it's on your phone after a while.

The Nexus S screen scratches as easily as any other screen, Gorilla Glass or not. If you thought you were safe with the Nexus One, don't buy one for the Nexus S.
It is not the screen that scratches while you look at it, it is the battery cover. So I would recommend a case, but you were already going to buy one I see.
If you really want a screen protector, go with a super clear one like Clarivue or Seidio. But I won't buy one. It is glass after all, and the anti-smudge layer won't work when you have a screen protector, of course.
Overrange said:
Due to it's chin, it never touch the surface. The screen is coated to reduce finger prints (though it does not eliminate finger prints totally it is still pretty good compare to my friends' i phones with screen protector) and since it is curve screen it should not touch the surface when you drag on the table, face down just like my current hero.
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Quoted for truth.

Recommend you guys read about the oleophobic coating... I'm sure the glass is quite scratch resistant but the coating seems to be easily worn off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902132
Pics on page 2 and 3. I've seen this first hand with my first Nexus S. I've since exchanged and my new one hasn't shown this problem so it might have been a defect from the factory since I don't actually know if mine wore off while I had it or if it was like that the whole time and I just noticed it later.

dinan said:
Recommend you guys read about the oleophobic coating... I'm sure the glass is quite scratch resistant but the coating seems to be easily worn off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902132
Pics on page 2 and 3. I've seen this first hand with my first Nexus S. I've since exchanged and my new one hasn't shown this problem so it might have been a defect from the factory since I don't actually know if mine wore off while I had it or if it was like that the whole time and I just noticed it later.
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Well the guy who started the topic and exchange his Nexus S three times
was using rubbing alcohol to clean the screen.
i dont know what other chemical he used.

personally I think screen protectors are one of the biggest scams in the cell phone industry

x4-FAo said:
Well the guy who started the topic and exchange his Nexus S three times
was using rubbing alcohol to clean the screen.
i dont know what other chemical he used.
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Lol, why would you clean your phone with alcohol or any other chemical, when there is an oleophobic coating on the display? I mean, that's the purpose of the oleophobic coating, right? It is there so you don't need to use chemicals to clean your display...

I don't like to use any case for my phone. I have not been using any case for 3-4 previous phones. Normally the back of the screen start to scarch due to vibration. I never put my phone into vibration when I place it on hard surface. I never put my phone together with other object such as key or coins in same pocket. The only time I use vibration when the phone is in pocket.
Some time I even joke to my friends that hero does not need screen protector because it has built in screen protection (chin that make screen never touch the surface) and even drag it on the table. My NS is arriving in a few days time. I don't think I'll be using any screen protector.

When I bought my Epic 4G a few months ago, I got talked into getting one of the screen protectors they sell at the Sprint Store. I hated it. It made the screen look dull and made it feel not right to touch. I took it off and decided never to buy another screen protector.
Then, I got my SNS and I got a case for it but I was amazed how quickly the screen accumulated fingerprints. I broke down and got Ghost Armor and now, I don't even use the case I bought for it. I love it. The phone feels so great naked and I love it.

The case with the coating coming off isn't necessarily due to using chemicals. If that were the case, the whole screen would've been affected, not just those few spots that were pictured.
My first NS had similar spots being affected and I never used anything on the screen other than a microfiber cloth.
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Lol, why would you clean your phone with alcohol or any other chemical, when there is an oleophobic coating on the display? I mean, that's the purpose of the oleophobic coating, right? It is there so you don't need to use chemicals to clean your display...
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[Q] Gorilla Glass = who said its unscratchable!?

Hey y'all
i have an at&t Samsung Captivate,
its really a great phone,i also use an Samsung Wave which has the same
Spec and the same glass.
i have the Captivate for 2 days and allready have scratches,really tiny one's.
i used the Samsung Wave for 6 month's and dont have 1 scratch at all!
how can it be?? the same glass (the Wave's glass feel's much more thicker then the Captivate's glass)

buy a cheap screen protector on ebay if you do care ...

I don't think that anyone said it was 'unscratchable'. If they did, they don't know what they were talking about, I mean Corning doesn't even claim that:
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/characteristics
It is more resistant to large scratches and pitting because it's produced more like a ceramic composite than soda glass.
Little scratches won't impact functionality, but I'm surprised people don't use cases and screen protectors these days. I have a full body ZAGG AND an Otterbox Commuter on mine. I find even the silicone cases can rub the finish off of phones a little bit.

The thickness of the glass won't affect how well it resists scratching. It should help prevent it from cracking though.
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(the Wave's glass feel's much more thicker then the Captivate's glass)
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I beat the living crap out of my phone when its in my pocket (change, keys, etc..) and my screen is fine. You putting it in your pocket with sand paper or something?
And I agree this thing is a bit slippery if it doesn't have a case on it.. but the one I had was too bulky.

I don't have a screen protector, I don't have a case. Had a screen protector, it was alright, but I removed it; prefer the feel of the naked glass. I would not even consider destroying the sleekness of my phone by putting it in some gross case.
I have a pocket that's dedicated to my phone. I don't drop it. I clean the screen with a fog of breath on the left shoulder of whatever sweatshirt I'm wearing. It has no scratches and is pure as hell.
My general theory is that if you don't want to treat your phone well and want it jangling around in backpacks, laptop cases and/or and pockets full of junk, by all means cover it up. Otherwise, treat it well and you won't have to worry.

just orderd ZAGG screen protector (10$) and Otterbox (13$) for the Captivate via Ebay
hope it works...

GUARDIANBD said:
just orderd ZAGG screen protector (10$) and Otterbox (13$) for the Captivate via Ebay
hope it works...
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what were you doing to that phone, had mine for a long time and the screen is still in mint condition, and i cant stand screen protectors, so its a good thing this screen is tough

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what were you doing to that phone, had mine for a long time and the screen is still in mint condition, and i cant stand screen protectors, so its a good thing this screen is tough
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nothing...just sitting in my pocket without any sharp thingys :\

I have had 2 captivates. One with a full Zagg which covers every inch of the phone with clear plastic of some kind, and just the screen protector on the other.
I have ORD (Obsessive Romming Disease and can be found on this site if you need to admit your disorder, lmao) and the full skin started peeling off because I was taking it out of my case so much. The screen protector itself is not completely smooth or very slick, but it seems that small scratches seem to repair themselves. I am a pipefitter so that should tell you how rough I am on phones hanging on my pocket everyday. weld splatter, dust, dirt, scrapes, rolled over on, so it must be a tough phone. I had to replace the other one because of the random shutdown issue of Captivates made before November.
My Captivate is so fast I need a seatbelt!!!
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Skinomi Screen Protector

When I first bought this screen protector I was kind of worried that it was one that had a wet application. I havent had too much luck when I tried them years ago on my Motorola Razr. Now, I have owned dozens and dozens of different phones and have put on many screen protectors in my time and I must say this was the simplest and the least frustrating one I ever put on! I'm very OCD about air bubbles/ being straight and not peeling at the edges and if there are any I pull it up and replace it, or if I put it on I always never get it to be straight the first time I apply it and have to take it off and start over, which makes the screen protector less sticky and then also tends to dust getting in it and the edge you peeled it off from not sticking right ever again.. come on we all know we have had this stuff happen.. Actually when I buy a cheap screen protector I always by two because I know I will end up messing up the first one...
With the Skinomi It went on ONE time.. Since it's a wet application it was easy to adjust and straighten out without having to pull off the screen protector. I did apply a little extra solution for this reason so I could slide it around easier. So this is the first time I have EVER installed a screen protector and have it be prefect the first time! Not a SINGLE air bubble! I put it on and it was more over to the right side then the left, I was easily able to slide it over and center it correctly.. This screen protector looks 1000 times better than the one I had that came with my otter box commuter case for my Dell Streak. That one had tons of air bubbles(drove me nuts) and dust started to get under the corners
I LOVE THIS Screen protector so much I just ordered it for my Mytouch 4g phone!!! I would suggest getting one of these for sure!
edit: forgot to also mention it comes with free lifetime replacement and it's reusable so if it even does get dirty or start to come off it's easy to wash and reapply not like the ones that have the sticky stuff on the back

Are screen protectors really necessary with Gorilla Glass? I've never bothered with my OG Droid. I figured, if something is abrasive enough to scratch the Gorilla Glass, it'll be abrasive enough to cut through a screen protector.

Z4nd4r said:
Are screen protectors really necessary with Gorilla Glass? I've never bothered with my OG Droid. I figured, if something is abrasive enough to scratch the Gorilla Glass, it'll be abrasive enough to cut through a screen protector.
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I saw a YouTube video of a guy with a phone that has gorilla glass and it was all scratched up. It was actually a video of how he repaired the scratches. My motto: better safe than sorry.
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Z4nd4r said:
Are screen protectors really necessary with Gorilla Glass? I've never bothered with my OG Droid. I figured, if something is abrasive enough to scratch the Gorilla Glass, it'll be abrasive enough to cut through a screen protector.
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Here is something from AC on Gorilla Glass..
http://forum.androidcentral.com/epi...en-protector-gorilla-glass-answer-inside.html
"Mine was scratched within a day, nothing else in my pocket but some chapstick. It wasn't huge, but it was visible. I won't dare let my phone go naked now."
"Mine got scratched with nothing but a coin in my pocket. It's a deep one."
http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...ngsten-carbide-gorilla-glasss-kryptonite.html
I figured, if something is abrasive enough to scratch the Gorilla Glass, it'll be abrasive enough to cut through a screen protector.
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a grain of sand that gets run across a screen would Fu** it up, maybe not as much with GG as non GG but it seems sand is also an enemy of GG. I had a non GG phone with a screen protector on it and I was at the beach and some sand scraped across my screen. It scratched the screen protector(pretty badly) but not the actual screen. So in this case I do think sand or something like that would be abrasive enough to scratch the screen(again maybe not as bad with GG but there still would be SOME scratches) but not abrasive enough to go though the screen protector to the screen

Since the DS7 is "Gorilla Glass" I did not put any screen protector, regrettably I found a scratch on the screen, I am SUPER careful with my gadget, I have it in my laptop case with nothing else next to it all the time. guys put screen protector, gorilla glass is BS.

I have the Dell Venue Pro (along with the Dell Streak 7). The day after I received the Dell Venue Pro, I dropped it on the hard wood floor. It did not break or anything. I was really surprised.
I bought the Skinomi Screen Protector for the Venue Pro, and I was also afraid I would have a difficult time (two Akitas) but it was very easy to put on.
I actually just put the one on for the Dell Streak 7 after reading this (I had already taken it out of the tube and flattened it). It looks pretty good - and from my understanding, they provide lifetime replacements.
I did have to call them because I ordered the wrong one (I ordered through Amazon and the title only said Dell Streak and it was for the 5). Skinomi answered the phone quickly and it was very easy to return.

In terms of resisting scratches, I'd say Skinomi isn't worthy to be called a "screen protector." There is a difference between a product that just makes your screen look "glossy", and a product that makes your screen look glossy in addition to protecting from scratch marks. Skinomi is in the former.
In situations of accidental slips, falls, drops or contact with a hard object, I would prefer Gadgetshieldz around my phone than Skinomi. Some mistakes have happened with the use of Skinomi around my phone, and that's when I realized that for all the glossy look that the product gave my screen, it wasn't even able to resist against scratches, which is the main reason why I got it in the first place.
And isn't that why people get these things in the first place? To protect against scratches, right? Not ONLY to have the phone look glossy for a minute and let it slide back into it's more worn out state.
And it does make sense: The better the screen protector is at resisting scratch marks, the better it is at keeping the device looking "glossy".

I quit using screen protectors on any of my devices that have glass screens. So far a year later, I've yet to scratch a screen.
The glossy ones are too glossy to see in any light.
The matte ones are too rough.

Advantages and disadvantages of screen protector

Are there any advantages or disadvantages by putting screen protector on my galaxy ace. Heard that som epeople put them, and after they removed it, there stayed permanent damages.

I use a screen protector and have no issues. They used to effect the touchscreen, but newer capactive touch screens have no issues. They protect my screen from a lot of scratches.
A word of advice: buy the more expensive ones - their thicker and leave less bubbles.
When putting one on, do it from the longest edge. You'll be able to line it up better.
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theres no real disadvantages. They tend to get grubbier than the screen would, but you dont get scratches (theres a lot of debate over wether the ace has gorilla glass, many sources say it does, but equally many, including samsung say it doesnt).
Advantages, well, saves scratches and once every month or so you change it and get to have a whole new phone all over again.
i actually tend to go with the short side first (generally starting at the button edge) and working up with a credit card.
i just buy a new rubberised case/screenprotector/stylus combi on ebay once a month.. keeps my phone pristine so when it comes to upgrade i can still get a decent price.
but anyway, there will be those that show you youtube videos of people attacking an ace with keys and not scratching, there will be others you tell you their screen got scratched while it was in their pocket.
I cant think of a valid argument for having one. If the girls says shes on the pill, you still wear a condom

personally have one original from Samsung for SGA from retailer since i bought my phone.. it feels pretty good to have a good protector screen remains smooth and no scratches at all.. actually my phone after cleaning dirt looks like just unboxed even after 9 months fell 2-3 times but nothing happened anywhere

The way I look at it is that if you don't mean to beat your phone up, you shouldn't need a screen protector. The galaxy ace comes with gorilla glass and mine hasn't been scratched since I got it in November. I've accidentally dropped it screen down a few times too.
Either way its your choice. Just my 2 cents
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Its a must have, no questions asked.

theres a lot of confusion over gorilla glass, samsung dont say it has, gorilla glass says it does.
But, worth remembering. Gorillla glass is SCRATCH RESISTANT, not scratch proof.
For the sake of a couple of dollars, why not have a protector anyway.

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theres a lot of confusion over gorilla glass, samsung dont say it has, gorilla glass says it does.
But, worth remembering. Gorillla glass is SCRATCH RESISTANT, not scratch proof.
For the sake of a couple of dollars, why not have a protector anyway.
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Well I see your point there. So yeah, it's not a bad investment. I just wish I could find a mirrored one But you're right, in the long run it will probably be worth it. Just like a case, we don't mean to drop our phones, but it's definately a worth it

no brainer
If your phone gets a scratch without a protector then your gonna have to look at that scratch till upgrade time...............
If you phone gets a scratch with a screen protector then its easy to replace the flimsy bit of plastic
Just put it on and forget about it.

I have a plastic cover on my Ace's screen and it works like a charm. Screen is still brand new too. I actually stabbed my phone with a knife to see how good it was. The plastic has a hole but the screen is still epic
And its not even a hole, its just a little dot. The plastic barely gets scratched too. Its a win-win situation.
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I have a plastic cover on my Ace's screen and it works like a charm.
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Can you post a picture of this please. I just want to see how it looks and then I can purchase it from eBay or a Local Retailer. It sounds to be a Good value for money product

Its not noticeable its nothing bad it just protects your screen with out making a massive fusd, justbiy one you won't regret it.
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Knife your unprotected screen, there won't be a scratch either. Gorilla glass doesn't scratch easily.
The screen protector serves a more useful purpose at making the screen smoother, less reflective, and retain less fingerprints.

Erm....gorilla glass.....no scrathes!Unless u realy don't care for ur phone!

ANDROIDCUSTOMIZe said:
Erm....gorilla glass.....no scrathes!Unless u realy don't care for ur phone!
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I guess accidents doesnt exist in your perfect world.
However, someone in the first page said to buy the more expensive ones, thats just a load of bull. Cheap ones from ebay work just as good. These screen protectors cost 0.1$ to manufacture so that's why they're able to make money even if they sell em cheap.
edit: 0.12$ to be more exact

I don't use any screen protector.
Glas don't scratches like the old touchscreens
which react react pressure.

As per my opinion there is not any disadvantage for using screen protector.It always protect your screen from scratches.

Why?
I'll never understand screen protector users. Our phone has Guerrilla Glass, designed so you DON'T need a screen protector, and it works. I've never had a screen protector on my Ace, or any of my phones for that matter, and none of my screens have scratches or marks.
My Ace Screen looks like it just came out of the box, and it has been dropped, and I have even tested the durability of the screen by trying to scratch it with a knife, keys, and sand paper... and it still looks brand new.
Screen protectors make the phone screen feel less slick and smooth, and they are difficult to put on and remove without air bubbles all while staying centered. You can't even force out most air bubbles with a credit card or flat edge. They also make the screen less responsive, although this isn't much of an issue with capacitive touch screens anymore, it still happens if your protector is too thick.
What are you doing that you need a protector? I carry my keys and stuff in one pocket and my phone in the other, and even if they are in the same pocket, none of my phones have ever been scratched by anything in my pocket...

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I'll never understand screen protector users. Our phone has Guerrilla Glass, designed so you DON'T need a screen protector, and it works. I've never had a screen protector on my Ace, or any of my phones for that matter, and none of my screens have scratches or marks.
My Ace Screen looks like it just came out of the box, and it has been dropped, and I have even tested the durability of the screen by trying to scratch it with a knife, keys, and sand paper... and it still looks brand new.
Screen protectors make the phone screen feel less slick and smooth, and they are difficult to put on and remove without air bubbles all while staying centered. You can't even force out most air bubbles with a credit card or flat edge. They also make the screen less responsive, although this isn't much of an issue with capacitive touch screens anymore, it still happens if your protector is too thick.
What are you doing that you need a protector? I carry my keys and stuff in one pocket and my phone in the other, and even if they are in the same pocket, none of my phones have ever been scratched by anything in my pocket...
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Every ace is different some aces have the guerilla glass some don't.
I am one of those persons with a bad screen, it scratches too fast.
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i think no
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Is it really necessary to have a screen protector?

I've had my Note 8 for 9 days now and while I was thinking about buying a screen protector when it arrived, I must admit that I'm quite impressed by the quality of the screen. It just feels so hard to scratch, so much so that one would probably struggle trying to scratch it even on purpose. I don't really see myself scratching it by accident anytime soon, although I must admit I'm this kind of guy who never drops the phone and handles it with extreme care.
I'm just curious to read what you guys think, maybe somebody persuades me to buy a screen protector after all, who knows.

The Gorilla Glass 5 is more shatter-resistant than previous versions and that means it is softer also. I had my Note 7 only a few days before it started picking up micro scratches on the front and back. Your mileage may vary. I'm putting on a Whitestone done and a skin on the back of mine.

I bought a screen protector but am debating putting it on. I may try it and see how it goes

Many of us do fine with no protection. Others report getting scratches no matter how hard they try not to.

I've always put a protector on my previous phones but I'm using my Note 8 without a screen protector. Like you, I'm always very careful with my phone and never drop it. The pocket that I put my phone in only contains my phone; I never put loose change or key in there. My Spigen Slim Armor case protects most of the phone and keeps the screen off the table surface if I do put it face down. With all of the issues people have had with curved tempered glass screen protectors, it just seems like more hassle than it's worth. The only one I'd get is the Whitestone Dome but that costs $60 here. Bit pricey.

I always run a protectors. Better safe then sorry.
I take very good care of my stuff. If a scratch did happen you cant take it back. So there would be no way ti fit it without buying a no front glass or new phone.
With a protector you can simply remove it and put on another one.

Fwiw, 5 days and i have a scratch, no clue where it came from. Have never used screen protectors, but will now
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It's def worth it. On my S8 there was a scratch after few days and I am very careful about my phone so really don't know how it happened.

Same here...it is so minor and you cannot even feel it. Babied it too. Also a small one on the back and it had a case day 1. Something tells me it came like that

Going naked for now. Just watch out for sand, fine sand , seems to be the only thing. If it was a flat screen I would have tempered glass on it.
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ANY sharp instrument will scratch if the point is pressed in to the display, period. It is MUCH easier to bang on it with a long blade edge and look like you did nothing than the tip of an x-acto knife. That is what those demos do. Resisting attack across a large area is really what you are seeing. Keys are small like that etc...
Finally, a big part of Gorilla Glass is that it also HIDES or better put doesnt show minor damage as much as other glass. In other words, its there you just don't see it.
I bet a screen for this will be $300-$400. How much is a protector that looks good?

Better safe than sorry. Once it's scratched it would bug the hell out of me. It's a £1000 device.

Throw a screen protector on it. In time, micro-scratches will appear on your screen if you dont!

Note FE, had it on the ironing board (and forgot about it). Folded the ironing board and it very gently slid down it onto the floor face down....very gently....resulted in a 7mm scratch.
Not got one on this yet but it does highlight how pathetically weak GG5 is.

I put one on from iq shield...works great with my ringke wave

Since its a huge pain to find a glass protector that fits and doesn't screw up touch sensitivity I just grabbed the $8 Skinomi wet install protector, works great including with the edge display and S-Pen.

I believe the micro-scratches are not the actual "glass" screen itself. It's the oleophobic coating that we see scratched.

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I believe the micro-scratches are not the actual "glass" screen itself. It's the oleophobic coating that we see scratched.
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But if it still looks like a scratch....

I personally really don't get the mentality of people who put huges cases and screen protectors on their phones. Most people here are obsessive on having 'the latest' and upgrade yearly when new stuff comes out so they can have the nicest, thinnest, prettiest shiny piece of hardware - Then they go wrap it all up in a thick rubber/plastic case and make it look sh*t. Why buy a device with no bezel if you're gonna put a huge thick case bezel around it!
I've had all my smartphones without cases/screen protectors as that's how they're meant to be and to honest I look after my devices. I usually get 2 year contracts on phones and at the end of 2 years, worst case, a few micro scratches on the screen - That's it. Do these guys bubble wrap their cars? It's a phone, it's designed to be used, it'll get the odd small scratch, just enjoy it for what it is IMO.

I have dropped my Pixel XL and the screen protector cracked but the screen was fine. Same on my Nexus 6. Dropped it on it's face from about 5' and the screen protector cracked all over it but the screen remained crack free. I fell that a glass screen protector takes the abuse of a drop. Granted, I've never dropped a phone with a screen protector so not sure if they would have cracked the screen without a protector but to me, It used to be relatively cheap protection. Some of the better protectors are 40+ now so it's not as easy a decision as it used to be for me.