Is the back the same durable Gorilla Glass that is on the front (assuming the front is Gorilla Glass)?
I think so.
One drop and back panel will crack.
There is drop test on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od3UWz9gdk8
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When I got mine O2X I didn't take off screen protector. Today when I looked it seemed like it was scratched. How is it posible? Is it posible that the screen is also scratched? I'm afraid to take it off to check the screen.
edit: Is this gorilla glass screen really that scratch-proof for everything except sand, minerals and glass?
Hi,
The screen's gorilla glass is really THAT good actually.. most people will say no need to use screen protector... but for myself.. I do use just for extra safety.. since even the best of them are quite cheap online.
The stock 'screen protector' is not really a screen protector.. its just a transparent sticker pasted for packaging protection. I doubt your screen is scratched, but you need to remove it to actually know..
I suggest if you are planning to buy a real screen protecter, buy those made with PET material (some even use PET from 3M), they are more durable and scratch resistant. Becareful with the terms...its sratch RESISTANT not scratch PROOF. Two different things. But it IS better.
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Hello!
Yes, the "stock screen protector" scratches easily…
…and No, i wouldn't expect any real scratches in the screen itself/the gorilla glass itself - it is most probably intact.
You can either ignore these small scratches in the plastic foil or get one more scratch resistant.
I also didn’t take of the protective foil – just lazy…
Now after 3 months of usage mine looks quite battered and I will replace it if I have a minute.
I do not think everything is perfect in this world
gorilla glass can also be scratched, especially for small objects such as sharp sand
I suggest to you to always use additional security on your screen scratch resistant though, because some of my friends who use o2x also been scratched on the screen due to sand
You cannot injure the screen through a protector so rest assured there. Personally I always will use a screen protector. I don't feel right if my phone is "naked" so to speak, makes me uber paranoid.
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I bought the galaxy note a week back...whenever I used to carry it would always be in my pocket or on my table and bed...when I had gone out to the Sun I could observe scratches on the screen (none noticeable indoors)...and all the scratches are on the lower part of the screen...I use Swype along with my s-pen for text input..could the s-pen have done the scrstches(maybe the use of spen when there are dust particles on it)..and if i want to replace the corning's gorilla glass how much(appr) would that cost me?..and i do have minor scratches on the camera lens as it is exposed...so how much should the outer camera lens cover cost?
don't worry about it. it's not the glass that's scratched but the oleophobic coating. they are too small to be noticeable and,unfortunatly, will probably go away once the coating wears off.
Misconception 1: Gorilla Glass does not scratch???!?!?!?!?!?
Absolutely FALSE. While it's true that Gorilla Glass is scratch resistant to many materials, some will scratch Gorilla Glass. Gorilla Glass has a hardness of 7 in the Mohs scale, so any material with higher hardness, such as sand or diamond , will scratch your screen.
So, if you drop your phone, and if it happens to land on a grain of sand, it will scratch your Gorilla Glass screen. Or, if a grain a sand goes into your pocket where you keep your phone, then the screen can be scratched.
To those who didn't learn hardness scale in elementary school, materials with lower hardness than 7, such as steel knife, coins, or car keys, will never be able to scratch Gorilla Glass no matter how POINTY and SHARP it is.
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Screen protector and case from day one helps..
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Screen protector and case from day one helps..
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using the casemate booklet type coupled with a good screen protector... never leave w/o it!...
Just wondering if I should put a skinomi on the screen or something, it has gorilla glass but its better to be safe than sorry? If I drop the phone its going to break most likely, but anyone have any idea how much gorilla glass protects from minor scratch situations (such as having the phone in your pocket with keys, or just the general setting it down etc?
I suggest getting tempered glass for your screen. Gorilla Glass can still get scratched or scuffed. I know because within 3 days of having the note 3 i had a very light scuff that i could only hide by putting on the tempered glass. Of course a normal screen protector could have done the same but tempered glass is relatively cheap if you purchase it through ebay.
Depends. Some people do report getting scratches on Gorilla Glass. I myself have gone without screen protectors on my last three smartphones and all three screens are still like new. But I'm pretty careful about putting the phone in an otherwise empty pocket with the screen facing my leg, and other such precautions.
For protection against breaks tempered glass is your best bet. A plastic or vinyl protector just won't cut it. If scratches are all you're worried about, they work just fine.
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My earing made a small scratch in the screen when I held the phone up to my ear during a call. It took me awhile to realize that that was where the scratch came from.
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Come on guys why do we have to have this discussion in every device forum? Is gorilla glass scratch resistant, yes. Is gorilla glass scratch proof? Hell no. Bottom line it is your call, if you think you want to chance it and not use a screen protector then have at it and good luck to you. If you want to use a screen protector cause you would rather not risk it then great!
Its your preference.......
All I have to say is, "Gorilla Glass SUX!!!" I have managed to break mine 2x in 8 weeks one of which I got to replace lcd and screen... js
just put on a tempered glass lol
I dropped my note 3 a while ago. Got a nice crack on it. Immediately went out paid 25 for iloome tempered glass the thick one.
No issues with cases or anything. No scratches whatsoever on it and its easier to clean. Just wipe with a shirt or napkin and all the smudges and stuff are gone.
I havent dropped it or anything to see how good the tempered glass works but heck for 25 bux beats the crap I went through to get a replacement phone.
Should I use some screen protector or tempered glass or Something?, I'm from bolivia, so if i order some tempered glass, it would take a mont to arrive.
This phone scratch easily?
It scratches as easily as any other phone with gorilla glass.
Since it sounds like shipping is going to take a while, so I would go with something more bulletproof and get a film protector and not tempered glass.
Anybody knows a tempered glass screen protector, which is fully adhesive. All the curved ones have only glue at the rim.
Try to go to roxfit.mobi They have good quality curved tempered glass SPs.
I got mine damaged thanks to my postman shoving it in my mailbox and breaks the tempered glass. But Roxfit refunded my money right away.
I'm sure that if mine didn't get damaged, it would be an awesome screen protector.
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Try to go to roxfit.mobi They have good quality curved tempered glass SPs.
I got mine damaged thanks to my postman shoving it in my mailbox and breaks the tempered glass. But Roxfit refunded my money right away.
I'm sure that if mine didn't get damaged, it would be an awesome screen protector.
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The roxfit has only glue at the sides and with the time is entering dust between screen and protector and sometimes you have interferences because it's not full glued. But it seems all curved protectors don't have full glue (don't know if there is a technical problem to produce curved protectors with overall glue). For this reason i like flat screens with flat protectors. But the gimmick of curved screens is now very common.
Please report your experiences with the roxfit protector if you decide to replace the broken one.
there is a plain full glue glass protector from nillkin.
http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...xz1-accessories/nillkin-sony-xperia-xz1-h-pro