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Does anyone know of a reputable and cheap seller of screen protectors for Nexus S i9020, in the UK? I am suspicious of eBay results but perhaps I should not? Links/Names would be appreciated.
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Does anyone know of a reputable and cheap seller of screen protectors for Nexus S i9020, in the UK? I am suspicious of eBay results but perhaps I should not? Links/Names would be appreciated.
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I suggest eBay. Got mine, an XtremeGuard protector which is a vinyl type protector (from user xtreme_guard). First one I got was damaged during shipping, too much weight was put onto the envelope containing it and it got marked by the application tool and he sent me another one free of charge. Best protector I ever bought and definitely a good ebay experience.
polobunny said:
I suggest eBay. Got mine, an XtremeGuard protector which is a vinyl type protector (from user xtreme_guard). First one I got was damaged during shipping, too much weight was put onto the envelope containing it and it got marked by the application tool and he sent me another one free of charge. Best protector I ever bought and definitely a good ebay experience.
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Also try amazon, they are very cheap on there
i've bought a skinomi screen protector, i think it's better than zagg protectors
can anyone suggest a screen protector from ebay.in ..... i have no idea about screen guard..
till now rocking my nexus s without a screen guard...
abcduploader said:
can anyone suggest a screen protector from ebay.in ..... i have no idea about screen guard..
till now rocking my nexus s without a screen guard...
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Lol I used to use a screen protector then I took it off because the two end wouldn't fit properly since the nexus has a curved screen but so far no scratches I actually had scratches on my screen protector :banghead:
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I've had my phone for over a year...and I'm rough on it. It's always in my pocket everywhere I go, and I work at construction sites at least two days a week. After 14 months of owning it I have only gotten one tiny, barely noticeable scratch on the screen.
Don't waste your money...screen protectors aren't necessary with gorilla glass
hp420 said:
I've had my phone for over a year...and I'm rough on it. It's always in my pocket everywhere I go, and I work at construction sites at least two days a week. After 14 months of owning it I have only gotten one tiny, barely noticeable scratch on the screen.
Don't waste your money...screen protectors aren't necessary with gorilla glass
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The Nexus S doesn't have gorilla glass...
polobunny said:
The Nexus S doesn't have gorilla glass...
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Well I'll be damned!!! this whole time I thought I had gorilla glass! I have no idea why not. I'm not sure where I got the idea that it had gorilla glass, but now I'm just REALLY disappointed after over a year of thinking I had it
hp420 said:
Well I'll be damned!!! this whole time I thought I had gorilla glass! I have no idea why not. I'm not sure where I got the idea that it had gorilla glass, but now I'm just REALLY disappointed after over a year of thinking I had it
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Have faith. There are no scratches. Gorilla glass isn't the only sturdy/scratch-resistant glass in the world.
hp420 said:
Well I'll be damned!!! this whole time I thought I had gorilla glass! I have no idea why not. I'm not sure where I got the idea that it had gorilla glass, but now I'm just REALLY disappointed after over a year of thinking I had it
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I was under the same impression when I bought the phone too.
Gorilla glass or not though, the biggest screen scratcher isn't rusty nails or whatever gimmicky thing they show you in the phone screen protector ads but rather pocket sand. Any sand you have in your pockets will DESTROY the phone over time. I've seen some phones become completely hazy, including ones equipped with Gorilla glass from people working more physical jobs.
Mine has a protector, but it's for the OCD rather than anything else. As long as you put your phone in a pocket of it's own, empty of any debris, and you don't rub it face first on a table, it should be fine.
Hey guys i bought my phone like 5 months ago and a week later i bought a plastic screen protector.
Today i took it cause i didnt like it anymore. I have like 3 little scratches that are hard to see. Now the touch screen feels so smoth but i have a question. How resistant is gorilla glass? Have anyone never used plastic screen protector on your moto g2?
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Neperpika said:
Hey guys i bought my phone like 5 months ago and a week later i bought a plastic screen protector.
Today i took it cause i didnt like it anymore. I have like 3 little scratches that are hard to see. Now the touch screen feels so smoth but i have a question. How resistant is gorilla glass? Have anyone never used plastic screen protector on your moto g2?
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Use tempered glass screen guard. It will be as smooth as the gorilla glass.
kishorebvs said:
Use tempered glass screen guard. It will be as smooth as the gorilla glass.
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Thanks for you answer i will keep it on mind! Will test without any screen protector for a week and then buy a tempered glass :thumbup:
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Neperpika said:
Thanks for you answer i will keep it on mind! Will test without any screen protector for a week and then buy a tempered glass :thumbup:
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All the best
Tempered glass feels just like gorilla glass, personally I've scratched the gorilla glass 2 and tempered glasses, small hard to notice scratches but the sand can scratch any screen
scratches on screen or on protector? how screen got scratches with protector on it? + I'm not using any protector it feels awesome, bought two days ago haven't purchased flip cover yet.
Tani2 said:
scratches on screen or on protector? how screen got scratches with protector on it? + I'm not using any protector it feels awesome, bought two days ago haven't purchased flip cover yet.
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Same here. I've had mine for 7 months, dropped it on the floor, concrete, and everywhere you can imagine and no scratches. One thing that helps is the Tudia case I purchased on Amazon. It cushions very well in a drop and the slightly raised edge around the screen keeps the screen from contacting anything in case of a drop.
I'm using my phone for 5 months now without any protection, and I don't have any scratch on the glass.
zman01 said:
I'm using my phone for 5 months now without any protection, and I don't have any scratch on the glass.
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You dont see it when the screen is on ans u are looking it directly, try when its off and make the light reflect on your screen then u will see them.
I got small ones before puting the plastic screen protector on now in using without it and yeah it feels so much better.
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Neperpika said:
You dont see it when the screen is on ans u are looking it directly, try when its off and make the light reflect on your screen then u will see them.
I got small ones before puting the plastic screen protector on now in using without it and yeah it feels so much better.
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I was outside now and I looked at the screen on direct sunlight when the screen was off and I didn't saw any scratches. :victory:
zman01 said:
I'm using my phone for 5 months now without any protection, and I don't have any scratch on the glass.
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Same here .Don´t drop it,if you have it in your pocket (better in your jacket,not your trousers) be sure that there´s nothing else in it, handle with care.
I like the feeling of the screen without protector but you have to be a bit careful then.
Wolfcity said:
Same here .Don´t drop it,if you have it in your pocket (better in your jacket,not your trousers) be sure that there´s nothing else in it, handle with care.
I like the feeling of the screen without protector but you have to be a bit careful then.
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Yeah I do the same... I never dropped the phone, I always have it in my pocket and I always make sure that nothing else is in my pocket.
It's a low budget phone with a great glass on the screen, I'm not going to ruin the user experience with screen protectors..
Actually I used my Galaxy S2 in the same way and I only got some mini scratches on it. Gorilla Glass FTW.
As with any phone, this is a pretty hot topic and I expect no less from this phone.
Please share your experiences with tempered glass screen protectors in this thread so they do not clutter the forum.
Coming from the Nexus 6, tempered glass screen protectors were a nightmare . the curved screen made them have a halo effect and caused proximity sensor issues. I'm hoping this phone is not going to be the same.
Personally I just ordered the Spigen glass.tr slim for my phone.. It can be found for 9.99 + free shipping on amazon currently. I will be reporting back with my review once I receive it and my phone.
I've had bad luck with the tempered glass protectors. On both my Nexus 5 and my Nikon DSLR, I've had the tempered glass break - no damage to the screens themselves, just broken screen protectors. No thanks.
I'd say they did their job then ... Seems they protected your phone from breakinh
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I've had bad luck with the tempered glass protectors. On both my Nexus 5 and my Nikon DSLR, I've had the tempered glass break - no damage to the screens themselves, just broken screen protectors. No thanks.
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I'd say they did their job then ... Seems they protected your phone from breakinh
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Exactly, that's their whole point, to break instead of your screen.
Well, you'd think so, but nope. They just broke.
I wish you better luck than I had.
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Well, you'd think so, but nope. They just broke.
I wish you better luck than I had.
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I've had them on my last 3 phones and never have they just broken
I guess you had a bad batch or bad quality protector
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I've had them on my last 3 phones and never have they just broken
I guess you had a bad batch or bad quality protector
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Yeah, lots of folks like them, I've just had bad luck. One on a DSLR, one on a phone, both from reputable manufacturers, and a couple years apart. Neither lasted two months, and I do baby my gear. Weird.
I've had a tempered glass protector on my Galaxy S5 and have had to replace it once do to a crack straight across due to a fall. And yes, the actual screen is perfectly fine. I already received my Spigen tempered glass protector in the mail.
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I've broken 3 tempered glass screen protectors so far and damaged 0 phones screens I ordered the Spigen as well
My spigen arrived in the mail today.. Looks great. Can't wait to try it on the phone
In my house, we've got tempered glass protectors on a Galaxy Tab A and a iPhone 6S plus, they have been working out great. We use TechMatte amFilm brand.
I haven't had a screen protector on my GS5 for the last year and don't have any noticeable scratches. Is the tempered glass the way to go? Seems that everyone likes the Spigen one...
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I haven't had a screen protector on my GS5 for the last year and don't have any noticeable scratches. Is the tempered glass the way to go? Seems that everyone likes the Spigen one...
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They can get scratched I promise, anything with quartz in it like sand, dirt etc will scratch it. I like the Spigen one because they are generally good for the price
My laid my spigen on top of my Cruzerlite bugdroid case to get an idea of coverage and it appears as though the screen protector goes edge to edge..leaving just barely enough room for a lip on a case
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I haven't had a screen protector on my GS5 for the last year and don't have any noticeable scratches. Is the tempered glass the way to go? Seems that everyone likes the Spigen one...
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They can get scratched I promise, anything with quartz in it like sand, dirt etc will scratch it. I like the Spigen one because they are generally good for the price
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If direct light (e.g. sunlight) hits the screen, then you can see the hairline scratches. Is it noticeable in daily use? No. I do see the scratches in direct light only
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If direct light (e.g. sunlight) hits the screen, then you can see the hairline scratches. Is it noticeable in daily use? No. I do see the scratches in direct light only
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I've scratched some of mine from dropping my looking between my car seat and center console but that's why I use screen protectors. It seems that really aren't 9h if they get s scratched by step l steel which should be softer
Pilz said:
I've scratched some of mine from dropping my looking between my car seat and center console but that's why I use screen protectors. It seems that really aren't 9h if they get s scratched by step l steel which should be softer
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I can understand that dropping it changes the situation. I am partially debating whether to get one
That's good to know that the screen protectors may not be 9H since steel can scratch it. I wonder why they say it is...
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I can understand that dropping it changes the situation. I am partially debating whether to get one
That's good to know that the screen protectors may not be 9H since steel can scratch it. I wonder why they say it is...
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I am clumbsy so but I've never actually broken a phones screen yet I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors.
Does tempered glass add noticeable weight and thickness to the phone? Haven't used one before and thinking about it.
droidmi said:
Does tempered glass add noticeable weight and thickness to the phone? Haven't used one before and thinking about it.
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Usually they are 0.3mm thick so not really thickness and the weight is negligible
Anyone else not using anything on the screen? Seems to be a shame to cover it...
I haven't used a screen protector on my last 3 devices. V20, Pixel, S8+.. Granted I only have my phones for 1 year max and haven't had any screen issues related to scratching etc.. Just don't see the need for one ..They look like crap in a month or two IMO and just get in the way.
Always put a skinomi screen protector.
If i scratch the sides the sides or back im ok.
But if the screen scratches im stuck looking at that forever. With a protector i can pull it off and get a new one.
So i always put a screen proector on , but might not always use a case.
I have the Ringke slim without a screen protector. i did the same with note 7 and did everything to scratch it while in my pocket, couldn't do it.
I am not using a screen protector. I have not used one on my last 3 phones and have not had any issues with my screens. These screens nowadays are pretty scratch resistant. Unless you are very ruff on your phone. On these curved screens they don't look good. But I always use a case. The slimmest case I can find.
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jason504 said:
I am not using a screen protector. I have not used one on my last 3 phones and have not had any issues with my screens. These screens nowadays are pretty scratch resistant. Unless you are very ruff on your phone. On these curved screens they don't look good. But I always use a case. The slimmest case I can find.
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I didn't use one on my Note 3, or this Note 5 and the screens have been just fine like you said, though I try to take care of my stuff so if someone is super abusive to their phone they might still benefit from a screen protector I guess. Compared to the last phone I used one on (Galaxy S3), there are a few tiny micro scratches visible at certain angles but overall not bad and those don't justify the inconvenience of having to deal with a protector in the first place, to me at least.
I always use tempered glass on my phones. One time, I dropped my Note 4 on concrete and it landed face down. The tempered glass was all cracked..but it saved the screen.
Considering all of the trouble to get a decent curved tempered glass screen protector for the Note 8 (most are either crap, cost too much or don't work with cases), I'm seriously considering just putting my Note 8 in the Spigen Slim Armor case and not bothering with a screen protector at all. I've never dropped my phone and always make sure that the pocket with my phone in only contains my phone, so my use case might warrant going without a screen protector.
I took the leap and decided to go with Nano protection this time. I hate using screen protectors for the very reason that it just never looks perfect. I put this on both sides of the phone and was able to use it 5 minutes after installing and it fully cured in 48 hours. My S8 plus was full of hairline scratches after the first few weeks. I'm hoping that I don't have the same result with this liquid protection. I'll give a full review in about a month.
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I took the leap and decided to go with Nano protection this time. I hate using screen protectors for the very reason that it just never looks perfect. I put this on both sides of the phone and was able to use it 5 minutes after installing and it fully cured in 48 hours. My S8 plus was full of hairline scratches after the first few weeks. I'm hoping that I don't have the same result with this liquid protection. I'll give a full review in about a month.
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I used that on my Nexus 6 because you could not find a glass protecter that fit right and it worked great. I ordered some for my Note 8. By the way the Nexus 6 was a great phone. I never got tired of using that phone. But I had to get the Note 7. But yes it does work. It is not going to protect like a glass one for drops. But it does protect from scratches.
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I used that on my Nexus 6 because you could not find a glass protecter that fit right and it worked great. I ordered some for my Note 8. By the way the Nexus 6 was a great phone. I never got tired of using that phone. But I had to get the Note 7. But yes it does work. It is not going to protect like a glass one for drops. But it does protect from scratches.
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That's good to know. It's my biggest pet peeve.
I can't bring myself to put a screen protector on it yet. I didn't have one on my Note 2 or 3, and they both survived. I'm sure I'll change my tune soon, though. The price tag wad too high to not protect it!
JamesRiot said:
I can't bring myself to put a screen protector on it yet. I didn't have one on my Note 2 or 3, and they both survived. I'm sure I'll change my tune soon, though. The price tag wad too high to not protect it!
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Get the Nano liquid screen protector.
No screen protector for me. Speck presidio grip case is amazing as usual.
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Get the Nano liquid screen protector.
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Wow, is that legit? It looks incredible! I could coat both sides and not even HAVE a case on this gorgeous phone.
JamesRiot said:
Wow, is that legit? It looks incredible! I could coat both sides and not even HAVE a case on this gorgeous phone.
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I put it on both sides. I do have a thin case on it. But I do not have a screen protector on. It is not going to protect as good as a screen protector. But for those small scratches it does work. I had it on my Nexus 6 and it worked good. They do have some cheap ones that I would not buy those. Here is the one I got
My worry is using S Pen with Note8. To be honest, I have not used any screen protectors with last few handsets, and I haven't had any issues, but this is my first Note device with S Pen and just wondered if anyone had an issue of dust particles getting caught under S Pen and scratching the screen.
But than again, I may be over thinking as chances of dust getting caught under finger is the same.
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The spen limits you to a glass protector. I have tried damn near every non glass out there and they just don't work with the spen at all. That said, like others have mentioned glass ones for curved screens are hard to find.
Sand...... That's it, the only thing I have found in normal everyday use that cause scratches on the screen. The finer the sand the worse it is. So I do my best to keep sand out and the s7e I use for a year has no scratches.
Will be going naked on the note 8 unless that Whitestone dome really is as good as everybody says.
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Hey people, I was wondering: how does it hold up against scratches? I have the blue, with the ridged back, but so far afraid to use it without a case... How do you use yours? Does is scratch easily? What about the screen?
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Hey people, I was wondering: how does it hold up against scratches? I have the blue, with the ridged back, but so far afraid to use it without a case... How do you use yours? Does is scratch easily? What about the screen?
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It uses gorilla glass 5, which scratched very easily on my S9. I had small scratches after a day with no case on the S9. I imagine this phone will be no different.
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It uses gorilla glass 5, which scratched very easily on my S9. I had small scratches after a day with no case on the S9. I imagine this phone will be no different.
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I feel the same way. Unfortunately. I am curious about the back though...
Back seems to hold up (maybe non touch sensitive glass is easier to make scratch resistant) the front 2 scratches in the first week... And I used a soft pouch until proper accessories come out.
Got a skin on the back and a crappy plastic screen protector for now.
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Back seems to hold up (maybe non touch sensitive glass is easier to make scratch resistant) the front 2 scratches in the first week... And I used a soft pouch until proper accessories come out.
Got a skin on the back and a crappy plastic screen protector for now.
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Allright thanks for the answer, so it seems I have to buy smth for the screen after all..
I have some scratches on mine. I am very careful with it, no coins etc. So I will definitely be using a case with the replacement phone I am getting tomorrow for display issues.
leoking3 said:
I feel the same way. Unfortunately. I am curious about the back though...
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Had my first scratch on the back 3 days after receiving my phone... Now it's always in the official Huawei case...
leoking3 said:
Allright thanks for the answer, so it seems I have to buy smth for the screen after all..
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I do wonder though, if it scratches the olephobic coating or the actual glass is scratched. A colleague of mine has the s7 until last week without a protector and said screen was always perfect. But it got fingerprinty as hell.
Wonder if one of those nano liquid coatings would smooth it out. I have accidental damage insurance so if that works I would rid of the scratches with that.
You might have a point there with the coating. I have noticed that as well on my samsung phones.
I tried that nano liquid, but havent noticed much diferrence though.
I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!
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I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!
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I guess I got lucky. I got a case and a tempered glass screen protector for free with my purchase in Taiwan. Finger print scanner works perfect. I should have checked what the brand was. It was a flagship Huawei store, so obviously they knew what they were putting on there.
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I've tried several screen protectors and they all stop fingerprint recognition working!
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See...that it why they buy iphone or smsng, cause they dont mess up important stuff... You mean the glass ones? Or the foils?
I am challenging those that think Mate 20 Pro uses Gorilla Glass (I have read the 1 or 2 reviews that state this), and it's not listed in the Gorilla Glass website. Also worried about scratches I reached out to Huawei AU and received the following:
To answer your inquiry, this phone uses aluminosilicate glass for both front and back which is also Scratch resistant and is composed of aluminum, oxygen, silicon, and several other positively charged ions.
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I am seeing the above noted comments and "scratch resistant" or not, it's obvious this phone needs a case and screen protector.
I wish it had Gorilla Glass 6!
No case... Back skin and plastic screen protector