Hi,
Has anyone has or had the 'Mini Smile 3D 0.2mm 9H Hardness Explosion-Proof Anti-Scratch Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 - TRANSPARENT' sold in GearBest?
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I know that the Whitestone is good, but its quite expensive (even on sale it was 30$)
and also the invisShield True Fit, that cost around 28$.
Which one do you recommend?
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I have to buy a screen protector for my s6 edge and I don't care about the price: the only important thing is that it has to be shipped internationally (I live in Italy). I am interested in either tempered glass and normal ones, I had a bad experience with tempered glass and with spigen curved crystal.
forget tempered glass for s6 Edge. Find a decent film like TechArmor or some other one with lots of reviews on amazon. i wish i had gotten the regular S6. The Edge is bullcrap.
All the threads here about the various screen protectors (whitestone etc .)for the note 8 contains information about the product whose availability is limited to region like US and UK . Note 8 is recently made a lot of sale during the festive season in India and we will see more of note 8 users from India.
So far no review can be found on internet which can guide the indian consumers to make a purchase.The screen protector available on amazon have barely any reviews and those which have , have it poor.
I would like to ask the indian users to share their reviews of their screen protector and cases based on their use so far. Also if possible please proide the info necessary to get to the product page.
I myself am in need of a good screen protector and case which is available in India and dont want to pay the price equivalent to the cost of another budget mobile phone
I hope this thread gets a decent number of replies and feedbacks and can save a lot of trouble and money to note 8 users
Same for thailand
Hey did you find anything good yet? Im in the same boat and still havn't peeled off the flimsy screen guard that comes pre applied with the phone lol dont want to remove until i can find a replacement. I might end up buying something cheap (sub Rs500~), reviews on amazon seem fake so that doesn't help at all. Whitestone dome glass can be imported but that would cost around $70 (incl shipping)from ebay.com, but that price is too much for tempered glass.
I feel a bit safer knowing that the 1 year screen replacement offer from samsung has us covered.
Just use a cheap full Glass one and loca glue . Works as good as white stone for much cheaper.
for the edge series all the tempered glass that are available is worthless.... cos with full tempered glass most of the cases won't fit and also touch sensitivity will be very less for both full and case friendly tempered glasses... go for normal screen protector with some military grade mobile case....it should work fine in most cases.
After a lot of R&D / going through various reviews, settled on a regular screen protector & the Spigen tough armor case for the SG Note 8. Though the phone tends to feel a tad bit bulky with the Spigen case, it provides excellent protection. As for the screen protector, it was luckily compatible with the Spigen case, S-pen works well, & is holding good so far (about a month now !).
I want to buy Note 8 next week, but before I buy it I want to know the best way to protect this phone.
Regarding the front glass, It looks like none of the conventional tempered glass work well right ? I concluded after reading many previous theads that only Whiestone tempered glasses work. If I am wrong please correct me.
Whitestone is very expensive, I don't live in US and I have no such a thing in my country, so I have to pay its cost + 15 $ for internation shippng, that's 60$ for a tempered glass that is given 3.5 stars rating on amazon, I feel it is a big gamble. I found another company called SGfresh Idea ]that applies the same principle to its tempered glass for 23 $ which is half of what Whitestone asks. Still expensive but If I can guarantee decent result I would give them a try. However I couldn't find any reviews on their product, so If anyone tried Sgfreshidea for their note 8, please share your opinion on them. Their website is sgfreshidea. com
For the back glass, I read many recommendations for Spigen cases, but I hate the shape of their cases. I really like the Alcantara case, but I am not sure if it is enough to give protection to the back glass, any opinions on this case please ?
I also would like to ask about rhinoshield bumpers. There are some famous youtube channels claim that the rhinoshield bumper protect the phone from any fall. They show videos where they throw the phone and do some drop tests but I am not convinced. Does it protect the back and front glass? How does it do so?
Which would be a better option .. Tempered glass + Alcantara case or rhinosheild bumper ?
Thanks in advance
llaass said:
I want to buy Note 8 next week, but before I buy it I want to know the best way to protect this phone.
Regarding the front glass, It looks like none of the conventional tempered glass work well right ? I concluded after reading many previous theads that only Whiestone tempered glasses work. If I am wrong please correct me.
Whitestone is very expensive, I don't live in US and I have no such a thing in my country, so I have to pay its cost + 15 $ for internation shippng, that's 60$ for a tempered glass that is given 3.5 stars rating on amazon, I feel it is a big gamble. I found another company called SGfresh Idea ]that applies the same principle to its tempered glass for 23 $ which is half of what Whitestone asks. Still expensive but If I can guarantee decent result I would give them a try. However I couldn't find any reviews on their product, so If anyone tried Sgfreshidea for their note 8, please share your opinion on them. Their website is sgfreshidea. com
For the back glass, I read many recommendations for Spigen cases, but I hate the shape of their cases. I really like the Alcantara case, but I am not sure if it is enough to give protection to the back glass, any opinions on this case please ?
I also would like to ask about rhinoshield bumpers. There are some famous youtube channels claim that the rhinoshield bumper protect the phone from any fall. They show videos where they throw the phone and do some drop tests but I am not convinced. Does it protect the back and front glass? How does it do so?
Which would be a better option .. Tempered glass + Alcantara case or rhinosheild bumper ?
Thanks in advance
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I've thought about a tempered glass as well but I ended up getting the IP68 rated Punkcase simply because it covers the entire phone, doesn't add too much thickness, finger print still works through the case, wireless charging & Samsung Pay works. I know even though the phone is suppose to be rated IP68, water can get in the charging port and you have to wait about 12hrs before you plug it in to charge. Not that I go near water a lot but I can use my Note as a radio in the shower without worries. Now I would like to try and see if a tempered glass would be thin enough to fit inside of the Punkcase.
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Search Amazon fie full adhesive tempered glass screen protectors. Theres quite a few now. I personally am using the Singularity brand, but I noticed they just raised their price by about $5.
Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector, Singularity Products Galaxy Note 8 Full AB Glue Tempered Glass Screen Protector Easy Installation Tray [Case Friendly] 3D Curved Glass Protector Film for Galaxy Note8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GSJ55T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mLGxAbA1YCB78
I'm actually going to switch to the Zagg Curve Elite, which is a full adhesive. Its expensive at $50, but comes with a lifetime warranty. You break it, they replace it. It just costs $6 shipping for the replacement.
As far as cases...I like simple TPU cases. Ringke Air is my favorite.
nickleboy said:
I've thought about a tempered glass as well but I ended up getting the IP68 rated Punkcase simply because it covers the entire phone, doesn't add too much thickness, finger print still works through the case, wireless charging & Samsung Pay works. I know even though the phone is suppose to be rated IP68, water can get in the charging port and you have to wait about 12hrs before you plug it in to charge. Not that I go near water a lot but I can use my Note as a radio in the shower without worries. Now I would like to try and see if a tempered glass would be thin enough to fit inside of the Punkcase.
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I am not concerned about water. I am more worried about dropping the phone
Thanks for giving advice.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Search Amazon fie full adhesive tempered glass screen protectors. Theres quite a few now. I personally am using the Singularity brand, but I noticed they just raised their peive by about $5.
Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector, Singularity Products Galaxy Note 8 Full AB Glue Tempered Glass Screen Protector Easy Installation Tray [Case Friendly] 3D Curved Glass Protector Film for Galaxy Note8 []https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GSJ55T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mLGxAbA1YCB78
I'm actually going to switch to the Zagg Curve Elite, which is a full adhesive. Its expensive at $50, but comes with a lifetime warranty. You break it, they replace it. It just costs $6 shipping for the replacement.
As far as cases...I like simple TPU cases. Ringke Air is my favorite.
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Thanks for the advice.
are you talking about this from Zagg?
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-note8
@Mr. Orange 645
do you think Singularity tempered glass would be compatible with Alcantara Samsung Case?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Search Amazon fie full adhesive tempered glass screen protectors. Theres quite a few now. I personally am using the Singularity brand, but I noticed they just raised their peive by about $5.
Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector, Singularity Products Galaxy Note 8 Full AB Glue Tempered Glass Screen Protector Easy Installation Tray [Case Friendly] 3D Curved Glass Protector Film for Galaxy Note8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GSJ55T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mLGxAbA1YCB78
I'm actually going to switch to the Zagg Curve Elite, which is a full adhesive. Its expensive at $50, but comes with a lifetime warranty. You break it, they replace it. It just costs $6 shipping for the replacement.
As far as cases...I like simple TPU cases. Ringke Air is my favorite.
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Do you think the Singularity full adhesive is the same as the other full adhesive protectors? Not withstanding the Zagg Elite which apparently is a new design.
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llaass said:
Thanks for the advice.
are you talking about this from Zagg?
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-note8
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Yes that's it.
llaass said:
@Mr. Orange 645
do you think Singularity tempered glass would be compatible with Alcantara Samsung Case?
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I don't have the Alcantara case so I cant say 100%, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's pretty case friendly.
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Do you think the Singularity full adhesive is the same as the other full adhesive protectors? Not withstanding the Zagg Elite which apparently is a new design.
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I think they're all the same. I can't say that 100%, but I'd bet they are. These companies on Amazon don't make their own TGSP. They buy them from a supplier and relabel them. Same with tires, paper towels, cereal, milk, etc...
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Learned in the past my smartphone often lands on the ground.
Are you using / can recommend a good tempered glass for that model?
Wonder if it brings a good protection from cracks at all.
You need a case with good corner and face plant protection (flat surfaces). The case is the first and best defense against damage.
I use the Zizo Bolt on my 10+. Zero damage after around a dozen 2-4 foot drops onto concrete.
ZIZO BOLT Series Galaxy S20 FE Case
Engineered to protect against the unexpected. The ZIZO BOLT Series for Galaxy S20 FE is specifically constructed to withstand the most intense drops while keeping your device safe and secure. With countless hours of development and rigorous lab testing, the BOLT has surpassed the industry...
www.zizowireless.com
This variant includes a tempered glass protector which you may need to leave off. My variant comes with none.
I use the wet apply plastic Gorilla IQ Sheild. Zero damage to my big corner hitting, face plant happy phone after over 1.5 years.
blackhawk said:
You need a case with good corner and face plant protection (flat surfaces). The case is the first and best defense against damage.
I use the Zizo Bolt on my 10+. Zero damage after around a dozen 2-4 foot drops onto concrete.
ZIZO BOLT Series Galaxy S20 FE Case
Engineered to protect against the unexpected. The ZIZO BOLT Series for Galaxy S20 FE is specifically constructed to withstand the most intense drops while keeping your device safe and secure. With countless hours of development and rigorous lab testing, the BOLT has surpassed the industry...
www.zizowireless.com
This variant includes a tempered glass protector which you may need to leave off. My variant comes with none.
I use the wet apply plastic Gorilla IQ Sheild. Zero damage to my big corner hitting, face plant happy phone after over 1.5 years.
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Already using Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rather lf protection from cracks caused by falling which i heard of glass is better than plastic.
the LK tempered glass protectors had the best reviews, no complaints from me either.
LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk
it does come up smaller than the total screen (so it fits with cases), it covers the used part of the screen but not the bezels.
h4xyn said:
Already using Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rather lf protection from cracks caused by falling which i heard of glass is better than plastic.
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You can't be face planting a phone with no case. High impact G's can destroy chipsets, mobos, other internal parts and mounts.
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You can't be face planting a phone with no case. High impact G's can destroy chipsets, mobos, other internal parts and mounts.
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As said above, im using a case (spigen ultra hybrid)
3mel said:
the LK tempered glass protectors had the best reviews, no complaints from me either.
LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk
it does come up smaller than the total screen (so it fits with cases), it covers the used part of the screen but not the bezels.
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Think i will it a shot, thanks.
Also if somebody alse has nice alternatives i would like to take advice
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As said above, im using a case (spigen ultra hybrid)
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Good.
My 10+ survived a fall onto a rough piece of an aluminum angle from about 3 feet. It marred the factory protector but not the glass. Hit on the curved portion too, most of the impact was probably on the concrete though.
Screen protectors are mostly to prevent marring and scratches from sand and grit. They are a pain to put on although they may provide more impact protection or... not.
Glass is witchy stuff.
Neither a true solid nor liquid it is subject to the laws of fluid hydraulics at times. It can behave in seemingly bizarre ways. Anyone who ever done work as a glazer can verify this.
I am looking at these choices (from amazon & all prices are in Canadian dollars $CAD):
1. Brand: HZLCWP
Google Pixel 7 Screen Protector Tempered Glass + Camera Lens Protectors [2+2Pack] [3D Glass] [Case Friendly] [9H Scratch] [HD Clear] Support Ultrasonic Fingerprint Unlock, Easy Install for Pixel 7
$13.99
https://www.amazon.ca/Google-Protector-Protectors-Ultrasonic-Fingerprint/dp/B0BRFWJNB3/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=2JIT7VHYXPX08&keywords=pixel+7+glass+screen+protector+-pro&qid=1677219023&s=electronics&sprefix=pixel+7+glass+screen+protector+-pro%2Celectronics%2C98&sr=1-13-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExN1NBWDNUUkRSM0xMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzIxNDQzMVU3NU9NMlo5SDZWSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzM2NDA0MkxMS1c3TjY2T1ZKMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
2. Brand: letosan
[3+3 Pack] Glass Screen Protector for Google Pixel 7 5G, 9H Tempered Glass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Compatible,HD Clear Case Friendly for Google Pixel 7 Glass Screen Protector
$11.99
https://www.amazon.ca/Protector-Tempered-Ultrasonic-Fingerprint-Compatible/dp/B0BN1WY8VN/ref=sr_1_5?crid=243SBND7PF3N6&keywords=pixel%2B7%2Bscreen%2Bprotector&qid=1677211575&sprefix=pixel%2B7%2Bscreen%2Bprotector%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-5&th=1
3. Brand: amFilm
(3 Pack) amFilm Compatible with Google Pixel 7 Tempered Glass Screen Protector, 0.26mm Thickness HD Clear, Anti-Scratch Bubbles-Free
$11.04
https://www.amazon.ca/amFilm-Compatible-Protector-Anti-Scratch-Bubbles-Free/dp/B0BGLN5Q3S/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1QQOUPIQZ9DOQ&keywords=amfilm+pixel+7&qid=1677192403&sprefix=amfilm+pixel+7%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-5
4. Brand: Akcoo
[3 Pack]Pixel 7 Screen Protector Tempered Glass,Akcoo [With Installation Tray][Fingerprint Sensor Compatible]Screenguard for Google Pixel 7 5G 6.3 inch
$19.99
https://www.amazon.ca/Akcoo-Installation-Fingerprint-Compatible-Screenguard/dp/B0BGHX6QLX/ref=sr_1_46?crid=A22WGACO2AUF&keywords=pixel+7+screen+protector+LK&qid=1677191415&sprefix=pixel+7+screen+protector+lk%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-46
Which one will last 2 years or longer and is the strongest/protective/ultra clear and most responsive towards fingerprint reading? Should I consider liquid adhesive types of screen protectors?
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I think anyone of them will last 2yrs, it all depends on your care level.
I like the one without the camera cutout but worry it would cause glare or irregular pictures.
If you plan to use a case, I wouldn't use the camera protectors due to possible fitment issues.. The Pixel 7 is aluminum bezel and a case has the bump outs to protect the glass camera screen.
I just bought a 3 pack of SuperShieldz and they work fine. Had them on my last phone. Fitment is good as well.