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it's official our screen is scratch proof

my phone is being replace by sprint on tuesday. With me knowing that I decided to put our screen through a test. Off came the screen protector, I scratched the screen with keys, coins and nails. I put it in my pocket. Placed it on dinner table face down and slid it across the table. To my surprise, the screen is brand new without a scratch or surface scratch. I've come to the conclusion, screen protectors are a waste of money.
I was thinking of doing a youtube video. But it's friday, and I have better things to do.

Well, it's very scratch resistant based on the stories here, however adding some sand to your tests and you'll probably be singing a different tune. Some jewelry can also scratch the screen.

There is a Korean-language demonstration of this on youtube. They tried it on the i9000. It's pretty impressive. I think you can find it if you search 'galaxy s scratch test' or something similar

Isira said:
Well, it's very scratch resistant based on the stories here, however adding some sand to your tests and you'll probably be singing a different tune. Some jewelry can also scratch the screen.
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I was trying to put it through the everyday use test. But hey you want sand, I'll give you sand.

i dont know how i did it, but mine is scratched. 2 very small thin scratches, but they are there. i rubbed it with a cloth thinking it was a smudge. no dice. its a scratch.

shook187 said:
I was trying to put it through the everyday use test. But hey you want sand, I'll give you sand.
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LOL, read around and you'll see what I mean about sand. (but please don't do it).
And besides, you cannot claim "scratch proof" until you've tested it in all conditions.

I've had two epics. The first one I left bare, and even though I babied it and never set it anywhere but on my pocket and it's rabbit fur charging bed, it still got a lil hair sized scratch in the middle of the screen.
I've put a screen protector on the second one.

I noticed the screen is very resistant to scratches myself. When I first got the phone I had a screen protector on it but then I took it off because it kinda ruins the brightness of the display.
Anyway, after having it off for about a month the screen has maybe 4 very small scratches and that's it. I've dropped it in the parking lot, floor and slid it across the table tons of times not to mention it being in my pocket with keys. I'm in the Army I've even had it with me at the range where we lay on the ground and get sandy dirt in our pockets and it still is doing really well. I'm impressed.

It is definitely NOT scratch proof!
It is very durable and scratch resistant though.
I've had it since launch day, I have a small, fine, but visible, scratch near the top left of my screen. It's as if there's a small, fine facial hair the screen I can't remove.
I don't know how it got there, I keep it out of the pocket that I put my keys/change in. I've never dropped it.
That said, I've been hesitant to get a protector because I like how smooth the screen is.

jnadke said:
It is definitely NOT scratch proof!
It is very durable and scratch resistant though.
I've had it since launch day, I have a small, fine, but visible, scratch near the top left of my screen. It's as if there's a small, fine facial hair the screen I can't remove.
I don't know how it got there, I keep it out of the pocket that I put my keys/change in. I've never dropped it.
That said, I've been hesitant to get a protector because I like how smooth the screen is.
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Exactly, resistant enough that I prefer no screen protection. I can live with hairline scratches if its the only thing is need to ware a screen protector for. I have I small hairline scratch and its so difficult to see, I have to have a bright light hit it just so and look really hard to find it because its so fine...
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Yes, its fairly scratch resistant but not scratch proof..it boils down to applying pressure at the right angle..

I work with alot of abrasive materials. Sometimes I'll have sand and diamond dust on my fingers when using my phone. My phone is scratched to hell from this. But nothing to deep to maker me warrant using a screen protector. The scratches are only visanle with the screen off
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Yep I read a review that our screens were made with corning-ware anti scratch technology... I droppeed my phone off my lap getting out of my truck, face down, no scratches, only chipped paint... did it again and it went skipping along the asphault, face down again.. NOT A SCRATCH!!! I LOVE THIS PHONE!!
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I scratched my first Epic.
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After getting my Zagg on 100% perfect (second try) I still like the added security (even though I do hate screen protectors as much as you guys). If you don't think it will scratch, use sand, it will. Sand/dust/etc will be in your pocket or on your hand someday.

Found it.. http://www.corning.com/specialtymaterials/news_center/news_releases/2009/2009070701.aspx
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AndrewZorn said:
After getting my Zagg on 100% perfect (second try) I still like the added security (even though I do hate screen protectors as much as you guys). If you don't think it will scratch, use sand, it will. Sand/dust/etc will be in your pocket or on your hand someday.
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I'm going to keep a eye on my sreen till I traded it in on Tuesday. Till then, I'm going to keep using my phone in a rugged fashion, just to see how the screen holds up.
I also had a Zagg screen protector on mine and did like the "added security" but the phone's screen just feels so much better without it.

Yah. It always feels better without protection.
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Ha, nice!
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It's the same "gorilla glass" the iPhone 4 uses. Love it.

anyone using these without screen protectors?

so its been awhile, we have gorilla glass, i'm picking up my replacement epic today. should I go naked this time? just wondering I know I read a while back that a number of people were going naked. did the screens get scratched? I've dropped my phone once or twice, but it does have a case around it.
just figuring why waste the beauty of the screen behind a cheap protector if I don't need to. but hate to scratch the screen on the phone.

I haven't used a screen protector at all. Screen is still flawless, but I also baby my phone. The only mark anywhere is on the plastic on the side when I dropped it in my garage. Ended up face down but not a single mark on the screen.

i Just put one on because it helps avoid fingerprints but the screen is really strong even naked
GHOST ARMOR !FTW!

Well I've droped my phone and nothing happend to the screen
But the only thing that is "kind of" annoying but not a problem at all because it common sense it will have it is fingerprints that's all the screen protecter going to do
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Nekked.
Had a screen protector on mine but removed it after a couple months. Couldn't get over the better responsiveness! I put mine in my pocket and make sure it's the only thing in my pocket (no keys, coins, etc.).
Screen doesn't have a scratch on it.

I use Ghost Armor on my epic. Just feels nicer than those damn plastic sh*t you get from RadioShack and best buy

I have had mine gor only 4 months but I do have a really faint line in my screen near the top from droping on my floor screen down.
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I go naked and have a plastic flash drive also in that pocket - which I try to keep on the back of the phone with the screen face down on my leg.
I have 2 identically shaped scratches about 2mm long, one deeper than the other. I can't see them unless the conditions are perfect...and can only feel one if I run over it with a fingernail. It shouldnt have scratched but something abrasive (like sand) must have gotten into my pocket or on my finger and I didn't know. It sucks, but I much prefer the feel of the real screen and will be upgrading in a year anyway.
So, FYI, it can get scratches regardless of how you baby it. Have to decide whether its worth the risk or not.

I use mine w/o any cover, but I do notice slight scratches on the screen. I can only see them with it off and held at the right angle, but I can see they are there.
IMO, it all depends onhow rough you are with your phone
Do you take it where it can get sand across the glass? Dropped into dirt? Rubbed around with a bunch of hard objects?

Tried an invisible shield but couldn't stand the tackiness. Took it off and just going naked - yeah fingerprints and oils from your face tend to make a mess of the screen, but that happens with most protectors too. Quick wipe on the jeans or shirt and it's all good

DCRocks said:
I use mine w/o any cover, but I do notice slight scratches on the screen. I can only see them with it off and held at the right angle, but I can see they are there.
IMO, it all depends onhow rough you are with your phone
Do you take it where it can get sand across the glass? Dropped into dirt? Rubbed around with a bunch of hard objects?
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Even just a few grains of sand in your pocket can cause those minor scratches so I keep mine in a holster.

Go naked. It feels better.
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I was using screen protectors when I bought it. Then one night I dropped my phone when I was in the bathroom after dropping it two or three times before and that night however the screen broke. I have insurance and therefore was able to replace the screen for free. Then I bought cheap protectors at Wal-Mart..Bad Idea. Response was horrible and you had to cut them,etc..Just a very bad idea. I finally decided that if I'm paying thee outrageous price for the phone and have only had to use insurance once..Then I might as well go naked because if I need to replace the screen I'll just do so. Why pay an additional cost ? If finger prints are an issue which they're only noticeable imo if you're watching films or the phone is off then just carry a cloth. Wipe as needed.

Xerloq said:
Go naked. It feels better.
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Thats what he said!!
I use a invisible shield myself, I like it. Besides a few little bits of black fuzz under the screen protector.. Its a ***** to apply it though, and you NEED to leave it off for 24 hours like it says or you'll probably be trying to get a new phone... like me....
cant help but circulate my video. that was probably causes by the damn invisible shield solution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvosH8UZrWw

I dropped mine and it scratched, bought the Realook screen protectors from Amazon and you can't even tell it's there.

I use www.stealthguards.com , They haven't let me down yet, and are much better than my Zagg on my Evo. Plus they are cheap as hell, well, free! You just pay shipping.

I had the screen protector (phantom Skinz) case and holster (seidio) and have since removed them. I've been naked and without protection (lol) for about 6 months now....not a scratch. My right pocket is reserved for it and nothing else. Phone still looks like its brand new out of the box.
If you need a screen shield I would definitely recommend Phantom skinz. Awsome product and unlike a lot of the others that claim to be "barely visible", this one actually is.

Nothing on mine.
I got those stealth somethingerother protectors kits when they were giving them away in pairs, but after putting one on the back cover to see how it felt, I decided against using it.
I've actually run a serrated knife across my screen (violently) and had no scratches at all, however on the other hand one tiny (.5mmx4mm) line appeared way up top by the indicator within a month or so of ownership. No idea how that happened.
Oh well.

I ran Zagg Invisibleshield for the first month, but had to ditch it because the orange peel was so bad and so was the tacky feeling. I've been bare ever since. Just got the wife an Evo Shift and since I was already ordering a set of Realook protectors for her I went ahead and got a set for myself. Ideally, I will sell this phone when I am ready for the next (dual core) toy, and why waste $100 on an insurance replacement if I don't have to?

i might have an extra protector at home, otherwise i'll just probably go naked, not gonna spend 17 bucks for another sprint one and figure at worst case, i'll only have the phone another year and a half. with the way sprint is going with wimax, probably only going to be another 6 months so I can live with it, plus I really don't like the feel of the protector.
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Nothing on mine.
I got those stealth somethingerother protectors kits when they were giving them away in pairs, but after putting one on the back cover to see how it felt, I decided against using it.
I've actually run a serrated knife across my screen (violently) and had no scratches at all, however on the other hand one tiny (.5mmx4mm) line appeared way up top by the indicator within a month or so of ownership. No idea how that happened.
Oh well.
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Is it necessary to have a screen protector? Pros & cons?

Is it really beneficial? What are the pros and cons? Does it affect how clear the screen is? Does it affect touch sensitivity?
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I use an anti glare type for several reasons, 1) Keep it from being scratched, 2) To reduce sun glare, yes it does reduce the screen brightness the trade-off its worth it imho. 3) Finger prints smudges are annoying as hell and I cant keep cleaning the screen. 4) Finger glide yes fingers tends to stick to the glass but with an anti-glare protector they just glide. My 2 cents

Thanks, Blackwidowman!
Fingerprints are such a pain, with the screen protector; fingerprints don't stick?

I always use a screen protector my smartphones and tablets. I just get a clear one, and I don't notice it once it's on. To me, they are too much money to risk scratches.

Personal preference really, for some the added protection is well a worth the change in look and feel. For others like myself there's just no way we'll sacrifice the clarity of the display for any amount of protection.

Since my First android phone (HTC Desire) i dont use one and have No scratches.
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Never used one on any phone or tablet. I just look after my devices. I mean what would you be doing to scratch it? Using a shard of metal instead of a finger. Phones I can understand, putting it in the same pocket as keys or coins or somthing. I just never put anything in my pocket with my phone. But a tablet, not exactly pocket size. If I take it out with me, it is in a bag (on it's own) or in my hand. I have had it a few months and not a single mark on it. As for fingerprints, much easier to wipe of glass than plastic. Some decent screen wipes make easy work of them. Or a few breaths on the screen and a glasses cloth.
Basically, take care of your tablet and you won't need any kind of protection

I dont think I'll ever need it for my tablet. No scratches without a case or protector. About fingerprints, I never see those.
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Well this may not be a issue on the screen protector on the tab. The one i had for my charge did nothing but hold in all the oils from my hands causing the screen to have a constant foggy film over it. Just something to keep in mind.
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I'd probably get a stroke trying to successfully apply a screen protector on a screen this big. (No bubbles and no dust and perfect alignment because I have OCD)

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I'd probably get a stroke trying to successfully apply a screen protector on a screen this big. (No bubbles and no dust and perfect alignment because I have OCD)
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LOL! Me too. I a stressed out just thinking about mine arriving. Ugh, I may ask a friend who is good at this to do it for me.

I've had my Galaxy Vibrant for a year and half and my Galaxy 10.1 tab since July and I've never used a protective screen. They both get heavy use and I carry them with me all over the place and nary a scratch. There is a reason why they use gorilla glass.

I personally hate screen protectors. I haven't used one in I believe 6 years.
Given that it's kept in the Samsung Book Case, the only time I anticipate my Tab will ever come near anything that'll scratch it, is if it hits the floor, at which point it'll basically be a written off screen - and fingerprints? Well I have glasses anyway, so a spray or 2 of glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth once a week or so and everythings perfect.
I've also generally got quite dry hands, so with a screen protector on I can't 'swipe' across the screen because the plastic gives much more resistance than the glass of the screen.
Similar thing with my smartphone, nothing shares a pocket with it and so far I haven't had a single scratched screen...in fact the most damage I've done to any phone in the last 3 or so years is that I've lost the H and C from the back....

Some sort of screen protection is a must for me. I just find ways to scratch and break stuff.
I suck at applying the cling type protectors so with my DX and Rezound I have Otterbox Defenders and with the GTabs (I've had two...sold one and missed it) I have Gumdrop cases. Both these companies have a clear membrane for the screen which works well for me.

Although I object to screen protectors because they mess up the beauty of the display, I decided to get one due to the fact that I hate the finger prints i leave on the screen. I went to the mall and installed ghost armor on it and so far I like it, a lot, surprisingly. The display is still as beautiful, no finger prints and it actually feels nice.

it is supper hard to put one one it takes allot of time and paitnce i used my tab for a few months and i was fine without a saver i jest got one for fun but it is like heck to put on and i have a few bubbles in it lol

I love the skin-like feel of Zagg protectors. I now put them on all of my devices. No fingerprints, tactile feedback, and accident protection.
I put their leather skin on the back of my galaxy tab and the orange peel protector on the front. Feels elegant and solid.
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Agazzy said:
Although I object to screen protectors because they mess up the beauty of the display, I decided to get one due to the fact that I hate the finger prints i leave on the screen. I went to the mall and installed ghost armor on it and so far I like it, a lot, surprisingly. The display is still as beautiful, no finger prints and it actually feels nice.
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Today will be the third time I am taking it back to ghost armor in the mall. So far at least 2 specks of dust under the protector each time...can they get it perfect or should I just get my money back? I freaking hate the mall by the way...
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Endoran said:
Today will be the third time I am taking it back to ghost armor in the mall. So far at least 2 specks of dust under the protector each time...can they get it perfect or should I just get my money back? I freaking hate the mall by the way...
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They F'ed it up again. They went thru 2 protectors this time since I told them perfection or bust (which was their whole stock at the time). The guy told me it was imperfections in the screen protector...really...seriously? They don't refund their labor cost either, bunch of BS, I do NOT recommend ghost armor. I got what money I could get refunded and I'm never going back.
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Endoran said:
They F'ed it up again. They went thru 2 protectors this time since I told them perfection or bust (which was their whole stock at the time). The guy told me it was imperfections in the screen protector...really...seriously? They don't refund their labor cost either, bunch of BS, I do NOT recommend ghost armor. I got what money I could get refunded and I'm never going back.
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Wait
You pay somebody to put on the protector for you? lol
I got this : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y09J68/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Took me one try to apply it and it's perfect. I applied it in a hot steamy bathroom

Screen Protector Needed?

I have just received my nexus 4 today and I have kept the screen protector on it for now - is it worth getting a proper one?
I used one on my one s but got fed up after noticing a degradation in screen quality so I just took it off. It also got really oily which bugged me a bit.
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Depends how anal you are with screen protection. I have a BSE on mine and don't notice any degradation.

I also have a screen protector on mine and notice no real degradation in screen quality. My protector can get oily at times (especially if you take a lot of phone calls and put it against your face) but its nothing a microfiber cloth won't fix easily. Worth it to me, as I'm very anal about scratches on my display. Those you can't wipe off with a rag.

I noticed a few scratches after I took it off my HTC but it didn't seem to be noticeable when the screen was on. Shouldn't bother me too much if I do get any.
How much did that BSE one set you back? Was looking on Amazon and a pack of 3 is around £6... Probably won't be the best quality.
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http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin

You should always have a screen protector no matter what screen you have.
Avoid pregnancies, use protection.
Edit: I meant to avoid scratches..

Sfkn2 said:
You should always have a screen protector no matter what screen you have.
Avoid pregnancies, use protection.
Edit: I meant to avoid scratches..
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Some people just like the way it feels without protection.

nhatters said:
Some people just like the way it feels without protection.
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And that is where babies come from.. I mean, scratches.

I use the one from sedieoonline. Honestly the best protector I have tried. Its a dry application. Feels just like the original screen and doesn't have the orange peel look afterwards. I'll prob never use another brand again.
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Never used one on any of the phones I owned and never had any scratches on the screen. Guess I was lucky or very careful how I was handling them.

well i have a 2.5 year old desire that i religiously used screen protectors with, the phone slid screen down off a motorcycle when it fell out the mount and got dropped onto every side/corner possible i dont know how many times, although the top and bottom corners of the bezel are scratched and dented the screen is still unmarked,
im not taking chances with the nexus 4, i ordered screen protectors the same day as i ordered the phone,
so far its landed face down twice and the screen protector has a decent chip into it which you can feel with your fingernail but the screens fine, in my opinion the protector has done its job and will be replaced for another tomorrow,

tye_time said:
I have just received my nexus 4 today and I have kept the screen protector on it for now - is it worth getting a proper one?
I used one on my one s but got fed up after noticing a degradation in screen quality so I just took it off. It also got really oily which bugged me a bit.
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Well, as far as I'm concerned the Nexus 4 has Gorilla Glass 2 in the front (not quite sure about the back, as I've heard it scratches quite easily) so I wouldn't worry that much about scratching it... but keep in mind that it is glass so scratches still happen. I would suggest to look around in the "The Best Screen Protector Thread" in Nexus 4 Accessories to see what users have to say. Anyways, your phone will always be safer with a screen protector on, but if you really don't want to use one then just use a case with raised edges to prevent it from touching any surface...
Just my two cents :silly:

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Well, as far as I'm concerned the Nexus 4 has Gorilla Glass 2 in the front (not quite sure about the back, as I've heard it scratches quite easily) so I wouldn't worry that much about scratching it... but keep in mind that it is glass so scratches still happen. I would suggest to look around in the "The Best Screen Protector Thread" in Nexus 4 Accessories to see what users have to say. Anyways, your phone will always be safer with a screen protector on, but if you really don't want to use one then just use a case with raised edges to prevent it from touching any surface...
Just my two cents :silly:
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Yeah thanks, I'll have a look and see what I can find, just don't want to be spending silly money on one!
I know that gorilla glass is pretty hard to scratch, but its inevitable at the end of the day... I heard that its tiny grains of sand from dust or whatever that scratches it.
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screen scratches

When I bought my s8 I didn't have enough money to get a screen protector. I'm OCD when it comes to screen scratches. And sadly I've accumulated a few. Does anyone know of a way to buff out these scratches?

How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!

ewokuk said:
How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!
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No idea how the scratches got there. They aren't huge or super noticeable either but they still annoy me. You'd think that we'd have scratch resistant glass at this point

ewokuk said:
How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!
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It kinda makes me want to buy a insurance plan and just break it to get a new one

Duck Quan said:
It kinda makes me want to buy a insurance plan and just break it to get a new one
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I don't think we should talk about or condone insurance fraud.

lynxblaine said:
I don't think we should talk about or condone insurance fraud.
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It's not like it's a car.

Duck Quan said:
It's not like it's a car.
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Some cars cost less than £600.
No one goes to jail for a 'little' fraud. Law is absolute not a grey area. Sentences for crimes are proportionate to the crime. but as you admit in saying "It's not like it's a car" it is still illegal regardless.

Mine had a couple of scratches out of the box. But they are so shallow that are only visible at the certain lighting at certain angle and completely invisible under the screen protector or on a lit up screen. Unless you don't see them all the time - its fine. And I guess there is some coating on a glass that gets scratched - not glass itself. As it was mentioned before - its not easy to scratch it unless you wiped it with dirty cloth or sand. Many people don't use protectors at all and have 0 scratches in a year.
But get a screen protector anyway. Regular plastic one will do (I use official Samsung protectors). You will, probably, not see those scratches under it and it will help your device to look like new over the years.
PS: And yes, there is a couple of ways to remove the scratches, but you should never do it. It might be a success, but in 90% of cases you'll just scratch your screen much more.

Do Samsung do protectors for the S8? Any links, I'd be interested. Thanks.
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Benjamin Dreyer said:
Mine had a couple of scratches out of the box. But they are so shallow that are only visible at the certain lighting at certain angle and completely invisible under the screen protector or on a lit up screen. Unless you don't see them all the time - its fine. And I guess there is some coating on a glass that gets scratched - not glass itself. As it was mentioned before - its not easy to scratch it unless you wiped it with dirty cloth or sand. Many people don't use protectors at all and have 0 scratches in a year.
But get a screen protector anyway. Regular plastic one will do (I use official Samsung protectors). You will, probably, not see those scratches under it and it will help your device to look like new over the years.
PS: And yes, there is a couple of ways to remove the scratches, but you should never do it. It might be a success, but in 90% of cases you'll just scratch your screen much more.
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Thank you for your input

Go ahead and put on a wet aplication screen​ protector, you won't see the scratches at all. No anything you do will just make it worst.
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chakra said:
Go ahead and put on a wet aplication screen​ protector, you won't see the scratches at all. No anything you do will just make it worst.
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Do you have any suggestions for these type of screen protectors?

The Samsung s8 scratches so easily within a day I had a deep scratch on it and within 4 days I have 5 just from taking it in and out of my pocket. Not impressed as the s5 I've had for 2 years dropped it so many times and not a mark on the screen

Slowie08 said:
The Samsung s8 scratches so easily within a day I had a deep scratch on it and within 4 days I have 5 just from taking it in and out of my pocket. Not impressed as the s5 I've had for 2 years dropped it so many times and not a mark on the screen
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I was trying my hardest to be extremely careful with handling the phone. I haven't even taken the back plastic cover off yet. The only reason I took the front one off was cause it peeled off when I put it in my pocket (it was from Sprint and was completely clear)

I'm using a skin on the back of mine. No protector on the front yet and no scratches but I'm considering the official Samsung screen protector (Google it). Seen some good reviews even though I have protectors (especially film).

I always order a gadgetshield body protection; So the back side, front and al the way around the corners is protected for scratches. Has cost me 10 euro.
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html

Can confirm screen is weak. Or at least the coating. Mine has fine scratches and one deep one. Used a s7 edge that didn't have any after a year so I'm surprised at how easily the s8 scratches.

seoulbrova said:
Can confirm screen is weak. Or at least the coating. Mine has fine scratches and one deep one. Used a s7 edge that didn't have any after a year so I'm surprised at how easily the s8 scratches.
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Yeah it really sucks. I don't have any feel ones yet, knock on wood, just some light ones. I'm OCD about my screen so I constantly look for scratches when I can only find them at certain angles

S8 easy scratch
After just two days of using my galaxy s8+ has a big scratch. And I took care not to stand with the keys etc.... VERY DISSPAPPOINTED ((

I dont know how you guys use your phones, I've had mine since 19 april without any case or screenprotector and there is not even one tiny scratch. Never put it on rough surfaces, and always put it alone in my pocket. I'm planning to get a case and screenprotector to not have to isolate it all the time tough.