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Hi, does anyone know if this screen is made of toughened glass such as Gorilla Glass, or should I get a case that also protects the screen?
It comes with a plastic screen protector. I bought a two pack of glass ones on Amazon for it for $10 out of habit. They have saved a variety of screens for me on phones and like the feel of glass protectors to plastic.
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A little story: When I bought my Huawei mobile, people smiled when I added a protective hard glass screen. Three days later, whilst reaching for something from a shelf, I knocked a pair of wire-cutters down. They fell, points down, hit the screen about 10mm in from the edge and the glass shattered. The underlying phone's screen was perfect, and with a new protective screen, is still perfect two years later.
Need I say more? When I ordered the MediaPad M3, a hard glass protective screen was ordered at the same time.
The only negative, is that it makes the fingerprint scanner *a little* more difficult to use, but it still works every time!
It hasn't. My mediapad 8.4 damaged from many micro scratch badly.
Looking to purchase a OP5 here soon. After seeing a few reviews/unboxing videos, I find it pretty great that OnePlus provides a pre-installed screen protector on the OnePlus 5.
While I know it isn't on par with a tempered glass protector, I like the idea of avoiding the hassle of after market protectors and sticking with the pre-installed one. With that in mind I'm curious to hear how the pre-installed protector is holding up for those who opted to keep theirs on.
Thanks for the input!
Had no problems, does what it is supposed to do.
Using a case that closes and covers the screen now but for the 1st week or so I had nothing but the pre-installed protector on which bore the brunt of my keys and other items depositted into my pockets with the Oneplus5..
Don't know about others but it does appear to be a glass screen protector.
It's definitely not glass, that's the first thing. It's fine. Scratched easy, doesn't repair itself. After a few months it'll probably look like a mess but I'm happy it came with one. You can even scratch it with your nail if you feel like trying that out. If it was really great, people wouldn't be trying out all the terrible 3rd party protectors, none of which pass anyone's test so far.
Mine still looks new and holding up well, but the damn thing is a dust magnet. I've never seen anything like it. Got my phone 2 days after launch.
That's what I figured. I know it won't feel as good to the touch as a glass protector but with the new rounded edges that phones have these days, getting a solid glass protector installed with 0 flaws is proving to be impossible. I've experienced this myself with the Pixel. With the S8, I didn't bother with a protector because of how rounded the screen is and the fact that I'm simply leasing it from T-Mobile. However, the S8 already has some nasty scratches in the screen from standard usage. It's brought me to the realization that if I buy another phone outright, a screen protector from day 1 is still a necessity to keep resale value high.
Glad to hear that the pre-applied protector is going to be adequate for at least a few months. I'd rather have to deal with some dust collection and scratches in the protector than scratches on the physical screen on a phone I intend to sell at some point.
The pre-applied screen protector works ok. Obviously not as good as a tgsp but its much better than the bare screen. I left mine on my 1+3 which I had for about 9 months until I sold it to upgrade. Screen was still in excellent condition. Keep it on until when ever a proper tgsp comes out
What brand is tgsp? I just received my rhino shield but haven't installed it yet. The factory one is holding up fine for me. Given, I haven't dropped it yet, so I really can't give an opinion.
ultramag69 said:
Had no problems, does what it is supposed to do.
Using a case that closes and covers the screen now but for the 1st week or so I had nothing but the pre-installed protector on which bore the brunt of my keys and other items depositted into my pockets with the Oneplus5..
Don't know about others but it does appear to be a glass screen protector.
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What case are you using?
Pre-installed one works fine for me until now.
Tempered glass protectors, those that are available online are really unreliable atm, so unless you want to keep a knife or diamond cutter in your pocket, this protector will do just fine
A few minor scratches appeared on it since now a month I have my OP5 but the original screen protector is holding in place very good.
Only drawback for me, the plastic of this pre-applied protector is a dust and fingerprint magnet (as opposed to the glass screen protectors)
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That's what I figured. I know it won't feel as good to the touch as a glass protector but with the new rounded edges that phones have these days, getting a solid glass protector installed with 0 flaws is proving to be impossible. I've experienced this myself with the Pixel. With the S8, I didn't bother with a protector because of how rounded the screen is and the fact that I'm simply leasing it from T-Mobile. However, the S8 already has some nasty scratches in the screen from standard usage. It's brought me to the realization that if I buy another phone outright, a screen protector from day 1 is still a necessity to keep resale value high.
Glad to hear that the pre-applied protector is going to be adequate for at least a few months. I'd rather have to deal with some dust collection and scratches in the protector than scratches on the physical screen on a phone I intend to sell at some point.
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And oh boy will you want resale value to be high. I sold my 3T for $430 (Bought for $479) before I bought the OP5 on launch day. It should keep value quite well as long as it remains in mint or very good condition.
My screen protector bailed ship after 2 weeks, it peeled off on a corner and from there it got worse. I ripped it off and have been happy since although I'm trying to find a good tempered glass replacement. One thing I noticed only after I removed it is how much dust the original protector had on it. It's a pure dust magnet. So that problem is gone too now.
My OP5 factory install screen protector had a small scratch in it within the first week. On my previous screened devices I'd always used these type of protectors (Tech Amour being my preferred brand) compared with the OP5's was very low quality. I'd recommend leaving it on until better protectors become available.
I've replaced my OP5 protector, after several weeks, with the Orzly tempered glass screen protector and followed the application advise from a user who didn't have any of the issues mentioned about that brand. It's been a week since I've applied it and I've not had any of the issues some have had. I'm very happy with the Orzly and am unlikely to go back to a plastic film protector assuming this one lasts as it is now. See the OP5 Accessories threads for your best discussions on the pros and cons of various protector brands.
Very well actually! I'm quite happy with it and will keep it until it breaks or peel off which does not look to be the case anytime soon. Surely, I dislike the fact that fingerprints keeps being present on it but it's something that gets easily wiped off in my pocket or with my shirt. The protector also enables my fingers to glide on it quite well. So, for now, no need for me to buy a Phantom Glass or something like it. \o/
It sticked fine.. No air gaps on corners
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Very well actually! I'm quite happy with it and will keep it until it breaks or peel off which does not look to be the case anytime soon. Surely, I dislike the fact that fingerprints keeps being present on it but it's something that gets easily wiped off in my pocket or with my shirt. The protector also enables my fingers to glide on it quite well. So, for now, no need for me to buy a Phantom Glass or something like it. \o/
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It sticked fine.. No air gaps on corners
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I've had the same experience. This is one of the best I've used. The oleophobic layer is great, whenever I pull it out of my pocket it's clear.
All the tgsp I've ever used (except for this brand I cannot remember for my nexus 6p) would have been smudged up and had rainbow glass by now.
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I've had the same experience. This is one of the best I've used. The oleophobic layer is great, whenever I pull it out of my pocket it's clear.
All the tgsp I've ever used (except for this brand I cannot remember for my nexus 6p) would have been smudged up and had rainbow glass by now.
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Ah! I do remember seeing some glass screen protectors that had a rainbow effect when wearing sunglasses in my car. I don't have that effect on the stock one.
On my OP3 I took the screen protector off after 2 days because it got immensely smudged but on the OP5 which I've had for a month now the screen protector is still on. It seems to be made of a lot better quality so no reason yet to peel it off.
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And oh boy will you want resale value to be high. I sold my 3T for $430 (Bought for $479) before I bought the OP5 on launch day. It should keep value quite well as long as it remains in mint or very good condition.
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Yeah, with all my previous unlocked phones, I always put a screen protector on the phone immediately after unboxing. Which has allowed me to always sell the phone to cover almost all of the cost of the new one I wanted to purchase. I'll be keeping the pre-applied protector installed on the OnePlus 5 until a solid TG protector is released without issues.
I have absolutely no issue having a scratched up screen protector, knowing that the screen underneath is still perfect.
I left the stock protector on, but it scrathed to he** already. Even though i NEVER put it in the sam epocket as my keys.
Still waiting for a tempered protector that doesnt suck...
Hello there,
I don't understand one thing. I bought brand new huawei p10 plus. Few weeks later i got cracks for no reason on my screen but they where on the very front glass. Is that crack on plastic protector or on an actual screen? Is there any protector anyways? Can i use my phone without that plastic protector? Last phone i had was samsung galaxy core (yes, pretty old phone) so i don't know a lot about these new phones.
Thanks!
There is a plastic screen protector preapplied on the p10 and p10 plus but is just a film layer, it should not be cracked, only scratched.
however I did remove from mine because supposed to be a dead pixel on the LCD, but it was just a piece of dust.
and did not find a perfect protector for a while and this and the Huawei Flip case made my Gorilla Glass 5 scratched as hell.
Ghost Shield is a good protector film, soft, and cover all the glass except the fingerprint reader.
but if you want glass protector I find one what is good enough called Motcha.
I got my 5 about a week ago and so far I'm loving it. It replaced my old Samsung Galaxy S5.
I had my S5 for more than 3 years and never used a screen protector and ended up with no scratches on the screen.
The 5 came with a screen protector that I hate (attracts dust and is already coming away from the screen). But I've been too scared to take it off.
My question is: do I need a screen protector? My assumption was that the screen would be at least as scratch resistant as my old S5 but wanted to see what you guys think? I'm pretty careful with my phone and do have a case.
Thanks!
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I personally put a tempered glass screen protector on all my devices, no matter how much the company says the screen is extremely durable.
The way I think of it is, that it's just a small 10-15 dollar investment that will protect your screen just in case you experience a brutal drop! Better safe than sorry lol
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I got my 5 about a week ago and so far I'm loving it. It replaced my old Samsung Galaxy S5.
I had my S5 for more than 3 years and never used a screen protector and ended up with no scratches on the screen.
The 5 came with a screen protector that I hate (attracts dust and is already coming away from the screen). But I've been too scared to take it off.
My question is: do I need a screen protector? My assumption was that the screen would be at least as scratch resistant as my old S5 but wanted to see what you guys think? I'm pretty careful with my phone and do have a case.
Thanks!
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The OnePlus 5 has a corning gorilla glass 5 display, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a corning gorilla glass 3 display, so, if you felt safe with your S5, then you should be good with no screen protector on the OnePlus 5, although I would recommend a screen protector just in case, because everyone drops their phone at least once. (Also, if you didn't know, corning gorilla 5 is made with a stronger material than corning gorilla glass 3, so, its better for taking hits. Of course don't go throwing your phone at a brick wall.)
street_samurai said:
I got my 5 about a week ago and so far I'm loving it. It replaced my old Samsung Galaxy S5.
I had my S5 for more than 3 years and never used a screen protector and ended up with no scratches on the screen.
The 5 came with a screen protector that I hate (attracts dust and is already coming away from the screen). But I've been too scared to take it off.
My question is: do I need a screen protector? My assumption was that the screen would be at least as scratch resistant as my old S5 but wanted to see what you guys think? I'm pretty careful with my phone and do have a case.
Thanks!
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I haven't used a screen protector on any of my phones in years and have never gotten scratches on a phone screen. Ever. I think they are a pain to put on perfectly and detract from the aesthetics and usability of the phone. If you drop your phone a lot or walk around with it bobbing around in your pocket or purse or gym bag maybe you need one. Some people do claim that Gorilla Glass 5 isn't as scratch resistant as the company claims and that it actually scratches easier than earlier versions of GG so maybe I will regret not getting a screen protector down the road but I doubt it.
street_samurai said:
I got my 5 about a week ago and so far I'm loving it. It replaced my old Samsung Galaxy S5.
I had my S5 for more than 3 years and never used a screen protector and ended up with no scratches on the screen.
The 5 came with a screen protector that I hate (attracts dust and is already coming away from the screen). But I've been too scared to take it off.
My question is: do I need a screen protector? My assumption was that the screen would be at least as scratch resistant as my old S5 but wanted to see what you guys think? I'm pretty careful with my phone and do have a case.
Thanks!
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I think u should apply a screen protector on it. Based on my experience. Gorilla Glass 4 and above scratch so easily. Used Galaxy S i-9000, Galaxy S3, Nexus 4, Oneplus One in the past and never got any scratches on the screen without screen protector. While Xiaomi Mi 5 and my current Oneplus 5 scratch so easily just being inside my empty pocket, kinda regretted not putting the screen protector in the first place
This is just my guess but, I think that's why LG put Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and gorilla Glass 5 on back and not both gorilla glass 5, since 3 is more scratch resistant than the 5.
It's all about hardness vs resistance. Glass is hard but not resistant, plastic is the opposite. Cornilla Glass is a mix inbetween tending to one side or the other depending on versions.
But in general, people prefer a screen with a few scratches that you can avoid with proper care to a shattered screen due to one small drop. So I'm not surprised later versions aren't as scratches resistant as older ones.
Thanks everyone for the responses! Really good information here. Good to know about Corning Glass 5 vs 3.
Will start researching a tgsp in the accessories forum.
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I got a couple light scratches on my galaxy s8 after a week without a screen protector. It only made contact with my fingers and the inside of my pocket with nothing else there. So basically it must have been scratched by dust in my pocket. I ended up putting a screen protector on it days before selling it right before my op5 arrived. The factory protector is staying on mine until the glass protector I ordered comes in.
It does seem like they scratch much easier than the earlier versions.
Hi I'm posting to point out that the OP5 that I received yesterday already has a screen protector.
All them have one, but it's just a plastic one.
NorthernLight_ said:
All them have one, but it's just a plastic one.
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OK I will put off getting another one until the plastic one is unusable
lollyjay said:
OK I will put off getting another one until the plastic one is unusable
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Good idea!
lollyjay said:
OK I will put off getting another one until the plastic one is unusable
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If mine is any indication it'll be a matter of days for you. Plus the dust! My god the dust! [emoji1]
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street_samurai said:
If mine is any indication it'll be a matter of days for you. Plus the dust! My god the dust! [emoji1]
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So far it's going well. But yes, it catches EVERYTHING :silly:
I just removed mine last night after getting tired of the dust. I swear. It must be statically charged or something!
Of course, now I don't want to put a protector on because the glass feels so smooth
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NorthernLight_ said:
All them have one, but it's just a plastic one.
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I'm leaving it on mine until the glass one I ordered comes in. It will still keep it from getting scratches. Just no drop protection.
Took the plastic screen protector off right away cause I couldn't stand all the dust and lint that it collected. Bought a few glass screen protectors but all have had some sort of issue so not using any of them. Have been using the phone with just the sandstone case for a few weeks now and haven't had any scratches so far!
Hi all,
I've used the S10+ black for 1 week now and found several micro scratches and one slightly deeper one on the front already. No screen protector, but treated the same way as my S8 for 2 years. The s8 has spent time with keys and other stuff in my pocket, yet nothing happened to the screen over the years. The S10 though...
Whats your experience so far?
The S10 plus comes with a pre installed screen protector. Is the scratches on the protector or you removed it? And the Gorilla glass 6 is pretty soft and scratches at 6 hardness. So you need one if you removed the screen protector by mistake.
ddeath said:
The S10 plus comes with a pre installed screen protector. Is the scratches on the protector or you removed it? And the Gorilla glass 6 is pretty soft and scratches at 6 hardness. So you need one if you removed the screen protector by mistake.
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Yes, I've removed the protector, of course. As I did with all the Galaxy models in the past. I wasn't aware it was "needed" for this model? That'd be a new one. I mean,. people said about the Gorilla 5 it'd be softer (with the S8 2 years back) and indeed, it didn't take hits from nothing. If I can believe Gorilla's website, the 6th gen is supposed to be better scratch resistant than the 5th.
GG6 being softer (to resist breakage) but more scratch prone is a concern of mine. 1 week in I have still not removed the screen protector.
LOL, so we can drop it from an airplane and pound it with a sledge hammer, but don't put it in your pocket with spare change.
Pandur2000 said:
Yes, I've removed the protector, of course. As I did with all the Galaxy models in the past. I wasn't aware it was "needed" for this model? That'd be a new one....
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No wonder.. Too bad, this is an actual real screen protector installed by Samsung, not the usual flimsy plastic film that covers a new phone. This was mentioned in the news. I also did not know about it but I did not remove it when I first got the phone as I realised it was a screen protector after looking at the quality of the film.
Look at the s8 and s10 durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel
The durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel show that both the s8 and the s10 screens start scratching at level 6.
The most logical explanation of what happened to you is that your s10's screen got in contact with a material harder than anything else your s8 encountered before.
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The durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel show that both the s8 and the s10 screens start scratching at level 6.
The most logical explanation of what happened to you is that your s10's screen got in contact with a material harder than anything else your s8 encountered before.
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Well, it hasn't. Maybe its faulty. I will return it due to faulty display durability and order a new one ?* Thank the EU & Germany for customer rights and laws in this regard. But BTW; it was almost the same with my Galaxy Watch. The bezel was very susceptible to scratches. Sent it in to Samsung and they replaced the whole display incl. bevel for free. So... Maybe Im just very unlucky.
S10+ screen scratches
My husband and I both purchased the s10+ and both phones have micro scratches on them. This Gorilla glass is not as good as previous samsung models. And, NO, the phones did not come with a screen protector.
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Just checked the phone and found there is a screen protector on the phone. Apparently this is the reason there are so many micro scratches which I cannot clean.
I took mine off because it had deep scratching and replaced with a tempered glass protection, which was good for a month until it fell off last week. Luckily I have no scratches yet, although I'm very cautious of which pocket I put my phone in and never put anything else along with it. Doesn't mean there's no micro scratching I can't see though.
Newer generations of Gorilla Glass became less scratch resistant in favor of greater drop protection because Gorilla Glass doesn't currently know how to maximize both. Drop protection was given higher priority when smartphone bezels started to disappear and many owners were cracking the displays on their expensive new phones the first time they dropped them.