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Screen protector?

Anyone going with a naked screen? I just got a trident case. It came with a screen protector. I like the feel of the glass better. Gorilla glass 2 unscratchable?
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Already scratched the crap out of mine I also like the feel of glass so oh well.

Naked, no scratches. More worried about the back scratching to hell.
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Naked but I got a ZAGG on the front of mine!

The screen isn't scratch proof. So if you care about getting scratches kn your screen, then get a screen protector.

DarkManX4lf said:
The screen isn't scratch proof. So if you care about getting scratches kn your screen, then get a screen protector.
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you can tell these people till your blue in the face and they just don't get it... all they see is Gorilla Glass and suddenly their devices are supposed to be indestructible...

Get the real clear one you won't feel the different.
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corythug said:
Naked, no scratches. More worried about the back scratching to hell.
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serious? the back cover is easily replaceable and cheap to. The screen on the other hand not so much.

I hate screen protectors. I haven't used one since I got Galaxy S OG (epic). It had gorilla glass and it never ever scratched. Got an S2, same thing. I have no reason to think differently on this one either. Besides if by some chance it does, I have BB insurance and will just get it replaced.
And I really hate cases. One of the major selling points of the phone is the sleek design, why would I ruin that with a case??? dumb. but thats just me

Totally nude here. I never use cases or protectors. The last time I scratched a display, it was a resistive screen. I did scratch my work phone Thunderbolt screen though, but I keep it in my pocket with my keys. lol

Nude! Just using a case. I can't find a screen protector I like.
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goblue30093 said:
I hate screen protectors. I haven't used one since I got Galaxy S OG (epic). It had gorilla glass and it never ever scratched. Got an S2, same thing. I have no reason to think differently on this one either. Besides if by some chance it does, I have BB insurance and will just get it replaced.
And I really hate cases. One of the major selling points of the phone is the sleek design, why would I ruin that with a case??? dumb. but thats just me
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On all points! :thumbup:
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What type do people usually use. I normally never use one, but I bought a Zagg for the front. I also have heard of Spigen, but haven't really found a review that pits them against each other.

I tried a SGP Ultra Nano Clear and it was ok, but I like the ZAGG that I've got on my One X (I know...I'm one of the few that like them!) So, I went by Best Buy today and had them install the ZAGG Invisishield HD on my brand spanking new GSIII. Funny story, though...
The guy that was installing it confessed it was only about the 4th or 5th one he'd installed. But he made a good point...if they do it, they've got multiple chances to get it right, whereas if I did it and screwed it up, I'd have to start over (this is the first wet-install screen protector I've used...the one on my One X was on it when I bought it second-hand).
Anyway, he goes through the process and once he gets done, he tells me that through trial and error, they've come to realize that the ones for the GSIII are better if you install them upside-down. His reasoning was that this way, the front-facing camera is covered (whereas it's usually not). Whatever, I thought...he knows what he's doing.
So, I get in the car and about 5 minutes down the road I realize part of it is overlapping the home button (because, obviously, that part is supposed to be AT THE TOP!) So, I head to the other Best Buy in town (because I'm now closer to it) and I show it to them. The guy just sat there and stared in amazement. He said, when did he install it? I said about 30 minutes ago. His only words? "Dumbass". So, he got another one out and installed it correctly and it's working perfectly. I let it sit in the front seat of my car for about an hour so the heat would cure it and it worked great.
The only downside is that it covers nearly to the edge of the screen and it's just slightly off-center. My favorite case now wants to lift it on that side. Since these things have a lifetime warranty, I may just run back by Best Buy and have them install another one and get it more centered. But as far as the feel and clarity goes, I'm really liking the ZAGG Invisishield HD.

Yea my screens fine unlike the people who drop there phone 24,7. Hate the way if you drop your phone, screen side down it makes a huge crack.
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I've ordered a screen protector and a case. Based on the tons of comments I've seen about the screen getting scratched, I am taking no chances with a as device expensive as this.
I went with the highest rated screen protector on Amazon to start with, as well as a $10 TPU case. I might get an Otterbox later if they go down in price or go on sale.

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I was looking at Ghost Armour and XO skins. Has anyone used them? They are pricey but have lifetime warranty and look nice.

Any particle of sand is stronger than any Gorilla Glass by the sheer virtue of quartz (sand) having a higher hardness than borosilicate glass (gorilla glass).
Harder substance will always scratch softer ones.

Calling Google about scratches?

I've got a ton of scratches that are pretty deep all over my Nexus 4 that have been appearing since I got the phone. My last phone was an Atrix and after dropping it a few times I never cared to take that good of care with it and it has only very small scratches, none of which near as deep as the scratches I've been getting on the N4 which I take extremely good care of. I was one of the first to receive the Nexus 4. Is it possible that I got a bad phone or has the whole "bad batch" thing just been tossed around? I'm thinking of calling Google and asking but I would like input before that. Maybe I'd prevent wasting someones time... but if this thing really is defective in some way I would like a replacement.

I have the same problem as you. I've only dropped the thing once and I've always stored it in a pocket alone and yet I have tons of scratches all over. So much for gorilla glass. Let me know if you do call what the results are!
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The front of mine is still perfect after two weeks. The back has the protector on still and somehow there is a scratch near the camera.... I'm worried about taking it off until I get my case. Here in Toronto the only way to get a case for it is online shopping... My original case order was cancelled and I got scammed in the process so I had to order a new one that'll come in about a month -_-
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Seriously? You're gonna call Google and tell them what? You scratched your phone...not Google -_-… they didn't make the glass.
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Serious_Beans said:
Seriously? You're gonna call Google and tell them what? You scratched your phone...not Google -_-… they didn't make the glass.
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Did you read the post? Yeah I'll call them out if I get enough people saying they think it could be defective. I've seen a couple threads where people were saying they sent it back for scratches. I'm pretty much asking if people think there was a chance of actually having a defective device and if so could the glass be effected by that.

Glass is glass. It isn't a defect in your phone, you've just had bad luck with the phone and probably sand or other fine particles coming into contact with it.

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Pics or it didn't happen

i noticed scratches the 2nd day of use so i called Google and they sent me a replacement

1. It's glass. A single speck of sand will scratch it. It's glass.
2. Because it is glass, you would have been wise to invest $6 in a noninvasive front and back body skin to protect it. You don't think you need it, until you realize you did.
3. It isn't defective and Google won't help you.

Nospin said:
1. It's glass. A single speck of sand will scratch it. It's glass.
2. Because it is glass, you would have been wise to invest $6 in a noninvasive front and back body skin to protect it. You don't think you need it, until you realize you did.
3. It isn't defective and Google won't help you.
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1. You didn't have to say "its glass" twice
2. I purchased many different screen protectors and all of them where very annoying. This screen was especially designed to be super smooth and it is super oleophobic. Why ruin the experience with a screen protector?
3. I've heard of people saying that they could be defective and scratched too easily so and they even got an RMA. The person above you seems to have gotten one for the screen scratching. I have had cheap phones that I have taken horrible care of that have no scratches on their screen. I have also heard of people taking awful car of their nexus 4 and talking about how durable it was and how it still has no scratches. I've babbied this thing and had a screen protector on it through November to middle December. This all leads me to believe tat something is not right with the screen.
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As you say yourself, the glass on the Nexus 4 is meant to be oleophobic, which means that the glass is covered with an oleophobic coating, which scratches more easily than glass would. You just have to be even more careful with it.
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Chrono_Tata said:
As you say yourself, the glass on the Nexus 4 is meant to be oleophobic, which means that the glass is covered with an oleophobic coating, which scratches more easily than glass would. You just have to be even more careful with it.
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What? The Oleophobic layer is what makes it more scratch resistant. Friction is what causes scratches and if there's less friction then it lessens the possibility of scratches.
I swear people like to talk crazy stuff sometimes. I've had my phone for over a month now (ordered Nov 27 and received Dec 6th). The back of my device is perfectly scratch free now and i'm pretty gentle with my device as well. Dunno wtf you people are doing with your phones but I have no case or anything either and it's perfect still.

Err, no. The oleophobic layer is made of softer material than glass, so obviously it's going to scratch easier. Making something more slippery doesn't make it less easy to scratch.
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Umm NO, here's the word straight from the horses mouth:
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/sites/all/files/COR_GG_WhtPaper_Easy-to-Clean.pdf
Go to page 4.
Abrasion Resistance
Scratch resistance was found to be an added benefit of the easy-to-clean coating on Corning Gorilla Glass. Test samples
comprising 1/2 coated and 1/2 non-coated regions were tested by wiping across both surface areas with 150 grit silicon carbide
sand paper, using the crock meter, for 40 passes (back and forth) at ~1.5 PSI. Surfaces were then tested for haze to determine the
degree in which optical appearance of scratches was mitigated. Figure 3 shows an optical photo of such a sample, exhibiting
significant scratching on the non-coated region whereas few visible scratches exist on the coating. Figure 4 demonstrates this
effect further, plotting haze for coated and non-coated glass regions and for chemically strengthened soda-lime glass.Test
conditions also showed a significant benefit for Corning Gorilla Glass over soda-lime glass (50-60% improvement), and further
benefit for the easy-to-clean coating (additional >75%).
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ADDING the oleophobic coating helps the glass to be more scratch resistant as well as the fingerprints and all that jazz too. Gorilla glass itself is tough but adding that layer helps protect the surface of the Gorilla Glass making it more scratch resistant.
If you want more info, go look up XDA TV and learn something or 2 as well. There was a girl (forget her name now) that explained gorilla glass for her Note 2 device in which she mentioned this as well with more details.
Ahhh found her, it's Erica:
http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-t...ass-drops-tests-composition-xda-developer-tv/

OP, I agree that we shouldn't have to ruin the experience of the phone for the sake of everyday use. I've never had screen protectors and very rarely get scratches while living a fairly active lifestyle.
So far I've not had any scratches on the screen, even cycling with the phone in my pocket. I have been happy with the scratch resistance so far and would compare it to other phones of similar quality.
The back glass has not held up nearly as well, despite sharing the same pocket/conditions. I have a few hairline scratches, particularly over the nexus logo and unfortunately over the camera. My guess is that this happens while pulling the phone in/out of pocket and that is why they are clustered over the logo area.
I'm not sure how much a call to Google will do, can there be quality problems with glass that would cause some to scratch worse than others? QA issues causing breaking seem more likely. To answer your question though, I've not been babying the phone (well, maybe a little) and don't have a hint of a scratch on the screen after a month.

I don't think you can RMA it for scratches after having it for 2 months but it doesn't hurt to call and all they can do is say no.
I myself have no scratches, I should add yet here, and I received mine on November 27th. But it has never seen the inside of my pocket, I bought a belt clip case immediately that it sits in if I'm out and about. IME Pockets are too dangerous as my phones always ended up getting scratched in my pocket because I dropped change in there or put my keys in there by mistake.
I did finally put a screen protector (skinomi) on the front after about a month but I'm not happy with it, it does ever so slightly ruin the experience especially since it is too soft and gets marks in it and it has a dull look to it. But I'm being more than anal about watching out for scratches with this phone as it was an investment. Eventually I'm sure I won't give as **** anymore and start treating it like any other phone but right now paying $400 for a phone still stings a little.

Thanks for the links and I stand corrected. Coming from a Galaxy Nexus, most users found that the display tends to get scratched more than other non-oleophobic glass so it was just generally assumed that the coating was the culprit. Obviously from Corning's documents this isn't the case with Gorilla Glass and their oleophobic coating.
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BravoMotorola said:
I've got a ton of scratches that are pretty deep all over my Nexus 4 that have been appearing since I got the phone. My last phone was an Atrix and after dropping it a few times I never cared to take that good of care with it and it has only very small scratches, none of which near as deep as the scratches I've been getting on the N4 which I take extremely good care of. I was one of the first to receive the Nexus 4. Is it possible that I got a bad phone or has the whole "bad batch" thing just been tossed around? I'm thinking of calling Google and asking but I would like input before that. Maybe I'd prevent wasting someones time... but if this thing really is defective in some way I would like a replacement.
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Take better care of your phone and it won't get scratched

VoiD_Dweller said:
Take better care of your phone and it won't get scratched
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+1 ... haven't dropped or scratched my phone. Using a bumper and a rearth slim for the first couple of days of having it.
hope i didnt jinx myself just now

VoiD_Dweller said:
Take better care of your phone and it won't get scratched
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So did you read the post? That's exactly my point, I do take really good care of it. Now (again go read my posts) I did have an Atrix before this phone and tossed it around quite a bit and it has hardly any scratches that are as deep as the ones on the nexus. The only scratches it has are around the edge and can only be seen in the sunlight. I owned the Atrix for almost two years and never had a screen protector for it. I've owned this phone for only months, and its only gone one month without a screen protector. It seems new scratches appear each week and I'm doing everything to prevent them. It just makes no since why it would be collecting so many scratches in just a small amount of time.
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I don't think you can RMA it for scratches after having it for 2 months but it doesn't hurt to call and all they can do is say no.
I myself have no scratches, I should add yet here, and I received mine on November 27th. But it has never seen the inside of my pocket, I bought a belt clip case immediately that it sits in if I'm out and about. IME Pockets are too dangerous as my phones always ended up getting scratched in my pocket because I dropped change in there or put my keys in there by mistake.
I did finally put a screen protector (skinomi) on the front after about a month but I'm not happy with it, it does ever so slightly ruin the experience especially since it is too soft and gets marks in it and it has a dull look to it. But I'm being more than anal about watching out for scratches with this phone as it was an investment. Eventually I'm sure I won't give as **** anymore and start treating it like any other phone but right now paying $400 for a phone still stings a little.
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Just so you know, neither keys or pocket change will scratch your phone, its sand and the glass particles in dust you want to worry about.

Screen Protectors?

So this phone is made with gorilla glass, do you guys think that we're gonna need a screen protector for it? I mean, it was only $199, so.... thoughts?

Augman said:
So this phone is made with gorilla glass, do you guys think that we're gonna need a screen protector for it? I mean, it was only $199, so.... thoughts?
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Like all Blu phones, it comes with screen protectors and a case in the box. I'm sure there will be third party protectors cases out eventually.

Augman said:
So this phone is made with gorilla glass, do you guys think that we're gonna need a screen protector for it? I mean, it was only $199, so.... thoughts?
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I picked up a few extra front and back protectors on eBay today. Always a good idea if you aren't going to use a case...even with G glass.

millertimefl said:
I picked up a few extra front and back protectors on eBay today. Always a good idea if you aren't going to use a case...even with G glass.
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Okay, i'll heed your advice. Could you drop a link? Thanks!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231461497167&alt=web
I am happy with this protector.

Augman said:
So this phone is made with gorilla glass, do you guys think that we're gonna need a screen protector for it? I mean, it was only $199, so.... thoughts?
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Personally, I never use screen protectors or cases for my phones. I still have my Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S) and other than a few gouges in the plastic surround and some very light scratches, it's fine. That's a phone that I've dropped and outright thrown towards the ground (by accident, of course) multiple times. I would say that the Galaxy SIII just as strong, except the SIII's larger size and grippier plastic meant that it fell out of my hands a LOT less often than the Fascinate. (Disclaimer: my SIII did get smashed up, but it was my fault for leaving it somewhere I shouldn't have and it was destroyed by a very large force.) My LG Volt is a very cheap phone. It's more susceptible to scratching, as its screen is some sort of cheap plastic, but even that phone has withstood a few drops and frequent pocket traffic without any major problems.
I keep my right pocket free of everything but my phone. So perhaps if you're throwing keys in there with the phone, or other objects, your results may vary, but I always like to keep my phone separate to keep it nice, with the side benefit of making it easier to pull out without extra stuff in that pocket.
I've had great luck with the Gorilla Glass though. The plastic on my other phones definitely took more of a beating than the glass itself, and it's worth noting that when I was using the Fascinate, I was working in irrigation where my phone got accidentally tossed around quite a bit, in rocks and dirt, and it still looks great. And again, the physical shape of that phone made it much more prone to coming out of my hands than something like the SIII or Vivo Air.
I wish the Air had the length and width of the SIII, which makes it an easy phone to hold IMO, and the glass back isn't quite as grippy as the smooth plastic on the SIII, but I don't forsee any major issues having held the phone for a while now, and the Air has the benefit of being lighter which seems to help keep it in my hands a bit better (in other words, if it were the same size and shape, but with the weight of the SIII, I feel like it would be a bit more prone to falling out of my hand).
All of this being said, I think what it boils down to is how you treat your phone and what you expect out of it. If you treat it relatively carefully, and don't expect perfect glass after a year, then I don't see the problem with using it naked. If you're prone to breaking screens, then by all means get something but I don't actually think a screen protector will help you. I repair phones and tablets for a living and I see all sorts of shattered screens, yet I've never shattered a screen on my own. Personally, I'm not going to put anything on the Air because I dislike cases that add bulk to the size (the size is part of the reason why I bought it) and I feel that screen protectors do more to interfere with touch input than anything else.
It's kind of like when someone buys a TV and doesn't remove the plastic wrap that's meant to keep it looking nice during shipping, and then ten years later it's peeling badly and there's dust and junk sticking to it.. Yeah, it may still look great once you peel it all off but since it's still there, it looks like crap and it's time to junk the TV anyway, so what good did leaving that plastic on actually do? I replace shattered iPhone and iPad digitizers all the time on devices that have screen protectors on them. Screen protectors don't protect the glass from excessive shock.
All in all, I think the Air is a phone that fits very well in my hands and definitely feels grippy enough not to have to worry about dropping. Because of that, and due to its extremely sleek shape and style, I feel like it's a crime to weigh it down with bulky protectors. I'm going to use it as-is and if anything happens to it, a replacement is only $200, which is not a bad price really. I'm confident I can use the phone for at least a year without causing any major problems, which is good enough for me for a $200 phone (especially since I paid $125 for this Volt and it's unusable after only about 6 months).
PS- Sorry for the wall of text.

Anyone use their phone without a screen protector?

I'm really getting sick of the rubber feel of the tpu protectors. Have a zagg on it now, and need to replace it with a new one, so I ordered a bestskinsever.
I hate the feel and the look, and I'm tempted to just use it naked and say screw it if it gets scratched. And if it gets really bad just order an insurance replacement.
What does the xda crowd think?

I don't use a screen protector, but I do use a tech21 case, which flips over the screen and covers it while in my pocket. Case takes some getting used to though.
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I don't use one, I haven't used one on my iPhone 6s, S6, or Note 4 either. I'm not overly easy on my phone's but I'm concious about what I do with them, like phone and keys not in the same pocket ect. Screen's now are pretty damn resilient but if you toss it in a purse or bag with other things I'd get one.
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I don't use a screen protector. I keep it in my left pocket with nothing else in the pocket.

They sell tempered glass protectors on Amazon. That would get rid of that rubber feel. I personally don't use one though. Small scratches on the screen will make the screen easier to break though. Think of it like etching glass like they do windows etc.. then they literally break it along the etch.
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Jnewell05 said:
They sell tempered glass protectors on Amazon. That would get rid of that rubber feel.
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There's been a lot of discussion about TGSP for the GS7E, and it looks like pretty much no-one is satisfied with what is yet available for varying reasons.
There's a discussion thread in the main GS7E forum => link which people should review before buying a TGSP, in my opinion.

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There's been a lot of discussion about TGSP for the GS7E, and it looks like pretty much no-one is satisfied with what is yet available for varying reasons.
There's a discussion thread in the main GS7E forum => link which people should review before buying a TGSP, in my opinion.
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I've tried one for my iPhone 6s and it shattered without even dropping my phone. I know there no way the actual screen would have cracked doing the same thing. The curved ones seem to be way weaker than the flat ones.
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Zagg has a tgsp now, I haven't used it but want to try it. I have a bodyguardz on right now and can't really tell. It doesn't cover the whole screen so it doesn't interfere with my speck case. The old zagg did and barely lasted a month before it started peeling up
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I haven't used one on any phone I've had for ages. Never cared for the blurry look they give the screen. I'm sure they've improved since the first couple smartphones but I've never bothered. I never put my phone in a pocket with anything else (that just seems like begging for problems regardless of having a screen protector or not), and I've never had the slightest scratch on any of them. Always use a case, but never anything that covers the screen itself. They just never come in contact with anything that could ever scratch them.

I have never used a screen protector on any phone and I have never gotten any noticeable stractches. I did get a couple minor scratches on a couple phone screens, but they were so fine that you could only see them in a reflection of a bright light when the screen was off. I did break a screen once when I sat down and the phone fell out of my pocket onto concrete, but luckily that was an HTC phone so it got replaced for free. I don't usually use a case either, but I do have one on my S7 Edge. Knock on wood.

I am using my phone naked right now with no issue. I have drop it many times, only the corner metal part is scratch, glass is perfectly fine.

I use the Zagg HD Screen Protectors. Not the tempered glass kind. You can't even tell it's there. No grainy look or feel.
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Case or no case

Poll... Will you put a case on this awesome looking/feeling phone?

Yes, without one I'll lose resale value. I only keep my phones for 8-12 months and then sell them on to get something else. I want it in perfect condition. I'll probably sell next year and get the 2018 Oneplus device.
I do care about look and feel though, only got a thin Spigen case. I'll use it without sometimes, when at home.

I'm just using a skin and maybe a screen protector.

Most likely make.... Maybe a skin and only occasionally in a case.
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Case. The phone is strong front and back and does not bend easily- however the corners are vunerable to breakage- spreading to other parts of the phone. Luckily, good cases can easily protect against this vulnerability.
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I will spend $60 on a square trade warranty.
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Haven't decided between naked, a skin or ultra thin case. I have a Caudabe slim on my iPhone 7+ (https://www.caudabe.com/products/the-veil-xt-iphone-7-plus?variant=29855290116) and would love that on this. My LG G6 goes naked.

Like buying a 800$ phone and NOT protecting it? I know too many people who damaged their high end phone because of saving on the case...

I will more than likely have a dbrand skin on the back and screen protector on the front, or, no screen protector and a pocket sleeve. The slim cases are such a joke to me, more for grip than anything.. most phones that fall on the corner onto a hard surface is still going to end up with a blemish/dent , probably enough to annoy you and call insurance and request a replacement anyways.. No slim/air case protects the glass, at that point you would need a screen protector and the only way to really protect that is with a glass one, and we all know how that fiasco worked with the s7 edge and note 7...

I ordered the clear spigen ultra hybrid and plan on using it with nothing else as of yet. I'll wait until I can find a screen protector that doesn't change the feeling of the screen.
Not going with a skin right away because the color (Orchid Gray) was really the reason why I fell in love with the S8, and a skin on the back kind of ruins that for me.
Comparing the ultra hybrid to my old S6, it is literally 1mm wider than a case-less S6.

I never had a case on any of my phones and none suffered any type of physical damage. I guess it depends on the person and in general how you handle your belongings

Tsukihi said:
I ordered the clear spigen ultra hybrid and plan on using it with nothing else as of yet. I'll wait until I can find a screen protector that doesn't change the feeling of the screen.
Not going with a skin right away because the color (Orchid Gray) was really the reason why I fell in love with the S8, and a skin on the back kind of ruins that for me.
Comparing the ultra hybrid to my old S6, it is literally 1mm wider than a case-less S6.
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I bought the same case, but the Black bumper version (since I got the black S8) instead of the all clear version. Got it in the mail a few days ago, and its perfect. Not thick, and feels great. I won't get a screen protector since I like my screens naked

Definitely a case. I usually have 3 or 4 different ones. One hard plastic, very thin case. These are super slim but offer the least protection. One or two different TPU cases. Again, I will go slimmer, but these will be my daily drivers so I want some corner protection. I look for TPU cases that come up a bit higher on the curved edges - the curved edges are the most vulnerable part of these edge phones plus it helps lessen accidental edge touches (although I turn off all edge features anyway). Lastly I will look for a sturdier otterbox type case. One of my businesses I am a contractor/builder and having a real sturdy (yes bulkier) case is needed in this setting. I only use a case like this while on the job site though.
I have yet to see a decent tempered screen protector for edge screens. Couldn't find one for my note 7 or S7E. I will be using a full body wrap that is actually meant for the Samsung Note 8 tablet. It is a softer, clear screen protector but since it is bigger it will wrap around the whole phone. I cut it down to length of course to fit. But since it wrap around the whole phone it stays on with any case. The ones that are made to cover the entire display right to the bottom of the curved edge alway peel. So having a full body wrap screen protector is the best option IMO.

Will protect this beauty with a few different cases...

Yep, with my clumsy-ass self, I need one or else my phone will end up in crappy condition. And if I have a good case, I can retain its resale value as well. If my mom wasn't taking my S6, I'd sell it. Gonna get a few cases, depending on where I'm gonna be going. A thinner one for daily use and a thicker one if I'm doing things where I'd need more protection, like if I go hiking, or if I wanna carry as little as possible.

I hate cases, especially on such a pretty color like the orchid grey, but I already have my spigen air hybrid on hand because my S6 too often has liked to literally jump out of my hand.

jacdelad said:
Like buying a 800$ phone and NOT protecting it? I know too many people who damaged their high end phone because of saving on the case...
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no doubt. i guess a lot of people have expendable income.

I already got my Spigen Neo Hybrid. I'll buy a Spigen slimarmor case and a clear case after I get my S8+. I will probably buy more but not right away. Envoy caseology case. And I will get a screen protector, when I find a good one or if I find a good one.

v01rider said:
no doubt. i guess a lot of people have expendable income.
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Or they buy insurance... [emoji12]
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clintonroche said:
Or they buy insurance... [emoji12]
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true, but even the insurance claim is $200 or more. eeekkk