Most screen repairs we do start with the same story: "It slipped out of my hand." A screen protector will not make a phone unbreakable, but it changes the odds – and it costs a fraction of a new screen.
Tempered glass
- Feels like the original screen and stays clear.
- Takes scratches and small impacts: often the protector cracks instead of the screen. Then you simply replace the protector.
- Slightly thicker. A cheap one can lift at the edges or catch dust underneath.
Plastic film
- Very thin and flexible, fits curved screens well.
- Protects mainly against scratches, much less against drops.
- Can feel softer and show fine scratches over time.
Our advice: for most phones, a good tempered glass protector. For strongly curved screens, choose one made for that exact model, or a film.
What a protector cannot do
Most screens break from a fall on a corner or edge. The shock goes through the frame into the display, and no protector stops that alone. That is why a case with raised edges matters just as much: it takes the first hit, and the raised rim keeps the screen off the ground when the phone lands face-down.
Good habits
- Do not keep the phone in the same pocket as keys or coins: they scratch the screen.
- Back pockets and bikes are where many screens end – use a front or zipped pocket.
- Replace a cracked protector quickly: a broken one is not protecting anything.
Too late?
If the screen itself is cracked, a protector will not fix it. Many screen replacements are done while you wait, with a 1-year warranty on the part. See iPhone screen prices, Samsung screen prices or all models.
Need a protector or case? Ask at the counter what we have in stock for your model.
PhonePlus, Binnen Bantammerstraat 4, Amsterdam – near the Nieuwmarkt and about ten minutes' walk from Centraal Station. Walk in without an appointment.
