1. Are you a thin TPU film protector with a thicc case. The films are usually very cheap but can require skills to apply. Usually the shops charge you a lot of money just for the labor cost. The thicc case is… well thicc, e.g. Otterbox.

  2. Or are you a tempered glass / thin case? Tempered glass are expensive up front but they are so easy to install these days. Most came with a tray to help.

  3. Or even tempered glass / thick case for that maximum thiccness?

Or just any protector and naked?

I ask because i’ve been having problems finding a perfect screen for my pixel 9 pro. I want privacy and matte but those only come in TPU. There does exist a tempered glass privacy matte version but that causes problem with the fingerprint sensor.

  • monovergent@lemmy.ml
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    2 hours ago

    Tempered glass and thick case. Specifically one of those cases with interlocking front and back pieces. Makes it look and feel like it was always an integral part of the phone. In fact it is now, after I took out the glue to replace the battery and couldn’t be bothered to put glue back.

    Tore out the plastic sheet included with it and stuck a glass protector in its place. Glass doesn’t have to be expensive, I got mine in a 2-pack for just $6. Maybe the more expensive ones have some oleophobic, anti-glare, or anti-scratch, but mine’s held up nicely for over 3 years.

    I don’t mind the extra heft at all and would probably have perpetual anxiety if I had to use a phone without a case.