Anyone who has already purchased a pair of protective glasses knows well that not every mobile phone protects as well as it should. If you want to avoid future problems and choose the best possible protection the first time, read on carefully.
1. Glass must be hard and flexible at the same time
When choosing glass, focus first on making it hard enough , but also flexible. Both factors significantly affect its resistance when the mobile phone falls to the ground. As properties of materials, hardness and elasticity are mutually exclusive, so it is necessary to choose glass with an ideal ratio of hardness and elasticity.
2. What part of the display does the glass cover?
In order for the protective glass to fulfill its role really reliably, it should cover as much of the display as possible . It makes sense - the more space it takes up, the more space it protects. So when choosing, make sure that it covers the vast majority of the front of your mobile. Of course, it cannot occupy 100% of the surface, because then, for example, it would not be possible to insert the phone into the cover.
A simple label that the manufacturer states on the packaging will help you with your orientation. The 3D mark means that the glass covers the entire surface of the display. The inscription 2.5 D reveals that it covers only the active part, i.e. it does not extend to the edges (thanks to this, the glass is compatible with all mobile phone covers).
If you do not know how and if the glass will fit on your display, it is better to ask the seller or manufacturer for advice.
The best quality of protective glass for mobile phones is the so-called tempered glass . It is designed to protect the display or camera lenses and, unlike other types of protective glasses, it is really made of glass . Although some manufacturers refer to their products as FlexGlass or FlexiGlass, they are actually made of plastic.
How does tempered glass work? It could be compared to a bodyguard - when the phone is hit, it absorbs all the force, often cracking. Although the protective glass will be damaged, the mobile screen will remain intact. And that's exactly the point.
3. Rounding is also important
People often forget about this parameter, but it is no less crucial, especially in terms of comfort when using a mobile phone. The protective glass should be rounded at the edges so that the edges don't cut your fingers when swiping.
4. Be careful not to cover the camera and sensors
You can easily stick the glass over the front camera, it will not affect the quality of the photos or the ability of the mobile phone to recognize your face (e.g. when using the FaceID function on iPhones). In any case, only cover the camera and sensors with the transparent part, not with the dark frames of the protective glass. So when choosing, find out if the possible frame does not interfere in places where it should not.
5. Also focus on the surface of the glass
Did you know that the quality of glass also affects its surface? Ideally, it should have a so-called oleophobic layer, thanks to which your fingers will not get stuck when swiping the display. At the same time , it prevents prints from sticking to the glass . You can usually find information about the oleophobic layer in detailed information about a specific product, but you can also recognize glass with this gadget by the way your finger glides beautifully across the display.
6. Don't underestimate accessories
In addition to the glass itself, the package should also contain accessories that will help you stick the glass to the mobile phone. The best is the so-called applicator , thanks to which the application of protective glass is much easier. If you are going to choose between glass with accessories and without accessories, we definitely recommend going for the first option, even if the product should be a bit more expensive.
"I don't use tempered glass. If my mobile phone accidentally falls, I'll just sacrifice a few thousand and take it in for service." We also hear this sometimes in our surroundings. But when repairing a broken display or camera lens, it's not just about the price of the repair. For example, after replacing the display, the phone will irreversibly lose its water resistance, moreover, there are few services that have 100% genuine parts and that will put the mobile in such a condition that it behaves exactly as it did before the repair.
The most common myths about protective glasses
Great, now you know what to look for when choosing a protective glass for your mobile phone.
However, in order to familiarize yourself with the flood of information, we have selected a few more common myths about protective glasses for you at the end. We encounter them in daily communication with customers and when browsing product information on the Internet:
- Many manufacturers state that their glasses have a hardness of 9H (the second highest level on the Mohs hardness scale). But this is practically impossible , because grade 9 corresponds to the hardness of corundum. Such hard glass does not exist anywhere in the world.
- As we have already mentioned, some manufacturers label products with the word "glass", when in fact they are not made of glass, but of plastic. Be very careful about that when choosing.
- Although many manufacturers indicate the degree of roundness of the edges of the protective glass, in reality there is no official scale. If you come across something like this, it is a roundness rating set by the manufacturer himself.
The flagship of FIXED tempered glass is premium Armor glass . It is an ideal choice for demanding users who want to protect their mobile phone's display from any damage. It is made of extra durable yet flexible raw glass, so it has more durability than other products on the market. The size of the glass corresponds exactly to the given type of phone, and in the package you will also find all the necessary accessories. Of course, there is also an oleophobic layer, which we wrote about above.
We're keeping our fingers crossed that you choose the best protective glass that will protect your mobile from any pitfalls. If you need advice, do not hesitate to write to us in the live chat here on the website, we will be happy to help you.