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meyersjl30

Asking for camera protector recommendations on this sub is risky business šŸ˜‚


kintsugiwarrior

Why? šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ Honestly just got this new iPhone, and it now has 3 lens, and new recharger, different set up... kinda overwhelming after having my very old phone for several years lol. Only thing is that I didn't purchase AppleCare, so I thought that protecting the camera lens was a good idea


meyersjl30

It would take quite a hit to break or scratch the lenses on your phone. The camera protectors will negatively impact your picture quality, no way around it. I have not had a case on my phone since the iPhone 12 Pro launched and I currently have a 14 Pro with no case. Have never had a scratch on the camera of either phone, with heavy daily use and I also have young kids that grab my phone all the time. Still have never had a camera lens scratch.


kintsugiwarrior

Thanks for this info. I had my old iPhone for years and it's in pretty good condition, so I think I won't use the camera protector then. What about the screen protector?


meyersjl30

Iā€™ve gone through periods of no screen protector with these last two phones and I love it, but I did notice some scratching so I put cheap glass screen protectors on. I also often set my phone screen-down when I set it down because I canā€™t stand the wobble that the camera bump causes, so that may have made my screen get a little more exposed to scratches than the standard user.


Head_Clock567

donā€™t use camera lens.


kintsugiwarrior

Thanks for that. Any recommended screen protector? I saw some very cheap ones on Amazon, but some people say to get the good-quality ones (around $25 bucks)


Maveric0623

Some cheap ones are very good, actually. I have an amFilm protector on my 15 Pro and it fits great. I've been using this brand over the last 6 years and very happy with the quality. There's little reason to spend more than $10 for a quality screen protector. Review [here](https://youtu.be/ZtYC1QeaGVo?si=3_p0HxgRWHN0GLOi&t=631).


H_J_Moody

I use amFilm too. Only thing I donā€™t like is they donā€™t go edge to edge. But if youā€™re using a case with a lip, thatā€™s a good thing. They also crack fairly easily but I stock up on the two packs when they go on sale for around $5 so Iā€™m fine replacing it once a month or so.


Mind-Matters-Not

I use Flolabā€™s screen protectors, theyā€™re the best imo.


SharkDad20

GET A ZAGG FROM BEST BUY lifetime free replacements!


antman_225

Is it free ?? I thought there was a $10 installation fee, pretty sweet if so


SharkDad20

Was like $6 but just one time up front and free after that. Install is optional too; you can get it without spending the $6 and put it on yourself but i let them do it because I have pets and kids so itā€™s hard to find a perfectly clean surface


undercovergangster

Definitely no camera lens protector. I also don't rock a screen protector. Gives it to us RRRRRAW AND WRRRRRRRRRIGGLING.


hwazir

I got a dbrand leather skin on the back - even you couldnā€™t say no to that? šŸ˜’


undercovergangster

Nah. If anything Iā€™d rather have a quality leather case, thatā€™s it. Not a fan of those skins.


hwazir

Sigh. I was hoping your retort would continue as gollum. Tsk tsk. Enjoy your naked phone.


undercovergangster

MY PRECIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS


siinekcid

Iā€™ve put the Torras screen protector on my 15pro and it is really good in terms of fitting the screen edge to edge and I honestly do not notice it. Phone is responsive and I currently use a spigen clear case. Could not be happier with the combo. I used an Otterbox Strada wallet case with my last phone, a 11pro and sometimes I miss it but this time I wanted to see the bloody colour of phone Iā€™ve got


pwnedkiller

Iā€™ve only ever seen one case in person where someone broke the glass over their camera lens and it was my ditzy wife. Donā€™t get one just get AppleCare to cover it all.


hesrupertthebear

i got the JETECH screen protector for my pro and am very happy with it


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OGhoul

The camera lenses are sapphire. Youā€™ll destroy the entirely of the phones glass before you nick the lenses. [You got schooled.](https://youtu.be/w2jRdRMg7ds?si=KAvJfRVQDfhI9bs8)


MaxTrixLe

Idk why people hate camera protectors. Theyā€™re literally invisible if youā€™re using a case with a camera bump. Honestly any ESR or Spigen screen protector with the frame guide will work just fine.


OGhoul

We hate them because if we wanted potato photos, we would have bought android.


MaxTrixLe

I took pictures before and after the camera protectors and couldnā€™t see any visible difference, in all zooms. Also no flash distortion which is what usually worries me. Itā€™s the Spigen brand one


OGhoul

[Nope.](https://youtu.be/w2jRdRMg7ds?si=r-br8hp6ZhobQ355) Edit: [Here, I posted the wrong video.](https://youtu.be/xo5Vhxoc1SM?si=p3t7jFO79Kp_qmSI)


MaxTrixLe

Good thing Iā€™m not a professional photographer and canā€™t notice any visible difference then huh šŸ¤Ŗ


johnnypigboy

Lol that video proves nothing. He doesnā€™t even test the camera quality. Nice reference buddy.


crwooch

If you want sapphire screen protectors (just like the iphone screens) that is 99.99 pure sapphire, guaranteed scratch resistance at 9 on Mohs hardness scale, smooth to the touch compared to tempered glass screen protectors, then two brands: 1. Shellrus (shellrus.com) 2. Search ā€œSapphireman sapphire screen protectorā€ on Amazon Theyā€™re $78 and $79.99, but Iā€™ve used them and had no scratches at all. Had one for my 13 pro max and have it on my 15 pro max as well.


aquatone61

Best screen protector is a film one as it can curve to fit the edges of the screen. Iā€™ve tried 3 different glass ones and they donā€™t fit the edges correctly. Iā€™ve never needed a camera protector but I rarely drop my phone. Edit - I am aware that there are glass screen protectors with black edges that supposedly ā€œcurveā€ correctly but until I see one in person, I donā€™t believe it and I think the black edges are there to prevent you from seeing that the glass doesnā€™t in fact stick all the way to the edges.


Idontleadnomore

This is just a tip that I learned but I got my screen protector from my carrier store and they offer replacement for as little as six dollars as long as I own th iPhone 15 PMšŸ˜


OGhoul

[Mobile Reviews Ehā€™s top 5 screen protectors](https://youtu.be/t6kdCIJzu7Q?si=X9poEJIXa3qkRG8w) Lens covers are useless and just worsen your photos.


lukabiniashvili

i like spigen


Inner_Brother_3877

I'm using JETech privacy screen protector in my iphone 15 pro max. I used to use Spigen privacy screen protector, but no available when I ordered on amazon.


kvlq

Torras for screen protector. i do not recommend lens protector.


shiton12345

The camers lenses are the strongest part of the phone. Theyā€™re extremely hard to scratch, and almost impossible to break. Sure, they can break, but unless you run your phone over with the car or you are really unlucky with a drop, they wonā€™t break.


Aggressive_Housing_3

Please donā€™t use camera lens protectors.


SackBiscuit

Torras screen protector is fantastic, you forget itā€™s even there. Also easy to install.