Choosing a Screen Protector
Tempered glass, privacy filters and camera lens protectors - what each one is for.
Accessories · 3 min read · Updated 2026-09-16
Tempered glass
Our tempered glass protectors are rated 9H for hardness and come two to a pack with a bubble-free applicator. They cover the part of the phone a case cannot protect.
Privacy protectors
A privacy protector narrows the viewing angle, so the screen looks dark from the side. Useful on trains and in open-plan offices. It does slightly dim the screen head-on.
Camera lens protectors
Thin covers for the camera island. Worth adding if you put your phone face-up on desks and worktops, which is where lens scratches usually happen.
Fitting tips
Clean the screen thoroughly and work in a dust-free room. Most bubbles are dust, not air - a lifted edge with a piece of tape underneath will often lift the speck out.
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