While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more.
Five years ago, Apple introduced Ceramic Shield glass to the iPhone screen. It touted four times better drop performance with the promise of fewer shattered iPhone screens.
I haven’t shattered an iPhone screen yet, but I consistently pick up two or three deep scratches after a year of use.
This year’s Ceramic Shield 2 front cover promises three times better scratch resistance.
Apple also says the front panel now has improved anti-glare to reduce reflections, but the difference is nowhere near what nano texture provides on iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.
