For most phones, tempered glass cut for your exact model, with an alignment tray is the right buy. Choose case-friendly glass if you use a case. The details that trip people up are model fit (several phones share a screen size but not a protector), fingerprint sensors, and screens that are curved, folding or anti-reflective. That's what this site covers.
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Does 17 Pro glass fit?
Yes when cross-listed. Why the smaller Dynamic Island doesn't matter.
Read →iPhone DuoTwo screens, two answers
Glass for the cover screen; think twice about the nano-texture inner.
Read →Galaxy S26 UltraSkip the privacy glass
Samsung advises against it on a phone with Privacy Display.
Read →Pixel 11 ProNot the same as the Pixel 11
Same screen size, different protector.
Read →Galaxy S26 FENot like the other S26s
Its optical sensor rules out privacy glass.
Read →Switch 2Don't peel the film
Nintendo's manual says the factory layer stays on.
Read →All 2026 phonesWhat fits what
Every 2026 launch in one table.
Read →Find your device
iPhone
From the 18 Pro Max to the SE.
Read →SamsungGalaxy
S26, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, A-series and older.
Read →GooglePixel
Pixel 11 series back to the Pixel 9 family.
Read →AppleiPad
Glass, paper-feel, or nothing on nano-texture.
Read →AndroidTablets
Galaxy Tab, Fire and Lenovo.
Read →WearablesSmartwatches
Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch and Garmin.
Read →Other AndroidMotorola, Xiaomi, Honor
Model codes, curves and optical sensors.
Read →GamingHandhelds
Switch 2, Steam Deck and Ally.
Read →ReadingE-readers
Kindle, Scribe, Kobo and reMarkable.
Read →In the carCar and sat nav
Glare, dashboard heat and mount scratches.
Read →PhotographyCameras
Tilting versus flip-out screens.
Read →Choosing a protector in four decisions
| Decision | Rule of thumb | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Material | Tempered glass for flat screens; film for curved or folding screens and watches | Glass vs film |
| 2. Shape | Case-friendly if you use a case; edge-to-edge if you don't | Case-friendly |
| 3. Finish | Clear for most; privacy for public transport; matte for glare | Privacy · Matte |
| 4. Fitting | A tray if you've never done it; a steamy bathroom either way | How to install |
Brands we often point people to
We don't rank a "top 10": the right protector depends on your exact phone. Across the models we cover, these come up repeatedly because they sell for a wide range of devices and include what most people need.
Questions people ask before buying
Which brand to buy
What Spigen, ESR, Belkin, ZAGG and the budget names are each good at.
Read →CostWhat they cost in the UK
Typical price bands, and where paying more stops helping.
Read →ToughnessThe strongest protector
Why 9H and impact claims mislead, and what survives a drop.
Read →BuyingWhere to buy them
Online, high street, or get it fitted while you wait.
Read →DamageOn a cracked screen?
When it holds the glass together, and when it makes repair worse.
Read →JargonScreen guard or protector?
Which words mean the same product.
Read →Fix a problem
Get bubbles out
Which clear themselves and which need lifting.
Read →FingerprintUnlock stopped working
Ultrasonic and optical sensor fixes.
Read →LiftingCorners lifting
Usually the case. Here's how to tell.
Read →How this site is different
ScreenProtector.co.uk is an editorial guide, not a shop. We don't list prices, run a store or accept payment for placement. Device facts are checked against Apple, Samsung and Google sources, and each page lists its sources. We also say what we don't do: we don't run lab tests, so we don't rank protectors by scores we can't back up. Read about our methodology.
Questions people ask
Do I need a screen protector in 2026?
Modern cover glass resists everyday scratches better than ever, but sand and grit are harder than glass, and a replacement display costs far more than a protector. It's optional if you use a lipped case and accept small marks.
Is tempered glass or film better?
Tempered glass for flat phone and tablet screens; film for curved screens, watches and anything that folds. See glass vs film.
Do screen protectors affect Face ID or fingerprint sensors?
Face ID works normally. In-display fingerprint sensors need a well-bonded protector and re-registered prints. See fingerprint fixes.