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.
New this season
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 Z Fold8A new shape
Why no older Fold glass fits the wider Fold8.
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 →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.
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.