Now that you’ve purchased one of the best iPhone 15 cases, it’s time to protect that screen. After all, repairing a damaged display can cost as much as $379 if you don’t have AppleCare+. We recommend getting a tempered glass screen protector for your new iPhone, which can prevent scrapes, scratches, and even shattering, and we have a handful of favorites we’d love to share with you. Below is a roundup of what we believe are the best iPhone 15 screen protectors.
The best iPhone 15 screen protectors
Spigen two-pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15
This Spigen screen protector is our go-to recommendation for the iPhone 15, and it’s probably our ‘best overall’ pick in this roundup. It nearly matches the quality of the more expensive Nomad, at half the price, and the auto-alignment tool makes installation a breeze. Here’s what iDB’s Sebastien had to say about it, “the applicator thingy Spigen gives you is really nice too. Probably the best one I have seen.” $17
amFilm OneTouch 2-pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15
amFilm is another Amazon brand that has a long, upstanding track record in the smartphone screen protector space. They are known for producing solid products at very affordable prices, as evidenced by the fact that their iPhone tempered glass screen protector is one of the least expensive on this list. In the box you get two screen protectors, 2 camera lens protectors (also tempered glass), and an easy installation kit. $8
Nomad 2-pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Pro
Nomad is an iDB favorite when it comes to iPhone and Apple accessories. Their leather case made our roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases, and their screen protectors are equally deserving of being highlighted. In the box you get two Japanese-made tempered glass screen protectors, and tools for alignment and cleaning. It’s the most expensive option on this list, but you won’t be disappointed with the quality. $30
Ailun three-pack Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 15
If you want a protector that offers a privacy shade to prevent prying eyes from peering at your phone screen from every angle, check this one out from Ailun. The glass quality isn’t as high as our other picks, and there’s no applicator included, but you do get 3 screen protectors, and the customer reviews (verified with FakeSpot) are solid. Just note that this really darkens your display, so you may need to turn up your brightness to counter it. $8
FAQ
Why tempered glass screen protectors?
Tempered glass screen protectors are better than the old plastic versions in literally every way. They are far more durable, and help prevent your devices displays from cracks when dropped. They are also much easier to install on devices (most come with some sort of an easy align tray), which leads to less trapped dust, and makes them less likely to bubble. And thanks to oleophobic coating, they show fewer fingerprints and smudges, which leads to better clarity.
Will old screen protectors work on iPhone 15?
The short answer is no. Sure, you could probably make an old screen protector work if you trim the edges for the more narrow bezels and the notch up top, but given that some of our picks are below $10, why not just grab an iPhone 15-compatible version that is already pre-cut with the correct dimensions?
What is Ceramic Shield glass?
For the last few generations, the iPhone has been using a protective glass coating called Ceramic Shield, made by Corning—the same company that makes Gorilla Glass. It utilizes small ceramic nanocrystal embedded in the glass, and it is said to provide 4x better drop resistance and general scratch resistance than previous iPhone glass. It’s a neat feature, but given how expensive display repairs and replacements can be, we still highly recommend a screen protector.