The difference between protective glass and hydrogel film

To prevent damage to the touchscreen, a hydrogel film or special protective glass is used.
Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. First of all, it is worth noting that the smartphone screen is one of the most important functional components of the device, as well as one of the most fragile.
The touchscreen can be damaged even in your pocket if the phone accidentally comes into contact with keys or other items that have a hard and sharp edge. 

To avoid such unpleasantness, it is worth taking care of the device's safety. For this, a hydrogel film or protective glass is used, which completely covers the sensor and prevents its damage.
This approach is considered the most beneficial, as replacing the screen, in the best case, will cost 35-40% of the initial value of the device.

Advantages and disadvantages of hydrogel film

The main advantages include:

  1. Low cost of protective covering. On some websites, a set of 5 films is quite inexpensive.

  2. Variety of designs. This can be matte, glossy, mirror, and even "anti-spy" film that prevents peeking, as well as the presence of an oleophobic coating that protects the screen from dirt.

  3. High sensitivity. The response from the sensor is instantaneous.

There are also disadvantages, among which the main ones are:

  • lack of protection from impact during a fall;

  • low level of durability, the film quickly gets scratched, often tears and peels off;

  • difficulty of installation, applying such protection independently, evenly and without air bubbles is quite challenging;

 If you handle your smartphone carefully, do not often use it outdoors, and do not carry it in your pocket, the film can adequately protect against minor screen damage.

Advantages and disadvantages of protective glass

The main advantages of protective glass for smartphones:

  1. Prevention of cracks on the display during a fall.

  2. Resistance to scratches and other mechanical damage.

  3. High level of durability, 0.25-0.5 mm compared to 0.1 mm, which is the maximum thickness of the film.

  4. Familiar feel. A tempered glass protector feels no different from the original sensor, which significantly simplifies working on the phone.

  5. Easy installation. Applying protective glass, even with minimal skills, can be done independently.

Disadvantages:

  • slightly reduces the sensitivity of the sensor, but this may initially create discomfort;

  • design is uniform, with only the presence or absence of oleophobic coating to choose from;

  • protective glass is more noticeable due to its greater thickness.

What to choose, film or glass

For people who constantly use smartphones, tempered glass protection is considered universal.
It is more reliable than film and prevents damage to the sensor even during a fall. Yes, it costs more, but such expenses should not be compared to the price of a screen replacement.

According to experts, the optimal option is Ipaky protective glass. Main characteristics:

  1. Material – tempered glass.

  2. Thickness – 0.25 mm.

  3. Coating – oleophobic.

  4. Adhesion area – full.

  5. Curvature – 2.5D.

  6. Strength - 9H.

 

If you want to maintain the functionality of your smartphone under active use, it is worth considering this option.
Ipaky glass is inexpensive, reliably protects the phone from damage, and is easy to install independently.

In our online store Fedoks, you can purchase protective elements for smartphones at any time.
Call us, and we will consult you on all issues. Our specialists are also available in online format. You can contact them at any time and get answers to your inquiries.