Spigen NeoFlex Screen Protector Designed for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) [2 Pack] - Case Friendly

I've used tempered glass screen protectors on every phone I've had going back to the Note 3. There are drawbacks; they're easily dinged and usually need to be replaced every 2-3 months. But that's part of the tradeoff for having a screen that feels like glass and with a reasonably good case gives near-bulletproof protection from major damage to the screen. I accepted that tradeoff. But when they moved the fingerprint sensor to the screen, that created problems for tempered glass. I've tried the Whitestone Dome and AMfilm and I can't reliably reinstall either. I also tried the Zagg D30 version. On paper, it's the best combination of protection, feel, and fingerprint sensor usability. The problem with that one is the the install is almost impossible to execute, and you have to eyeball it pretty close to perfect to get it to work with a case. This screen protector provides minimal protection against breakage and doesn't match the feel of a tempered glass screen protector. But it still provides a lot of value. The clarity is fantastic, it provides good protection from scratches, self heals, and the fingerprint sensor is as good if not better than without using any screen protector at all. Install is forgiving. Don't worry so much about bubbles, they'll go away on their own. The only part you've got to be careful with is pulling edges when you're separating the screen protector from the non-sticky side during the install (it's easy to stretch, which can damage it).

I prefer tempered glass screen protectors but I can't find one that doesn't have that annoying hole for the fingerprint reader or one that doesn't cause issues with the fingerprint reader.Decided to give this a try since I had a few Spigen products and they are always a great value for the money. Overall the install was pretty easy and I had no issues with the application and it went on perfectly. I just followed the instructions provided and their videos. The only extra step I had to do was run my finger around the edges a few times just to make sure they fully stuck on. Immediately after there was a slight rainbow effect on the screen when showing bright white pages but the next day it's all gone. So the screen protector after a day works pretty great and the fingerprint reader works just as well as it did with no screen protector on. I would recommend this to avoid the issues of the tempered glass ones.

I watched the videos on the installation both by Spigen and the Youtubers. Despite this, I messed up my first attempt and used the 2nd one. In retrospect, I probably could have just used the first one again but eh, I wanted to give it the best shot possible of success. I messed up the first one by not having perfect alignment before beginning to squeegee out the bubbles which kinda "sets in" the screen.After the 2nd attempt and squeegeeing out the bubbles, there were some tiny bubble areas, and it disappeared entirely in a few minutes. The screen is smooth, no bubbles/dust underneath. It is firm in place. It seems pretty resistant to some minor scratch attempts I did with my keys. Fingerprint sensor works perfectly (without having to increase sensitivity or re-add the fingerprints).I am a little concerned whether the sides closest to the curved edge will start to come off. Time will tell. For now, this seems like quite a good, cheap solution for everyday kind of scuff avoidance.By the way I also tried a tempered glass solution and found that the fingerprint sensor totally didn't work in that and wasn't willing to try that again.

1. The film does not go all the way to the edges of your screen, in the video tutorial it tells you to put your case on before applying the film. This is why.2. The screen will constantly look wet after applying this. Grainy rainbow effect. Extremely irritating. (EDIT: over a day or two this wet look has decreased, but it is still there enough to be very irritating)3. Impossible to apply film without some wrinkles in the film appearing, and/or small air bubbles.4. Edges peeling, have no faith this will stay on for very long.It's basically a piece of wet plastic stuck on your phone screen. Very disappointing. Whoever decided it was a good idea to use a spray bottle for adhesion needs a paycut.EDIT: This film also LOVES fingerprints. I find it impossible to clean. It almost seems like it absorbs the natural grease of the skin into the product. Gross. Never had this happen with any other screen protection.

The spigen screen protector was easy to install if you follow the instructions. First attempt was successful, no smears, bubbles or anything. They did mention to redo your finger print reader. But I didn't have to because it work well with the new screen protector. The only thing I found to be odd with the instructions was that you have to install the screen protector with you case still on the phone. After I installed it and check everything out, I seem to know why. It must be because of the curve screen. In the install video you see that they slide their finger along the edges of the case, that's to get the protector to stick to the curve along the phone case. I am using a Spigen phone case, I think if I was to get a new case, I would have to re install a new scree protector with the new phone case.

I have been a forever fan of Spigen.All screen and cell protector are from spigen in my house. But since I got Galaxy 21 Ultra...its has been the nightmare to find a perfect t screen protector.This one is the 4th kind I bought 2nd from this brand.It installed pretty easy BUT still not a perfect fit. Mind you, I have spigen cover and watched the video as well.No cleaning product came with it so...had to find my own.I just need a better fit.Everything apart from fit and ugly smudges while screen is dark, it is okay. Sensitive to touch and finger print read just fine. Typing is breeze as well.Lost 2 stars for not being a perfect fit even with their own brand of cover.

This product continues to work well.