The best iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protectors you can buy

Apple iPhone displays were always fairly fragile — from the first iPhone all the way through the iPhone 11 Pro Max. For the iPhone 12 Pro Max and, of course, the newest iPhone 13 range, Apple started using a new display technology developed in conjunction with Corning: Ceramic Shield. Ceramic Shield mixed Nano Ceramic crystals into the display glass, which Apple says makes the newer iPhones four times more resistant to damage from drops than older models.

Regardless of whether that theory holds over time — and Apple swears it does — with that much screen real estate, you should probably do something to protect that vast expanse of glass. Slapping a screen protector on your iPhone never hurts. We scouted a variety of screen protectors from reputable manufacturers at various prices, and some even come with extra added privacy and health-related features. Here are some of the best iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protectors.

Olixar Screen Protector and Camera Protectors

This is a great midrange iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protector made from tempered glass with a 9H hardness rating, which is durable enough to protect your phone’s screen from drops and shocks. As a bonus, it incorporates an underlying anti-shatter film, so even if you drop it from a substantial height, it shouldn’t break into pieces. Despite its ruggedness, it offers a 95% light-penetration ratio, making it highly transparent as well as responsive. Another nice addition is the inclusion of a twin-pack of camera lens protectors, which gives your iPhone’s camera extra insurance against damage.

Olixar Screen Protector and Camera Protectors

Tech21 Impact Glass

This comprehensive iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protector from Tech21 features toughened glass with an anti-scratch finish, so it should withstand punishment and abuse before showing visible signs of wear and tear. It also has an antimicrobial layer, which helps to reduce bacteria and microbes by up to 99.99%. The protector is thin and fully compatible with MagSafe accessories. The pack includes an alignment applicator for easier installation.

PanzerGlass CamSlider Glass Screen Protector

As the name implies, the PanzerGlass is tough, with its high-tension, chemically reinforced 9H tempered glass capable of enduring everyday impacts and accidents, including extreme hazards. Thanks to the anti-shatter film, excessive impacts may cause the glass to crack but not shatter, so it’s safer than other glass products. Extra features include a privacy filter, preventing people from looking over your shoulder on the subway. It also includes an oleophobic coating for repelling smudges and an antibacterial layer for killing germs. Even though the protector is pretty sturdy, its thickness measures only 0.44mm, making it especially discreet and functional.

PanzerGlass CamSlider Glass Screen Protector

Whitestone Dome EZ Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Whitestone Dome is mostly known for making extremely strong protectors that cost more than the competition. This item, however, is a little different since it offers high-level protection at a fraction of the usual price. The trick here is that the protector is not actually real glass, although it feels just as smooth while also being almost as hardy. Its use of composite materials means it’s a little thinner than the usual Whitestone Dome protector, making it highly transparent and responsive. It’s sold in a pack of two and comes with an easy alignment tool.

Whitestone Dome EZ Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Gadget Guard Black Ice+ Flex

If you’re willing to spend for the ultimate protection, this Gadget Guard screen protector is for you. It uses five different integrated layers, including a fingerprint coating, hybrid flex layer, and cap sheet. Together, they’re designed to ensure neither the screen nor the protector will shatter or chip. It’s also made to be anti-glare and scratch-resistant — the edges even provide a bit of impact protection. With all that, you may not feel the need for a case at all, but the protector is still slim enough to support a variety of cases without affecting touch sensitivity.

Gadget Guard Black Ice+ Flex

Belkin Screenforce with Privacy Filter

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