ArmorSuit 2 Pack MilitaryShield Screen Protector Designed for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (6.8 Inch, 2023 Release) Case Friendly HD Clear Film - Made in USA

Update 1 year later: this is hands-down way better than the Samsung one. I finally changed my screen protector because the film slid a little and/or stretched and started blocking my front camera. When I removed the film, I was surprised to find no scratches on my phone. The screen protector itself had no scratches or tears despite being on my phone for over a year! Applying the new one was very easy and forgiving, as long as you don't run out of that spray bottle. They should provide more of it or a way to buy more. A speck of dust got under it during the install. I was able to peel it off spray the area, and remove the dust with my finger. And it looks perfect now! I can think of no other screen protector that is that forgiving during installation, protects your phone, and won't tear or crack. Here's a tip I discovered by accident: after the protector is installed, do something that heats up your phone, like play a video game or do a software update. It will help smooth out any remaining bubbles. I will be buying these for every phone I get. I highly recommend this brand. The tactile feel of the Samsung screen protector is superior. But it is not worth the hassle and cost of changing screen protectors every few months. I changed my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars. Original review: Samsung makes a similar TPU film that I would recommend over this one. This has some benefits but they don't overcome the biggest downside: the Armor Shield film is 1-2 mm narrower on the sides then the Samsung film. I actually confirmed this by putting my old Samsung film over this one, and the difference is obvious. As other reviewers have said, this film does not go over the curve. It actually does slightly, but nowhere near the edge. You can see where it goes over the edge during installation because it has a tendency to lift there until you smooth it out. I suspect Armor Shield wanted fewer complaints about their screen protectors lifting from the stupid curved edge and just avoided the issue entirely by making the screen protector narrower. But this is absolutely not a good way to protect your phone since you do have a stupid curved edge. It's something I would expect from some generic manufacturer, not Armor Shield. Interesting to note, nowhere on the packaging box does it say this is for the Samsung S23 Ultra. There is only a sticker sku label that says it's for the S23 Ultra. I suspect the same protector films are produced for the S23 and S22 line up rather than designing one to specification for the S23 Ultra. Lazy cost cutting. The crazy thing about the Samsung film is that despite coming closer to the case it has never lifted on me and I have used an OtterBox defender pro, OtterBox Commuter case, and currently a ShldAir Active case that has a bevel that is raised over the sides. So there is no reason to make these things narrower. The front camera cutout on this one is narrower than the Samsung film, which sounds better since it is a closer fit but can actually cause problems if you get dust or dirt on the edges or the film slides and the film protector blocks the camera cutout. It's too close for comfort. But mainly, the Armor Shield doesn't protect your edges where you are most likely to get sand (quartz) stuck between your case and screen protector and scratch the screen. Neither will give any kind of drop protection. Screen protectors are meant to protect against scratches to the front screen, while cases protect from fall damage and back glass scratches. The advantage of this one is that it is much easier to put on and very forgiving of problems with the initial installation, as long as you don't run out of the liquid. Which surprisingly, is very easy to do! During my first attempt, a single speck of dust got behind the film and I had to remove it and spray it liberally until I got the dust off. I wore latex gloves during installation, but I suspect as long as you spray your hands you can do this barehanded. I could not do something like that with the Samsung protector, and in fact, I ruined a few of them like that. These stupid films will draw every particle in the vicinity to them. They are lint magnets during installation. The Samsung film also has less resistance when swiping but that may be since I just installed my Armor shield film. I suspect that the oils from my finger will make it smoother over time and there may still be residue from the spray. One big advantage the Armor shield has: There was no crease during installation, fewer bubbles, and they disappeared quicker. The Samsung film looks awful when it goes on, but the film magically smooths itself out over 24-48 hours--as long as you didn't get any dust on the inside during installation. Which is not an easy thing to do. I tried this Armor Shield film out because the Samsung one was backordered but I will be going back to Samsung despite the advantages of this film because of the more precise fit. It's a shame. I really wanted to like this since I've had to replace my Samsung ones every 3-6 months due to tears in the film. Scratches are self healing but a tear in the film will not self repair. Armor Shield has a lifetime warranty which I immediately activated (you have 14 days to do it from the time of purchase) and was looking forward to testing out whether that was legit. I work around construction sites so my films never last. But my screen hasn't gotten a scratch yet. And I am not confident enough to wait and see whether this film will actually protect the screen since I know it for sure doesn't protect the edges. One final note: since TPU protector films are much thinner than glass protectors, the fact that the screen protector does not go over the curve is not noticeable in regular use, so asthetically, it looks fine, but functionally, it is not protecting your phone from scratches. And that's its only job!

I've been purchasing this same vinyl screen protector for years. I am a clumsy mom with an active and grabby 18 month old. I drop my phone at least 3 times daily and not one crack or scratch. I've taken keys to my screen, left nails in my pocket, and have dropped my phone face down on asphalt more times than my husband needs to know. My screen protector is doing its job. There's no issue with the fingerprint reader and the pen feels so nice and has grip when I write across the screen, unlike the glass protectors. Have I mentioned that glass protectors crack so easily and make your phone look ugly? Yeah. This screen protector won't do it. This screen protector works and doesn't give up on you. If you spray a decent amount of solution on your phone screen before applying, you can "guide" the protector to the exact spot it needs to be. No need for the tape guidelines because it's so easy to install. It's a great price for 2 screen protectors as well. The one time that I spoke with customer service through email, they were polite and quick to respond. It is a wonderful product and I'm never going back.

Love how easy it was to install. I was a little concerned when it said spray with solution before placing the protector but that allowed for additional adjustment after placement. The protector is smooth feeling. I have a previous crack on my screen that happened with another protector and I don't even feel the crack with this one. The edges were able to go flat after a few minutes of application. And it didn't lift up with the new case I bought. I have not tried the finger print scanner yet. So not sure how it reacts with that.

I absolutely LOVE these screen protectors! I have used this brand on the last 3 or 4 phones I've had, plus on my son's phones as well. If you apply them correctly, they will definitely last the entire life of your phone. I always apply them right before I go to bed so that they can sit over night and adhere to the screen completely. They do not inhibit the touch screen in any way and it looks like you don't even have a screen protector on your phone! I highly recommend this product. It's a great price, you get 2 screen protectors, the instructions are very easy to follow, and your screen will be protected for all of it's days to come! I also recommend having a paper towel under your phone while applying it, that way you can just dab away any excess liquid when you're squeegee-ing out the bubbles and aligning the screen protector. This will help stop any liquid from getting in the charging port. If you're looking for a screen protector, look no further! You've found the holy grail and Indiana Jones gives you a hat tip......as do I. 😉👌