Best iPhone 15 screen protectors
Keep that screen pristine.
The best iPhone 15 screen protectors vary quite a lot depending on your specific use case. The iPhone 15 is one of the best iPhones right now, partially down to that gorgeous screen. With a Super Retina XSR OLED display, capable of a peak of 2000 nits of brightness, it's fantastic both indoors and out in the sun. However, even just cosmetic scratches will cause your iPhone to lose some of its shine.
Before committing to a screen protector, you need to figure out what you are looking for. Do you want your screen to be extra private when you're in public? Are you looking for more of a softer feel on it? How about something super tough? For all three preferences, there is a good protector out there to keep your screen safe.
If you want to keep your display away from harm, here are the best iPhone 15 screen protectors right now.
Quick List
Top pick
Elite status
This screen protector from ZAGG is five times stronger than typical glass screen protectors with ion exchange technology. When we reviewed an earlier model, we found it smudge and scratch-resistant. The included frame makes installation easy. The limited lifetime warranty means that ZAGG will replace a worn, scratched, or broken InvisibleShield for as long as you own your iPhone 15.
Smart and tuff
Tuff enuff
This one is case-friendly, meaning that there is ample room around the edges for a case with a lip. It's designed to work great with the Dynamic Island and it was even tested by feisty kittens. Yes, I said kittens! With their adorable and tiny but sharp claws. You'll get two tough screen protectors plus a frame for easy installation in the package.
Best tinted glass
Privacy, please
While this particular screen protector is specially tinted to avoid unwanted sidelong glances, what we really love about the Spigen EZ FIT lineup (they make regular clear ones too) is the application kit. It comes with a gadget that makes application so easy. You get two privacy screen protectors in this package.
Anti-microbial
Two-way protection
Not only will this tempered glass screen protector keep your screen looking great, it also has anti-microbial properties to keep germs at bay. The thin 0.33 glass repels fingerprints and scratches. The glass is anti-reflective and highly responsive to touch. An installation frame is included.
Matte glass
Ditch the glare
If you like a glass screen protector but the reflectiveness of glass drives you nuts, try a matte glass screen protector. Matte glass is a trade-off; you may lose a little clarity along with the glare. These resist fingerprints and scratches; you get two in a package. Bye-bye, shine!
Unbreakable
Plastic film, not glass
This flexible high-density nano TPU screen protector will never break or crack. It's also much thinner and lighter than glass. It's self-healing, so minor scratches will disappear in 24 hours. You get three in a package and an installation kit.
Q & A
Do I really need a screen protector for my iPhone 15?
You can always trust iMore.
You do you, but we do recommend a screen protector on your iPhone 15. You'll also probably want a great iPhone 15 case. While it might seem counterintuitive to protect your glass with more glass, screen protectors do give you some breakage protection and they most definitely prevent the otherwise inevitable microscratches all over your screen. Swapping out your screen protector is easy, spending half a day at the Apple Store for a screen replacement is not.
Will an older screen protector work with the iPhone 15?
Maybe, or maybe not. While the iPhone screen has been 6.1 inches diagonally for several generations, there have been subtle changes. The bezels have gotten smaller, so if you have a screen protector with black edges, you may end up obscuring part of the screen. Some older screen protectors have notches for the iPhone's notch, but now you're getting the Dynamic Island. A notched screen protector would interfere with it. Your best best is to get a screen protector made for the iPhone 15.
Which iPhone 15 screen protector should I get?
Any of the options on this list will serve you well, but I highly recommend the ZAGG InvisibleShield. The quality is excellent, it's stronger than most, and it's easy to install. Best of all, if it does pick up scratches over time or even suffer some serious damage, ZAGG will send you another screen protector for as long as you have your iPhone 15.
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at TechRadar and Tom's Guide. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, CNET, AppAdvice, and WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.