The short answer is yes, if you want to keep your phone looking new. A case and a screen protector handle different kinds of damage, and together they cost much less than a repair.
What a case does
A case absorbs the shock of a drop and protects the corners and frame, which are usually the first things to hit the ground. Look for a raised edge around the camera and the screen, so neither touches the surface when the phone is laid flat. If you use MagSafe accessories, choose a case that is compatible with them.
What a screen protector does
A protector takes the scratches and small impacts that would otherwise mark the screen. Tempered glass feels closest to the real thing. A 9H rating describes resistance to scratches, so it does not mean the glass is unbreakable.
Getting a good fit
- Clean the screen with a microfibre cloth before you start
- Use the alignment frame if one is included
- Choose a protector that fits with a case, so the edges do not lift
- Replace it once it is cracked, as it has already done its job
If a drop gets past your protection, we can repair screens, batteries and charging ports in store.
