Having not used tempered glass on a handset before I was keen to see how good and how much of a difference the experience is over and above a regular screen protector.
In this case, the Sony Z1 comes with a protector which applies very well and has impressive performance, after several months of use it didnt have many marks on but it did love finger prints. When the screen was off you could see the marks all over the show. Ive always just shrugged and thought thats part of the joy of owning a touch screen smartphone, sure you hear of screen protectors which use technology you never heard of to stop grubby mits marking your darling - but Im always skeptical to these claims.
Now the fitting of the screen isnt easy because the screen is so ridged, and after my first attempt I ended up with a bubble that just wouldnt go way, no matter how hard I tried it just remained. I had left the case on to give me guidance for placement and that was a good plan - position placing was easy.
So after a second attempt it went on great, although a small bit of dust did get in just under the screen by the bottom bezel but to be honest it doesnt show on the screen so - who cares. Once on, the screen protector shows its quality, its super sensitive and a far cry from the plastic of the default screenie - very happy with that.
Finger print issues are greatly reduced, no idea how it works but it just doesnt mark - well nowhere near as easy thats for sure, munch on a bag of crisps (chips) and Im sure it would show up though after a few handfuls of Doritos.
The light passes though well and while the camera on the front is covered by the glass rather than a hole for it, it doesnt effect performance at all. The sensor in the top left works great too and not impacted, the only gripe would be while the edges are smoothed so it doesnt get chipped. The weakness here would be around the top sensor, I think it would be very unlucky you got a chip there but I guess it should be pointed out non the less.The protector is premium thats for sure, a large enough improvement to warrant an investment but I guess only once your current one has started to let you down. Its super sensitive, and very clear, in fact you hardly notice its there post install; I highly recommend this item to protect your Z1. If you havent got a screen protector on right now, then seek this one out, high and low, and buy it. Make sure you have a case that has a screen lip on it to protect the glass though.
While we were very lucky to be sent one to try out, there is no stock of this Z1 version in the UK just yet. So you have to import but we hope to see this appear from Amazon soon - once we know we will post a link up here for you to buy.
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