• After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.

Glass used on the Samsung Galaxy SIII question.

In over a year of having the s3 and no screen protector the glass is the only part still perfect. Ive been in the habit for years now of using my left pocket only for my phone. No keys, coins etc :thumbup:

This is also my habit and my two year old iPhone left pocket with nothing else,and never got scratched. I am not a fan of putting plastic on my screens, none on two iPads and none on two Samsung Notes. Will do the same for my Galaxy SIII.
I did buy a Mophie Juice Pack for it and it's a good protection case and gives an extra battery.;)
 
Upvote 0
Just how scratch resistant is the glass used on the Samsung Galaxy SIII? My old iPhone used a glass called gorilla glass,and it was very scratch resistant.

The S3 uses Gorilla Glass 2.. it's supposed to be stronger and more scratch resistant than original gorilla glass. That being said, it is rather fragile since the screen is so large. The bigger the glass, the easier it breaks. I wouldn't worry too much about a screen protector but some kind of impact protection is a very good idea.
 
Upvote 0
The S3 uses Gorilla Glass 2.. it's supposed to be stronger and more scratch resistant than original gorilla glass. That being said, it is rather fragile since the screen is so large. The bigger the glass, the easier it breaks. I wouldn't worry too much about a screen protector but some kind of impact protection is a very good idea.

This is a picture of the Samsung Galaxy SIII inside a Mophie Juice Pack Case.


 
Upvote 0
After using screen protectors (both cheap and premium) on a few of my devices over the years I came to the realization that I was losing out on the niceness of a great-feeling glass touchscreen on a $500 device by putting a 2 cent piece of plastic on it as a barrier. It really is ridiculous if you think about it. It'd be like wrapping a brand new Porsche up in saran wrap so birds don't poop on it. Sort of... but you get my point.

If you're smart with keeping the phone by itself in a pocket then you generally don't have to worry about it getting scratched. They don't magically get scratched, they get scratched as a result of certain behaviors and bad habits. Just have a decent case that absorbs the shock of a potential fall and allows you to lay the phone on its face without the glass touching the surface and you should be good to go.
 
Upvote 0
That would add too much bulk for me.

I go with an elago slim fit case.

Just enough to cover the slippery plastic on the back of the phone. :cool:

elago G5 Slim Fit Case for Galaxy S3 (Fits Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and other Carriers) - Soft Feeling Jean Indigo - ECO PACK:Amazon:Cell Phones & Accessories

I like having the extra backup battery,and the interface plug of the Galaxy protected and I am just interfacing with the power charger plug of the mophie case. The fact is it's the same weight as my old iPhone and it had a standard large battery. Also I like having something to really hold on to.:)
 
Upvote 0
I just picked up my lovely new s3 today at best buy. Gotta say I love it. But I did find out that best buy DOES price match Amazon online prices so I got an otter box commuter series for 27 bucks. It's not too bulky and is serious protection. No need for a screen protector. So. ... anyway hello new forum. I'm coming from the s2..
 
Upvote 0
If you're smart with keeping the phone by itself in a pocket then you generally don't have to worry about it getting scratched. They don't magically get scratched, they get scratched as a result of certain behaviors and bad habits. Just have a decent case that absorbs the shock of a potential fall and allows you to lay the phone on its face without the glass touching the surface and you should be good to go.

Lol, I think that must mean I am the opposite of smart because i keep mine in my pocket by itself and the screen protector i swapped yesterday look like Freddy Kruger's sharpening block. That, or I am magic. :)
 
Upvote 0
Never had one scratch on my Desire HD in the 2 years I had it and it took some beating, my S3 has a few scratches on it and both times I've noticed them it wasn't due to dropping it.

Not really moaning here, just making an observation on the quality of the Glass, it's not as great as I originally thought it would be. (I also have a phone only pocket rule :D)
 
Upvote 0
I was wondering if I should put a protector on it like on me Samsung ga laxy s advance. I now have the s3 for a week and I really like the feel of the screen, so I'm afraid that this awesome zsmooth feel of the screen will dissappear with a screen protector. I have a flip case and I also have a pocket where only my phone goes in :)

Any experiences here with scratches? It's not that I'm taking it on the beach or something.
 
Upvote 0

BEST TECH IN 2023

We've been tracking upcoming products and ranking the best tech since 2007. Thanks for trusting our opinion: we get rewarded through affiliate links that earn us a commission and we invite you to learn more about us.

Smartphones