apparent as soon as applied to your phone), specifically given that films like TPU can offer self-healing edge-to-edge protection for phones with curved screens.A screen protector will not secure your phone's back, sides, and even the screen's corners. A decent case (especially one with a "lip" over the screen) can protect your phone from drops more than any screen protector, so acquire one unless you're fortunate or have a strong insurance coverage along with whatever screen defense you want.