apparent when used to your phone), especially because films like TPU can give self-healing edge-to-edge protection for phones with curved screens.A screen protector will not safeguard your phone's back, sides, and even the screen's corners. A good case (particularly one with a "lip" over the screen) can protect your phone from drops more than any screen protector, so purchase one unless you're lucky or have a strong insurance coverage as well as whatever screen security you desire.