Protection · 3 min read
Do You Need A Case AND A Screen Protector?
Short answer: yes — and the combination cuts screen cracks by 80%+. Here's why neither alone is enough.
Repair-shop data is clear: a case with a raised lip plus a tempered-glass screen protector reduces cracked-screen claims by 80–90% versus a naked phone. Either one alone leaves a big gap in protection.
Why the case alone isn't enough
A raised lip stops face-down drops onto flat surfaces. But edge drops onto a curb or a corner can still flex the screen enough to crack it. The protector absorbs that pressure first.
Why the protector alone isn't enough
Protectors handle pressure cracks well but offer almost no corner impact protection — and most cracks start at the corners. You need a case for that.
What to actually buy
- Case with a 1–2mm raised lip around the display.
- 9H tempered glass protector (not film — film barely protects against drops).
- Match the protector to your case — some cases have a lip thick enough to lift the glass edges.