More often than not, your best choice for a screen protector is a tempered glass option, but phones with curved edges like the Note 8 can cause issues. It's common for users to report problems during installation and issues dealing with precise fit and the adhesive not sticking. In the end, it comes down to whether you believe a screen protector is a crucial accessory and then determining whether you want to spend more for a tempered glass screen protector, or take time to properly install a screen protector made of flexible film material. These are your best options for both.
Top pick
Whitestone Dome Glass Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Whitestone offers a premium tempered glass screen protector that's compatible with more rigid cases or ones that don't touch the front glass at all. It goes on crystal clear and shouldn't affect your touch sensitivity at all. Most importantly, it's tough enough to take the abuse of a drop so your phone's screen doesn't.
Premium option
BodyGuardz Pure Arc Tempered Glass Screen Protector
This recommendation comes from the AC forums due to BodyGuardz solid track record for making tempered glass screen protectors for curved screens. Backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee along with a 30-day money back guarantee, it's a great option if you're on the fence about tempered glass screen protectors.
All-around fit
amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy Note 8
Tempered glass is typically your best bet for a screen protector, but the curved edges of most new phones make it difficult for accessory makers to deliver full edge-to-edge protection. amFilm has a tempered glass solution which uses slightly curved slabs to achieve the perfect fit for the Note 8.
Best Wet Install
Spigen NeoFlex Screen Protector for the Galaxy Note 8 (2-pack)
Spigen offers a film screen protector for the Note 8 that might be better given the curved edges of the display. It's a wet install which means it takes a bit longer to install as you need to wait for everything to dry properly. Best of all, you get two screen protectors for just $9.
Multipack value
LK Flexible TPU Screen Protectors (3-pack)
LK offers the best value with a 3-pack of screen protectors made of TPU and PET materials. These, too, require a wet install. They are case-compatible and easy to install if you follow the included instructions. backs their products with a lifetime warranty and no-hassle replacements which is super rad.
Best coverage
IQ Shield LiQuidSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector
This is a flexible film screen protector that only leaves a fraction of a millimeter gap around the edge of the screen. It also requires a wet-install which works best for curved displays like this, but if you spend the time and get it right using the included installation guide, you should be left with outstanding scratch protection for your phone.
Protecting an expensive new phone makes sense to us, but we always hear from those who swear they don't need a screen protector. We'd recommend the because it's proven to be a reliable product that's specifically designed to address the challenges of protecting curved screen devices.
Top pick
Whitestone Dome Glass Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Whitestone offers a premium tempered glass screen protector that's compatible with more rigid cases or ones that don't touch the front glass at all. It goes on crystal clear and shouldn't affect your touch sensitivity at all. Most importantly, it's tough enough to take the abuse of a drop so your phone's screen doesn't.
Premium option
BodyGuardz Pure Arc Tempered Glass Screen Protector
This recommendation comes from the AC forums due to BodyGuardz solid track record for making tempered glass screen protectors for curved screens. Backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee along with a 30-day money back guarantee, it's a great option if you're on the fence about tempered glass screen protectors.
All-around fit
amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy Note 8
Tempered glass is typically your best bet for a screen protector, but the curved edges of most new phones make it difficult for accessory makers to deliver full edge-to-edge protection. amFilm has a tempered glass solution which uses slightly curved slabs to achieve the perfect fit for the Note 8.
Best Wet Install
Spigen NeoFlex Screen Protector for the Galaxy Note 8 (2-pack)
Spigen offers a film screen protector for the Note 8 that might be better given the curved edges of the display. It's a wet install which means it takes a bit longer to install as you need to wait for everything to dry properly. Best of all, you get two screen protectors for just $9.
Multipack value
LK Flexible TPU Screen Protectors (3-pack)
LK offers the best value with a 3-pack of screen protectors made of TPU and PET materials. These, too, require a wet install. They are case-compatible and easy to install if you follow the included instructions. backs their products with a lifetime warranty and no-hassle replacements which is super rad.
Best coverage
IQ Shield LiQuidSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector
This is a flexible film screen protector that only leaves a fraction of a millimeter gap around the edge of the screen. It also requires a wet-install which works best for curved displays like this, but if you spend the time and get it right using the included installation guide, you should be left with outstanding scratch protection for your phone.
Protecting an expensive new phone makes sense to us, but we always hear from those who swear they don't need a screen protector. We'd recommend the because it's proven to be a reliable product that's specifically designed to address the challenges of protecting curved screen devices.