Reddit reviews TUDIA Essential Phone PH-1 Case, Carbon Fiber Design Lightweight [TAMM] TPU Bumper Shock Absorption Cover for Essential Phone PH-1 (Navy Blue)

Iv'e come to accept that there isn't any good one. The phone has a slight curve which makes it difficult to make a glass protector that matches it. There are two kinds of protectors you can get, one with adhesive which covers all of the protector, but this has the issue where the edges eventually peel up and allow air in because of the curve, and the other which only has adhesive on the edges to prevent this from happening.

With the second type of protector, the small amount of adhesive usually means it can come off easy. I had this one which popped right off after a relatively small fall (maybe 1-2 foot drop). After this, the adhesive was ruined and didn't stick properly which was a good $40 wasted. These screen protectors also have the issue with Newton rings. The effect wasn't as noticable with the screen on and medium brightness, but did become more noticeable in lower light which was annoying for me.

Also, with basically all glass screen protectors, it makes the phone less compatible with cases. I am using this case which worked well with the screen protector I linked above, but your results may vary depending on which case and protector you have. I had to get the alignment PERFECT for it not to be an issue, otherwise the case would push on the edge of the protector and lift the adhesive.

The only screen protector I seen with decent reviews is the IQ Shield LiQuidSkin. However this is not glass as you wanted. I personally have not tried this one but there is a review about it and it looks pretty nice.

I just decided to use this phone with a case only and no screen protector as the screen is pretty tough on it's own. Iv'e been using mine for two months now and still no scratches. When I put the phone in my pocket, the screen is always facing my leg to reduce chances of dinging the screen on a corner of a desk or something. I dropped it only once (the same drop I mentioned above) and no scratches either, however it did land on it's side and then fell on it's back. For a phone that I will only keep for the next 1-2 years, I'm fine without a protector as it has proven it's strength to me and I feel it will last through my desired time frame.

I found the exact same thing. Without a case, my brand new shiny Essential was constantly falling on the floor, slipping off my desk or whatever. On a recommendation from another Redditor, I bought the Tudia Tamm case and have been very happy with it:

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-TUDIA-Carbon-Lightweight-Absorption/dp/B0762J5SRW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1525182466&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=tudia+essential+phone+case&psc=1

The finger scanner works perfectly, buttons all react well, camera totally unobstructed. I recommend it. Good luck!

I got this one from Amazon Essential Phone PH-1 Case, TUDIA Carbon Fiber Design Lightweight [TAMM] TPU Bumper Shock Absorption Cover for Essential Phone PH-1 (Navy Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0762J5SRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6MxcAbT8NGQ5K if links aren't allowed I apologize

Darn it. I would buy but it doesn't work with my nice Tudia Case :(.

I've dropped this phone enough times to know not to take it off.

I've been very happy with this TUDIA bumper.

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-TUDIA-Carbon-Lightweight-Absorption/dp/B0762J5SRW/

I've dropped my phone a number of times on a hardwood floor too. I think the case looks good and i feel better than i did for the 2-3 weeks i had the phone without a case constantly worrying i would drop it