SpigenNeoFlex Screen Protector Designed for Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) [2 Pack] - Case Friendly

So, this is my second go-around with this model for 23 Ultra. The one I installed a year ago was a little tatty, time to replace. Probably should've left well enough alone since it was still functional! I dread a new screen protector install. Have I ever gotten one right the first time? Nope. So, I compounded that track record by abandoning the Spigen film for a glass one. I immediately couldn't get that to work with 8 million bubbles. Went back to Spigen. Despite my prior experience and one of the easiest installs around--the wet install really helps if you remember to do the phone screen, the back (adhesive) part of the protector AND your hands--I managed to screw up the first of the two protectors included. Hey, if I get one of two done properly, I'm reasonably content these days. Incompetence has a price. It really doesn't get much easier than this. After previously using this for a year, I can say that while the film acquired a little ding or two, the phone screen was kept safe and sound. Add a UAG case and all was well.

Ok so first things first, of you have an s23 ultra, you know finding a screen that will not peel on the curves is extremely hard.I cannot speak to other screens, but this one was easy to installWhen reading the instructions, I realized it used the word adhesive, which makes total sense, but I never considered that the protectors had adhesive on them. This got me thinking, alot of clear adhesives cure under uv light. So I installed the protector and waited. The curved edge didn't seem to want to stay down, so I pressed it down and shown a uv light on it. I can't say whether the uv light worked, or I just pressed it down perfectly the second time, but it's been a week and none of the curved edges have come up. This is a way better result then past experiences.As far the protector goes, it feels nice, no screen touch issues or fingerprint issues.

If you follow the instructions carefully [and watch the Spigen recommended online video you should have no problems. Don't listen to naysayers]. I usually buy 9H harden glass screen protectors for my phones, but due to the S23 Ultra's curved edges, I thought I'd give this NeoFlex a try. By the way, I'm using the Spigen Rugged Armor Case (and yes, I left it on the phone for the wet install as video recommends).1- Prior to install, I gave the phone -without case on- a good wipe down with an IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) solution I made (half 91% alcohol from drug store and half distilled water from grocery store) to remove all grease and any micro residue from screen.2- I then cleaned the phone and screen with a microfiber cloth and used the dust particle stickers (if you run out of stickers you can use blue or green painter's tape). I reinstalled the phone case.3- Without waiting too long (since invisible dust in the air will start to deposit on the phone while it's lying there) I wet my hands, phone screen and NeoFlex screen protector very well with the included solution and positioned it in place quickly -be careful to center the camera hole on top first-.4- Used provided squeegee to push all the excess water from center outwards towards edges, made sure no bubbles were left.5- Waited -without touching it- for 15 min for everything to dry well.6- Re-entered my fingerprints once again. Boom... worked fine and no bubbles. No edges lifting either.Perfect fit & finish with Spigen Rugged Armor case. The NeoFlex fits like a glove!Note: Highly recommend you wipe down phone (or any surface you'll apply any sticker or adhesive film on) first with IPA solution to help screen adhere as best as possible.**Update after 2 weeks of use: The NeoFlex screen protector is very thin and flimsy, the S-Pen leaves tracks on the plastic film. The keys in my pocket also easily scratched the thin film. So I've removed the Spigen NeoFlex and installed a 9H glass type screen protector (Milomdoi tempered glass or IMBZBK glass protector w / liquid adhesive or Whitestone Dome Glass 2Pack) to actually provide better scratch resistance. Tempered glass is night and day difference when it comes to performance.