> Is a tempered glass screen protector still the gold standard or is there something better? I totally agree with that. Tempered glass is still king, hands down! If you want heavy duty protection without the massive bulk, check out the UAG Monarch Series Kevlar iPhone 15 Pro Case. It is super rugged but fits in your pocket perfectly. Definitely grab a ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite Screen Protector too. Your phone will be indestructible!

Man, that sucks about your bezel. Honestly, if you want real protection without the bulk, dont mess around with cheap silicone anymore. You might want to consider these instead:

• Spigen Tough Armor iPhone 15 Pro Case
• ESR Tempered Glass Screen Protector Get that glass protector for sure. Its cheap insurance compared to a screen replacement. Just make sure you clean the display perfectly before applying it so you dont get those annoying bubbles.

Bummer about the scratch. Are you leaning towards a slim hybrid case or a full rugged shell for the replacement? Also, how often do you find yourself dropping it on concrete?

> Is a tempered glass screen protector still the gold standard or is there something better? Honestly, I swear by the stuff. I used to be so clumsy, I dropped my phone right onto a jagged rock while hiking last summer! The screen protector shattered, but my actual phone screen was perfect. It saved me hundreds. Like someone mentioned, you really need that extra layer. For the case, I switched over to the OtterBox Defender Series XT iPhone 15 Pro Case. It feels super secure in my hand and it fits in my jeans pocket without being a total brick. I know it sounds like overkill, but after seeing my phone survive that fall, I am never going back to basic silicone. Just get a solid case and a quality screen protector like Belkin UltraGlass Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Pro and you will be golden!