In this review, I have two privacy screen protectors for the new iPhone 16 Pro! One glossy and one matte—so which one is better? Let’s find out together!
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Privacy Screen Protector Matte vs. Glossy | Which is Better?
Below, you’ll find the pros and cons of both products, as well as the link to Amazon, where I purchased the protectors.
The Glossy Privacy Screen Protector from ESR for the iPhone 16 Pro
Price: $9,99 for 3 pieces ($3.33 each)
Pros
✓ At a 45-degree angle, the display is black
✓ Easy installation with a frame
✓ Touch and Face ID work smoothly
✓ Includes all necessary accessories
✓ Compatible with all cases from my test
Cons
✗ The display is darker, and brightness needs to be increased
✗ The camera hole looks like an air bubble
✗ Too small—can be seen from the side under the glass
✗ Visible
✗ No rounded edges
Conclusion
There are two types of screen protectors for the iPhone 16: the smaller ones without a black frame, like this one, or the larger ones with a black frame that cut off a tiny part of the display when viewed from the side. Each person has to decide which they prefer. From a 45-degree side angle, the display with this screen protector is black, just as it should be.
You can buy the screen protector on Amazon here
The Matte Privacy Screen Protector from Ksleri for the iPhone 16 Pro
Price: $14.98 for 2 pieces ($7.49 each)
Pros
✓ At a 45-degree angle, the display is black
✓ The matte finish feels very nice
✓ Easy installation with a frame
✓ Touch and Face ID work smoothly
✓ Includes all necessary accessories
✓ Compatible with all cases from my test
Cons
✗ Display even darker than ESR’s, brightness must be increased
✗ Display appears pixelated
✗ The camera hole looks like an air bubble
✗ Covers a large part of the display
✗ Too small—can be seen from the side under the glass
✗ Visible
✗ No rounded edges
Conclusion
The matte finish feels great and looks good, but the protector is the same size as ESR’s and additionally has a black frame. This black frame sits directly on the display and covers part of it. Not recommended.
You can check out the product on Amazon here