Will iphone 11 pro max screen protector fit iphone 13 pro max

(This is an update of an article from last year that I feel is still timely.) With the introduction of the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPad Pro 13 Max, Apple again touted its Ceramic Shield front cover, which the company says is “the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone.”

Apple says the Ceramic Shield, exclusive to iPhone and tougher than any smartphone glass, offers “amazing durability and drop performance.” So does the tech giant recommend using a screen protector with the new smartphones, or does it think that the iPhone 13s are durable enough without one?  I’ve submitted the question to Apple, but have yet to receive an answer. 

According to Corning, which co-developed the Ceramic Shield with Apple ceramics can be thought of as the close cousin of glass. Both materials are inorganic. Both have many useful physical properties and are formed via high-temperature processes. And with the right composition and forming, both can be extremely hard and resistant to thermal shock, suitable for use in harsh environments like outer space.   

Corning says the primary difference between glass and ceramics centers on the chemical bonds that hold the internal structure of the material together. Unlike glass, in which atoms are arranged in a random order, linkages in ceramic materials happen when positive and negative ions bond to form a regular pattern of crystals — which, in turn, can scatter the light to which they are exposed. This phenomenon usually results in an opaque material, rather than transparent, although there are examples of transparent ceramics.

Halfway between the two materials is glass-ceramics, which start life as glass and then transform into a nearly completely crystalline, or ceramic, substance. Corning says this happens under an intense application of carefully controlled heat and the addition of a nucleating agent that forms “seeds” around which crystals can grow.

Apparently, the new iPhones use glass-ceramics. If they’re tougher, that’s great, but repairing a broken Ceramic Shield will cost more. How more much? About US$80 compared to repairing a broken shield on an iPhone 11. 

But back to the original question: do you need to purchase an addition screen protection to an iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro Max. My opinion right now is “not necessarily, but it couldn’t hurt.” 

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The iPhone 13 Pro is Apple's first handset that offers a 120Hz display refresh poised to become one of the world's most popular handset in the span of a year, if history is any indication. The more advanced a display panel is, the more expensive it gets to replace it if it breaks. What is the best iPhone 13 Pro screen protector to keep that 120Hz screen intact then? 

  • Best iPhone 13 Pro cases
  • The best iPhone 13 Pro Max screen protectors
  • iPhone 13 Pro review

Do iPhone 12 Pro screen protectors work with the iPhone 13 Pro?

No is the short answer as, even though they might fit the front of the iPhone 13 Pro overall, the notch has been shrunk and the earpiece moved at the top, so an iPhone 12 Pro screen protector won't fit the iPhone 13 Pro. Sad.

Best affordable tempered glass iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors

InvisibleShield Glass+

Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector [Glas.tR EZ Fit]

ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass+ Screen Protector for iPhone 13 Pro

If you can't afford to splurge fifty bucks on a screen protector, but still want a quality tempered glass iPhone 13 Pro screen protector for cheap, ZAGG's Glass+ in the InvisibleShield line combines the best of both worlds. 

Skipping the fancy layers and filtering for a thinner protector, it still offers Ion Matrix strengthening process, oleophobic coating, and maximum clarity, making it one of your best iPhone 13/Pro screen protection bets.

Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector [Glas.tR EZ Fit] for iPhone 13 Pro

Leave it to Spigen to offer one of the best value-for-money ratios in the cheap iPhone 13 screen protector world. Coming in a pack of two, the Glas.tR EZ Fit tempered glass protectors are as 9H hardened and resistant to scratches and drops as the rest of them, but they have the advantage of lower price, immediate availability, and an ingenious application tray for painless installation.

Tough iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors

ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass XTR for the iPhone 13 Pro

ZAGG's InvisibleShield is again the maker of one of the most notoriously hard to break iPhone screen protectors, and the new ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass XTR for the iPhone 13 Pro model walks the talk. 

Toughened by the top D3O material layer, the most expensive iPhone 13 protector in the series adds enhanced touch sensitivity to the mix by employing specialized nano-coating, and includes InvisibleShield's Eyesafe filter that largely blocks the most harmful blue light from reaching your eyes. 

OtterBox Performance Plus Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 13 Pro

Developed in partnership with Corning, the OtterBox Performance Plus doesn't come cheap yet its "ultra-strong protection provides up to 5x greater scratch resistance than the leading glass alternative," claims Otterbox. 

Eye protection and privacy iPhone 13 Pro glass screen protectors

ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite VisionGuard iPhone 13 Pro protector

While the name is a mouthful, you can't do much better than InvisibleShield's GlassElite VisionGuard series, as these combine extreme clarity and durability with a blue light filter to protect your eyes.

In addition, this one-of-a-kind screen protector is with anti-microbial coating and ClearPrint technology that offers a new oil-dispersing treatment to break up fingerprint oil, allowing light to pass through, making even the nastiest fingerprints and smudges barely visible.

ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite VisionGuard

ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite Privacy 360

OtterBox Amplify Glass Glare Guard

Ailun Privacy Screen Protector


Ailun Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 13 Pro

One of the most affordable iPhone 13 Pro privacy screen protectors that do the job, the Ailun spy cover only reveals what's on your display directly looking at the front, no peekaboos in the elevator. Hardened and with oleophobic coating, this iPhone 13/Pro privacy screen protector won't break the bank for you.

OtterBox Amplify Glass Glare Guard for iPhone 13 Pro

An up-and-coming category, the anti-glare screen protectors provide not only resistance against scratches and drops, but they also have a special coating that minimizes the most dreaded, mirror type of reflections to aid in outdoor visibility under direct sunlight. 

From the "only at Apple" kit you can buy the OtterBox Amplify Glass Glare Guard for the princely&amp;nbsp;$44.95 price with the claim that it will aid battery life by letting you use lower brightness levels outdoors. Aight, that one is really in a league of its own.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite Privacy 360&amp;nbsp;for iPhone 13 Pro&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Leave it to Zagg's InvisibleShield to create both the most expensive and the best iPhone 13 Pro privacy screen protector. Steep? Certainly.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Thin and very tough, with maximum scratch protection due to the ion exchange production method, the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/ZAGG-InvisibleShield-Privacy-360-4-way-Protector/dp/B09C6SC6RM?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=contenttype-7-20&amp;linkId=9d06d2ba78562a101aff26171da2d39e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;InvisibleShield Glass Elite Privacy 360 for iPhone 13 Pro&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;offers unparalleled four-way screening when looked at from any side but directly on.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;On top of it all, this&amp;nbsp;iPhone 13/Pro privacy screen protector is treated with Zagg's best oleophobic coating to prevent smudges from ruining the James Bond experience.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class="embed-responsive video-16by9"&gt; &lt;div class="embed-responsive-16by9"&gt; &lt;iframe class="embed-responsive-item lazy" data-poster="https://img.youtube.com/vi/QjLJWdGiCuM/sddefault.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QjLJWdGiCuM" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Great iPhone 13 Pro screen protectors to choose from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;It turns out that there are many great choices when it comes to screen protectors for the iPhone 13 Pro. Each one of them has its pros and cons, and you should pick the one that suits your needs the best. Of course this isn't surprising, as the iPhone 13 Pro is one of the most popular phones at the moment.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;We suggest that if you're the type of person that shatters their screen protectors often you should order more than one, so when you do shatter it again you don't have to wait for a replacement. Other than that, you'll be satisfied with all of the picks in this article.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="position:static!important"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script id="galleries-config-data" type="application/json"&gt;{"cdn_url":"https:\/\/m-cdn.phonearena.com","opts":{"register":{"module":"article","id":null,"content_id":null,"country":"BG"}}}<script id="galleries-data" type="application/json">[]

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Can I use a 12 pro Max screen protector on a 13 pro Max?

Screen protector for iPhone 12 does not compatible with iPhone 13.

Does 11 Pro Max screen protector fit 12 Pro Max?

A rough guess that the screen protector might work on both but the top to bottom edges on the iPhone 12 pro max won't be covered since its 6.7 inch to the 6.5 inch screen protector. As for the cases, definitely not, they're different sizes. Any other accessories relating to charging or bluetooth should work as normal.

Can I use the same screen protector for different iPhone models?

Yes! The dimensions for some iPhone models only differ by 0.1-0.2 mm which allows the same case to fit multiple iPhone models perfectly! Below you can see which cases are compatible with each other: 6 / 6S, 7, 8, and SE (2020)

Can an iPhone 11 screen protector fit an iPhone 12?

No. Because iPhone 12 is a totally flat screen, where iPhone 11 has curved edges on the screen.