How can I effectively protect the screen and camera lens on my iPhone 16E?

Put your phone in a durable case, using a high quality glass screen protector and do NOT put covers over the cameras as they can cause issues with taking better quality photos.

Your Apple Store can install a good quality Belkin Screen Protector or you can order from hundreds of sellers on Amazon who sell very good quality screen protectors, like Spigen or Zagg.

lobsterghost1 made a great response. To add on, your iPhone’s camera lens are made out of Sapphire Glass which is already very durable and on the Mohs scale is a 9/10, right behind diamond. That is the mineral hardness scale. It is hard enough to scratch as it is.

Do not use a camera lens protector, it will negatively affect the quality of your photos. Instead as stated, use a good quality case, and I suggest one with raised ridges around the camera which can help protect the lens from drops and dings. I know for certain that Apple’s cases have that. And also get a good quality screen protector. I currently use Spigen, it was easy to install and the touch is good.

T.Gray wrote:

Hi, thanks for the info for the 16e screen protector, what do you recommend to protect the camera lens ?

I bought the silicone case from the apple store but it leaves the lens vulnerable.

Thanhs,

T.G.

You're welcome. In my first reply to you, I suggested to NOT use lens protectors. A good case, with a raised lip around the cameras is all you need. Zachyy also suggested no lens protectors. The cameras have Sapphire Glass covers as it is.

Hey Z. I was a huge Spigen user, until I picked this up. It's from a company called Rago. After a little research, they've been in the screen protector business a LONG time and this is the first screen protector I've seen with a 10H hardness rating. I've had it on my 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max now since January and I haven't been able to scratch it, even a little and it's the smoothest, least prone to finger prints I've ever used.

Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFXZW6NX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Hey lobsterghost1. It sounds and looks great! If I happen to crack my current screen protector, which I hope I won’t, I will replace it with that one. The no fingerprints do really appeal to me. I’ll take your word for it, and thanks for letting me know!

You're welcome. I actually took perfectly good Spigen's off both of our phones to try these. They're the best screen protectors I've ever used, hands down.