do i need screen protector or the case cover the front of the phone as well?
1144556
Well the rubber lip sides keep the phone elevated if laying face down but some plastic screen protectors won't hurt.
1144557
You do need a screen protector. There is a little lip around the edge which does a good job of protecting it though.
1144558
Although they say the screen is made out of gorilla glass 2 or 3, but I've experienced the screen crack dropping the phone from two inches faced down. I would recommend putting a layer of screen protection on your phone.
1144559
Screen protector is a must for all new phones (IMHO) however I don't think an extra layer of protection is needed besides the case. This case will protect your phone from accidental drops & slips.
1319000
No it doesn't. The phone slides into the holster with the front facing your body which protects the fave of the phone. You'll still need a screen protector if you don't have one.
181263
Always get a case, unless you don't mind replacing the phone. A screen shield and case will keep your phone in the best condition possible, and the new larger screens are more likely to break or get hit so I always use both.
1985036
no, it's just a screen and back protector. the edges remain exposed unless you buy a case to cover them.
5825
I do not use a screen protector at all. I'm sure the one u have is okay. The case fits so well it really isn't needed.
1926580
No screen protector. But I have dropped it a considerable amount of times and the case has never let me down. The front sides are covered
454575
No, most screen protectors only cover the digitizer, which is the touch screen that you're using. If you're trying to prevent scratches on the back of the phone, that's where a phone case will come into play.
2185196
It only covers the front display screen. There are cutouts for the bottom button and the ear speaker and the other openings at the top of the screen. You'll need something else for the back of the phone.
288407
No. As the phones use "Gorilla Glass" for the screen, you don't really need a screen protector unless you are going to throw the phone on the ground and stomp on it.
269983
I never had any screen protector needed for the case or my phone. The Spigen case for the Samsung Galaxy S5 fit perfectly snug, with all the buttons and ports in the correct placements. I definitely suggest this case if you want something nice-looking and will also protect your phone from most falls. Trust me, I've dropped my phone plenty of times so far, and the case protected it without much scratches of dents to the case at all.
124439
No.the lip of the case sticks up above the screen slightly. No need for a screen protector
313102
With this case, you won't need any screen protector. The case totally encapsuates the phone. The only difference I notice is the sound.
1312365
No. The case/battery is flush with the screen, so if you are prone to scratching your screen or dropping your phone, a screen protector may be something you'd want to look into anyway.
2018533
a screen protector will help protect my phone from getting scratched by my keys or loose coins in my pocket whereas a bumper case would not do that
1533102
You can still get a screen protector if you like. It does not cover the screen. But covers the front sides of the screen. My husband drops his phone all the time with case it has not cracked or got a scratch. So it is up to you. It is a great heavy duty case. Hope this helps.
1595003
My screen protector never slides off, but it's easy to take off. The case is hard for me to take off sometimes but I think you should get a case that covers the front too.
3285
The front has a flap that covers it. It is open. you will need a screen protector sheet to cover the screen.