PET type from Samsung covers the edge but not fully. Just enough only. Meaning there's still gap, but i think so that it doesnt lift up when using cases. The only case safe to use with Samsung ori SP is cases from Samsung S8 series. The other cases im not too sure, but many have complained it lifts up.
for the clear-coat, no its removed from my phone. Meaning its unusable and if you want it, you have to bring it back to get it re-installed. The shop will do a fresh install for you.
In terms of quality and touch sensitivity, both are good quality and doesnt affect touch sensitivity. BUT the difference between the 2 is clarity, grippy-ness and oil/smudges retention.
I'll try to sum the pros and cons up for you. Those "+-" means can be viewed as pro and con depending on the type of user/preferences.
Samsung original SP:
+ Clarity and smoother to the touch but still not as smooth as glass.
+ Cheaper
- Protect the front only, leaving the sides and back glass vulnerable.
- Not very case-friendly with other cases than Samsung official cases.
- Picks up oil and smudges easily, making the phone slippery
- Micro scratches will be visible if and when you do pick them up, so if you want it to be gone, you need to take it off and apply a new piece of SP.
Clearcoat:
+ Full protection for front, sides and back
+ Has 2 cutting, non-case friendly (seamless blend and real edge to edge coverage) or case-friendly cutting to prevent lifting up issues when using cases.
+ Lifetime warranty, can go re-apply when you pick up scratches, etc etc.
- Expensive (but you can get 2nd hand from those who are looking to sell theirs away like me)
+- It has slight rubbery feeling to it (its a characteristic of all TPU type screen protectors), what it does is it gives the phone more grip to hold as its less prone to picking up oil and smudges AND it allows for micro-scratches to self heal due to the elastic characteristic of TPU.
If just normal non TG I would recommend Samsung original SP
+1
and the retail price is just RM39 for 2pc
Thanks for all the feedbacks.
Is there any Samsung shop around KLCC or Pavilion which I can purchase the Samsung Ori SP and they can install it for me? As you have said, it doesnt fully covers the edges, how does it still lift up?