Samsung left out a few goodies in the box with the Galaxy S21 series this year, and that includes a screen-protector. There is no screen protector pre-installed on the Galaxy S21 this year. Which also means that you don’t have to worry about whether it is safe to remove it or not. Show When we unboxed our Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra review units a couple of weeks ago, we noticed that there was no screen protector pre-installed. We chalked it up to being an early unit, and possibly not being the retail units. But now that retail units have been shipping this week and are now in customers hands. It looks like no one is getting a screen protector pre-installed on their Galaxy S21. So if you need a screen protector for your Galaxy S21 – and you do – make sure to check out our list of the best screen protectors for the Galaxy S21. Advertisement Ironically, there is plastic on every other surface of the Galaxy S21. The back, as well as the sides. Why is this a big deal?This is a big deal, because a lot of people will keep that pre-installed screen protector on their phone, after they take it out of the box. Especially if the screen protector they purchased has not yet arrived. So they can protect that display longer. But Samsung isn’t giving users that choice this year. However, on the flip side, it means we don’t have a screen protector with a hole in the middle of it for the fingerprint sensor. Advertisement This year, any and every screen protector will work with the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Thanks to the new sensor from Qualcomm. Which could be a reason why Samsung decided to omit the pre-installed screen protector this year on the Galaxy S21. with a flat screen it may be difficult to see, but on the curved screen you can just see it at the edge, and also around the selfie camera punch hole. but they aren't clearly visible without having a good look 😄 see if you can see it in good light. My exynos S21 purchased in Dubai came WITH a screen protector on. Have not taken it off yet but even with the screen protector on the fingerprint reader is miles better than the version on my S20+ without the screen protector.
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It may even have a screen protector on top of the screen protector. A Jun 7, 2010887156CarlsbadGoogle Pixel 6 Pro
Mine does NOT have a preinstalled screen protector. Unlocked Ultra 512GB directly from Samsung kenfb1Senior MemberOct 25, 201221021Scranton
jp694 said: got my 21 plus unlocked from samsung no preinstalled protector just a peel off piece of plastic it has a pull tab on the top right. Click to expand... Click to collapse
cookie666Senior MemberFeb 13, 201113232
mine came with one. feels like some sort of plastic film like the s10 had on it. Peel off the packing plastic and its obvious. jutleySenior MemberMar 23, 20062,696470UK
It has x2 screen protectors rip the first one off or finger print sensor wont work they should state this lol anyway it has a second one on so all good. M Jul 14, 2008434San Antonio
Would anyone that has a screen protector preinstalled be able to take a pic of it? I can not see it or feel it. and i dont want to end up putting a screen protector on another screen protector. R Sep 21, 20089824
mickeyx323 said: Would anyone that has a screen protector preinstalled be able to take a pic of it? I can not see it or feel it. and i dont want to end up putting a screen protector on another screen protector. Click to expand... Click to collapse
H Apr 27, 20098920Cracow
The factory screen protector is rather good I must say, it has an oleophobic layer so the fingerprints come off quite easily and I don't see it creating chromatic abberation which sometimes happens with cheap protectors when there is any liquid like sweat on the display. Of course being perfectly aligned and without any dirt or air bubbles is also a plus. M Jul 14, 2008434San Antonio
references said: The screen protector has a hole for the front camera. Click to expand... Click to collapse
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Nope, no protector here. Bought unlocked s21 direct from Samsung upgrade program. With Gorilla glass 3 may not bother. C May 27, 20081,473198Brisbane
mt2020 said: Nope, no protector here. Bought unlocked s21 direct from Samsung upgrade program. With Gorilla glass 3 may not bother. Click to expand... Click to collapse
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Yes I have an s21. Excuse me, I thought they were the same. Not a tech nerd. S Apr 10, 201346581
got mine from Samsung. sealed with Samsung tape, with screen preinstalled (i also got protector on the screen protector , lol, so look closely if you think you didnt get I Mar 15, 202110
My S21 ultra has a pre installed protector but the corners lifted off when I slid the phone into my car phone holder. |