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The OtterBox glass screen protector fully protected my iPhone from a face-down drop onto brick.
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While walking to the car last night, my iPhone slipped out of my hand and clattered to the brick ground face down. Everyone knows the slow-motion dread of flipping your phone over to assess the damage, but I was relieved to see that my OtterBox Glass screen protector took all of the damage, cracking apart at the point of impact and leaving my actual phone unscathed.
OtterBox is running a quick sale through October 23, which knocks 20% off select items with the code FLASH20 , including my screen protector. I’m using an iPhone 18 Pro Max , but the deal is available for any case or screen protector in the iPhone 17 and 18 device families.
The OtterBox screen protector is made from tempered glass, which is our top recommended material for screen safety. Standard, flimsy, plastic-only screen covers of the past are only good for scratch protection, but a glass screen protector helps prevent shattering as well.
OtterBox cases come with a frame installation kit and cleaning supplies, including an alcohol wipe and polishing cloth. Admittedly, the frame installation kit directions are a little unhelpful, but it’s pretty intuitive and easy to put on.
My screen protector typically costs $40, but the current OtterBox deal will knock that down to just $32 before any taxes and shipping fees. It’s on the pricier end of standard screen protectors (you can check out a few other top recommendations in our guide to the best iPhone 18 Pro Max screen protectors ), but the two-pack is just $10 more (and also on sale), so I recommend going with that.
The OtterBox screen protector took the full impact of the fall.
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While iPhones have become increasingly rugged, we still recommend using both a screen protector and a case. Even the cheapest options can help protect a device that now often costs over $1,000.
The tech experts on our team are longtime fans of OtterBox , which is consistently one of our top picks for heavy-duty protection. The Defender Series made the cut in our guide to the best iPhone 18 Pro Max cases , thanks to its military-grade drop protection. The case is normally $70, but the flash deal discounts it to $56.
I’ve been using the brand’s cases for my iPhones for years now, and recently tested out the Lumen Series , which offered lots to love in its sleek design. The case is typically $50, but the same offer brings that down to $40.
You can stack multiple items and use the promo code on all of them. Or (instead), you can get 30% off your entire order if you purchase 3+ items.
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