Don't buy iPhone camera lens protectors - Here is Why

[@BorneanHeadHunter]

My lens cracked and broke when it fall and land on a small rock from waist height. I'd say get the protector. Better have it when u need it. It'll save you the expensive replacement

[@tayammourad447]

Same, I remember watching these videos and ended up not buying one. Few months later my iPhone 11 fell between the seats and the only thing that cracked was the camera lens. You could imagine how mad I was specially because I had the option of buying a protector but opted out. Anyways, that was 2 years ago, going to buy the new 14 pro max and will definitely be getting lens protectors.

[@jt780]

Same thing happened to me. Just get the camera protector.

[@khyoon14]

Better yet don’t be clumsy and drop ur phone.

[@tayammourad447]

@@khyoon14 Dumbest shit I’ve ever heard anyone say

[@akhisalaam]

That is because the lens protector is cheaper/weaker than the actual camera lens, so it will eventually crack.

[@CLUTCHDADDY]

If anyone noticed, he pushed the lense protectors down with his thumbs and did not wipe them clean afterwards so yea, of course it will be blurry.. the protectors do downgrade but ever so slightly and no alcohol does not affect the oliophobic coating that comes from the factory that is on the glass to prevent finger prints.. it takes a LOT of wear and tear and time to wear it down.. also the protectors are not plastic, they are tempered glass.. unless you got a super cheap set off of eBay.

[@Solaris.U]

Yea i was gonna say this😂

[@alialwayel6706]

I was shocked that he didn’t realize that lol I agree on everything you said but I have tried alcohol on phones before and I don’t recommend it. It doesn’t take much alcohol to wear off the coating. You do you!

[@Luke-ym7hd]

You say ‘slightly’ but I disagree - from personal experience. I’ve owned a 14 Pro since release date. And since day 1 I’ve had the same case, screen protector and camera protector on it. Anyway… I took the camera protector off yesterday as my videos of planes weren’t focusing properly and I couldn’t figure out why. Took the protector off and boom it fixed itself. Furthermore, I’ve never been able to get super close up macro photos because the camera would not focus properly (especially on Snapchat). But shock, it all works spot on now. I’ll never be using one again! Just need to make sure I remember I don’t have one on now though.

[@HeadPack]

Indeed. He actually said that the alcohol can remove the layer that makes the screen scratch resistant. That's nonsense.

[@AmariaZu]

Have you considered wiping off the lens protectors before taking photos because you've actually just rubbed your fingers all over plastic, then tried to take photos and mentioning the expected glare. Yes, you will have glare and blow outs. Especially if you rub your naturally oily naked finger all over sapphire glass.

[@oalsecnev1]

Exactly! Damn I was looking for this comment

[@Jeff-zc6rr]

stupid video. He was just making it dirty to prove his point. But imagine taking that 'before' photo with your stomach out and bad lighting.

[@Thelifreak95]

A few points: No, alcohol will not remove the "anti-scratch-layer (what ever that is)" from the glass. Apple and every other manufacturer uses oleophobic coatings to reduce fingerprints, but only on the screen. And to top it off, that again doesn't rub off with alcohol. You can use the pads without worries, no, you should absolutely use them because otherwise you'll have a much harder time cleaning the fingerprints. The reason why the camera protectors don't work is, that they don't stick to the glass. A normal iPad screen isn't laminated to the glass - if you go to the store, you'd notice that they have a much more washed out look than ipad pro or air. The same thing is happening here. You get an extra layer of air between the glass. If the protectors would fully adhere, there wouldn't be a problem. The way they are designed however will definitely impede on picture quality. Haven't seen an iphone lens cover that fully adheres yet. So until those appear on market, use a case that has a raised camera bump. Oh, and also: The sapphire apple uses for their lenses doesn't deserve it's name, it's really impure and scratches as easily as the screen.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Thanks so much for this insight!

[@olanordmann8588]

So true I was just looking at my Iphone 14 pro and trying to think back of when I was carrying around diamonds in my pockets😀

[@I_Am_Not_Elise]

True, i worked at a phone store and we use alcohol to clean the phones 😂

[@CoolJoshido212]

what about lysol wipes

[@radar4536]

I always use alcohol with no problem. Its the best wat to clean al bacterie.

[@xJI00]

Whilst I agree you don’t want permanent lens protectors for obvious reasons, what they should be making is a simple lens cap, supplied with the case that simply pushes into the cutout covering the lenses when not used.

[@David-1-2-7]

there is cases like that out there

[@valleyypanda4543]

I have such a case, they exist

[@luminousfractal420]

😱😱😱😱thickness. Say the apple designers. We all use thick cases: says everyone who owns an iphone 🤣🤷

[@K200-m7h]

@@David-1-2-7 hi what is the case called? Id like to buy one :)

[@skull_gamer2025]

I broke at least 3 phone with the back camera

[@haihanguyenagribank]

The camera glass on the iPhone isn't actually made entirely of sapphire. They are only coated with a thin layer of sapphire. I have seen a lot of IP that have been damaged at the camera lens very badly. Although I also do not use a lens protector. But users should be careful when using it because the camera lens on IP is also easy to scratch.

[@inigo_gil]

Coated? Sapphire can’t get “coated”

[@jimmylewis9919]

Exactly it’s actually a sapphire composite material so not solid sapphire people should really just take a few minutes to read and learn things

[@joenwc]

My phone was dropped on an airplane, it hit the seat rail and the result was a broken lens. This was about a 24" drop, a slight bounce on the carpet and then impact with the metal rail. This was a very minor fall and it shattered the glass lens, so please don't believe that you don't need protection.

[@jamesn7156]

I think it’s been proven the lenses aren’t pure sapphire. Like the front ceramic sheild, it scratches at a level 6 with deeper grooves at a level 7… Real sapphire should make it to level 9.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Hi James, Yeah, I came to learn that later on from you guys. Thanks for the correction! I'll make sure to be more precise with my preparation next time : )

[@bartholomewlyons]

To level 8, watch JerryRigEverything. He did that to 13 PM and it got scratched at level 6

[@RocZi]

although i agree, who knows when the camera lens protector actually protects when there's freak accident. but i don't really like the lower picture and video quality dude to the additional plastic layer. Hence I would suggest 2 things, get a good drop case + get a flip cover that can soft lock with magnet or button. This outer flip layer will take the brunt of the impact, then your case absorbs more shock. better yet, get a flip cover that has cover for the camera that you can slide out when u need to use. I found these in chinese e-commerce websites. they do make innovative products. The other issue is, we don't really know how strong these camera protectors are. whether they make a difference at all. so we are all talking out of the unknown. only way to know is drop tests.

[@tommydiquasi1424]

I have a lens protector. It doesn’t reduce the image or video quality whatsoever. Don’t tell people they don’t need something that protects their phone; because when they get damaged by a drop after you specifically used your online influence to tell them not to buy something, you’re opening yourself up for trouble.

[@DrGreenThumb919]

Your image quality will be better when you remove the plastic covering the sensor. All he’s doing is saving people money because the sapphire camera lenses is the absolute last thing that is going to break

[@tommydiquasi1424]

@@DrGreenThumb919 No, not accurate. Depends on the protector. You get a crystalized one and it actually improves quality and reduces interference from the wind. Also, I have seen two people drop their phones from relatively short distances and break their “sapphire” camera lenses. Again, what he’s doing is trying to convince people not to buy something that may potentially save their camera…all without any evidence.

[@jisa9463]

i jus got a lens protector and these influencers on yt are telling not to😭😭😭it is ok right? it wont scratch my camera lens later on right?

[@reinrbert1804]

@@tommydiquasi1424could You please suggest the good lens protector brand? It would help me a lot! Thank You!🙏🏻💫

[@tommydiquasi1424]

@@reinrbert1804 Pelican, for sure. They’re a little more expensive but they’re the best in my opinion.

[@aliozanerbektas]

It's not about it getting scratched or anything. It's put on there so that the lens itself wouldn't break should you drop it on a hard surface.

[@JohnnyBravo42]

That’s how I broke my iPhone 13 mini lens. Now I’m going to buy new iPhone + lens protector…

[@wayluzy]

@@JohnnyBravo42 and case?

[@Farming_knowledge.89]

@@JohnnyBravo42 don’t use single big lens protector it put scratch on boundary of lens

[@ppppp9830]

exactly

[@amsbrit]

@@Farming_knowledge.89: 1 piece also affects photo quality if not more since the glass sorta blocks the flash when taking photos in dark areas. In terms of case, I ordered Spigen’s Optik Armour, (I’m not a clean freak) it has a lens cover that blocks dust & no one can ever come & accuse me for taking unsolicited pics / clips.

[@totowolffstable4044]

Here after my 3x camera glass shattered on my 13 pro max.The apple authorized repair shop said the repair would be €750 and I'm not paying that for a piece of glass, the rest of the devices is literally perfect because I always use a screen protector + good case so there's 0 reason it should be that expensive. Next time I'll just get a camera protector, I already tested one and it was not noticeable when taking pictures and videos

[@peterwilliam4044]

Just get apple care

[@Mohammad_Ali__]

I’d say getting a 9H camera protector and installing it where the rear camera is would be worth doing instead of just facing a direct risk of damaging the camera lenses. A slim case will do good enough to handle and absorb the impact as if the thickness is the same height, there will also be a better chance of having the camera in great shape and condition. The lens protectors I am talking about are not on the lens, but attached all around where the camera is.

[@MashaT22]

Very true. I have a high quality 9H protector. Plastic is useless - that’s he correct about. A 9H tempered protector is a different story. He’s also not considering that the lenses CAN get damaged in many situations, though unlikely. What’s more likely is that minor scratches will occur over time from items in pockets and bags if the lenses aren’t protected. I had horrible annoying line in my iPhone XS Max lens and had to take photos upside down in certain cases to avoid the line being visible (mostly). While lens durability has improved in newer models and surely aren’t like the good old original iPhones, they will still get minor abrasions over time - and I think having a 9H protector is the best of both worlds. A 9H protector can be removed if damaged or worn, while the phone lenses are fully covered and protected.

[@akashagarwal6425]

Could you pls share the link which 9H protector for 14 pro I should be using?

[@DrBovdin]

They are made of sapphire, yes. It doesn’t mean they are impossible to harm, only very unlikely with normal wear and tear. However, lens protectors are highly unlikely made of sapphire and are much more prone to get damaged ad consequently impact the image quality. If they are then hard to remove, they are only semi permanent junk. Also, adding another layer of a material of non-negligible refractive index that is unlikely to end up perfectly aligned _will_ negatively impact images (this written by someone who spent a doctorate designing optical systems).

[@MzVee904]

I currently use these on my 14 pro max and also had them on my 12 pro. I never experienced any glares on my pictures because I have a habit of wiping my cameras before hand. Also, to remove them, I just used the tip of my finger nail to pop them off. It wasn't difficult at all. I'd rather use these instead of a naked camera because I have seen iPhones with absolutely destroyed/shattered camera lenses and they had protective phone cases on. I'm not taking that risk. 🤷🏾‍♀

[@AjOman7]

True man, like why not use them. Better than nothing for sure and picture is the same after.

[@Di3ago]

i have every iPhone since iPhone 4 never broked camera or display

[@xiongceena2762]

@@Di3ago well this is not iphone 4 tho.

[@khody55]

someone just needed simething to upload for views lol

[@Kukuruku-s2r]

Placed it on my Iphone 14 pro max the same day high humidity moist formed inside, did removed them immediately. Currently using case with built in lens cover.

[@kapeluvr]

i think it'll just be better if you buy a case that covers up the sides of the camera bump or one that's a little higher than the camera itself. so when you place your phone on a surface, your phone won't wobble and your camera will still be protected without risking the photo quality with the lens protectors.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

And that's exactly what I tell people. Thanks for watching, Azi Lee.

[@muhammedalfayadh]

But the question is will it protect when you put your phone in the pocket and take back so often?

[@chachita176]

Thanks for making this video. I purchased a well-rated lens cover (it was a one piece style that goes over the thee lenses) but no matter how accurately I placed it, it affected the focusing of that camera of my 14 Pro Max as soon as I opened the camera app. And when I was recording a video, it constantly focused and refocused which created a weird jumping around / zooming effect when the center or focus had not changed as dramatically as the lenses / focus were reacting. Looking this up on KZbin to see if anyone had was experiencing this, I came across you video. What inexperienced isn’t mentioned here but I’m glad to confirm that the lens covers just aren’t needed to begin with! 😀

[@texas.defender_45-47]

I got one that protects the entire camera bump and is tempered glass n not plastic and is perfectly clear. No glare or anything and the pictures and videos are, to me, the same quality with and without the glass protector. To anyone wanting to protect their cameras, I would suggest going that route over the little circles over the lenses.

[@Sherminator995]

Do you maybe have a link or a name of the protection?

[@kirkitkakeeda]

Yes i just got myselft Spigen Camera lens protector.

[@texas.defender_45-47]

@@kirkitkakeeda is it any good? I’m looking for a back glass protector myself. My wife dropped her 13 from approximately 2-3 feet onto the tile floor (in the case) and it shattered the back

[@kimhyunwoo8983]

Funny thing is I didn’t even know there were little ones available I just the first time I saw a camera lens protector bought it and it was the whole full tempered glass piece, dropped my phone and it protected the cameras and was still usable for a month until I got a new one.

[@aadityashukla]

Same with me I got these um UNIX OPTIX camera lens protector they have Aluminium edges and 9h tempered Glass also ROHS compliant.

[@cmdlkc]

I agree it’s not worth decresing the quality of the photos but also I dropped my Iphone 11 from pocket height and broke both of the lenses, which is the sole reason to why I have to buy a new phone now.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Nest thing you can do To prevent this from happening next time is to put a case on your iPhone that covers the camera area as well. Hope you never encounter such thing.

[@Gabriel_Aybar]

does your phone case have a little bump around the camera bump? because mine does and such thing has never happened to me

[@jasont5009]

I’ve seen alot of people with broken camera lens why would it be a small chance of it breaking when the lens are so big and sticking out matter a fact that’s the only thing that sticks out on the iPhone

[@TheMicke710619]

Well, you can still have a case that protects your camera, but you don’t have to have a camera lens over the Sapphire, lens just get a case that protect it when you’re not using it

[@EricRamz]

You could've easily shown a before and after photo after installing the lens protector

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

What’s the big deal the video is only like 7 mins long anyway 🙄

[@danielmaharaj6106]

@@chunkyfxdls1878 a bit too long

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

@@danielmaharaj6106 🙉

[@fal8872]

There was no difference thats why he didnt show it

[@hockey161616]

@@chunkyfxdls1878 bro what are you talking about? he is saying a before and after photo should have been included lmao. tf does the video length have to do with anything.

[@elekktrikk_home_video]

I’d say yes - one of my sapphire lenses has tiny scratches and now I have 3 dark speckles in every picture

[@user-td2di3hz7e]

Just curious, do you happen to know where you got that scratch from? I considering buying lens protectors since my phone gets mixed in with keys/coins/lighters etc. I also heard from many people that its not actually made from sapphire.

[@NostalgiaMountain]

My lens cracked and fell off and it’s 600 dollars to repair so I’m Just gonna use these until I decide to replace it. It works pretty good so far it’s much better than the clear tape I was using before.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's really a bummer. Sorry to hear that. And those darn camera lenses are very expensive as well. That's where I find Apple comes up short. They do have great products, but those repair costs are just absurd. Hope you will get it fixed soon brother.

[@Prajjutech2]

Have you changed it now

[@AMIRBENDABI]

@@Prajjutech2 No I haven't. I still have the sierra blue.

[@litastar2455]

Does applecare cover that?

[@NostalgiaMountain]

@@litastar2455 they do Im pretty sure it cost 100 dollars mine literally ran out the month I broke it so 600 bucks.

[@tuts4140]

I always like to put a camera lens protector on my iPhones. An apple employee was telling me that if “you have apple care you don’t need a case”. Look here you’re buying a $1,100 phone lol I’m putting on everything I can to protect it. Even with apple care I use the case the camera lens protectors and screen protector. Once they’re there they’re there.

[@rtierra]

Couldn’t agree more. The iPhones are too dang expensive (and easily breakable) to not invest in some $50/$60 phone case as well as screen/lens protection.

[@tuts4140]

@@rtierra very well agree it’s gonna last me a long time.

[@orangeblossom5362]

Going caseless was the worst adbie I've gotten. Its common knowledge iPhones screens are prone to shattering

[@ktkt1825]

iPhones are sleek- so sleek ,they slide out of or across most everything. I just went to the 14Pro from my trusty 5S (9 years old- 3 batteries). The 5 had good InCases, no screen protector (kept original screen), and was rarely dropped- cases made it safer and easier to handle- always case on. I've gotten another layer of protection with the 14 with screen protector and lens protectors- they may be scratched at some point, then I'll change them out. He offers not proof that photo quality is lowered, except by his full plastic case.

[@tuts4140]

@@ktkt1825 I’ve never had issue ever with camera lens Apple Store workers told me they do absolutely nothing to harm the phone I always put them on it’s a $900 phone

[@imanimani2x]

You make a great point. I was going to go with the square lens protector instead of the single lens protectors anyway. In case a phone case doesn't have the lens protector (like for me there's a cute phone case on Velvet Caviar I want but the camera lens is out) you can just buy the square lens individually.

[@SpyderRage]

Am I the only one that noticed he used his bare hands to press the lens protector on there leaving behind oils from his skin then he wonders why there's a glare 🤔Ultimately I do agree with him and the plastics will get worse and worse over time. Use them don't use them it boils down to personal preference.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's actually very well noticed. Thanks for this insight!

[@jaimesegura7318]

I use cases with a sliding camera cover, the rail for the cover actually makes the phone 100% stable on a flat surface and also a bit tilted towards you making faceid just a tad easier to use

[@rudysmith7495]

Hey bro do u perhaps know shere can i get one for the 14 pro max

[@jonharman8547]

I dropped my last iPhone in a gravel lot. The camera lens hit a rock and cracked down the middle. My photos were filled with blurs and glares over the spot where that crack was for the rest of the time I had that iPhone. I’ll take my chances with a camera lens protector on this new iPhone 15. No image quality effect so far under any conditions.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Thanks for your comment, Jon!

[@58caliber]

I’m always grateful to see someone’s video. As an amateur photographer with a new iPhone 14 pro I am interested in a lens protector. I noticed when you put the lens protector on your phone in the video you used your fingers to press the lens covers onto the lenses. You then did not wipe the lens protectors off thus leaving oil from your lenses. You did not wipe the oil off the lens protectors before taking the demonstration picture of the lens protectors clarity. Naturally the oil from your fingers would degrade the quality of the picture. Perhaps you should clean the lens protector caps before taking the demonstration picture to get a fair comparison of the lens with and without the lens protectors.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's absolutely true. Thanks so much for this insight. I will definitely think about wiping the lenses next time

[@srividya3765]

So does the camera quality effect by using a lens protector? Do you recommend buying a lens protector?

[@otalvaroj]

Mine broke with a very easy fall, so yes, it’s recommended to use it

[@SachinJijo]

Another main issue is when you use flash this lens protectors ruin the photos

[@ItzEnder27]

Me watching this with my iPhone with a broken camera lens: 🗿🗿🗿

[@Agas42]

Lenses are cover by sapphire not made with sapphire. There is thin layer or sapphire to protect from scratches not cracked.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Thanks for this info brother. I definitely made a mistake on this one.

[@liamjameslovell7294]

Got lens protectors on my 14 PM. They look good, offer extra protection & absolutely no reduction in the photo quality at all.

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

I had a purple 14 PM max and purple camera lens protectors on it. I haven't had any problems with photos.. And if the camera lands on the back during a fall, your camera is definitely damaged.

[@Bonbonbon739]

Oh, I never even thought about that. I just got the iPhone 13 with a case, the case protrudes past the camera lens so very unlikely anything would happen

[@sayeelparab1422]

1. Apple doesn't use pure sapphire. And it is not even close to being as strong as real sapphire. It's BASICALLY GLASS. IT'S LITERALLY NORMAL GLASS. 2. Even if it was pure sapphire, a fall on rocks or any hard surface would crack or damage it.

[@defnotme4841]

sometimes i feel like channels like these dont understand risk management. “the chances of it falling directly on the lens is very low” yeah but i can still happen. personally i dont like the way a case feels on my phones. i typically just put a screen protector on my phones and leave em and theyll be fine for years as long as i replace the protector when needed. the new lenses are made from sapphire (or have sapphire properties to prevent scratching) so thats not the issue. the issue is so the actual lenses themselves dont crack, and also to prevent the metal casing around the lenses from getting scratched (which happens all the time, mine are pretty rough).

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's actually a pretty good argument. I definitely think twice before I advise people to do (or not do) something. When it comes to these camera lens protectors, I weighed the pros and cons and found out that having a case is a better solution to protect lenses from scratching/cracking. With that being said, if you are someone who doesn't like putting a case around the iPhone (which I definitely understand), then you might consider using these lens protectors. Just pick one with good quality, and you're good to go. Thanks for watching and commenting bro.

[@EldritchWildWings]

I stopped posting my photography because of that camera lens protector it just made all photos look so bad and blurry and missing focus so yeah i agree with you i will just buy good phone cases that will make sure my phone camera is safe

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Mine is different because mine doesn't cover each individual lens. I have a square lens that covers the lens all at once and doesn't stick over each individual lens. So removing it is less likely to do damage.

[@sneim6972]

These lenses arent made of sapphire. “it scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7” 😉

[@tshikalange1]

Then they're definitely glass and glass is glass, it breaks 😂😂😂

[@irsyadhassan151]

sapphire is scratched resistance only, not impact resistance. so if your phone fall down from some height and hit any sharp concrete directly to ur lens, the lens will be crack/break. if you trying to scratching ur lens yeah it won’t break or scratch but still sapphire would not guarantee lens impact. fyi currently we have sapphire lens protector

[@juniorcasemiro]

My iPhone 15 Plus camera is scratched after a week having the phone with a case. Not the lens actually but the aluminum ring around it. My case doesn’t protect the camera area. I just bought these camera lens protectors and it definitely affect camera quality. I think I’ll keep them until i find a camera that actually protects the whole camera area just like the one you showed in the video.

[@niqgal3356]

I'll gladly sacrifice a bit of photo quality in exchange for protected lenses -- I like to get the adhesive ones that cover each individual lens, like those seen in the video and they have not failed me yet. I know two people who have damaged and cracked their lenses and they did not have camera protectors on 'em.

[@ResplendentRaider]

I personally never thought about it but getting the 14 PM, my screen protector came with camera protectors as well so I’m using. In fact, my XS Max had what seemed like a crack in the camera.

[@travelexplore1145]

Does your camera protector fit i ordered 2 off amazon an they dont fit over the camera lenses, there the exact same size if that makes sense. Its as if they need to be a tiny bit bigger to slot over them

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@travelexplore1145 no they actually fit. The brand is TOCAL.

[@travelexplore1145]

@@ResplendentRaider do u have to push them on with some force lol. Or do they no actually sit over the lens an flush with the back of the phone

[@ResplendentRaider]

@@travelexplore1145 it just sits on the module just like putting the protector on the screen

[@ResplendentRaider]

Quick update…I decided to take it off the camera. Just dont really think it’s necessary. Plus considering that Apple still gave me full value for my XS Max when I traded it in🤷🏽‍♂️

[@That_nerd_collection]

It's not true pure sapphire though, they still scratch at a level 6 like normal glass

[@AlohaPanda]

I got a big scratch on the black rim and it came off when I put the protector 😅 my cameras were fine the entire 2 years with no protector with the 12 pro max.

[@Sunrazor]

They are not made of sapphire. They are made of a synthetic material that mimics sapphire. And it is pretty prone to cracking. Very very hard which eliminates scratches but if you drop it you risk cracking sapphire glass. Trust me. I am a watchmaker. That type of crystal crack all the time.

[@SchwarzeLanzeLP]

1:13 All these YT repeating blindly buzzwords like "Sapphire". Sapphire is harder than tempered glass. This means that it can resist scratches better but the trade-off is that due to the hardness, it will scatter more likely than tempered glass which is more flexible but not as scratch-resistant.

[@nooplemop]

the iphone lenses aren't actually 100% saphire and will start scratching at a 6-7 hardness level rather than the 9 that actual saphire gives

[@philipp9288]

Yeah, and the ceramic shield on the front side is even more durable than that „sapphire“

[@nooplemop]

@@philipp9288 yeah

[@nooplemop]

@@philipp9288 I don't know if it's done sort of design issue but they could use the ceramic shield for the camera lens

[@travelexplore1145]

The new iPhone14 the camera lenses stick out quite far so the chance of it falling on them is a lot higher than usual

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's actually very true

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

I know people are gonna be fine with iPhone cases with the camera edges for protection, but people can sometimes constantly put their phones in their pocket and it can sometimes scratch the camera lenses when it was contacted with small medal parts

[@AMIRBENDABI]

That's actually a good point of view. A case with a camera bump will not protect the lenses from let's say keys or other sharp metals.

[@innermorals]

The idea of a camera protector is amazing but when you put it on it makes the camera blury-ish and lowers the quality of it a little bit, but if you are really clumsy or got children that use your phone its okay to add another layer of protection.

[@UbbeWankenubbe]

There is a test in KZbin and it's ether not a sapphire or poor quality sapphire as on MOHS hardness scale sapphire is rated 9/10 which is practically impossible to scratch by metal. The test showed that iPhone camera lens glass is ~6/10 which proves that it's not a sapphire. Material having 6/10 MOHS scale can be scratch with metal or even glass. So lens glass can be damaged if you put it your pocket with your keys.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Yeah, you definitely should be careful at the end of the day. But having those lens protectors will not solve much of this problem.

[@UbbeWankenubbe]

@@AMIRBENDABI agree, if you wanna have quality photos these protectors make no sense. You just have to careful.

[@Louislacanilao-i7m]

Plus if you put the lens protector on the iPhone kinda looks fake

[@gp6536]

Strong doesn’t mean it’s not brittle it can still crack… happened to me and apple charges you to replace whole phone

[@chunkyg6715]

It’s like buying a 4k monitor but then adding screen cover so it looks like 1080p because you heard 1080p was better for gaming. Then you find it has only reduced the resolution without improving the frame-rate and the cover is hard to take off without damaging the screen. Could have solved the problem by reducing the resolution output to the monitor or bought a cheaper 1080p monitor. Tldr don’t get a camera lens cover, just get a thicker case. Bad idea paying all that money for a great camera only to do something that results in bad photos.

[@kdoll1]

I only bought a complete square lens protector, because I am afraid that the camera will be damaged as in my iPhone XS Max that, due to humidity, I took the photos with black circular spots, I do not want the same thing to happen in my iPhone 14 Pro.

[@Kukuruku-s2r]

Placed it on my Iphone 14 pro max the same day high humidity moist formed inside, did removed them immediately. Currently using case with built in lens cover.

[@DavidTheAppleTechGuy]

My friend has the 13 pro with a otterbox case and he scratched his lens

[@JongaLife]

I bought the sapphire lens protector, the most expensive and supposedly best protector in the market, my lenses cracked twice, so yeah, it can happen

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Yeah, those things don't bring any value to the actual cameras. Hope you can fix your camera lenses.

[@cavemanlefancy3373]

theyre most useful for scratch resistance not drop protection. very fragile, very hard.

[@P3_Prime]

i own a Fake iphone 15 pro max which has the same camera quality as the iphone 12 pro max BUT it has the blue tint in it that makes it look abit fake, so i just decided to buy camera lens protecters to cover it up.

[@derick_401]

It depends on what you do for a living, I'm a tow truck driver its a rough job and I'm rough on my phone.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Absolutely, given the tough nature of your job as a tow truck driver, it sounds like these iphone lens protectors would be a perfect fit for your lifestyle. In that case i would definitely recommend them.

[@ericleeSupSayK]

Agree. Don’t need it. Have used iPhone as long as I can embrace and never have I once got close to scratching or breaking the lens

[@giohooe]

I put my phone down screen up , so I got one that just covers the whole thing. Not going caseless yet but I’m protecting it for atleast 6 months completely

[@stevedirdochegal6568]

i can tell you from my own experience i always had a case on my phone then one sunday i was cleaning my iPhone when i had to go outside real quick to the car to get something.. well guess what happened when i got back out? you can have a case on for years and never drop it but as soon as you forget the case or dont put it on THATS when sht happens

[@luminousfractal420]

What are you on about. Sapphire still scratches (not so easily but it still scratches, just like gorilla glass, Razer blade won't hurt it (marketing)but a basic book staple will tear it apart). Also you need to protect it from it's main impact issue, which is the lens edges, any slight tap on the edges will play hell with whatever is inside as well as with the very thin lenses themselves, the little metal ring won't protect them, that should have been molded as part of the shell.

[@Syed-wb8lc]

Problem is, I have put these lenses on but now when I compare my camera result with my friend’s who don’t have these lens protectors there is a big difference in picture quality. After watching this video, I know the lenses are reducing the camera quality of my iphone. I have the same ones shown in this video

[@Oud-Tanki]

Jerryrigeverything actually tested multiple iPhones, and none of them had the hardness of Sapphire. It's so minimal that it has no benefits except marketing.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Yeah, I agree with that.

[@DaLetterL]

What about the full camera protectors

[@berniecrump1641]

I know on my $10 K Nikon lens I put usually a UV or skylight filter (similar to these if they are of good optic quality) Replacing a scratched filter is much cheaper than $2 to $3 K to fix your lens! Seems on a $1500 phone it could be a smart investment! As long as it is good quality!!

[@julian1190]

It's completly normal for me to use an UV-Filter for Protection on my high end DSLR lenses, because they don't effect image quality as much as a scratch does. If you want a lens protector, try to find a high quality one.

[@art7046]

Just make sure to get ones made of glass. There is no difference. Opt for the better quality one. A good brand is sanptoch

[@Berkaysworld]

The lens cover makes sense especially by using no case , also if you get premium ones it does not BLURR AT ALL AND YOU TOUCKED THE FIRST one Lens firstly

[@adam72788]

What’s your thought on a phone case like the Ghostek Nautical which has a built in cover over your camera lens? It’s not a lens protector per se, but just a part of the cover. I’ve used this type of case on my iPhone 8 and 12 Pro Max and didn’t really see any reduction in video or image quality. However, now I just bought a 14 Pro Max and I’m getting into content creation so I want the highest quality possible. I just bought another Ghostek Nautical case. I may run some tests with and without the case for quality. Worst case scenario is when I shoot photos and videos….I just take the case off or use another case while I shoot.

[@nathanzanny8363]

I had 11,12 and 13 i put lense protector from shein. Honestly my camera quality never changed all clean and clear also its easy to remove it

[@kenyamagami6669]

tbh these lense portector offer very small benefiits and more downside that it can benefit. its much better to use a better case where the lense part is potruded

[@imserious2187]

Actually lens broke on my 12 pro max, doesn't affect the camera I just hate seeing it that way, can that be fixed?

[@PierceJPeterson]

Which storage would you recommend for the iphone 14 pro?

[@pjvlogs5282]

256 or 512

[@cxckdestrxyer]

i honestly have camera protectors because i have an iphone that has a dark color, scratching the lens is not the main issue for me but scratching the metal rings that surround the cameras and revealing the raw steel underneath is what bothers me.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

true, it's not just about protecting the lens itself, but also about preserving the overall appearance of your phone.

[@vgasela91]

Gosh. I put a lens glass protector today and suddenly i removed it after watching this video. And now i am worrying whether that wet vipe was contained alcohol. I don't think it had done any affect on my camera lenses. Please say me something

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Don't worry. The amount of alcohol on those wipes are so minuscule that it will not harm your iPhone. Just be aware that wiping your phone with alcohol (especially your screen) might damage the protection film on your screen.

[@tzu8356]

@@AMIRBENDABI hello i have a screen protector on my phone, so is it okay to alcohol?

[@3200j]

Number 1 you touch the lens when you install them so clean the lens after installation bro

[@drexq_477]

I bought iPhone lens screen protectors with them on it seems that when I was pointing it at certain parts like at a television and I saw glare flaws in the camera that I didn't like it seemed like it was a lot of glare blurry type of look so I've decided to take it off and I tried it again and it was super clear like the manufacturer intended it to be so screen protector camera lens or screen protector covers for the camera lens are a no no you really don't need it

[@makswelt]

Okay, I know you tried your best, but here is why you should reconsider: 1) alcohol wipes does not remove any “scratch-resistance” (for real, have you studied physics and chemistry?); 2) Apple claims their lenses are “sapphire crystal” technology, which is just glass with thin layer of ceramics on top. If don’t believe - just watch JerryRigEverything channel when he scratches everything with picks - camera lens on iPhone is just made of regular glass. Just go watch what real sapphire is. 3) the covers you show are definitely some crap. I bought Spigen lens cover for my 11 pro - everything good, real glass (but the whole camera bump was covered), now for 14 pro I got Spigen glastr ez fit optik set - all three cameras individually covered with metal-glass covers, super satisfying to install, do not affect image quality at all, not notable and you even get a plastic tool to remove them easily. To resume: Just don’t use cheap products, find good ones.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Thanks for this feedback, Max. I really appreciate it. 1. True. It was more of a side note for the front screen. 2. I came to discover that after posting this video. Thanks for letting me know : ) 3. Whoa, sounds awesome. I hope they sell this brand in the Netherlands. If so, I will definitely make a review about it. Ps. I'm sorry for my late response. It was just such a busy week.

[@de_queen_panda]

Need it to protect my cameras

[@waelhussien6528]

Get a back case with a cam slider! But don't put this shit it's destroy the photos..and the focus

[@supersonik]

These lenses are NOT made out of sapphire, they're glass with infused sapphire. They do not offer any noticeable difference in terms of protection coimpared to your normal phone screen glass. If you want to know more, check JerryRigEverything's video on the iPhone camera lenses. Please do not be mislead by Apple's marketing.

[@SNAPZ46]

The iPhone camera is in fact not made out of sapphire at all and will scratch easily at a level 6 with serious scratches at level 7 when sapphire shouldn’t start getting scratched at 8 or above. So the main point of your video is wrong.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

True, but the main point of my video was to not use these lens protectors anyway.

[@AzaleaLala]

I have lens protectors on my iphone. I dropped my iphone one time and one of the lens protectors cracked. I can only imagine what would have happened without the lens protector.

[@rikifps]

Just get a case with a camera slider if you really want to protect your camera

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Thank you! That's what I try to tell people.

[@pietreetreepie]

You did not wipe the lens protectors after installing it and before showing the camera quality.. :(

[@ReymarkDuterte-vg9tf]

For me it’s safe to have camera protection on my iPhone,because before accidentally drop my iPhone and broke my lens of my iPhone camera,I noticed my co workmate drop his iPhone with lens protection and it make sense didn’t broke his camera

[@alexjackson7727]

I use the sapphire lens. Sapphire doesn’t bring any changes to the camera quality.

[@domino5711]

I have the aluminium frame from Hofi that covers the enite camera bump but It have cutouts for the lenses instead of cover glass. I really like it because lenses are now flushed 1mm below the protective frame and it's easier to clean them all at once with a cloth. About the protectors that actually cover the lenses there are good ones but you must choose ones that adhere to the lenses without air gap otherwise they will affect picture quality (especially night photos with a lot of artificial light sources as there will be crazy flaring)

[@bigrob9759]

Ironically I personally know people that broke their camera lenses even with a case, I’m glad I bought mine lens protector when I did 😮‍💨

[@sarinc22]

I bought tempered glass protector for camera for my 14 plus. While taking photos with flash there’s a white glare in the background. Without flash no big glare. I am using a UAG case but i feel the camera lens is protruding out. Will keep using it for a while before deciding to remove or not.

[@cindyhahn6358]

I get the likelihood of a rock or something sticking up has to hit just right. But from someone who has had it happen twice -fell into gravel and rock caught it just right. Therefore, I always bought a case that also cover the lens. That being said - I had a credit on a site and ended up ordering a new case ( as mine is scratched up lol) and didn’t pay attention the camera area was open. Too much of hassle to return so figured I just buy just camera lens protector. I see ones that have high star ratings but when u read the like one star review they did it-they all basically say the same issues. So hard to know what’s worth it etc…

[@vladimirkraus1438]

How about flares when shooting in direct light source? Do not these protectors make the flares worse?

[@jigenappreciator4990]

They’re not “made out of sapphire” they have very mild traces of sapphire but they scratch the exact same way glass does.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Yeah, I came to learn that later on. Thanks for the correction! I'll make sure to be more precise with my preparation next time : )

[@G.lazaridis1993]

Well I have a full body camera glass cover under my case. It just clicks on the camera and I have no image disruption whatsoever.

[@adamrenissance3322]

My Iphones have very seldom fallen on the ground, asphalt, or concrete. But they have fallen to the floor in my car where there is some and and grit. Occasionally they do fall on the floors in my home both tile and carpet. By far my biggest concern is the grit on my floor mats in my car.

[@BEM_01]

If people are too afraid to damage the lens of their expensive phone perhaps buy a cheaper phone like the iphone se? The most impressive aspect of an iphone pro series is its camera and yet you want to diminish its quality.

[@VIDEOGEDDONx]

Even though they’re sapphire glass I’ve seen people’s drop their phones and crack the lens. Never happened to me personally. I remember when Apple was supposed use sapphire for their screens as far back as iPhone 6 or 6s but the company who they bought the sapphire from sold them a bunch of sapphire glass with defects so they scrapped the idea.

[@AMIRBENDABI]

Whoa, I never knew that about Apple. And it's true, even though Apple claims their cameras are made of sapphire, they can still get cracked.

[@zainallamy612]

I’m using them to avoid scratches