Spigen
Spigen tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 2 pack
- Fitting frame
iPhone 13 Screen Protectors
iPhone 13 owners have one job to get right: buy a protector cut for this exact model, not for the family. The cutouts, the sensor housing and the curve of the glass all change between siblings in the same range, and a protector that is 2mm out will lift at a corner within a fortnight.
6.1-inch displayReleased September 2021Apple
Protecting more than the screen?
See iPhone 13 cases — a case absorbs the drop before it reaches the glass.
iPhone 13 options
PEHAEL
PEHAEL privacy
PrivacyTempered glass
- 2 pack
TOCOL
TOCOL matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 2 pack
- 0.33mm
- Fitting frame
NEW'C
NEW'C tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 3 pack
- 0.33mm
Listing states it does not fit iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max
TZGZT
TZGZT matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 3 pack
- Lens guards
Wiaocit
Wiaocit tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 6 pack
- 0.33mm
- Fitting frame
- Lens guards
BXYJY
BXYJY for iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Case Wallet, Card Holder, Black
- Single
CACOE
CACOE Magnetic Case for iPhone 13 & iPhone 14 6.1 inch, Clear
- Single
TENOC
TENOC Phone Case Compatible with iPhone 13 & iPhone 14, Clear Case Shockproof Protective Bumper Slim Cover for 6.1 Inch
- Single
ESR
ESR Classic Hybrid for iPhone 14/13 Case, Clear
- Single
OtterBox
OtterBox iPhone 14, & iPhone 13 (Only) - Defender Series Case - Case Only - Screenless - Rugged & Durable - with Port Protection - Microbial Defense Protection (Black)
- Single
Listing states it does not fit iPhone 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
uCOLOR
uCOLOR for iPhone 13/14 Wallet Case with Card Holder Navy Flowers
- Single
HOOMIL
HOOMIL Clear Case for iPhone 13, Anti-Yellowing
- Single
Annymall
Annymall for iPhone 13 Case with 2 Screen Protector,Shockproof Drop Protection Full Body Heavy Duty 3 Layer Military Rugged Durable Phone Cover for Apple iPhone 13 6.1" (Black Orange)
- Single
jaroco
jaroco Magnetic for iPhone 13 Case Heavy Duty Protection Black
- Single
Dexnor
Dexnor for iPhone 13/iPhone 14 Case with Slide Camera Cover & Adjustable Kickstand & Built-in Screen Protector, Magnetic Rugged Shockproof Bumper Cases Heavy-Duty Magnetic Protective Cover,Black
- Single
Cozycase
Cozycase for iPhone 13 Waterproof Case Military Heavy Duty Full Body Black
- Single
Pelican
Pelican Shield Series - iPhone 13 Case - 21ft Military Grade Drop Protection, Compatible with Wireless Charging - with Belt Clip Holster Kickstand - Heavy Duty Rugged Case for iPhone 13 - Black
- Single
iPhone 13 protectors compared
Pulled from each listing and lined up on the points that decide it. "Not stated" means the seller does not say, which is not the same as no.
| Specification | Spigentempered glass | PEHAELprivacy | TOCOLmatte / anti-glare | NEW'Ctempered glass | TZGZTmatte / anti-glare | Wiaocittempered glass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the pack | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Thickness | Not stated | Not stated | 0.33mm | 0.33mm | Not stated | 0.33mm |
| Fitting frame | Included | Not stated | Included | Not stated | Not stated | Included |
| Case-friendly | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Full coverage | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Lens protectors | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Included |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
For the iPhone 13 the sensible shortlist is tempered glass. Below are the options currently sold into the UK, grouped so you can see the difference between a £6 three-pack and a £30 single protector before you commit.
What to check before you buy for the iPhone 13
Face ID / front sensor array
The cutout must clear the sensor housing. A protector that overlaps it can slow or break face unlock, so avoid trimmed-down universal sheets.
iPhone 13 screen protectors — your questions
What size is the iPhone 13 screen?
The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch display. That figure is the diagonal measurement, so it doesn't on its own tell you a protector will fit, two devices with the same diagonal can have different corner radii and cutouts. Always buy one listed for the iPhone 13 by name.
Which type of screen protector is best for the iPhone 13?
Tempered glass is the default choice for the iPhone 13. The default choice. Rigid, glass-clear, absorbs impact by sacrificing itself.
Worth knowing before you buy: can shatter on a hard corner drop; adds noticeable thickness on curved screens.
How much should I spend on a iPhone 13 screen protector?
Somewhere between £8 and £25 covers almost everyone. Under about £8 you're usually buying glass with no oleophobic coating, which looks fine for a week and then smears permanently.
Above £25 you're paying for a warranty, a better applicator, or a speciality finish like privacy or paper-feel. Those are real benefits, but they're refinements. The jump in protection from nothing to a £10 protector is far larger than the jump from £10 to £30.
Will a screen protector fit the iPhone 13 with a case on?
Usually, if you buy one described as case-friendly. Those stop fractionally short of the screen edge so a case lip can sit over the top without catching and peeling it.
Full-coverage and edge-to-edge designs look better but can foul thicker cases. If you already own the case, fit the protector first, then check the case clips down flush before you commit to a second one.
Related models
We earn commission on qualifying purchases made through links on this page. Rankings are never paid for.