ZAGG InvisibleShield
ZAGG InvisibleShield tempered glass
Tempered glass
- Single
iPhone 16 Screen Protectors
iPhone 16 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 2024Apple
Protecting more than the screen?
See iPhone 16 cases — a case absorbs the drop before it reaches the glass.
iPhone 16 options
NEW'C
NEW'C tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 3 pack
- 0.33mm
Listing states it does not fit iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro Max
TOCOL
TOCOL matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 0.33mm
- Fitting frame
Wiaocit
Wiaocit tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 6 pack
- 0.33mm
- Fitting frame
- Lens guards
PEHAEL
PEHAEL privacy
Privacy
- 3 pack
- Fitting frame
- Lens guards
TZGZT
TZGZT privacy
PrivacyMatte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 3 pack
- Lens guards
MAGIC JOHN
MAGIC JOHN privacy
PrivacyTempered glass
- 2 pack
EZ-GLAZ
EZ-GLAZ privacy
PrivacyTempered glass
- 4 pack
![Mothca Matte Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 16 / iPhone 15 (6.1 inch) Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint Tempered Glass Clear Film, [Easy Installation Frame] Case Friendly, Bubble Free - Smooth as Silk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416miQ81EUL._SL500_.jpg)
Mothca
Mothca matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- Single
- Fitting frame
JELLYEA
Matte Matte
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 3 pack
Ksleri
Ksleri matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 2 pack
- Fitting frame
![Esanik for iPhone 16/15 Matte Glass Screen Protector [Auto-alignment] Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint,Anti-Reflection,Bubble Free, Smooth as Silk, 2 Pack 9H Glass Screen Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Y+moPLniL._SL500_.jpg)
Esanik
Esanik matte / anti-glare
Matte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 2 pack
- Fitting frame
UltraGlass
UltraGlass privacy
PrivacyMatte / anti-glareTempered glass
- 2 pack
Ferilinso
Privacy
PrivacyTempered glass
- 3 pack
- Lens guards
Tech Armor
Tech Armor tempered glass
Tempered glass
- 4 pack
JDHDL
JDHDL tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel filmTempered glass
- 3 pack
ArmorSuit
ArmorSuit tpu / hydrogel film
TPU / hydrogel film
- 2 pack
ESR
ESR for iPhone 17/16/16 Plus Camera Lens Protector, 1 Pack, Black
- Single
- Lens guards
iPhone 16 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 | ZAGG InvisibleShieldtempered glass | NEW'Ctempered glass | TOCOLmatte / anti-glare | Wiaocittempered glass | PEHAELprivacy | TZGZTprivacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the pack | 1 | 3 | Not stated | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Thickness | Not stated | 0.33mm | 0.33mm | 0.33mm | Not stated | Not stated |
| Fitting frame | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Included | Included | Not stated |
| Oleophobic coating | Stated | Stated | Stated | Stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Case-friendly | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Full coverage | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Lens protectors | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Included | Included |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
For the iPhone 16 the sensible shortlist is tempered glass, privacy and matte / anti-glare. 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 16
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.
Dynamic Island
Look for a protector with a clean, correctly-sized cutout. Cheap ones leave a visible adhesive ring around the island that catches the light.
iPhone 16 screen protectors — your questions
What size is the iPhone 16 screen?
The iPhone 16 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 16 by name.
Which type of screen protector is best for the iPhone 16?
Tempered glass is the default choice for the iPhone 16. 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 16 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 16 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.
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