The Ultimate iPhone Screen Protector Compatibility Chart (2026)

Protecting an iPhone screen isn't only about choosing a high-quality material—especially when sourcing wholesale screen protectors. The screen protector needs to be compatible with the phone model. Even small changes in screen size, shape, or design can make one screen protector fit another model poorly, even if the dimensions are exactly the same.

 

TVCMALL has your 2026 guide to iPhone screen protectors and which ones require a model-specific design versus those that are interchangeable. 

 

Why Compatibility Matters

 

Small design shifts between generations, such as changes in camera bump, edge curvature, or button placement, can affect which accessories fit properly. Screen protectors demand even more precision. The glass has to line up exactly with the edges, sensors, corners, and any notches, or it may bubble, peel, and interfere with functionality.

 

The iPhone Screen Protector Compatibility Chart

 

 

How Should You Choose the Right iPhone Screen Protector?

 

Selecting the correct iPhone screen protectors for your customers means that you'll have repeat buyers who are confident in your recommendations and will give you repeat business. The most important factor to start with is to make sure the screen protector is designed for your customer's iPhone models or is in a confirmed compatibility group. Because Apple frequently adjusts screen dimensions, bezel curvature, and sensor layouts, sometimes even similar models won't always share the same protector. Choosing the correct model prevents misalignment, lifted edges, or blocked sensors.

 

How Do You Remove a Screen Protector from an iPhone?

 

 

Removing a screen protector may seem tricky, but it's a fairly easy process to take it off cleanly without damaging your iPhone's display. 

 

1. Wash and Dry Your Hands

 

Before handling your screen, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Oils or moisture can make the process slippery and increase the risk of dropping your phone.

 

2. Power Off Your iPhone

 

Turning off your phone prevents accidental touches that illuminate the screen and helps you see the edges of the screen protector more clearly as you begin lifting it.

 

3. Loosen an Edge

 

Start by choosing a corner to gently lift. You can use your fingernail, a plastic card, or a piece of strong tape folded over itself for grip. Avoid using metal tools since this will scratch your screen.

 

4. Lift Slowly and Evenly

 

Slide your fingernail or tool under the corner of the screen protector and wiggle slightly until it starts to lift. Once an edge is raised, slowly peel the protector back using steady, even pressure. It helps to keep the protector flat instead of pulling straight upward, as this can cause the protector to crack.

 

5. Use Tape for Stubborn Spots

 

If a corner doesn't want to lift, try using a small piece of tape on the edge and pulling gently upward. This gives you extra grip without risking scratches.

 

6. Clean Any Residue

 

High-quality screen protectors usually leave no residue, but if there's any adhesive left behind, use a microfiber cloth, ideally dampened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe any residue off the screen. Let your screen dry completely before placing a new screen on.

 

FAQs

 

Will a 16 Pro Max Screen Protector Fit a 17 Pro Max?

 

No, a 16 Pro Max screen protector will not fit a 17 Pro Max iPhone. Their dimensions and sensors are different enough that interchanging these would leave you with a less-than-protected device.

 

What Type of Screen Protector is Best?

 

There are tempered glass screen protectors and PET or TPU film protectors. PET/TPU is more flexible, but not as protective as tempered glass, and is not as expensive as tempered glass. Tempered glass protectors feel like your original screen and have excellent scratch and impact resistance.

 

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