If you ask people what kind of protective item they need for their smartphones, 99% of them will answer that it's a glass film. However, the most expensive glass films sold in stores can cost over 3,000 yen. Cheap ones can be bought at 100 yen shops. Does the quality of the glass film really make a big difference in price?
This question is not only on your mind, but even the staff at NIMASO have it. So, for this edition of [Unofficial Smartphone Manual], we visited the NIMASO Product Development Department and asked them how to judge the quality of a glass film.
The all-purpose water
The most important thing about a glass film is how it feels to the touch. When you operate it, the sensation you feel with your fingers is something you can see with your eyes.
"That's a lie! You have to actually use your fingers to operate it... just by looking?"
Yes, you heard right. Just by looking at it, you can understand the operation of a single piece of glass film.
The only thing you need here is water.
When you touch the display of your new smartphone with your fingers, it feels very comfortable. This is because of the oleophobic layer, which makes the display scratch-free and fingerprint- and water-resistant. The oleophobic layer gives the display water/oil repellency and excellent surface slip properties, making your new smartphone look and feel more refreshing.
After rain or on a sunny summer day, you always see water droplets rolling down the surface of a beautiful lotus leaf. The oleophobic layer is derived from a bionic study of the lotus leaf surface.
Therefore, water is the best material to test the merits of an oleophobic layer.
Please note here: the oleophobic layer will be lost with daily use, and a glass film with the same glass texture is the most reliable supplementary method.
The larger the contact angle between the water droplet and the glass film surface (the smaller the contact area), the stronger the surface slippage and the higher the quality of the oleophobic layer. That is, the better the oleophobic layer is, the easier it is for the water droplet to slip.
NIMASO uses its unique technology to produce and sell glass films that are smooth to the touch, with excellent touch sensitivity, operability, and response. If you are looking to add a tactile feel to your bare display, be sure to give it a try. NIMASO glass films give your fingers a silky smooth feel.
3D or 2.5D ride edge processing?
The early glass films did not have polished ride edges. They were 2D glass films.
However, because the touch of the glass film without the ride edge processing is not good, the manufacturer has applied the ride edge processing on one side from Arc, and the adhesive surface is flat as before. It is a 2.5D film.
After 2.5D glass films became popular, manufacturers developed 3D glass films with curved edges that fit perfectly into the corners of the display.
For the iPhone 6 series through the iPhone 11 series, a 3D glass film is required to achieve the "full coverage" effect, but for the iPhone 12 and 13 series , which return to right-angled edges, a 2.5D glass film is perfect!
The higher the coverage, the more difficult it is to apply. For this reason, NIMASO ships a special guide frame with the glass film. The glass can be fixed in the correct position on the iPhone, the glass film is automatically adsorbed, and air bubbles can be easily removed. A detailed instruction manual is also included, so anyone can apply it easily and neatly.
The most important thing is the transmittance!!
If the glass film does not have sufficient transmittance, each smartphone brand will make constant efforts to improve the beauty of the display, and waste money on buying a smartphone. After applying the film, it is important to note that the display effect is determined by the transmittance, so NIMASO recommends the "glossy specification".
NIMASO's glossy glass film has a high transmittance and is transparent to the eye, bringing out the original beauty and luster of your display. Once you use NIMASO's glossy glass film , you will never want to switch to another brand. NIMASO's glossy glass film brings a colorful world to your eyes.
In addition, NIMASO also offers glass films with blue light cut specifications that are gentle on the eyes and privacy protection specifications to prevent prying eyes. In addition, this year, antibacterial series glass films have also been developed and sold. If you are using the iPhone 13 series, iPhone SE 3rd generation, or 2nd generation, please take advantage of this opportunity.
