Gorilla glass

[Akhi]

I wanted to know how efficient is gorilla glass of xperia sp.. Is scratch guard needed?..
And any methods to avoid display getting sticky?..

[Uliwooly]

Do not remove the ASF (Anti-Shatter Film) just apply an extra scratch resistant film on top, the ASF it is not scratch resistant. 

[Akhi]

Ok.. But what's the point of gorilla glass?..

[Uliwooly]

You could remove the ASF but i seems that it will void your screen's warranty, remember that gorilla glass it is not scratch proof but scratch resistant and it can crack, hence the ASF 

[Akhi]

So you say screen guard is essential.... Is sp's glass similar to Z?...

[dm84]

There is no ASF on the sp just a screen protector that comes with it

[dm84]

It's essential to have screen guard with this phone

[Uliwooly]

If you remove the ASF you will need a new screen or at least a new digitizer if you want the ASF back, its not sold separately 

[harshadk]

I had applied matte finished scratch resistant guard when I purchased the Xperia SP. But due to one annoying air bubble, I removed it after a month. Since then (1.5 months) I'm using as it is. It seems to be okay. Not a single scratch on the screen. Just need to wipe finger prints frequently with a good cotton cloth.

I don't think scratch guard is really needed for Xperia SP as it comes with scratch resistant screen. I like to use phone as it is.  But Its okay if you stick additional layer on it. Be careful with faulty/cheap scratch guards. They affect touch sensitivity also cause touch slip.

[Akhi]

Ok.. How much will it be for a good scratch guard?...