Some questions about Samsung Galaxy Tab S12/S11 Ultra anti-reflective display
Hi everyone. I used a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra for about two years but recently sold it because I needed some cash and wanted to upgrade after a couple of months. My main reason for eyeing the S11 Ultra (or the upcoming S12 Ultra) is the anti-reflective screen.
As a university student living in a dorm, my usage is about 60% media consumption (movies, series, YouTube) and 40% schoolwork/note-taking. Because I watch so much content, the anti-reflective display is a huge selling point for me—I hate seeing my own reflection on the screen during dark scenes.
Here’s my dilemma: I normally never use mobile devices without a screen protector. To actually benefit from the anti-reflective feature, I either have to use the tablet bare or buy a specialized anti-reflective protector. I know the obvious answer is "just buy the anti-reflective protector," but they aren't sold in my country, and importing one is out of the question due to ridiculous customs taxes.
So, my main question is: Is it a bad idea to use the Tab S11/S12 Ultra without a screen protector? Will the screen develop micro-scratches over time? I use the S Pen heavily for notes, and I'm paranoid that the nib might eventually scratch the display.
It might sound a bit stupid, but I genuinely hate seeing scratches on my devices. Plus, I usually resell my tablets every 2-3 years to fund my next upgrade, and a scratched screen really hurts the resale value. Any advice from bare-screen users would be greatly appreciated!
Lastly, is it even worth getting the S11 Ultra right now? I know the S12 series is dropping in about a month, so would I be better off just waiting for the S12 Ultra?