dbrand promises an idiot-proof install, a fingerprint-fighting oleophobic coating, and real scratch resistance for $35. I put PRISM 2.0 on a brand-new Galaxy S25 Ultra, before even setting the phone up, to see if it earns the hype.
The install really is close to idiot-proof, the alignment came out perfect, and the two air bubbles wiped away in seconds. The oleophobic coating is oversold: it makes fingerprints easier to clean, but it does not make them vanish. At $35 for a two-pack, protecting a $1,300 phone, it is an easy yes if you want a clean install and genuine scratch resistance.
Verdict: worth it on a flagshipIf you are like me, you might avoid screen protectors altogether. They tend to come with frustrating installs, questionable durability, and marketing claims that do not hold up in the real world. So when dbrand released PRISM 2.0, I was intrigued. They promise an effortless, idiot-proof installation, a high-quality oleophobic coating to cut down on fingerprints, and scratch resistance that actually works.
For $35, this screen protector has a lot to prove. I decided to put it to the test on my brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, before even setting the phone up, so my oily fingerprints never touched the bare screen. Below I break down the installation, the real-world performance, and whether PRISM 2.0 lives up to its premium price.
Disclosure: I bought this PRISM 2.0 with my own money. This review is not sponsored, and dbrand had no input into it. This post does contain affiliate links, including my Amazon storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
dbrand PRISM 2.0
A tempered-glass screen protector with a foolproof installer tray, reviewed here on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. dbrand sells it only on their own store, not on Amazon.
PRISM 2.0 caught my attention for three reasons: the claimed idiot-proof install, the oleophobic coating (I hate leaving fingerprints all over my screen), and the promise of premium quality and scratch resistance. For 35 bucks, it had better live up to the hype. I also have to admit that dbrand's marketing got me.
I had just picked up my new S25 Ultra and had not even set it up yet, because I wanted this protector on first, before smearing oily fingerprints all over the display.
For the record, this is not sponsored. I am a speck on an insect of a YouTube channel, so I doubt dbrand even knows I exist. I paid for this one myself.
It has to be said: the packaging and presentation are genuinely phenomenal. Sturdy, well designed, and clever, it actually feels like a quality product. This did not show up in a pile of cheap heat-sealed baggies from an industrial waste site, which I appreciate.
Inside, you get two installation trays, a microfiber cloth, four alcohol wipes, and a squeegee. Two trays means two protectors, so a botched install or a future replacement does not cost you another $35.
Time to see how idiot-proof it really is. The whole process runs through the installer tray, and dbrand walks you through it step by step.
One catch: the phone does not sit perfectly flat because of the camera bumps, and I wondered if that would throw off the install. There is a thick piece of cardboard in the box that the instructions never mention. I ended up sliding it under the phone to level things out and steady the whole setup. An official leveling step would be a nice touch, dbrand.
After about five seconds you lift the tray away and marvel at the result. There were two small air pockets, which is no big deal: a few passes of the squeegee pushed them to the edge and they were gone. The alignment is perfect. I can barely tell there is a protector on from looking edge-on, and with the beefy cases I prefer, it is seamless.
One thing does give it away. That perfect black screen does not look perfectly black at certain angles. Here it is next to an S24 Ultra with no protector, and I honestly was not expecting the difference. I assume it comes from the extra coating layers for scratch resistance and the oleophobic treatment. It is not noticeable at all when you look straight on with the screen actually on, but it is an interesting quirk.
This is where the marketing and reality part ways. I compared the PRISM-protected phone to one without a protector. After setting up the new phone and covering it in the usual prints, the smudges are just as visible with PRISM as without it. It does not repel prints entirely: they are still there. It is easier to wipe them off, which is a genuine plus. But I am not sold on the "you will never see this again" line. Sorry, but no.
Maybe I am not using it right, or maybe my fingers are just covered in peanut butter. I do love peanut butter. Your mileage may vary.
The install is close to idiot-proof. The "you'll never see a fingerprint again" promise is where it oversells.
I have to admit that it was painless to install, the fit is perfect, and the two air bubbles were easy to clear. I do wish dbrand included an official way to keep the phone level during installation.
So is it worth 35 bucks? On a $1,300 phone, it probably is. You get real scratch resistance, a clean install, and two protectors in the box, so if you ever need to replace it you are not out another $35. I will follow up after I have lived with it for a while.
PRISM 2.0 stands out for its tray-guided, idiot-proof installation, its scratch-resistant tempered glass rated 7 on the Mohs scale, and its oleophobic coating. A statically-charged layer helps pull dust off the screen during install, which makes it more foolproof than most alternatives.
Yes. dbrand markets it as idiot-proof, and the included installer tray handles the alignment for you. The built-in static dust layer and the squeegee keep air bubbles to a minimum, so the process is close to foolproof.
Looking straight on with the screen on, there is no noticeable difference. At sharp angles with the screen off, the black does not look perfectly black, most likely because of the extra scratch-resistant and oleophobic coating layers. It is a minor cosmetic quirk, not a clarity problem in normal use.
It reduces them, but it does not eliminate them. Smudges are still visible on the coated screen, though they wipe off more easily than on a bare display. dbrand's "you will never see this again" claim oversells that benefit.
Yes. PRISM 2.0 is case-friendly with edge-to-edge coverage, and it fit seamlessly with the bulky cases I prefer, without lifting at the edges.
No. It is thin enough that the in-display fingerprint sensor kept working just as fast and accurately as it did on the bare screen. There is no need to re-register your fingerprints.
PRISM 2.0 is tempered glass rated 7 on the Mohs scale, so it is built for scratch resistance rather than shock absorption. It is a thin protector, not a rugged shield, so pair it with a sturdy case if you frequently drop your phone.