Short answer
For most people, yes. A camera repair costs far more than a protector. If your case already has a raised camera edge, a lens protector is an extra layer against scratches and dirt, not a must.
What a camera repair costs
These are Apple's out-of-warranty prices in the US (9to5Mac). Prices differ by country and can change, but the point stays the same: protecting the lenses costs a fraction of repairing them.
Two kinds of camera protection
| Raised camera edge on the case | Separate camera protector | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Keeps the lenses off the table when the phone lies flat | Covers the lenses with a clear layer |
| Protects against | Scratches from flat surfaces | Scratches from keys, sand and dirt, plus smudges |
| On the RD Case V4 | Built in | Add-on: Camera Protector |
The RD Case V4 already has a built-in camera protector and a metal camera frame. That handles the most common damage: the phone being put down on a table, lens side first.
A separate protector covers what the case edge can't: things that touch the lenses directly.
Who should get a lens protector?
- You keep the phone in the same pocket as keys or coins.
- You're often outdoors, at the beach or on building sites.
- You plan to sell or trade in the phone later and want the camera to look new.
- You use the camera a lot and don't want to risk a scratch showing in photos.
If the phone mostly lives on a desk or in a bag, the built-in camera protector on the case is usually enough.
Does a lens protector make photos worse?
A clean, well-fitted protector should not noticeably change your photos. Problems usually come from protectors that don't fit the camera layout, or from dust and fingerprints on the cover. Our Camera Protector is made to fit the RD Case V4 and to keep the image quality of your camera.
Keep it clean. Wipe the protector with a soft cloth now and then, just like the lenses themselves. If it ever gets scratched, replace it and your lenses stay untouched.
Clear or colored?
The Camera Protector comes clear, or in black, white or blue to match your RD Case V4 in Original Black, Arctic White or Midnight Blue.
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Which iPhones does the Camera Protector fit?
It comes in versions from iPhone 16 up to iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the clear version is also available for older iPhones. Pick the version for your exact model, since the camera layout changes between generations. See why 17 Pro and 18 Pro need different versions.
Can I use it without the RD Case V4?
It is made to fit the RD Case V4, so we recommend using them together.
Do I also need a screen protector?
A case doesn't protect the screen itself, so yes. Our Screen Protector with Applicator lines itself up so it goes on straight.
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