iPhone 7 Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector (Black) 2-Pack Gorilla Glass

Why the iPhone 7 Plus Black Tempered Glass Screen Protector 2-Pack Is Essential for Black-Phone Purists and Daily Grinders

The black iPhone 7 Plus has one of the cleanest fronts Apple ever shipped — a single unbroken slab of dark glass. A standard clear protector ruins that with a shiny floating outline. This 2-pack fixes it: each protector is precision laser-cut Japanese Asahi ballistic glass with a black border that melts into the bezel of your black, jet black, or matte black iPhone 7 Plus (2016, 5.5-inch Retina display). You get 9H hardness, an anti-glare anti-fingerprint coating, full 3D Touch accuracy, a case-friendly fit — and a second sheet in the box for whenever the first one takes a hit. Built for commuters, professionals, students, and big-screen diehards, this is the best black tempered glass screen protector for the iPhone 7 Plus. Welcome to the Gorilla Family.

Key Features

• Color-matched black border: the printed black frame continues the iPhone 7 Plus's bezel seamlessly — protection that looks factory-installed.
• 2-pack value: two complete tempered glass protectors — today's install plus a banked spare.
• Premium materials: highest-grade Japanese Asahi glass with multilayer chemical tempering and a silicone adhesive layer.
• 9H hardness: resists wear, scratches, cracks, and high-impact hits — keys and coins cannot mark it.
• Case-friendly cut: covers the flat surface of the 5.5-inch display and stops before the curved 2.5D edge, so case lips never lift the corners.
• 99% HD clarity: 93.7% light transmittance — higher than most eyeglasses — keeps the big Retina display bright and color-true.
• Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint coating: oils and smudges wipe away in one pass instead of grinding in.
• 3D Touch accuracy: ultra-thin 0.33 mm glass preserves pressure-press shortcuts and instant swipe response.
• Bubble-free installation: the silicone layer self-spreads from the center; peel and reseat misalignments without losing adhesion.
• Sensor-safe openings: precise cutouts for the home button, earpiece, front camera, and proximity sensor — zero interference.
• Compatibility: sized for the Apple iPhone 7 Plus (2016, 5.5-inch) ONLY. It does NOT fit the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone 6, 6s, or any iPhone X or newer model. The black border suits black-front phones; on a white-front phone it will frame the screen in black.

Materials Explained — What Tempered Glass and Silicone Adhesive Actually Feel Like

Tempered glass is everyday glass chemically strengthened under heat and pressure — the same hardening used in shower doors and car side windows. Under your thumb it feels exactly like the phone's own screen: hard, cool, frictionless. At 9H on the pencil hardness scale it out-hardens steel keys, so pocket hardware glides over it without a trace.

The black border is printed on the underside of the glass, sealed between protector and bezel — it cannot chip, scratch off, or fade, because nothing ever touches it.

The silicone adhesive bonds by surface contact rather than glue: press the center and watch it spread evenly across the big 5.5-inch panel, pushing air out as it goes. It forgives a misaligned attempt and removes cleanly with zero residue. Each sheet is 0.33 mm thick and weighs about 0.25 oz (7 g) — invisible in use, with the home button left fully open for Touch ID.

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Real-World Use Cases

• The Black-Phone Purist: jet black front, jet black border — the protector disappears completely and the factory look survives.
• The Commuter: the big 5.5-inch screen rides in a bag with keys and chargers; the 9H surface eats the abuse invisibly.
• The Professional: hands the phone across the desk daily — no peeling clear edges, just a clean black slab.
• The Student: backpack life is brutal on big screens; one protector per year still leaves the spare.
• The Practical Keeper: wants the 5.5-inch Retina display flawless for years more — and for trade-in day.

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Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Clean your iPhone 7 Plus with a microfiber cloth until the display is completely free of dust, oil, and lint.
2. Peel the backing film from one protector and hold the glass by its edges only.
3. Align the black border with the phone's bezel and the cutout with the home button.
4. Lower the glass and press once in the center — the silicone adhesive spreads to the edges on its own.
5. Test swipes, 3D Touch, and Touch ID; re-register your fingerprint with the glass on if reads feel slow.

Troubleshooting and Tips

• Border looks slightly offset? Lift the glass gently with a strip of tape and re-center — the silicone adhesive reseats at full strength.
• Bubble that will not push out? Peel up past the bubble and relay slowly from the center; the adhesive expels the air as it re-spreads.
• Glass does not reach the very edge? Intentional — the iPhone 7 Plus display curves at the edge, and the flat-surface cut is what keeps corners sealed under a case.
• Touch ID misreading? Delete and re-enroll your fingerprint with the protector installed; accuracy returns to normal.
• Cleaning the coating? Dry microfiber only. Avoid alcohol wipes — they strip the oleophobic layer and invite smudges back.

FAQs

Which phones does this screen protector fit?
It is laser-cut for the Apple iPhone 7 Plus (2016, 5.5-inch display) only. It does NOT fit the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, or any iPhone X or newer — panel sizes and cutouts differ. A matching black 2-pack is available for the 4.7-inch iPhone 7.

What comes in the box?
Two black-bordered tempered glass protectors plus cleaning cloths and dust-removal stickers.

Will the black border match my phone?
Perfectly on black, jet black, and matte black iPhone 7 Plus models — the border continues the bezel seamlessly. On gold, rose gold, or silver (white-front) phones it creates a deliberate black frame; check the look you want first. We describe honestly.

Is it case-friendly?
Yes — the glass covers the flat display area and stops before the curved edge, so every iPhone 7 Plus case in our store closes over it without lifting corners.

How strong is 9H hardness?
Top of the pencil hardness scale — harder than steel keys, coins, and zipper pulls. Everyday pocket abrasives slide right off.

Does it affect Touch ID or 3D Touch?
No. The home button stays fully exposed, and at 0.33 mm the glass preserves complete 3D Touch pressure accuracy. Re-register your fingerprint after install for the fastest reads.

Will it interfere with the front camera or sensors?
No — the earpiece, front camera, and proximity sensor have precise cutouts, and the border is positioned to clear them all.

Does it help against drops?
Yes — the multilayer construction absorbs face-down impacts from about 3 ft / 1 m, often cracking sacrificially so the display survives. For corner drops, pair it with a case rated 6 ft / 1.8 m or better.

Will it bubble or peel over time?
No — the silicone adhesive reaches full bond within 24 hours and stays flat for the protector's life. If an edge ever chips, the spare is a two-minute fix.

Does the black printing affect clarity?
No — the border covers the bezel, not the display. The viewing area is pure glass with 93.7% light transmittance and 99% HD clarity.

Can I remove and reuse a protector?
Removal is clean and residue-free, but reuse is unreliable once dust meets the adhesive — hence the second sheet.

Is this a good gift?
Yes — practical, sharp-looking, under $50, and covered by free 30-day returns.

How long does one protector last?
A year or more of normal use. A hard impact may crack it sooner — which is exactly the job. Swap in the spare and keep moving.

Is installation beginner-friendly?
Very — the black border doubles as an alignment guide, the silicone self-spreads, and a misplaced attempt lifts and reseats cleanly.

What is the return policy?
Yes — Gorilla Cases offers free 30-day returns on all iPhone 7 Plus screen protectors. If the protector doesn't fit your iPhone 7 Plus or you're not satisfied, contact our team within 30 days for a fast replacement or full refund. No restocking fees.

Why Gorilla Cases?

Gorilla Cases exists because phones should survive real life, not just studio photos. The Gorilla Family trusts us because we scratch-test every batch of glass, test hard, describe honestly — and back every product with free 30-day returns. Your black iPhone 7 Plus deserves protection that keeps it looking black-on-black perfect. Shop now at gorillacasestore.com

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