Any smartphone lineup’s launch is accompanied by a wave of accessories manufactured by a bevy of known and unknown brands. Consumers often try to save money by picking a product from an unknown accessory maker to protect their flagship purchase, but Samsung is warning against using these on your Galaxy S23. Applying these add-ons can actually result in permanent damage to the camera lens, plus other drawbacks, which we will discuss here.

Illustrations reveal that the Galaxy S23 camera lens can actually be damaged if protective covers are placed on them and removed

There are camera lens covers readily available for all Galaxy S23 models, but Samsung refrains owners from using them. The company explains through a series of illustrations on its community page that camera lens protectors can actually scratch the ring area when removed, damaging it permanently. Samsung has informed owners to either be extremely careful when removing them or refrain from using them at all.

There is also the possibility that with the camera lens protectors already attached to any Galaxy S23 model, users would mistakenly believe that the glass has been scratched, and as a result, they would pay a visit to a Samsung customer service outlet, wasting precious time and money. Since these protective covers are made of plastic, scratching them would not be difficult, hence the warning.

Moisture or debris buildup can also take place around the camera, negatively affecting image quality as such accessories would tamper with the focus recognition capabilities of phones. Samsung also warns about the potential degradation of audio quality recording if you attach these protective camera lens covers. This is because the microphone cutout is located right below one of the rear cameras of the Galaxy S23 series, and if a protective cover is attached, it will act as a barrier, diminishing the audio quality of recorded videos.

Suppose you are a customer that likes to take better care of their expensive belongings. In that case, we recommend using a high-quality case from a reputable manufacturer or purchasing one of Samsung’s official units to get the most out of your Galaxy S23. The company likely provides aftermarket services to affected users, but it is not like they will offer it for free, especially when it was up to the customer to attach one of these protective camera lens covers and regret the decision later on.

News Source: Samsung