Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Corning Incorporated have jointly announced that the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra devices will introduce Corning’s latest Corning® Gorilla® Armor cover material. This advanced material promises an unmatched blend of durability and visual clarity, enhancing display quality even in bright sunlight while providing superior protection against everyday wear and tear.
Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, expressed, “Corning’s Gorilla® Glass, in conjunction with the Galaxy S series, has been at the forefront of innovation, significantly advancing durability in smartphones. This partnership instills confidence and peace of mind in users regarding the resilience of our products.”
Corning® Gorilla® Armor stands out as a unique smartphone cover material. It reduces reflections by up to 75% compared to conventional glass surfaces, thereby improving display readability and minimizing screen glare across various environments. Moreover, extensive lab tests conducted by Corning demonstrate Gorilla Armor’s superior durability compared to other aluminosilicate cover glasses, showcasing over four times more scratch resistance through rigorous testing, including Corning’s innovative “Scratch Bot” simulation.
Furthermore, Gorilla Armor incorporates an average of 25% pre-consumer recycled content, aligning with sustainability goals validated by UL Solutions. David Velasquez, vice president and general manager of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, emphasized, “Gorilla Armor seamlessly integrates Corning’s research and engineering excellence with Samsung’s consumer-centric design approach, meeting the evolving demands for durability and optical performance in mobile devices.”
The launch of Galaxy S24 Ultra phones featuring Gorilla Armor marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between Samsung and Corning, which spans five decades. This collaboration, which began in 1973 to enhance accessibility to televisions in Korea, has consistently delivered cutting-edge innovations, including Corning® Gorilla® Glass featured across numerous Samsung devices, from early Galaxy smartphones to the latest models such as the Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5. The introduction of Gorilla Armor underscores the commitment to driving innovation in the mobile consumer electronics industry.
