With each new flagship smartphone technology, I’m hopeful that we’re getting near attaining a function that’s nonetheless elusive: unbreakable glass. I’m dying to eliminate display protectors and use the telephone appropriately, with none equipment ruining its design. We’d by no means get there, however that doesn’t imply I’ll cease ready for glass cowl producers like Corning to ship the inconceivable.
That’s why I can’t wait to see how the Galaxy S25 Extremely performs in drop checks. Samsung stated at Unpacked that the Galaxy S25 Extremely is the primary of its telephones to function a glass ceramic cowl. Corning’s Gorilla Armor 2 needs to be extra sturdy than final yr’s mannequin, extra scratch-resistant, and have anti-reflective properties.
Probably the most attention-grabbing factor in regards to the new ceramic glass comes from Corning’s announcement of the fabric. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 Extremely may survive drops from as much as 2.2 meters (X toes) in opposition to concrete. The common Galaxy S25 fashions received’t get the identical safety.
Right here’s how Corning described its sturdiness checks for the brand new materials:
In Corning lab checks, Gorilla Armor 2 survived drops of as much as 2.2 meters on a floor replicating concrete. Different glass ceramic supplies failed when dropped from one meter. Moreover, Gorilla Armor 2 maintained its distinctive scratch resistance, demonstrating over 4 occasions extra scratch resistance than aggressive lithium-aluminosilicate cowl glasses with an anti-reflective coating.
Lab checks aren’t the identical factor as real-life drop checks, the place something can occur. To this point, no smartphone mannequin managed to outlive undamaged such simulations. Some iPhone and Galaxy S fashions fare very properly in sure drops. However peak and speak to floor will all the time be an issue. To not point out you could’t management how a telephone really drops and whether or not it could possibly stick its touchdown.
I’ll additionally add that flagship telephones just like the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 function glass covers on the again to help wi-fi charging. While you by chance drop one among these telephones, you received’t know whether or not it lands on the entrance or again, and each threat injury.
The Galaxy S25 Extremely solely options Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the entrance, not on the again. I need to cease utilizing each display protectors and circumstances sooner or later. The back and front glass ought to supply the identical sturdiness and scratch resistance.
With that in thoughts, I’m not anticipating the Galaxy S25 Extremely to be unbreakable. However the developments Samsung and Corning introduced are nonetheless thrilling. Gorilla Armor 2 needs to be extra sturdy and scratch-resistant than final yr’s glass cowl model. That’s a troublesome feat to perform.
Beforehand, you’d need to accept a telephone with a show that’s much less more likely to break throughout drops or one that can survive scratches. The previous would scratch simpler, whereas the latter can be extra brittle. Gorilla Armor 2 brings the perfect of each worlds. It would survive drops higher than ever with out sacrificing scratch resistance. That’s the speculation of it, at the very least.
Drop checks will certainly comply with within the coming weeks, as some YouTubers will purchase the Galaxy S25 Extremely and its siblings with the only function of testing their sturdiness.
