MANILA, Philippines—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) have jointly announced that the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra devices will showcase Corning’s groundbreaking Corning Gorilla Armor cover material, providing an unprecedented blend of durability and visual clarity that enhances display richness in sunlight while ensuring superior protection against daily wear and tear.
Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the impactful collaboration, stating, “Corning’s Gorilla Glass, together with the Galaxy S series, have driven innovation and made significant progress towards achieving greater durability,” enabling users to engage with products confidently.
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Corning Gorilla Armor surpasses typical glass surfaces by reducing reflection by up to 75%, enhancing display readability, and minimizing screen reflections across various environments. Demonstrating exceptional scratch resistance, Gorilla Armor underwent rigorous testing, including a new “Scratch Bot” lab test replicating micro scratches from everyday use, showcasing over four times more scratch resistance than competitive aluminosilicate cover glasses.
Comprising an average of 25% pre-consumer recycled content, Gorilla Armor aligns with sustainability efforts. David Velasquez, vice president and general manager of Corning® Gorilla® Glass, highlighted the collaboration’s success in addressing both durability and optical advancements, ushering in the mobile phone experience of the future.
The launch of Galaxy S24 Ultra phones featuring Gorilla Armor commemorates a 50-year partnership milestone for Samsung and Corning, tracing back to their collaboration in 1973 to make televisions more accessible to Korean consumers.
This enduring partnership has yielded innovations like Corning Gorilla Glass on various Samsung devices, showcasing a commitment to industry-leading advancements in mobile consumer electronics.