2 days Ago By Joe Gallop
Corning has expanded its Gorilla Glass portfolio with the introduction of Gorilla Glass Ceramic, a new glass-ceramic material designed to offer enhanced durability and drop protection for mobile devices. The company claims the material significantly outperforms traditional aluminosilicate glass in withstanding impacts, making it a promising solution for smartphones and other consumer electronics. According to Corning, Gorilla Glass Ceramic survived 10 repeated drops from a height of one meter onto an asphalt-like surface in lab tests, whereas alternative aluminosilicate glass typically shattered on the first drop.
The company touts this new material as a major step forward in mobile screen protection, offering consumers greater peace of mind against accidental drops. While Gorilla Glass Ceramic is an impressive advancement, it is not Corning’s most durable offering. That distinction still belongs to Gorilla Glass Armor 2, which is engineered to withstand drops from 2.
2 meters onto concrete-like surfaces. The key difference is the type of impact surface – concrete absorbs less shock than asphalt, making Armor 2 the superior option for extreme durability. Credit: Corning Corning has confirmed that a Motorola device will be the first to feature Gorilla Glass Ceramic, though the specific model has not yet been announced.
This marks an expansion of Corning’s partnership with Motorola, which has increasingly used Gorilla Glass in its premium smartphone lineup. Some industry analysts are drawing comparisons between Gorilla Glass Ceramic and Apple’s Ceramic Shield, which has been featured on iPhones since 2020. While Ceramic Shield has proven its durability over several iPhone generations, Gorilla Glass Ceramic represents Corning’s effort to bring similar technology to Android smartphones.
However, it remains to be seen whether the new material will be exclusive to high-end devices or become a standard feature across different price segments. As smartphone manufacturers continue to push the limits of durability, Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Ceramic is set to provide better drop protection than standard glass without compromising clarity or touch responsiveness. While it may not match the ruggedness of Armor 2, it still represents a significant improvement over existing solutions, particularly for mid-to-high-end Android smartphones.
With the first Gorilla Glass Ceramic-equipped Motorola device expected to launch in the coming months, it won’t be long before consumers can experience this latest innovation in mobile protection firsthand..
