Your Next Flagship Phone Could Get A Stronger Display Thanks To Ceramic: Know More

Corning is bringing a touch of ceramic to its next screen protection Gorilla Glass version that will be available on devices soon. Corning has rolled out a new, transparent, and tougher version of its Gorilla Glass. The new material, called Gorilla Glass Ceramic, significantly improves drop performance on rough surfaces compared to competitive aluminosilicate glasses from rivals.

The Gorilla Glass Ceramic expands Corning’s renowned portfolio of durable cover materials for OEMs. The newly unveiled Gorilla Glass Ceramic is claimed to offer improved drop performance on rough surfaces. In Corning lab tests, the tech giant states that other glass materials failed on the first drop, while the Gorilla Glass Ceramic material survived 10 repeated drops from 1 meter on surfaces replicating asphalt.



It’s worth noting that these tests were performed by Corning, and there’s no mention of which products were tested alongside the new Gorilla Glass Ceramic material. More details could be revealed when it arrives on mobile devices. These tests were performed by the company, and there’s no mention of which products were tested alongside the Gorilla Glass Ceramic material.

The first smartphone with Gorilla Glass Ceramic protection will be available in the market soon. The company further stated that Motorola will launch the first device to sport a display protected with Gorilla Glass Ceramic. There’s no official announcement on whether this will be a smartphone or tablet, but it is expected to arrive in a few months.

In February, Motorola announced a partnership with Corning and said it would use Gorilla Glass across its entire portfolio. It is worth noting that Corning already provides Apple with the Ceramic Shield material to protect iPhone displays from damage. Corning invented the world’s first transparent, highly strengthened and colour-free glass ceramic material in consumer electronics products.

The New York-based manufacturer continually develops new materials that advance durability for mobile devices and meet the evolving needs of customers globally..