Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Introduces Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2, the Industry’s First Anti-Reflective Glass Ceramic For Mobile Devices
Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2 sets a new standard of durability providing superior mobile display clarity on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Riyadh, KSA, 22 Jan 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2, the industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. Galaxy S25 Ultra showcases this revolutionary innovation on its front display, marking an impressive milestone in mobile display technology.
Samsung’s choice to incorporate Gorilla Armor 2 into Galaxy S25 Ultra underscores the enduring collaboration between Samsung and Corning and the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Gorilla Armor 2 is a landmark achievement in glass ceramic technology, combining superior toughness with excellent clarity on a smartphone display. This means that devices equipped with Gorilla Armor 2 will better withstand the rough and unpredictable nature of daily life .
“The Galaxy S25 Ultra represents significant progress toward providing our users with the most resilient mobile experience yet,” said Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with Corning continues to push boundaries in display performance, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.”
Equipped with anti-reflective properties, Gorilla Armor 2 dramatically reduces surface reflections in both indoor and outdoor ambient settings and enhances the display contrast ratio, providing an exceptional user experience in various lighting conditions.
“Samsung and Corning have a long history of collaborating to provide consumers with the most advanced and innovative technologies,” said David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager, Corning® Gorilla® Glass. “With Gorilla Armor 2, we offer consumers an unparalleled user experience with optically advanced and the most durable cover material ever used on a Galaxy device.”
About Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
