Corning Unveils Gorilla Glass 5 for Enhanced Device Protection
Key Takeaways
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 offers up to four times better drop resistance and can withstand falls from up to 1.6 meters
- The new glass protects against scratches up to degree 8 while maintaining optical clarity and touch sensitivity
- Expected to first appear on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, launching in August 2016
In today’s world, gadgets are essential and often built with strong, premium designs, but their displays remain vulnerable to scratches and breakage when dropped. While many users rely on tempered glass screen protectors, these can dull brightness and affect touch performance. To address this, Corning, the American materials science company, has launched Gorilla Glass 5, the latest evolution of its protective glass technology.
Corning’s Gorilla Glass has protected approximately four billion devices to date, and the new Gorilla Glass 5 represents the most advanced version yet. It improves drop resistance by up to four times compared to previous versions, surviving drops from as high as 1.6 meters — roughly the average human height — in around 80 percent of cases. The glass also offers enhanced scratch resistance, defending screens against abrasions up to degree 8 on the Mohs scale.
Beyond drop and scratch protection, Gorilla Glass 5 maintains the high optical clarity and touch sensitivity that users expect from modern displays. This makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops.
Industry rumors suggest that the first device to feature Gorilla Glass 5 will be the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, set for release in August 2016. This upcoming flagship is anticipated to leverage the new glass for improved durability without compromising on visual or interactive performance.
