Corning, the leading manufacturer of glass for smartphones, has announced that the upcoming Galaxy S23 series from Samsung will feature their revolutionary Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Samsung To Introduce New Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Improved Drop Resistance
The new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is focused on surviving drops, including falls on very rough surfaces like concrete from up to 1m (hip height) or up to 2m (head height) if it falls on asphalt.
Scratch Resistance Remains Intact
Improved drop resistance didn’t come at the cost of scratch resistance.
Environmentally Friendly
GG Victus 2 has an environmentalist streak as it contains an average of 22% of “pre-consumer” recycled content. This has earned it an Environmental Claim Validation mark.
Galaxy Unpacked Announcement
The press release kept specifics on the phones vague, it didn’t even mention “S23” explicitly. But given the timing (the Galaxy Unpacked for the S23 series is scheduled for Wednesday), there is no doubt.
Dual-Sided Protection
Presumably, Victus 2 will be used to protect both the front and the back of the phones, just like Victus+ guards both sides of every S22 phone.
Statement from Stephanie Choi, Executive Vice President, and Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung MX
“We’re committed to integrating sustainability throughout our product lifecycle, working with like-minded partners such as Corning to improve performance while reducing our environmental impact. Our next generation of Galaxy flagship smartphones are the first devices to use Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, offering better durability and improved sustainability at the same time.”
Statement from David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager, Gorilla Glass
“Today’s consumers expect damage-resistant smartphone displays. For more than a decade, Gorilla Glass has met the needs of smartphone users, setting the standard for tough cover materials. We are proud to continue our long partnership with Samsung and have our latest innovations play a vital role in Samsung’s newest Galaxy smartphones.”
Conclusion
Corning has announced that the upcoming Galaxy S23 series from Samsung will be the first to feature their new Gorilla Glass Victus 2. This revolutionary glass provides improved drop and scratch resistance, while also incorporating an average of 22% of “pre-consumer” recycled content.
The Galaxy S23 is set to be the first device to use this new technology, which is expected to set the standard for tough cover materials in the smartphone industry.