Corning Unveils New Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with 2x More Scratch Resistance - Full Details
Earlier this year, Corning launched its latest Gorilla Glass Victus, which promises to provide improved scratch resistance. The glass is twice as scratch resistant as Gorilla Glass 6 and can survive drops of up to two meters. This is a significant increase from competitive aluminosilicate glasses, which typically fail when dropped from less than 0.8 meters.
While Corning has focused on scratch resistance in the past, it has also been looking for ways to improve drop performance. The company's research shows that a better drop performance is a key factor in consumer buying decisions. In addition to the Gorilla Glass, Corning is also developing an antimicrobial glass and a cover glass for phones. These features are designed to offer consumers an immersive user experience.
In addition to the improved drop performance, Corning is also working on improving the scratch resistance of Victus glass. It is expected that Victus will be in many devices by the end of the year. The company is also working on developing bendable glass that can be used on foldable phones. This type of glass has been on display at Corning's annual Glass Summit, which took place in Las Vegas in May. The company has partnered with Otterbox to provide antimicrobial screen protectors for phones.
Corning also announced that Victus is able to survive drops of up to six feet. This is a big improvement over the Gorilla Glass, which can withstand drops of 1.6 meters. This means that the new glass is four times stronger than competitor glasses.
While the original Victus could withstand drops of up to two meters, the new version is designed for heavier devices. The heavier the phone, the more force it can generate when hitting the ground. Compared to four years ago, smartphones are now about 10 percent heavier. This means that Corning's original benchmark for mobile devices was 160g, whereas the average smartphone weighs around 228g.
Corning has also introduced a new "Native Damage Resistance" technology that allows the glass to handle deeper scratches. It was originally developed to improve the thickness of Gorilla Glass. In addition to this, Victus 2 displays are designed to be tested in a lab, allowing for improved drop performance. The company plans to deliver Victus devices to manufacturers in 2020.
Corning's Gorilla Glass is used by over 45 major brands, including Samsung, Apple, Sony, HTC, and LG. The company also produces cover glasses for phones, which are used to protect the front and back of the phone. It is estimated that more than eight billion devices are built using Gorilla Glass. Unlike other types of glass, Gorilla Glass provides scratch resistance and drop protection at the same time.
Corning has been testing mobile devices for 15 years. It was a challenge to develop glass that would withstand falls from waist height. The company is also testing glass to see whether it can help protect against a novel coronavirus.
Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus is a major improvement over Gorilla Glass 6, which is used by over 45 major brands. The company says that the new glass provides four times the scratch resistance of competitive aluminosilicate glasses. It can withstand drops of up to two meters, while Gorilla Glass 6 can survive multiple drops from 1.6 meters.