Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is the successor to the Gorilla Glass Victus that was launched back in the year 2020. Victus 2 was unveiled by Corning in December 2022, and the glass offers a higher drop resistance than its predecessor, providing enhanced protection for the smartphones it is used in. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is expected to feature in upcoming smartphones, starting with the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup, as confirmed by Corning itself.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is designed to help phones survive falls on rough surfaces while preserving the scratch resistance of Victus+. The company claims that It redefines toughness by resisting drops on rough surfaces like concrete, which is the world’s most commonly used engineered material. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 also prioritizes the environment by receiving an Environmental Claim Validation for containing an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled content, as verified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). This mark requires regular audits and testing to be retained. 

Stephanie Choi, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, further stated that Samsung is dedicated towards incorporating sustainability into their product lifecycle and working with partners such as Corning to enhance performance while minimizing our environmental impact. 

Previously, Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ was featured in the Galaxy S22, which was launched last year in 2022. Corning says that the drop performance of the Victus 2 has improved by up to 1m on 80-grit and up to 2m on 180-grit. In lab tests, the latest-generation glass is seen withstanding one-meter (hip height) drops on concrete, whereas it survived two meters (head height) drops on an asphalt surface. Victus 2 also ensures 4x better scratch performance compared to its competitors. Once the Galaxy S23 makes its way into consumers’ hands, it will be interesting to see how Victus 2 holds up in real-life phone-endangering situations. 

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