Samsung recently hosted a launch event for its Galaxy S25 series smartphones headlined by the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The brand also announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature Corning Gorilla Armor 2, the first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices.
Gorilla Armor 2 is designed to withstand challenging conditions while maintaining a clear display. Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team at Samsung Electronics said, “The Galaxy S25 Ultra represents progress in providing users with a more durable mobile experience. Our partnership with Corning continues to improve display performance to meet consumer needs.”
Compared to the previous generation, Gorilla Armor 2 provides greater durability and resistance to scratches. In testing, it withstood drops from up to 2.2 meters onto surfaces replicating concrete while competing materials failed from one meter. It also showed over four times better scratch resistance than other lithium-aluminosilicate cover glasses with anti-reflective coatings.
The material’s anti-reflective properties reduce surface reflections in various lighting environments, improving display contrast and usability indoors and outdoors. David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager of Corning Gorilla Glass, commented, “With Gorilla Armor 2, we offer a durable, optically advanced glass ceramic cover material on a Galaxy device for the first time.”
Talking about the Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications, the device features a 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED display with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it offers 12GB RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, running Android 15 with One UI 7.
The rear camera setup includes a 200MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and 100x Space Zoom. It supports 4K and 8K video recording. On the front, it has a 12MP camera that delivers sharp selfies. The phone has an IP68 rating, while connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. It houses a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging and wireless charging support.
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