Corning is a major player in the market supplying the two biggest rivals: Apple i Samsung. While Apple relies on Ceramic ShieldSamsung uses Gorilla Glass (and the latest Gorilla Armor). Since Corning produces both solutions, the company avoids direct comparisons so as not to favor its customers. That’s why, as always, the question arises – which glass is stronger – Ceramic Shield ili Gorilla Glass?
Smartphones are becoming so durable that individuals claim that protective films and tempered glass are no longer necessary. While today’s devices can definitely take more serious hits than before, that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. It all depends on the material. For example, sapphire crystal is a champion against scratches, but it is extremely brittle when dropped. This is exactly why sapphire glass is used much more in watches than in mobile phones, because they hours somehow less prone to falls…
How strong is the Apple Ceramic Shield?
Apple introduced Ceramic Shield with the iPhone 12 series, claiming that it offers twice the resistance of any protective glass.
The secret formula of this material is hidden in ceramic nanocrystals embedded directly in the glass matrix. These interlocking crystals deflect cracks and prevent them from spreading, while ionized glass further strengthens the structure and helps the screen survive extreme drops and pressure.
Famous YouTube channel JerryRigEverything he confirmed that Ceramic Shield 2 on the iPhone 17 Pro series, it provides fantastic structural durability, but the scratch physics remains the same:
- Scratches appear at level six on the Moss scale.
- Deeper incisions are made at level seven.
Testers note, however, that micro-scratches on the new Apple glass, although present, are much less visible to the naked eye under normal lighting. Users are generally satisfied with the resistance to falls, writes BGR. However, users point out that small scratches from the keys are still inevitable without the protective film.
And, how much is it like Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass is created by a process of one type of glass ionization in ovens with molten salt at extremely high temperatures. During the process, larger potassium ions replace smaller sodium ions, creating a compacted and incredibly tough outer protective layer.
While he is older Diet 2 successfully survived drops from a height of up to 2 meters (including drops from 1 meter directly onto concrete), the latest generation Gorilla Armor is more advanced, because Corning also started incorporating ceramic materials into it.
SamsungAlthough the first drop-tests on the Galaxy Ultra models had mixed results (primarily due to the sharp, square corners of the phone that crack more easily when dropped), the scratch resistance set new standards. Visible scratches occur only at level seven, while deep cuts occur at level 8 of the Moss scale.
The latest evolution, Gorilla Armor 2brings an extra jump. This protection guarantees the survival of falls on concrete from a height of up to 2,2 metra. At the same time, it maintains the same, superior scratch resistance of its predecessor.
Conclusion, who is stronger – Ceramic Shield or Gorilla Glass
In short, both materials provide superior protection. Still, Gorilla Glass (Gorilla Armor) offers a slight advantage when it comes to scratch resistance.
Although it is the latest Ceramic Shield 2 already iPhone 17 Pro models showed impressive results in drop tests, when it comes to scratching, the first lines still appear on level 6 of the Moss hardness scale (which is on par with the older Gorilla Glass Victus glass). On the other hand, Gorilla Armorused by Samsung, scratches on the seventhwhile deeper damage occurs only at level eight.
However, if you want your phone to look new for as long as possible, an additional protective film is still a smart investment. concludes BGR.