Gorilla Glass Screen Protectors are a brand of chemically strengthened glass developed by Corning, and it’s designed to be thin, light, and damage-resistant. The glass gains its strength, and the ability to resist cracks by being immersed in a proprietary, hot, potassium-salt, ion-exchanged bath.

Corning Corporation is an American Company that has specialized in glass, and ceramics since 1851. With the invention of the iPhone, Corning adopted its Gorilla Glass screen. Since then, Gorilla Glass has made an amazing compact on smartphones.

Gorilla Glass nowadays is used primarily as screen protector glass for portable electronic devices, but also for television screens and automotive screens.

Types of Gorilla Glass Screen Protectors

Gorilla Glass 1

Gorilla Glass 1 was launched somewhere between 2005 and 2006. In 2007, Apple launched its first iPhone, and with that Gorilla Glass had its first big glow-up. At the companies request, the technology on its display was 1.5 mm thick, and had a layer called “Olephobic Coating”. This layer minimized fingerprints, not allowing the oil to stick to the glass.

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Gorilla Glass 2

Corning released Gorilla Glass 2 in 2012. The glass was just as resistant as the first series, but the main update was its thickness. The Gorilla Glass 2 was 20% thinner than the first series. In the lab test was shown that the second series couldn’t break even under 16 pounds of pressure.

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Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 3 brought even more endurance, and unlike the first versions, GG3 was focused more on thickness. The third generation prevented up to 35% of the scratches and even the deeper ones. The resistance of its Gorilla Glass is increased three-fold compared to older versions. thanks to a new manufacturing process. Gorilla Glass 3 was released at the CES 2013, and it came on models like the Galaxy S4, the Moto G, and the Moto X.

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Gorilla Glass 4

The GG 4 was developed focused on the idea of being resistant to drops and this genius idea was figured out through a survey that the company did which showed that 70% of cell phone screen damage was due to drops. In the lab tests, Gorilla Glass survived real-word drops on rough surfaces up to twice as often as any competitive glass design.

With the invention of Gorilla Glass 4 more smartphone companies used its technology on the display. Some of those models are Samsung Galaxy A9, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, LG G5, Redmi Mi Note 3, and many more.

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Gorilla Glass 5 

Gorilla Glass 5 was launched in 2016, and as expected the bar of protection raised up against damage of drops. In the lab tests, Gorilla Glass survived drops on rough surfaces up to 1.2 meters. That is not such a great update compared to the GG4. Compared to competitive aluminosilicate from other manufactures, which typically fails when dropped from less than 0.8 meters, is what makes the Gorilla Glass the best screen protector.

The fifth generation of Gorilla Glass also delivers 2x better protection compared to competitive aluminosilicate glass. It is still used even on the latest smartphones such as  Samsung Galaxy S10.

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Gorilla Glass 6

The sixth generation was released in 2018. Gorilla Glass 6 was engineered tougher, thinner, and with a better drop-resistant feature. In the lab tests, survived drops from 1.6 meters onto hard, rough surfaces. Also, deliver up to 2x improvement scratch performance and durability compared to competitive manufactures.

Nowadays many smartphones use Gorilla Glass technology. Some of those smartphones are Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, Xiaomi Mi 9, and many more.

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Gorilla Glass Victus 

Gorilla Glass Visctus is classified as the strongest Gorilla Glass. Better protection, more scratch-resistant, and better drop endurance. In the lab tests, Gorilla Glass Victus endured drops onto hard, rough surfaces from up to 2 meters, without getting scratched or shattered. Also, GG Victus delivers 4x improvement scratch performance compared to other competitive aluminosilicate glasses.

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Gorilla Glass Screen Protectors For Your Car

The technology used to protect your phone is now used to protect you and your family. If you are ever caught in a hail storm, there is only nothing you can do to protect your windshield. With the Automotive Gorilla Glass, now your windshield will be safe from hail storms or even small rocks flying onto your windshield.

In 2018, engineers tested the Automotive Gorilla Glass by firing a ball of ice at 55 mph from as much as a 1-meter distance. The results were outstanding. The glass remained untouched, literally not a scratch. The same test was done on materials from average windshields, and the glass totally shattered. Ford was the first to test the glass and discovered that strength was not the only feature that this glass provides. The glass also reduced the weight by 11 pounds. Less weight on the windshield and windows also means a much more stable vehicle. It stops faster, it accelerates faster, it gots better fuel economy everything is better.

Corney didn’t stop only on the exterior. Gorilla Glass now is used even in the interior of the vehicle. Corning Gorilla Glass for Automotive Interiors is the latest high-tech and durable cover glass solution for in-vehicle displays. Chemically strengthened, optically clear, and touch-sensitive cover glass now has been used on more than 8 billion electronic devices. With Corning ColdForm Technology the glass can be bent into shape at room temperature.

Summary

There is no doubt that Gorilla Glass has invaded the market, and has left a huge impact. 5 billion electronic devices use Corning Gorilla Glass technology to protect their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and as mentioned above, their cars. And it doesn’t stop there. We are expecting new inventions, with better qualities every year. If you want your smartphone, tablet, or your laptop to be as safe as it can be, getting a Gorilla Glass Screen Protector is the ultimate best choice.

FAQ About Gorilla Glass Screen Protectors

Q. Can I break Gorilla Glass Screen Protectors?

A: If put under a lot of pressure, Gorilla Glass can break. However, Gorilla Glass has been able to endure real-world events that most commonly cause other glasses from other manufactures to scratch, chip, or break.

Q. How do I know if Gorilla Glass Screen Protector is on my device?

A: Gorilla Glass is currently used by more than 5 billion devices. Check out this list for the most current collection of devices that Corning can confirm for Gorilla Glass.

Q. Do I need Gorilla Glass on my device?

A: Scratches and bumps are a fact of life, but Gorilla Glass enables your device to resist damages that come with everyday use. Gorilla Glass also has strong esthetic appeal. It’s thin, lightweight, and cool to the touch.