iPhone 17 will Have Anti-Reflective & Scratch Resistant Display Glass

For those familiar with the tech landscape, the recurring narrative of Apple pioneering innovations while Android manufacturers, notably Samsung, allegedly trail behind in emulation is a well-known trope (yes, tongue firmly in cheek). However, today brings a noteworthy twist to this narrative with a rumor that may unsettle adherents of this belief of iPhone 17.

It appears that Apple, typically perceived as the trendsetter, has drawn inspiration from Samsung’s anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor, prominently featured on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Surprisingly, Apple is reportedly set to adopt a similar technology for its upcoming iPhone 17, slated for release in 2025.

Notably, Apple’s iteration is rumored to surpass its current Ceramic Shield in scratch resistance, featuring an added anti-reflective layer akin to those found in eyeglasses or even mechanical watches. Unfortunately, logistical constraints have delayed the integration of this technology into the iPhone 16 family, necessitating a wait until the following year for the emulation of Samsung’s innovation.

The purported technology, dubbed Gorilla Glass Armor by Samsung’s supplier, Corning, boasts impressive credentials, with claims of reducing reflections by 75% and offering over four times the scratch resistance of alternative solutions.

However, Apple’s iPhone 17 approach to this adoption remains shrouded in branding finesse. While the material may originate from Corning, Apple is likely to bestow it with a distinctive moniker such as Ceramic Shield Ultimate, crafting an illusion of unparalleled uniqueness—echoing the precedent set by the original Ceramic Shield, developed “in partnership with Apple,” as Corning claims.

Published on 04/2/24 10:53 | by Rawa John