Micromax partners with Corning to use Gorilla Glass 3 for its smartphones


Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Micromax has partnered with Corning to use Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance for premium line of Micromax smartphones. Even though Micromax smartphones like A90SMicromax Canvas 4,  Canvas Knight and other Micromax smartphones already use Corning Gorilla Glass protection, the company’s upcoming premium line of smartphones would use Gorilla Glass 3.

Corning has several partners worldwide, and most smartphones such as the Motorola Moto X, Moto G and Moto and the latest Xiaomi Mi 3 use Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Some companies like Xolo use it to protect the back of the 8X-1000 smartphone. Corning has tie ups with 33 major brands, and the Gorilla Glass is being used in smartphones, tablets, notebook and more.

Regarding the partnership, Amit Bansal, president, Corning India Technologies, said

Micromax has shown tremendous growth over the years and has revolutionized the entry-level smartphone market in India.We are pleased to announce our collaboration with a brand that will provide consumers with outstanding performance of Gorilla Glass 3 across the premium line of Micromax smartphones. The introduction of our latest product innovation will enable slimmer and sleeker devices, brighter images, and better touch sensitivity.

Sanjay Kapoor, chairman, Micromax Informatics Ltd., said,

At Micromax, we endeavor to augment customer experience through innovative technologies and best-in-class collaborations. Our agreement with Corning, a world leader in materials science, exemplifies our vision to differentiate based on enhanced customer experience. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is an ideal solution for the Micromax smartphone product portfolio, providing our customers with a superior touch experience, durability, and damage resistance. We look forward to a successful relationship with Corning to deliver a differentiated experience to our consumers.


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