Samsung and Corning have jointly announced that the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone will incorporate the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front.
This material is described as a glass ceramic offering designed to provide enhanced protection while supporting a thin device form factor. The Galaxy S25 uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and the S25 Ultra uses Corning Gorilla Armor 2 with anti-reflective coating. Based on reports, the back of the phone will still use the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
According to the announcement, the collaboration between Samsung and Corning was driven by a shared goal to advance mobile engineering, aiming to balance the premium experience of the S series with robust resilience.
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 is presented as an evolution of the durability associated with Corning Gorilla Glass. The cover on the Galaxy S25 Edge utilizes Corning’s glass technology in conjunction with Samsung’s processing and reinforcement techniques to achieve a design that is both sleek and strong.
A key feature of Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 highlighted in the announcement is the presence of crystals embedded within its glass matrix. This structure is intended to improve the display cover’s durability and its ability to deflect cracks.
The interaction between the glass and crystal components is engineered to enhance toughness while maintaining high optical transparency. Furthermore, Corning’s ion exchange process is employed to strengthen the glass ceramic material and increase the retained strength of the display cover, contributing to improved damage resistance.
We should know more details about the Galaxy S25 Edge when it launches next week.
Commenting on this, Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team of Mobile eXperience Business (MX) at Samsung Electronics, said:
Galaxy S25 Edge will set a new standard for craftsmanship and performance as our slimmest Galaxy S series device yet. To support this breakthrough design, it was essential to develop a display material that was both exceptionally thin and reliably strong — a challenge that brought Corning and Samsung together, united by a shared vision for purposeful engineering and user-centric innovation. That vision is embedded in every detail of Galaxy S25 Edge.
Andrew Beck, Vice President and General Manager, Corning Gorilla Glass, said:
With Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, we’ve achieved a remarkable combination of thinness and strength, giving consumers the best of both worlds — exceptional durability in a modern, sleek and premium design. The craftsmanship of Galaxy S25 Edge with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 underscores Corning and Samsung’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.