Samsung makes some of thebest Android phones there are, and it upped the game recently with the newGalaxy S24 series. Although the latest generation is visually indistinguishable from the last generation, several small things have changed, particularly on the S24 Ultra. It has new materials, uniform bezels on all four sides of its display, a flat screen, and theGorilla Glass Victus 2is replaced by Gorilla Armor for protection.
Corning’s Gorilla Glass is well known in the smartphone industry for its class-leading toughness and resistance to scratches when your gadgets share the pocket with your keys, coins, and other sharp objects. Flagship models going as far back as January 2023 and the more affordable S24 and S24+ models come equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
This year’s Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first to feature thenew Gorilla Armor, whichCorning saysis four times more resistant to micro scratches and everyday wear than conventional aluminosilicate glass, also known as mineral glass. The company says the durability was tested using a robotic scratch test designed to simulate abrasion from everyday use. In drop tests on concrete, Corning found Gorilla Armor three times better than competing aluminosilicate glass. Additionally, Gorilla Armor has 75% lower reflections than average mineral glass, which helps its optical clarity.
While Corning’s claims suggest an improvement, the brand’s data and numbers are based on tests performed in controlled environments. Moreover, Corning carefully avoids comparing Armor glass to Victus 2 from last year, and doesn’t mention objective hardness and impact resistance data. YouTube creator Arun Maini of theMrwhosetheboss channelalso reached out to the brands for clarification on the improvements in this generation many times, to no avail.
Unscientific as they may be, we will have to wait for real-world testing from creators like Zack Nelson on JerryRigEverything to test the tech before we conclude if it outshines its predecessors. Marketing claims and lab tests can only reveal so much.
While we wait for durability experiments in the real world, it might be a good idea to buy a screen protector for your Galaxy S24,S24+, andS24 Ultraif you have one on pre-order. Some may argue that protective measures like these detract from the intended feel and finish of the device, but if you anticipate rough use, it might be a worthwhile investment.
Update:We’ve clarified that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the only phone in the lineup to feature Gorilla Armor. The S24 and S24+ come with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (05:57 ET on July 19, 2025).
