Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i promises tougher screens for mid-range phones

The 'i' probably stands for intermediate devices.

Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i promises tougher screens for mid-range phones
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus display on smartphone puck
Credit: Corning
  • Corning has unveiled Gorilla Glass 7i, a new cover glass specifically designed for mid-range phones.
  • Lab tests show that GG 7i can survive drops of up to one meter and is twice as scratch-resistant as competitors.
  • OPPO will be the first to release a phone equipped with Gorilla Glass 7i.

Corning, the company known for Gorilla Glass, just launched the Gorilla Glass 7i, aimed at mid-range smartphones. The company also revealed that OPPO will be the first to incorporate Gorilla Glass 7i into its upcoming devices.

In case you hadn’t noticed, glass protection on flagship phones has been getting really good recently. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with Corning’s latest Gorilla Armor, which not only offers ultimate drop and scratch protection but also prevents screen reflections.