The Galaxy S uses Gorilla Glass

It was just announced today by Corning Inc. they have indeed supplied Samsung with Gorilla Glass for use in their Galaxy S line of devices. Gorilla Glass is a quasi-indestructible chemically treated glass being used on everything from TVs and laptops, to smartphones. The ultra pristine display coverings (not the actual S-AMOLED) feature high compressive stress, a deep compression layer, and a refractive index of 633 nm.

So what does this mean for you Galaxy S users? As far as damaging your screen goes, you’d most likely have to be trying to actually do so. Of course you shouldn’t probably do that, but none the less, I’d take comfort knowing Gorilla Glass is providing that extra level of security. Has anyone damaged the front of their Galaxy S Series device? Let us know in the comments. If you’re bored, check out the scratch test PR video below.

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I regret 100% to buy the galaxy s.... the gps is now working properly (the fix will be realese in 15 days) and I dropped it about 10 cms (1/3 of feet) from the ground and the glass is shattered.... I will never pay that much for a phone.... "Gorilla Glass is a quasi-indestructible chemically" hahahahahahahahahahaha!!

I've had my Galaxy S for about 5 days now. Great phone! Tonight the phone dropped out of my hands. When I picked it up the screen was shattered...as was I. I'm not sure what to do. I do have insurance but I think it will cost me $130 to replace the phone - also, I'm not sure if they replace it with a new phone or refurbished. I really don't want a refurbished phone. Does anyone know if the screen alone can be replaced?

yea me to gotta have its plus makes it stronger if i dropped it

I do not believe this gimmick considering my wife cracked hers this morning.

I do not believe this gimmick considering my wife cracked hers this morning.

Had my Galaxy S less than 24 hrs and dropped it from waist level (I'm 5'2") in parking lot. It shattered just like regular glass would. I was sick to my stomach and shed a tear. I had to file an insurance claim and pay the $100 deductable.

I had my galaxy a little over a month and handled it like a baby. I dropped it about 1ft from the ground and the glass shattered the whole screen. :( This phone has never been dropped or mis-treated! It still works but everytime I touch the screen I get glass stuck in my finger. To people who ordered replacement phone, how much did you have to pay?

I think it scratch resistant, that does mean it won't crack if you drop it. Just like water resistant doesn't mean water proof.

Galaxy S glass seems to be much thinner than the glass on the other phones. It has to do with the design of the super AMOLED screen. Thinner glass may crack easier- Gorilla or not.

I can't vouch for gorilla glass being so great because the inside of mine got cracked with a less than 1ft. fall while in the rubber case. They sent me a brand new one but I've never had a phone that broke so easily. I dropped the G1 about 1 million times and it never got a scratch on the glass.

How much more awesome can the Galaxy S be?

i had my vibrant on my lap and got out of the car quickly and it hit the ground and scattered the whole screen less then a week after it came out and it also had the 18$ rubber case on it at the time wtf i think they forgot the gorilla glass on mine but i got a replacment cause i love the phone too much

Wow, impressive. I think I'll still leave the ugly clear "protector" on my Galaxy S, *just in case*.