After a long wait, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is official (except for the Edge), and it’s packing
some serious features. Among the highlights is the new Gorilla Armor 2 on the S25 Ultra with its 2.2-meter drop protection. Let’s unpack this.
Gorilla Armor 2: A Major Upgrade
Samsung first introduced Corning Gorilla Glass with the Galaxy S23, which could survive drops from about a meter (roughly waist height) onto concrete. Now, the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes things to a whole new level with Gorilla Armor 2, a ceramic version that can withstand drops from up to 2.2 meters (about 7.2 feet) onto concrete. That’s nearly twice the height of a standard drop test. Pretty impressive huh!
But, hold on…
While the numbers sound impressive, there’s a catch. The 2.2m drop test was conducted in a controlled lab environment, where the phone was dropped face-down onto a “surface replicating concrete” using a weighted puck (a testing object). In simpler terms, your phone might not survive a real-world drop from that height, especially if it lands at an awkward angle or hits a different surface. So, while Gorilla Armor 2 makes the glass tougher, it’s not guaranteed that your phone will survive every fall.
Scratch resistance
One of the coolest parts of the Gorilla Armor 2 upgrade is that it’s tougher without sacrificing scratch resistance. Corning claims that this new glass offers “over four times more scratch resistance than competitive lithium-aluminosilicate cover glass with an anti-reflective coating”. So, not only is it harder to crack, but it’ll also look cleaner for longer, with fewer scratches and smudges.
- Anti-Reflective coating
Another standout feature of the new glass is its anti-reflective coating. Corning says this “dramatically” reduces reflections on the screen, whether you’re inside or outside.
Gorilla Armor 2: Conclusion
The Gorilla Armor 2 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra makes some bold claims about drop and scratch resistance, and while it seems promising, let’s keep in mind that real-life scenarios can vary.