One of the standout features of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is its display. Although Samsung doesn’t emphasize it much, this is actually the most notable upgrade on this phone. The screen uses the new Corning Gorilla Glass tempered glass, which is said to not only be more durable but also has a coating that significantly reduces screen glare.
It seems that this advantage has caught Apple’s attention, as the iPhone 17 may be using a similar anti-glare coating for its screen.
According to a report from MacRumors citing a Chinese leaker, Apple has purchased dedicated screen-coating equipment from Japan and handed it over to its supply chain in China. This screen coating will be used on future iPhone models, expectedly starting with the iPhone 17 (as it’s too late for iPhone 16). As a result, the upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to come with a better anti-glare and anti-scratch screen.
Galaxy S24 Ultra (right) with anti-glare coating compared to the Galaxy S22 Ultra
Apple currently uses the “Ceramic Shield” brand for its screen glass reinforced by ceramic made by Corning. The Ceramic Shield glass on the iPhone 15 series was claimed to be “tougher than any smartphone glass”, but that was before Samsung started using Corning Gorilla Armor glass on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Gorilla Armor performs better in drop and scratch tests (although Corning does not disclose the product used as a benchmark). The coating on this glass helps reduce reflectivity by up to 75%, improving readability and minimizing screen glare.
The low-glare capability of the Galaxy S24 Ultra allows users to use their phones under sunlight or other strong light sources without experiencing annoying glare. Once you’ve experienced the anti-glare screen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, you’ll start noticing the obvious glare on other devices. No need to tilt or cover the phone to view content on the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s screen, as the anti-glare screen combined with high brightness will satisfy you.
It is still unclear whether Apple can achieve similar results for the iPhone 17. If so, this will drive the smartphone industry to widely adopt this new display technology.
