Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Launched for Mid-Range Affordable Smartphones

Corning Incorporated has recently launched Gorilla Glass 7i, which is specially designed for mid-range and affordable smartphones. This new upgrade will provide better protection from drops and scratches compared to the older Gorilla Glass variants used in many mid-range devices in the current market.

Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Features

Corning Gorilla Glass 7i will replace the older Gorilla Glass versions such as Gorilla Glass 5 found in mid-range phones. Those buying budget phones will get a more advanced solution which will protect their phone. Along with this, it also fits high quality display in mid category devices.

Corning’s press release According to , the new glass comes with significant improvements in durability. Lab tests show that the 7i can survive drops of up to 1 meter onto a rough surface such as asphalt, while aluminosilicate glasses typically deteriorate even at much lower heights, around 0.5 meters or less.

In addition to drop protection, the Gorilla Glass 7i offers double the scratch protection compared to some other lithium aluminosilicate cover glasses available in the market. This looks to be a new solution for the mid-category smartphone brand that offers better protection without spending a lot.