Samsung phone cameras are getting better and tougher with new Gorilla Glass

Next-gen Samsung phones will be the first to receive a new Gorilla Glass coating for camera lenses, which promises improved durability and higher quality images.

New Corning Gorilla Glass with DX and Corning Gorilla Glass with DX Plus promises scratch resistance and toughness while capturing 98% of light to hit the surface.

Although Gorilla Glass has been protecting phone screens for over a decade, this technology is new to camera optics and should improve protection for lenses that can often be scuffed, scratched or cracked.

However, potential improvements for image capture are also worth watching, with Corning promising to maximize the amount of ambient light is allowed, while minimizing reflection.

It's unclear which Samsung phones will be the first to introduce the technology to the real world. However, with Unpacked fast approaching next month, it will be interesting to see if one of the company's next foldable phones is going to be Gorilla Glass-covered flip cameras with DX technology.

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"Anti-reflective coatings have long been used on conventional cameras to improve light capture," said Jaymin Amin, vice president and general manager of Corning Gorilla Glass. “However, these coatings tend to scratch easily, which negatively impacts image quality. Corning's Gorilla Glass composites not only provide camera lens covers for mobile devices with improved scratch resistance and durability over traditional coatings, but also the improved optical performance required for these devices. the ideal solution for camera lens covers. By capturing 98% of the light for the camera lens, our glass composites expand the full capability of the camera design and help create high quality images and video. Our Gorilla Glass DX products provide the industry's best combination of optical performance and protection for the ultimate customer experience. »

Once Samsung releases the technology, we can expect to see it adopted by other manufacturers sooner rather than later.