The iPhone 16 will use old glass
Next year's iPhone 17 will feature an anti-glare display that is more scratch-resistant than the Apple Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models.
Chinese insider Instant Digital said that the protective glass of the iPhone 17 will receive an “ultra-hard anti-reflective layer” that is “more scratch-resistant than you think.” According to the source, the coating equipment has just been transferred to China's supply chain, but it will not be used for the iPhone 16 series.
Ceramic Shield — is the marketing name for a glass-ceramic material developed by Corning in collaboration with Apple. Apple says the iPhone 15's ceramic screen is “stronger than any smartphone glass.” Apple touted glass with a ceramic coating that improves drop resistance by 4 times compared to the iPhone 11.
Samsung recently unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 Ultra, equipped with a Gorilla Glass Armor display, also developed by Corning. According to Corning, the Armor panel reduces glare by 75% compared to a conventional glass surface and is resistant to micro-scratches that can occur over time on competing glass panels. Corning also claims the panels are more than 4 times more scratch resistant than competing aluminosilicate safety glass.
It is unclear whether Apple plans to use Gorilla Glass Armor for the iPhone 17.
Instant Digital accurately reported on the yellow iPhone 14, the ability to record spatial video on the iPhone 15 Pro and the features of the Apple Watch Series 9.