Phone makers are ditching Gorilla Glass, but what gives?

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Corning Gorilla Glass has been the gold standard for protective glass solutions in the smartphone space for years, dating back to the original iPhone. In fact, Gorilla Glass became something of a brand name in the space, with manufacturers using it as a seal of quality. However, I’ve noticed something very interesting happening in the last few years. While top Android phones from Google and Samsung still use Corning’s protection, rival flagships from HONOR, HUAWEI, and Xiaomi have moved away from Gorilla Glass in favor of in-house solutions. So what gives, and how much does this matter? Do you care if your phone doesn't have Gorilla Glass? 285 votes Yes, it's Gorilla Glass or nothing for me 45 % Yes, but I'm happy with OEM solutions 40 % No Gorilla Glass and no OEM glass? No buy for me 15 % Why are OEMs switching from Gorilla Glass to their own solutions? Robert Triggs / Android Authority My first thought upon noticing this trend is that smartpho ... Read full article.