Thinner Than Ever: Samsung Crafts Custom Glass for the Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung is going to reveal its thinnest Galaxy S series device, the Galaxy S25 Edge, and ahead of the formal announcement of May 13, the company confirmed one of the key design features - it will use a new glass shield designed in partnership with Corning called Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

While smartphone manufacturers keep pursuing thinner and lighter constructions, toughness takes center stage. Samsung says that the Galaxy S25 Edge needed a screen material that could be strong without increasing weight. Here the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 enters the scene. The new glass reportedly contains crystals incorporated into its design, which enhance resistance to cracking and daily wear and tear, yet still permit light to pass through unobstructed for a bright display.

"Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 employs crystals with certain properties infused into the glass matrix to enhance the crack resistance and long-lasting ability of the cover screen.". The cooperation between glass and crystal phases is designed to offer better toughness with high optical transparency maintained," the company explained.

Corning, in turn, detailed that the ceramic glass was made even tougher with its ion-exchange treatment, which assists the material to be strong despite pressures.

For cameras, the device might feature a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel selfie camera. Security aspects might include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader, as well as an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

May 13 will be the official launch (1:00PM IST) and we'll hopefully get additional details about the features and availability of the phone.