Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Gorilla Armor 2 survives drops on concrete from 2.2m

22 January 2025
It's tougher than its predecessor and retains anti-reflective properties.

Sort by:

Minu, 23 Jan 2025I'm using a Nokia 8 without both a screen protector an... moredamn but i'd say you're the exception and not the rule cus you're in an outstanding situation lol

My S22 Ultra has a handful of hideous scratches and the metal parts are a little scuffed even tho i haven't dropped the phone at an angle/on its sides. And the back side's color has spots too. So much for #Samsungquality. Never trust anyone who says their Samsung/Apple phone is perfect after 2 years+ of NAKED use (excluding the usage of a cover). I thought we have had enough improvements in durability and stuff to be able to use it naked but nope, i fell for the hype.

    • o
    • oo Ruly oo
    • u7V
    • 4 hours ago

    The rectangular design of the phone body with "small rounded" on the four corners recalls me the body design of ZTE nubia gaming phone. It is so nice and I am of course dreaming of buying it. The denial only comes from the current size of my wallet that filled only by my identity card and small amount of money.

    Speaking about hardwares they put on it would not have any complaints. They will surely avoid the use of Emmc storage.

    As for the screen protector that have been discussed by many people here were recommended to be used to get another shield over the default screen protector made by Gorilla. And I in this opportunity will also recommend the use of protective case as a phone fashion because there are protective case manufacturer has it with nice design out there.

    To conclude, no Emmc, no affordable price of course as usual.

      • ?
      • Anonymous
      • XRx
      • 5 hours ago

      "a surface replicating concrete"
      sounds like the smoothest and flattest surface known to man

        Rolly Ghiz, 23 Jan 2025I don't get it. So you CAN use the pen without Bluetoo... moreBluetooth for Air Actions.

        For the writing and everything else, it works without BT

          • L
          • Lunatico
          • JqD
          • 23 Jan 2025

          I'm still more interested in knowing how the Gorilla Armor 2 will resist to daily-use scratches. My phones rarely fall on the floor and I never liked cases or screen protectors on my phones as they're gorgeous without them.

          However a long time ago when phone manufacturers didn't pay much attention to this, my phone suffered some scratches that bothered me (Nexus 4 and Xiaomi MI 9).

          The phone screens have evolved a lot in the past 4 years, so I might opt to use the new S25 Ultra (pre-ordered one for me) without cases or screen protectors considering the new Gorilla Armor 2.

            • ?
            • Anonymous
            • fCx
            • 23 Jan 2025

            PeterThePanda, 23 Jan 2025Lol. Lab tests under their controlled environments. Now ... moreYou know their durability claims are lies when they use a lot of hidden and undisclosed terms and conditions, and of course, their "controlled lab environments" which are designed to turn the results in their own favour

              No matter how much they advertise this glass as durable, it'll break. So just use a case, because there is no warranty on a broken screen

                jiyen235, 23 Jan 2025even this crazy samsung fanboy can't hide his frustrat... moreLol, have you seen claims in s25/s25+ introduction news comments. "Apple/samsung perfect sw/hw integration, chinese only paper specs". He'll obviously ignore bugs, stutter or any other issues you encountered on samsung phones and when software can't "compensate" lackluster hardware.

                  lets compare the durability of this phone against Honor X9C ...

                    • M
                    • Minu
                    • ter
                    • 23 Jan 2025

                    jiyen235, 23 Jan 2025people are gonna use protectors anyways, so it's not l... moreI'm using a Nokia 8 without both a screen protector and a case, and the front glass hasn't picked up any scratches yet, even after countless drops. The polished aluminium back panel does have minor scuffs though, but not noticeable, unless a torch or light is directly held toward it.

                      justasmile, 23 Jan 2025Who cares? Do you even use Bluetooth integration often, if... moreI don't get it. So you CAN use the pen without Bluetooth? Then why was it implemented in the first place?

                        The S26 Ultra will have improved AI to make the phone levitate when it gets dropped

                          GreatnessZ, 23 Jan 2025I dont care about gorilla glass armour 2, why did Samsung r... moreWho cares?
                          Do you even use Bluetooth integration often, if you have an S Pen?

                            • -
                            • -
                            • 64{
                            • 23 Jan 2025

                            INB4 "Galaxy A serwis with Galaxy Armor MIL-STD durability)

                              MihaiRo, 23 Jan 2025In day by day usage ,just an ordinary drop by accident will... morepeople are gonna use protectors anyways, so it's not like it really matters. If you don't use a protector then even if your screen isn't cracked, it'll have TERRIBLE scratches, i used mine for a year with no screen protector and it has a lotta scratches and i've seen s24 u users with lots of scratches as well.

                              The main reason for screens cracking is dropping them from a large height, at a high velocity OR most likely dropped em at a sharp thing for example the corner of a table. The last one is the one i've seen happen most frequently.

                                GreatnessZ, 23 Jan 2025I dont care about gorilla glass armour 2, why did Samsung r... moreeven this crazy samsung fanboy can't hide his frustration regarding this. Great to see that at least they can at least acknowledge nerfs like this.

                                  • M
                                  • Minu
                                  • ter
                                  • 23 Jan 2025

                                  PeterThePanda, 23 Jan 2025Lol. Lab tests under their controlled environments. Now ... moreAnd JerryRigEverything's torture tests make sense in real life, unlike control conditions. This is the exact same reason why I don't trust BBK, Lenovo, Transsion, LG and Samsung's cheesy durability claims.

                                    • M
                                    • Minu
                                    • ter
                                    • 23 Jan 2025

                                    Anonymous, 23 Jan 2025POS still the same Gorilla Glass with just different names ... moreOr use the same Gorilla Glass solution in Nokia phones, that survive any form of torture.

                                      DeepIn2U, 23 Jan 2025Lmao This is better but at HALF the drop distance or un... moreconsidering the S25U is a flagship phone that uses this type new glass I was expecting more than 2.2m.. it's only 0.7m more than cheap Realme? 🤣

                                        I dont care about gorilla glass armour 2, why did Samsung remove Bluetooth on the Spen? arrrrrrrrrgh!!

                                          1 of 2