What is Apple's Ceramic Shield technology?

Apple's Ceramic Shield technology, introduced on the iPhone 12, promises a more durable glass layer to protect the device from impacts and drops.

However, many people are wondering what Ceramic Shield technology actually means and how it differs from the glass used in other smartphones.

Ceramic Shield is a glass technology manufactured exclusively for Apple by Corning.

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Ceramic Shield is essentially a technology that gets its name from the ceramic nanocrystals integrated into the glass. The structure of these crystals makes the glass strong and protects it from cracks and breakage. Another process used in the technology is dual ion exchange, meaning larger ion sizes to create a more solid end product. Both of these technologies combine to create a tougher display that Apple used in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series.

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Like other smartphone manufacturers, Apple has previously used Corning's Gorilla Glass in its earlier phone models. Ceramic Shield is also manufactured by Corning, but the company produces it exclusively for Apple, so it's only found in Apple's devices.

Apple claims Ceramic Shield is the toughest smartphone glass on the market, but the company lacks sufficient evidence to support that claim. The agreement between Corning and Apple ensures Ceramic Shield remains Apple's proprietary technology. It's unclear how much tougher Ceramic Shield is compared to Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus, which is currently endorsed by Samsung.

Although durable, Ceramic Shield can still crack or shatter upon impact.

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Over 2 billion 5G smartphones have been sold worldwide.

Even with an iPhone model that uses Ceramic Shield, the best protection for any smartphone is to provide a quality protective case.

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