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Tempered Glass
Chemically hardened glass used as screen protection on phones and tablets.
Also known as:
Glass Screen Protector
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Tempered glass is heat/chemically treated glass with high scratch and shatter resistance. Entry devices list Screen protection: Tempered glass; flagships use branded Gorilla Glass or Ceramic Shield.
It is also the material of choice for aftermarket screen protectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tempered Glass?
Chemically hardened glass used as screen protection on phones and tablets.
What terms are related to Tempered Glass?
Related Durability terms include Gorilla Glass, Ceramic Shield, Drop Resistance.
Related Technical Terms
Gorilla Glass
Corning's chemically strengthened glass used on many phones and tablets for scratch resistance.
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Ceramic Shield
Apple's glass-ceramic screen glass marketed for higher drop and scratch resistance.
Display
Drop Resistance
How well a device survives falls; DeviceBenchmark grades results like 'Very good (B) · 180 drops'.
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