Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Scratches Easily: Is Durability a Concern for This Flagship Phone?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Durability Test Results Raise Questions

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been making waves in the tech world, and one of the most anticipated features is its new Corning Gorilla Armor 2 screen. But a recent durability test has revealed some surprising results.

A Compromise on Scratch Resistance?

JerryRigEverything, a popular YouTube channel known for its phone durability tests, has been testing the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s screen in various ways. One interesting thing they found was that the phone’s screen started getting scratched at level six of the Mohs scale of hardness, which is a system used to measure scratch resistance. This is a step down from the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which didn’t start getting scratched until level seven.

A Shatter-Resistant Compromise?

So, what’s going on here? While JerryRigEverything doesn’t have a definitive answer, they posit that perhaps the glass was too brittle on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Increasing scratch resistance typically means making the glass harder, which can also make it more likely to shatter when dropped. Corning and Samsung might have decided that this is a better balance – sacrificing some scratch resistance for improved drop resistance.

Corning’s Claims at Odds with JerryRigEverything’s Results?

Corning itself states that drop resistance has been improved compared to the original Gorilla Armor, but it also says that "Gorilla Armor 2 maintained its exceptional scratch resistance." So, it’s possible that JerryRigEverything’s results will prove to be outliers. But even if the glass on the Galaxy S25 Ultra really is more prone to scratching, we’d argue it’s probably a fair trade if that means it’s less likely to smash.

What Do You Value More in a Smartphone?

What do you value more in a smartphone: strong scratch resistance or strong drop resistance? Let us know in the comments.

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