Emir BardakçıExciting news for Xiaomi fans as rumors suggest that the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 16 might be one of the first phones to feature Corning’s groundbreaking new Gorilla Glass Ceramic technology. The new material, unveiled yesterday at a launch event in New York, promises to significantly improve device durability and would be a tremendous addition to Xiaomi’s already excellent build quality.
Xiaomi has long prioritized durability in their flagship phones, as we saw with the Xiaomi 15 series last year, and the company’s focus on innovative materials is a central pillar of Lei Jun’s vision to provide truly premium experiences. The inclusion of this technology would further cement Xiaomi’s reputation as a technological innovator in the smartphone industry.
Gorilla Glass Ceramic: Setting a New Benchmark for Durability
The newly launched Gorilla Glass Ceramic is a significant leap forward in smartphone protection technology:
- Survives 10 consecutive drops from one-meter height on simulated asphalt
- Competing aluminosilicate glasses tend to shatter on the first drop
- Specifically created for increased toughness
- Continues Gorilla Glass’s legacy of exceptional durability
What This Means for Xiaomi 16
If applied to the Xiaomi 16, this new material would have several advantages:
- Much better drop protection for daily use
- Less need for protective cases without sacrificing peace of mind
- Potential for more fashionable designs without compromising on durability
- Another premium feature to set Xiaomi apart from the rest
Although Motorola has taken the pole position of being the first OEM to utilize this tech in the coming few months, industry insiders point out that Xiaomi is not far behind. The timeline also matches the expected development timeline of the Xiaomi 16 series.
David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager, Corning Gorilla Glass, highlighted the importance of this innovation: “Gorilla Glass is known worldwide for its industry-leading toughness and durability, and our new glass-ceramic material is no exception. Engineered for even greater toughness, Gorilla Glass-Ceramic is a testament to our ongoing investment in research and development of high-quality, durable display cover and body materials.”
For the fans of Xiaomi, this potential addition is another incentive to look forward to the future flagship release, which is set to push boundaries in all specification.
Source: Corning
