The new devices should be extra tough now

Feb 2, 2023 07:08 GMT  ·  By

If you’ve never dropped your phone to the ground, you’re probably not familiar with the pain you feel when you look at the device sitting face down on the concrete, all without knowing if the screen is broken or not.

And given that new-generation devices are all about glass, such a thing is, well, unavoidable, unless you dress up the phone in a case from day one.

Samsung wants to allow users to enjoy the beauty of the Galaxy S23 without the need for a case, as the new models are wrapped into Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back.

“The new S series is the first to feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, offering durability for long-term use and consisting of an average of 22 percent pre-consumer recycled content. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in a redesigned packaging box which applied paper made with 100 percent recycled paper,” Samsung said.

The use of Gorilla Glass Victus 2 made the devices more durable without adding too much weight. For example, the Ultra tips the scales at 234 grams, which means it’s rather heavy but not as heavy as it would’ve been if Samsung used aluminum, for instance.

The standard Galaxy S23 weighs just 168 grams.

Samsung says it has used all kinds of recycled materials, all without compromising the premium feel.

“The Galaxy S23 series raises the bar for premium technology that can enrich people’s lives and help contribute to a healthier planet. Since the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung Galaxy increases its use of recycled materials from six internal components in Galaxy S22 Ultra to 12 internal and external components in Galaxy S23 Ultra. Galaxy S23 series also has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels,” the company claims.