A screen protector is meant to protect a phone’s screen from water, dust, fingerprints, oil, shock, scratches and a fatal fall. They are also meant to increase the efficiency of the screen by providing a smooth surface for ease of scrolling with fingers and better light transmittance for a clear display screen.
Tempered Glass Protector
Tempered Glass is made by heating the glass and then cooling it very quickly. This type of glass breaks differently than normal glass. A tempered glass protector is a multi-layered screen protector. It has a bottom layer of absorbent silicon, PET film and an optically clear adhesive tempered glass and oleophobic coating in that order as displayed in the following illustration. All these layers make tempered glass up to five times stronger than normal glass.
Gorilla Glass Protectors
Gorilla Glass is a brand of specialized toughened glass developed and manufactured by Corning. It is thin, light and damage resistant. Gorilla Glass is used as cover glass for portable electronic devices, including mobile phones.
Difference between Gorilla Glass and Tempered Glass
Now we know what are tempered and Gorilla Glass screen protectors and their specifications. Now let us compare the two and observe the differences.
Conclusion
So which glass is better? As the end user you need to decide and opt for the best. Gorilla Glass is manufactured by a renowned manufacturer and so many people vouch for its strength and scratch resistance properties. While others vouch for the tempered glass protectors and the argument is that it is used on the Gorilla Glass screens for even better protection —so it is superior. It is debatable, right? Screen protectors are not a must-buy item anymore. The latest smartphone screens are equipped with scratch and damage resistant qualities. Besides, your phone’s life and condition depends on how you handle it. Nothing is foolproof. Smartphones are expensive. So it is good to spend an additional amount for the screen protector, rather than spending a huge amount to fix the cracked display screen! Should you have any question on this topic, please feel free to ask in the comments section. We at TechWelkin and our reader community will try to assist you. Thank you for using TechWelkin!
