Samsung and Corning are reportedly developing self-healing display glass for the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra. The new Gorilla Armor could recover from everyday micro-scratches instead of focusing purely on scratch resistance. Self-healing tech isn't entirely new, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring it to a flagship phone's front display.

The leaker Schrödinger on X claims Samsung and Corning are working on a new self-healing surface for the next generation of Gorilla Armor. The goal is to create a display that can recover from certain levels of everyday micro-scratches over time. Instead of making the glass harder and more scratch-resistant, Samsung and Corning could take a different approach with a slightly softer surface that gains the ability to recover from smaller scratches on its own.

This wouldn't be the first time we've seen self-healing technology on a smartphone. More than a decade ago, LG introduced the LG G Flex 2 with a self-healing back panel. But we haven't seen the idea make its way to the front display of a mainstream flagship, which could make Samsung's implementation particularly interesting. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is still months away, and plenty could change before launch.