Hybrid glass for Galaxy S24 Ultra

Hybrid glass for the Galaxy S24 Ultra: what it is

Hybrid glass is multi-layer protection made of plastic and a thin glass layer or an applied hardening coating. It is several times thinner than typical tempered glass and flexible: on impact it bends instead of cracking. The hard surface protects against scratches from keys or sand, although in a fall onto a sharp edge it offers less protection than thick tempered glass.

Why hybrid glass suits the Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a flat 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X screen, unlike the slightly curved Galaxy S23 Ultra. The flat surface lets the hybrid adhere right up to the edge without lifting. From the factory the screen is protected by Gorilla Armor with an anti-reflective coating, and the phone has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and the S Pen stylus. A thin hybrid affects the reader less than thick glass and does not noticeably change the distance between the stylus tip and the screen.

How to choose hybrid glass for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

• Case compatibility: the hybrid should stop a few tenths of a millimetre short of the screen edge so that the case lip does not lift it.
• Camera cut-out: the front camera is in the screen, so the glass needs an opening or a clear area at that spot.
• Surface: glossy glass keeps the contrast but hides the effect of the anti-reflective coating; matte reduces reflections at the cost of sharpness.
• Oleophobic coating: makes swiping with a finger or stylus smoother and reduces visible fingerprints.

Fitting hybrid glass to the Galaxy S24 Ultra screen

A hybrid is applied dry: the adhesive covers the entire surface, so there is no rainbow effect at the edges. Before fitting, degrease and dust the screen, and centre the glass on the front camera. After applying it, register your fingerprint again so the reader works without delay. Small air bubbles can be pushed out towards the edges.

Hybrid glass, tempered glass or film for the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

If you want the strongest drop protection, take a look at tempered glass for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The thinnest layer comes from a screen protector film for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Screen protection pairs well with a cover from the Galaxy S24 Ultra cases category and a lens protector from the camera glass for the Galaxy S24 Ultra category. We have gathered all accessories for this model in the Galaxy S24 Ultra accessories category.

Frequently asked questions

Does the S Pen work through hybrid glass?

Yes. The stylus works with the screen digitizer, and a thin hybrid does not interfere with writing or pressure detection.

Does Galaxy S23 Ultra hybrid glass fit the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

No. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has curved screen edges while the Galaxy S24 Ultra is flat, so the shape and dimensions of the glass differ.