Front Glass

The front glass protects your iPhone's display and is crucial for durability and touch sensitivity.

iPhone 15 Front Glass (Dynamic Island)

2023

Latest Ceramic Shield with Dynamic Island for better multitasking.

✅ Even stronger glass with Dynamic Island for interactive alerts. Perfect for heavy users who drop phones often.

❌ Dynamic Island takes up a bit of screen space, but most users adapt quickly.

Top-tier

iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Front Glass (Ceramic Shield)

2020

Apple's Ceramic Shield made the front glass 4x more drop-resistant.

✅ Far more shatter-resistant—users saw fewer cracked screens. Works great with MagSafe accessories.

❌ Slightly more prone to micro-scratches, so a screen protector is recommended.

Best durability yet

iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone X Front Glass (OLED & Notch)

2017

First to feature an edge-to-edge OLED display with a notch for Face ID.

✅ OLED provided deeper blacks and better colors. The notch introduced Face ID, a game-changer for security.

❌ More expensive to repair due to the OLED panel. Notch took some getting used to.

Innovative but fragile

iPhone X iPhone XS iPhone XS Max

iPhone 6 Front Glass (Ion-Strengthened)

2014

Apple introduced ion-strengthened glass, making it more resistant to drops.

✅ Far more durable against drops and scratches. Users reported fewer cracks. The curved edges gave a sleek look.

❌ Curved edges made screen protectors harder to apply perfectly.

Great improvement

iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone 4 Front Glass (Retina Display)

2010

Introduced with the iPhone 4, this glass was stronger and paired with the first Retina display.

✅ Much more scratch-resistant and durable. The Retina display made visuals crystal clear. Users noticed a huge leap in quality.

❌ Still prone to cracks if dropped without a case. Repair costs were high.

Excellent upgrade

iPhone 4 iPhone 4s

Original iPhone Front Glass

2007

The first iPhone featured a durable glass front, setting the standard for future models.

✅ Scratch-resistant compared to plastic screens of other phones at the time. Provides better touch responsiveness. Users loved the premium feel.

❌ Easier to shatter than plastic. Early adopters had to be careful with drops.

Good for its time

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Performance Comparison (2D Chart)

2023

iPhone 15 Front Glass (Dynamic Island) 97%

2020

iPhone 12 Front Glass (Ceramic Shield) 95%

2017

iPhone X Front Glass (OLED & Notch) 88%

2014

iPhone 6 Front Glass (Ion-Strengthened) 90%

2010

iPhone 4 Front Glass (Retina Display) 85%

2007

Original iPhone Front Glass 70%

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