Leaked Screenshots Reveal New Privacy Display Features of Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung is poised to improve privacy with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, incorporating a new Privacy Display function directly into the device. This feature removes the necessity for external screen protectors. Leaked images from One UI 8.5 showcase comprehensive controls, enabling users to modify the intensity of the privacy effect and establish automatic triggers based on their surroundings, like when commuting or in coffee shops.
The Privacy Display capability provides Custom Conditions, allowing users to enable privacy settings when using sensitive applications such as banking or inputting PIN codes. The system offers detailed control, permitting users to determine which areas of the screen stay visible and which ones are hidden. Notifications, lock screen elements, and private photos can be concealed when this feature is turned on.
Samsung’s “Maximum Privacy” mode boosts security further by rendering the display harder to read from side views, employing Flex Magic Pixel technology to modify pixel behavior in real time. This functionality is built into One UI 8.5, with code fragments indicating its readiness for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s debut.
While the feature assures improved privacy, concerns linger about its effect on display brightness, color fidelity, and performance during video playback and gaming. Still, the Galaxy S26 Ultra may be the first widespread smartphone to provide an integrated, customizable privacy filter.
