Samsung appears ready to improve smartphone security with its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. The highly anticipated AI-driven "Privacy Display" will no longer be limited to the Ultra model.
Instead, the standard Galaxy S26 and S26+ will also feature this cutting-edge technology, making advanced privacy accessible to more users.
End Shoulder Surfing For Good
For years, smartphone users have faced the risk of "shoulder surfing," when sensitive information is visible to bystanders. From checking bank balances on a crowded train to entering passwords in a café, privacy is a constant concern.
Samsung's Privacy Display solves this elegantly, according to FN News. The screen stays clear for the user directly in front but dims or becomes unreadable when viewed from the side.
Unlike third-party screen protectors that can distort colors or reduce brightness, Samsung's solution is built directly into the hardware. The secret is a Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel that controls light at the pixel level, ensuring a narrow viewing angle without compromising clarity or color accuracy.
AI Makes Privacy Smarter
What sets Samsung's solution apart is context-aware AI. Open a banking app, and the phone automatically switches to privacy mode. Watch a video with friends, and the display widens its viewing angle in real time. This dynamic adjustment enhances usability while keeping sensitive data secure.
Because this feature is hardware-based, older models like the Galaxy S24 and S25 won't receive it through software updates, Digital Trends reported. The new panel ensures privacy works seamlessly without affecting overall performance.
What About the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
With standard S26 models gaining the Privacy Display, the Ultra variant may need additional standout features to justify its premium price.
Features like anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor could remain exclusive, but Samsung might introduce new differentiators to keep the Ultra appealing.
Originally published on Tech Times
