Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy S26 Ultra in a few days, and with the device will come a new Privacy Display feature. The hardware-based technology is designed to improve security by limiting screen visibility from side angles. This means only the person holding the phone can clearly see sensitive content such as messages, banking apps, or personal photos. Reports from Android Authority claim that several Chinese smartphone makers are already testing similar hardware. If development continues at this pace, more Android flagship devices could include built-in privacy screens before the end of the year. This move may help privacy displays become a common feature in premium smartphones worldwide.
According to well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, multiple Chinese manufacturers are currently testing display panels that can physically narrow viewing angles. This is important because Samsung’s reported solution for the Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to rely on hardware built into the screen itself. Unlike basic privacy filters or software tricks that dim parts of the display, this approach is designed to block side views more effectively.
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The leak does not point out any brand name, but according to the timeline, the launch might happen in September 2026, which is usually the time when big brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo launch their new devices. If everything goes as planned for these brands, then some of their upcoming flagship devices, such as the Xiaomi 18 series and the Vivo X500 series, might arrive with the same privacy-orientated display.
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According to the latest information, Samsung is expected to retain this feature only in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It’s also reported that other brands may follow a similar path by limiting the technology to their Pro or Ultra variants. High-end models often receive new display and security upgrades before they reach more affordable devices.
A hardware privacy display can help prevent shoulder surfing in public places like trains, cafes, or offices. People sitting next to you would see less of your screen, while you continue to view it clearly from the front. None of the companies involved have officially confirmed the plans of including a privacy display in their devices, and for now everything remains based on leaks and early reports.
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Industry experts also claim that if the tests from the Chinese manufacturers are successful, then privacy displays could soon become a key feature in premium Android smartphones, rather than a single brand highlight.