Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Introduces Hardware Privacy Display, Rivals Consider Adoption

Samsung is launching the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, with the top-end S26 Ultra featuring a new hardware-level privacy display called Flex Magic Pixel. This technology aims to prevent shoulder surfing by darkening the screen when viewed from an angle, with customizable settings for specific apps. While exclusive to the S26 Ultra, Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are reportedly exploring similar privacy displays for their upcoming devices later this year.