The Galaxy S26 Ultra has already generated plenty of speculations around its display. Earlier reports have suggested a 6.89-inch M14 OLED panel, higher brightness levels and tougher protective glass. But now, a new leak points to another long-awaited improvement. At the same time, Samsung has officially teased a new “Privacy Display” feature that promises to add “a new layer of privacy.” Here’s more on both updates.
According to popular tipster Ice Universe @UniverseIce on X, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is confirmed to feature a 10-bit display panel. This would be a notable upgrade over the 8-bit panel used on the current Galaxy S25 Ultra.
If the information holds true, users can expect richer colours, smoother colour gradients and better HDR performance. While A 10-bit panel is capable of reproducing more than one billion colours.
Several rival smartphone brands already offer 10-bit panels on their flagship devices, making this a long-awaited upgrade for Samsung’s Ultra lineup.
Meanwhile, Samsung has also released teaser videos highlighting a new “Privacy Display” feature for the Galaxy S26 series. The teasers show how it can keep on-screen content hidden from people nearby.
On the Galaxy S26 Ultra, this feature is expected to be built directly into the display itself. In its official press release, Samsung states, “Samsung will soon unveil a new layer of privacy to shield your phone from shoulder surfing wherever you go. You’ll have the space to check your messages or enter a password on public transit without thinking twice about who might be watching.”
The company says users will be able to enable the feature for specific apps or activate it only when entering sensitive information “for more private areas of your phone”. It can also be applied to “specific parts of your experience, such as notification pop-ups”.
Unlike traditional privacy screen protectors that offer an all-or-nothing solution, the Privacy Display can be fine-tuned or disabled entirely based on user preference. According to rumours, this flexibility is possible because the technology is integrated directly into the display panel.
Samsung notes that the feature is the result of more than five years of “engineering, testing, and refining.” Further official details are expected soon.
Current reports also suggest that the Privacy Display may be exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, rather than being available on the standard and Plus variants.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be unveiled globally next month. As for sales, it is likely to begin in late February or early March.
The flagship smartphone is rumoured to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, upgraded cameras, and several other incremental improvements alongside the new display enhancements.
Answer. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a 10-bit display panel, offering richer colours, smoother gradients, and improved HDR compared to the 8-bit panel on the S25 Ultra.
Answer. It’s a built-in technology that hides on-screen content from nearby viewers. Users can enable it for specific apps, sensitive tasks, or notifications, with flexible controls.
Answer. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be unveiled globally next month, with sales likely starting in late February or early March.
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