We still have a few months to go before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 lineup, but as usual, leaks and rumours are already making the rounds. Not long after the Ultra model’s design was revealed, a new leak has emerged. This time, it concerns a Privacy Display feature for the phone.
For those familiar with privacy screen protectors, this upcoming feature essentially serves the same purpose. It limits the viewing angles of the display, so that the user can see the screen’s contents head on, but others won’t be able to. The feature’s existence was initially discovered within One UI 8.5 code. But now, X user @achultra has shared screenshots supposedly showing some of its details.
Based on the screenshots, it seems that the user can set Privacy Display to automatically trigger in crowded places, such as elevators or public transportation. Additionally, the feature can kick in when the user opens sensitive apps. There is also the option to manually set conditions for the feature to turn on, allowing for more control. A separate Maximum Privacy toggle will also dim the screen when Private Display is enabled.
Aside from that, the user will apparently have control over the visibility of certain content. Among the options is the screen lock including PIN, pattern, and passwords. Moreover, the user can also hide certain images. To be more exact, the option covers images with private information, as well as ones marked as protected. Finally, there is the option to hide specific parts of the screen, such as notifications.
While these leaks involve the One UI 8.5 software, the feature may not necessarily be available for all devices as it could require hardware support to function. In the X post, @achultra specifically mentioned the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, so it might be the only phone to have the feature. That said, the veracity of this information still remains to be seen.
