Katarzyna PetruThe premiere of the latest Galaxy S26 Ultra is behind us, and one of the most interesting innovations in this model is the display that can hide content from people standing nearby. Thanks to a solution developed by Samsung Display, users no longer need to buy and stick additional films to protect their data while using the phone in public places.
Image readable only from the right angle
The technology called Privacy Display (originally Flex Magic Pixel (FMP) by Samsung Display) involves a physical modification of the OLED panel structure in such a way that the light is directed primarily straight towards the user. The effect on the S26 Ultra is that when looking at the phone at a 45-degree angle, the screen brightness drops by more than 96%. If someone tries to glance at your display from a 60-degree angle, they will see almost a black spot, while you – looking straight ahead – have a perfectly bright and clear image before your eyes.
Partial Privacy
The biggest impression on visitors of the MWC26 trade show in Barcelona was made by the "Partial Privacy" feature. It allows for the selective hiding of only chosen parts of the screen – for example, just the field with the banking keyboard, while the rest of the display remains visible. The whole concept is based on the new LEAD 2.0™ architecture, which modifies the structure of the Black Matrix inside the OLED panel. The implementation of this technology in the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a gigantic step forward in terms of personal data security.
Lower Energy Consumption
An important change compared to older solutions is that the privacy protection function can be turned off at any time in the settings. The company Samsung Display designed this panel to be not only safer but also more energy-efficient than older displays, which translates to longer battery life in S26 Ultra.
Source: Samsung Display
