Samsung Won't Have a Monopoly on S26 Ultra's Privacy Display for Long

Samsung's hardware‑level Privacy Display may not stay exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra for long, with Chinese brands reportedly preparing similar technologies for their own forthcoming Android smartphones. Leaks indicate that Xiaomi's next flagship lineup, the 18 series, and the coming Vivo X500 series (the X400 moniker is expected to be skipped, due to its unlucky inclusion of the number 4) are probable early adopters, with Oppo and Honor also among the brands exploring comparable privacy‑focused panels, as reported by 9to5Google.

Spotted by 9to5Google, an X post from leaker Ice Universe explains how the technology works, while Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says other brands are working on incorporating it into their own phones. Like the S26 Ultra, the devices are expected to darken content when viewed from the side, keeping looky-loos from peeping what's on your screen.

Samsung's S26 Ultra display is said ...