Samsung is bringing one key flagship feature to its cheaper Galaxy S27 models. According to SamMobile, the Privacy Display feature will trickle down to the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the technology will also be improved compared to previous generations.
Privacy Display won't be Galaxy S27 Ultra exclusive
The Privacy Display feature is very sensitive to viewing angles. | Image by PhoneArena
SamMobile didn't cite any sources, but claims to have exclusive information regarding the Privacy Display technology in the upcoming Galaxy S27 series.
According to the publication, Samsung will use an upgraded version of Privacy Display, and also equip the newest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy S27 Pro, with Privacy Display.
If true, this would mark the first non-Ultra model to use the tech, but that's not a surprise.
Galaxy S27 Pro to serve as a compact Ultra
We don't have much information on the exact Privacy Display upgrades Samsung is planning to bring to the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro, but the addition of the Pro model comes as no surprise. Earlier rumors suggest that we're talking about a split-screen feature where you will be able to use Privacy Screen on just one part of the screen, while keeping the other completely visible.
Samsung is expanding the portfolio with a Pro model, aiming to offer a compact and a tad more affordable version of the Ultra next year. The main difference between the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the Galaxy S27 Pro is the screen size.
The former is expected to come equipped with a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, while the Pro model will use a 6.4-inch display. The battery on the Pro is also expected to be a tad smaller than the one inside the Ultra — 5,200 mAh versus 5,700 mAh on the Ultra. The Ultra is expected to retain the S Pen support as well.
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Do you want a privacy display to come on more phones?
It should come on all flagship phones.
24.56%
It should be available on all types of smartphones.
24.56%
I don't think it's an important feature.
40.35%
I would install a third-party privacy glass.
10.53%
What is Samsung Privacy Display
Samsung brought a cool new innovation with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. | Image by PhoneArena
Samsung brought a cool new innovation with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It's a pretty interesting and unexpected feature — a built-in privacy screen protector.
Instead of being on top of the glass, it’s a black grid built into the display panel. When you activate it from the software toggle, a number of side-facing pixels turn off, and the grid comes up to limit the viewing angles of the ones that are active — the front-facing pixels.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display vs an actual privacy screen protector on iPhone | Image by PhoneArena
My honest opinion on the matter is no. I don't think that the presence or lack thereof of Privacy Display should sway your purchase decision. For starters, you can always slap a privacy screen protector on a cheaper model, and sort of get the feature for $15 or so.
Secondly, most people were underwhelmed by the feature when it launched with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, even though Samsung made some software adjustments and improved it later on. We still don't know what upgrades are coming to Privacy Display 2.0, but in my opinion it's not an essential feature — it's too unreliable and depends heavily on viewing angles.
You can't just turn it on while riding the subway and have peace of mind that your passwords and bank details are safe — a quick peek over your shoulder would still reveal them, Privacy Display or not.
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