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TL;DR
- Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature uses a combination of narrow and wide pixels to limit visibility from off-axis viewing angles.
- View mode is intended to hide the contents of your phone from people trying to take a look, but there is an unintended consequence.
- Samsung confirmed in a statement that there will be “some variation” in screen brightness at certain viewing angles.
He Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra includes a really cool viewing trick: privacy viewing. New screen technology keeps your phone’s contents safe from prying eyes controlling how wide and normal pixels emit light. However, anecdotal user accounts and lab tests have noted that the additional feature results in the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen brightness being lower than the Galaxy S25 Ultra in certain situations.
Following the official launch of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung finally acknowledges that the device’s screen may appear less bright when viewed from certain angles in a statement to TechRadar. The company says you can expect to see “some variation” at certain viewing angles, but also claims there should be a “negligible” impact on usage.
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This is what Samsung said TechnologyRadar Regarding the Galaxy S25 Ultra brightness test results:
Privacy Display is designed to protect user privacy by providing a vivid visual experience when using the phone in normal use cases. Some variations will be seen when the phone is held at certain angles and when set to maximum brightness; however, any impact on actual use when holding the phone should be negligible.”
According to Samsung’s statement, you can expect to see a less bright screen when the brightness is set to maximum. The dimming effect should be less prominent at lower brightness levels. However, Samsung’s claim that the impact on usage is “negligible” is a little more dubious. Since the Galaxy S26 Ultra arrived in the hands of reviewers and early buyers, Many have questioned the quality and brightness of the screen. of new screen technology.
The revamped display architecture includes both narrow and wide pixels that can be individually controlled. When privacy display is enabled, only narrow pixels are illuminated, limiting off-axis visibility. With the feature disabled, narrow and wide pixels are active, which is supposed to provide a normal viewing experience. However, Samsung’s latest statement admits there will be “some variation” there.
Do you think the Galaxy S26 Ultra screen is bright enough? Is it worth having the Privacy Display feature on a slightly dimmer screen? Let us know in the comments below.
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