The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a privacy-boosting AI trick built into its screen – here’s how it works

• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could use a new technology called Flex Magic Pixel
• This would allow AI to control the pixels in the screen, leaving the contents hidden at certain angles
• So could allow you to view things you’d rather keep private, even while other people are around

A novel privacy-protecting function that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent screen eavesdropping may be the first to be included in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Samsung intends to install a new technology known as “Flex Magic Pixel” on the screen of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to DealSite (via @Jukanlosreve), which cites “industry sources.” With this function, the screen’s pixels would be controlled by AI to make the display only visible from particular angles.

The end solution would resemble the privacy-preserving screen protectors that are currently available for phones and conceal your screen’s content from others who aren’t looking at it directly. Flex Magic Pixel, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to have the same problems as similar screen protectors, which frequently lower brightness or image quality.

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Therefore, without compromising screen quality, you may keep private and sensitive information private using Flex Magic Pixel. Anyone who uses public transportation could find this very helpful, as others around might be able to pry into your screen. However, anyone could find it to be a comforting characteristic.

Although we would be skeptical of the assertion that this will be included in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung has already demonstrated this technology, thus it makes logical for them to include it in a phone.

Multiple tech on multiple phones

According to these sources, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be the only model in the Galaxy S26 series to receive the Flex Magic Pixel. However, they also state that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 are probably going to receive it as well.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is probably going to incorporate CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation), according to the same claim. This would include taking out the polarizer from an OLED screen and swapping it out for a color filter, which may shrink the screen while enhancing color reproduction and using less power.

Although Samsung already employs this technology in its foldable phones, a non-foldable phone has not yet made use of it. Therefore, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may have some notable benefits over competing phones if it does offer both of these screen enhancements.

Since the Samsung Galaxy S26 range is expected to ship in January or February, we’ll presumably find out for sure if it features these at that time.