Samsung leaks Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display settings with auto-triggers for public privacy

The new Galaxy S26 Ultra phone from Samsung has a smart “Privacy Display” built right into the screen. It hides what you’re doing from people looking from the side. No more strangers reading your texts on a bus or train. Leaks show it turns on automatically when you open private apps, or when you’re in busy places like elevators. You can even pick which part of the screen to hide. This is the only fun new thing left for the S26 series. Samsung dropped other cool upgrades and made prices higher. But this privacy feature could be a big win.

Galaxy S26 Ultra – Privacy Display Notification Demopic.twitter.com/alt5cUW3zE

— S M A Sithick (@smasithick) February 10, 2026

Screenshots from One UI settings leaked months ago and popped up again this week. They show easy controls that turn on for sensitive apps like banking or messages. The phone spots public spots, like elevators or buses, maybe using location or Wi-Fi. It hides based on what you see, like passwords. You can protect just one area of the screen if you want. You tweak how strong it is with light dim or total black for side views. No need to turn it on every time; it just works.

Samsung knows people hate peeping eyes in public. This is better than cheap screen stickers that can peel off. It is built into the phone’s display, so it feels smooth and is always ready to use.
In October 2024, a leaker named @achultra shared some pictures on X (formerly Twitter). Recently, another tipster shared the same images again but removed some details. Samsung has also teased this feature, and the phone is expected to launch soon, possibly in early 2026.

This news comes after some disappointment. On February 5, 2026, reports said Samsung removed some extra upgrades from the S26, like better cameras and bigger batteries. Prices may also go up. Many fans were not happy about this.

Public reactions on (X) Twitter show mixed feelings about the feature.

One user appreciated the idea but criticized the design, saying it looks too rounded and comparing it to the S25 Ultra, which they consider better.

Another user raised a practical concern, questioning how effective the privacy feature really is if someone is standing directly behind the user, since it seems to block viewing only from the sides.

A third user shared frustration based on past experience, saying that privacy screens can be annoying even for the owner because they make it harder to clearly view content.

But the new Privacy Display feature makes things better. When you look at the screen straight on, it looks normal. But if someone tries to look from the side, the screen turns dark for them. It works like sunglasses for your phone, keeping your screen private.Easy to share on social media.

More details from leaks show a settings menu with switches and sliders. Auto mode uses phone smarts to guess when you need privacy. Manual option too. Rivals might copy it. Google Pixel or Apple iPhone could add similar soon. Bottom line: Galaxy S26 Ultra makes private phone time easy and automatic. Excited? Watch for launch news.