Ultra Version of Galaxy S26 to Feature Scratch-Resistant Screen Technology
Samsung is set to revolutionise mobile display technology with the introduction of its new Flex Magic Pixel OLED technology, which will first be featured in the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. This flagship phone, scheduled for launch in January 2026, is expected to be the only Samsung device of its generation to incorporate this innovative privacy-enhancing feature.
The Flex Magic Pixel technology is designed to prevent people nearby from viewing the phone's screen, particularly when sensitive applications like banking or payment apps are in use. By using AI to control individual OLED pixels, the screen's viewing angles can be dynamically adjusted, ensuring that only the person directly in front of the screen can clearly see the content.
Unlike conventional privacy screen protectors or films, Flex Magic Pixel maintains top-level display brightness and color fidelity because it manipulates pixels themselves instead of applying a physical film. This means users can enjoy a high-quality viewing experience without compromising on privacy.
Samsung Display has entered full-scale mass production of this technology, with plans to launch it first in the Galaxy S26 Ultra in early 2026. It is highly likely that this technology will be subsequently adopted in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 foldable devices.
The displays using Flex Magic Pixel also incorporate COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) technology, which replaces the traditional polarizer with a color filter. This change helps reduce power consumption, display thickness, and prevents brightness loss—a synergy crucial for maintaining display quality while using Flex Magic Pixel technology.
In real-time, the system continuously detects when privacy protection is needed and adjusts the OLED pixels instantly based on app usage or context, effectively acting like a built-in "privacy-protection film" without the drawbacks of physical films.
With the introduction of Flex Magic Pixel, Samsung is demonstrating its commitment to balancing security and visual performance in mobile devices. The Galaxy S26 Ultra will lead this innovation, with extensions to foldable devices expected soon after.
For instance, if a user is using the Galaxy S26 Ultra on a train with someone sitting next to them, that person will not be able to see what is being viewed if the screen is facing only the user. This feature is expected to work similarly to other accessories with the same purpose already on the market.
However, it's important to note that details about the implementation of this screen technology in the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip are not yet known. Furthermore, this technology is not expected to be a standard feature across all Samsung phones in the next generation. No further information is available about the potential inclusion of this technology in future models beyond the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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