Privacy Display V2 for Galaxy S27 Ultra showcased at MWC with more customizability

Samsung introduced a new feature with the Galaxy S26 Ultra called Privacy Display and it was the standout feature for the latest flagship. It allows hiding the screen or sensitive information on the screen from onlookers through integrated hardware and software. It hasn’t even been a month since launch and the company has already showcased what is effectively a version two of Privacy Display at MWC.

At the event, Android Authority witnessed the updated Privacy Display on what seem to be Samsung prototypes that look just like the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This version of the feature seems to allow a larger part of the display to be hidden. Of course, the entire screen and sensitive information like passwords, notifications, etc. can be hidden as well, but the added feature is that a large portion of the screen can be configured to be hidden, while the rest of the screen appears normal.

In the photos shared by the publication, the two devices can be seen with half of the screen hidden on one and a little less than a third hidden on the other. What’s unfortunate is that Samsung essentially old Android Authority that this upgrade would be limited to new devices and will not be implemented on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, since it requires new hardware.

That being said, one of the exec’s did hint that the Galaxy S27 Ultra could come with this upgraded Privacy Display. If that's true, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is shaping up to be a much more meaningful upgrade in the mostly stagnated Galaxy S lineup of phones. Recently, it was reported that Samsung has been experimenting with silicon carbon batteries and that the Galaxy S27 series could implement the new tech. It was also said that more meaningful camera upgrades would come with the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Furthermore, another report claimed that the Vice President of Hardware at Samsung Electronics, Moon Sung-hoon, said the company is transitioning to Exynos processors for all of its Galaxy devices and while there was no timeline for when this will happen, the Galaxy S27 series could see more phones powered by the in-house chip.