Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: First official render animation shows practical privacy display

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is supposed to offer a new privacy display feature (Image source: @OnLeaks, editiert)

Initiating a bank transfer on the subway without being disturbed or sharing private photos without nearby passengers seeing everything sounds like a very practical feature for prospective Galaxy S26 Ultra users. This feature has now been shown in action for the first time in the form of an official animation that was discovered in one of Samsung’s stock apps.

Alexander Fagot (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 01/02/2026 🇩🇪

It’s pretty clever how leakers managed to get the official Samsung Tips app to reveal an official animation of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. By making the updated app believe it was running on a Galaxy S26 Ultra using a rooted smartphone, it revealed previously hidden references to an upcoming feature that has been rumored for some time and might debut with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ultra flagship.

The so-called privacy display is intended to simulate a screen protector that significantly restricts viewing angles to make it harder for nearby onlookers to see private data. Initial screenshots of the settings dialog for the new display feature have already been leaked in October 2025, and the Tips app has now also unveiled the official description of this feature:

The One UI 8.5 privacy display feature can make it harder for strangers to spot private data on your phone

Official render animation

Render animations are also included and show the front of the Galaxy S26 Ultra with its more rounded corners. However, the focus is clearly on how display brightness changes depending on the viewing angle. Unlike a screen protector, the privacy display can be configured to suit specific situations. For example, it can only be enabled for certain apps, or users can utilize AI to activate the feature in pre-defined scenarios.

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As a young tech enthusiast with a history involving assembling and overclocking projects, I ended up working as a projectionist with good old 35-mm films before I entered the computer world at a professional level. I assisted customers at an Austrian IT service provider called Iphos IT Solutions for seven years, working as a Windows client and server administrator as well as a project manager. As a freelancer who travels a lot, I have been able to write for Notebookcheck from all corners of the world since 2016. My articles cover brand-new mobile technologies in smartphones, laptops, and gadgets of all kinds.

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My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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