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Scott Younker

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is its ‘biggest complaint' — owners angry over fuzzy text, headaches and eye strain

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra front view and profile.

Despite a lack of major upgrades, there is a lot to like about Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Privacy Display alone is a marquee feature, but it and the updated OLED panel might be a problem for some users.

We noted in our Galaxy S26 Ultra review that the display was noticeably dimmer compared to its predecessor. Through clever technology, the Privacy Display can block a bystander's view of your screen but it also appears to make the display less bright.

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