Samsung looks set to take its privacy-focused display technology to the next level. According to early information, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will ship with an improved version called Privacy Display v2 — and this time, the feature is expected to come without any compromise in image quality.

Fixing the first generation's biggest flaw

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The original Privacy Display was based on Samsung Display's Flex Magic Pixel technology. The system worked by narrowing the screen's viewing angles: content looked clear when viewed head-on, while anyone glancing from the side was met with a darkened display. Users could enable the mode either across the entire screen or only in selected apps.

However, the first version had a significant weakness: while the feature was active, the image looked soft even when viewed directly, reducing sharpness and overall panel quality. According to reliable leaker Sawyergalox, the v2 version aims to address exactly these shortcomings:

  • Much higher resolution in direct view while the feature is active
  • Noticeably clearer overall panel appearance with top-tier sharpness
  • Optimized viewing angles that preserve everyday usability

This means users could keep privacy mode permanently enabled without sacrificing their day-to-day screen experience.

Limited to the Ultra?

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According to the leaks, the new technology will not be exclusive to the Galaxy S27 Ultra — it is also expected on the Galaxy S27 Pro joining the series. That would put the feature in far more hands than in the previous generation.

The same sources claim the Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in the US at a price between $1,400 and $1,500. The phone is expected to ship with One UI 9.5 based on Android 17 and to be unveiled around February 2027. Of course, all of this is based on unofficial early leaks; for confirmed details, we'll have to wait for Samsung's official announcements.