The successor to the Galaxy S25 Ultra (pictured) is expected to get an improved Gorilla Glass. (Image source: Amanz)
One of the most compelling upgrades to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may be the glass protecting its display. According to the latest information from a leaker, the new glass will not only enable Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature but also deliver improvements in other areas.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (starting at approx. $1,050 on Amazon) comes equipped with Gorilla Glass Armor 2. As one of the highest-quality display covers available, it not only offers exceptional scratch and impact resistance but also effectively reduces reflections caused by ambient light. The highly reliable leaker Ice Universe recently claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a next-generation Gorilla Glass.
The new glass reportedly introduces improvements in three key areas. First, Colour Filter on Encapsulation (COE) technology eliminates the need for an external polariser, allowing for a thinner, more power-efficient display that is even less reflective. Second, the surface of the cover glass is even harder and thus less prone to scratches. Third, the glass enables Samsung’s upcoming Privacy Display. As shown in a previously leaked animation, activating this mode drastically narrows the display’s viewing angles, preventing people nearby from peeking at your screen from the sides.
Ice Universe also suggested the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could render all kinds of screen protectors obsolete. The extremely scratch-resistant glass surface wouldn’t require additional protection, and matt or privacy screen protectors would no longer be needed due to the reduced reflectivity and the rumoured privacy feature. Even so, the screen protector market may still survive because many consumers are likely to continue purchasing them for their expensive flagship phones despite these improvements.
Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.
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