Samsung adding Privacy Display to two S27 flagship phones
Samsung is planning to put its Privacy Display on both the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra models, according to multiple reports. The Privacy Display, already seen on the S26 Ultra, uses a special OLED screen that limits how much others can see from the side. This feature won’t be on the standard or S27+ models. Samsung is expected to launch four S27 phones early next year.
- Privacy Display blocks side-angle screen sneak peeks
- Both S27 Pro and Ultra will include the feature
- Standard and S27+ models won’t have it
- S27 Pro may see a price jump to match the Ultra
- Four Galaxy S27 models expected next year
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