After deploying a firmware update that addresses the following issues Display redness issuethere seems to be a new anomaly on the Galaxy S26 Ultra screen. In fact, some users are sharing reports that the issue has not been fully resolved and that in some cases further issues have arisen. Of these, some are highlighted Abnormal pixels near the edges of the monitor.
However, it is important to point out that currently it is approximately Phenomenon limited to a limited number of units. Additionally, the red halo mentioned in previous reports is also common. Very mild and low impact in daily use of the device.
Display exception
As we expected, A red halo appears on the display. Samsung subsequently released a firmware update to address the issue, but user reports don’t seem to have stopped completely. According to the company, the anomalies can be traced back to Software issues related to calibration algorithmsrather than an actual hardware defect.
Privacy display technology can play an important role in this, as its operation requires changes to the panel structure. However, Samsung’s involvement appears to have had an impact improved the situationalthough some anomalies continue to appear, albeit in a more limited area of the display. As if that wasn’t enough, a new report related to this Artifacts present at panel edges.
However, it is worth emphasizing that The anomalies appear to mainly involve devices belonging to the first production batchesmainly distributed in South Korea. Therefore, this phenomenon may be less common among devices sold in Italy. If you encounter similar issues on Galaxy S26 Ultra, please let us know in the comments below or contact us privately. You can also send us any photos or videos showing any anomalies you find.
Other effects of privacy display
Meanwhile, following the latest user reports, Samsung admitted that by activating the privacy display, Brightness changesbut has no significant effect. Based on what has been discovered, this technology on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may result in reduced screen brightness compared to the S25 Ultra model.
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Well, Samsung admits the device’s screen It may actually be less bright under certain conditions. As expected, the impact should be “negligible.” Meanwhile, Samsung launched the new Galaxy S26 FE.










