Samsung Probes Galaxy S26 Ultra Red-Screen Defect as Reports Date Back 4 Months
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Updated · Engadget · Jul 15
Samsung Probes Galaxy S26 Ultra Red-Screen Defect as Reports Date Back 4 Months
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jul 15
Summary
Samsung told Newsway it is examining internally why some Galaxy S26 Ultra displays are developing a reddish tint, confirming the issue is more than a photo artifact.
March-era complaints and newer social-media posts describe a pink or red rectangle forming near the center, sometimes only after several months of use; some users also say they saw it on store demo units.
The cause remains unclear, with speculation centered on the S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature, though OLED burn-in or other environmental factors have also been raised.
The defect adds to scrutiny of the S26 Ultra, Samsung's only current phone with Privacy Display, after some buyers previously returned units over eye strain, headaches, nausea and dizziness.