Daniel Mercer
The company is currently conducting an internal investigation into the issue of screen discoloration.
If you frequently browse discussions about Samsung smartphones on social media, you may have encountered conversations regarding an unusual issue with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display. Some users have reported that their devices exhibit a reddish tint on the screen. In various online posts, certain phones show a distinct pink rectangle appearing in the center of the display.
The extent of this display defect remains uncertain. Reports of this issue date back to March, shortly after the device’s launch. More recent claims suggest that the reddish tint emerged gradually over several months of use, while others noticed it on display models in retail stores. We have examined the S26 Ultra unit we reviewed in the spring and have not observed any color changes.
While this display issue could be dismissed as a lighting anomaly, Samsung has acknowledged that there is a legitimate concern, although the underlying cause is still unclear. On Monday, the company informed the Korean publication Newsway that it is “looking into the situation internally to determine the cause.” We have reached out to Samsung for further comments and will update this article upon receiving a response.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the only smartphone from Samsung currently featuring the Privacy Display option. This has led to speculation that the Privacy Display might be contributing to the problem. In our review, we praised the Privacy Display for its effectiveness in preventing over-the-shoulder viewing without significantly altering what the user sees. some users returned their devices after experiencing symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, nausea, and dizziness while using the S26 Ultra. It is also possible that this reddish tint is related to burn-in effects or caused by environmental factors. We will await further information from Samsung for a definitive explanation.
Ethan Carter
