The Galaxy S26 Ultra had just one killer feature to brag about. Not anymore

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NunoB512
NunoB512
Arena Master
• 1mo ago
↵Brewski said:

Yes, it is optional to enable/disable. But what is not optional is that by simply having that 'feature' (read: bug) on your phone, is that is will always have a red hue that you cannot disable. (This is what I was referring to in my original comment about it ruining the screen.) And it seem you and Samsung are both in denial about it.


https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-s26-ultra-red-display_id181830

I have read about the reported red tint issue, which I believe is slated for a software fix in an upcoming update. It does not seem to affect all units—my own device is unaffected—which leads me to believe the privacy display feature is not the culprit. Having owned every model from the Galaxy Note series through the current Ultra, I can attest that Samsung consistently produces the best displays on the market. While no manufacturer is immune to occasional technical hiccups, Samsung has a proven track record of standing behind its products and addressing issues. They even listened to feedback regarding their previously oversaturated color profiles and adjusted them accordingly, showing that they do evolve based on user input.

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Brewski
Brewski
Arena Master
• 1mo ago
↵NunoB512 said:

I have read about the reported red tint issue, which I believe is slated for a software fix in an upcoming update. It does not seem to affect all units—my own device is unaffected—which leads me to believe the privacy display feature is not the culprit. Having owned every model from the Galaxy Note series through the current Ultra, I can attest that Samsung consistently produces the best displays on the market. While no manufacturer is immune to occasional technical hiccups, Samsung has a proven track record of standing behind its products and addressing issues. They even listened to feedback regarding their previously oversaturated color profiles and adjusted them accordingly, showing that they do evolve based on user input.

If it was software, wouldn't they have a fix released? Everything I have read says this is a hardware problem.

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NunoB512
NunoB512
Arena Master
• 1mo ago
↵Brewski said:

If it was software, wouldn't they have a fix released? Everything I have read says this is a hardware problem.

I disagree. If this were a widespread hardware defect, we would be seeing far more reports across the board. Samsung has already confirmed that a software update is in the works to address the color calibration issues, so I remain confident they will resolve it.

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Brewski
Brewski
Arena Master
• 1mo ago
↵NunoB512 said:

I disagree. If this were a widespread hardware defect, we would be seeing far more reports across the board. Samsung has already confirmed that a software update is in the works to address the color calibration issues, so I remain confident they will resolve it.

That's expensive, of course they aren't doing a full hardware recall. If they push the 'software update' narrative long enough, people will continue to be hopeful, forget about it, or move on to a new model eventually. Why would they fix something when you guys keep buying their broken phones?

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RKusaf
RKusaf
Arena Apprentice
• 1mo ago

"It comes with many useful upgrades over the Galaxy S25 Ultra, like faster charging, a faster processor, and more."


Yeah, the "and more" is that privacy glass gimmick. That's why I STILL have my S25 Ultra (I honestly should've stayed with the S24 Ultra fwiw). It's been 2 or 3 years of these minimal upgrades with a pointless gimmick feature to try and convince Galaxy users to throw a thousand bucks at Samsung for the new phone. NOPE.

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