Some Galaxy S26 Ultra displays are said to have a red tint

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, priced at $1,300 Phones may experience slight discolouration of the screen over time. According to what was reported by the Korean News Agency Newswayseveral reports on Reddit and Samsung Community ForumSome phones show a red tint.

Reports show discolouration on the Galaxy S26 Ultra screen, often developing a reddish tint towards the centre. in some casesIt appears as a “rectangular red mark” that “appears after two to three months of use.”

We have reached out to Samsung for comment. Newsway reported that the company is currently investigating the issue.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is known for its built-in Privacy Display, a feature that works at the pixel level to make it more difficult to see specific notifications when not looking directly at the phone or restricts the view of the entire screen from side angles. Some reports claim that the issue becomes more noticeable when Privacy View is enabled. Others speculate that it could be the result of environmental triggers or a manufacturing or software issue.

While it’s not yet clear what’s causing the strange tint, anyone affected by it on their phone should have repair options. Samsung offers a one-year warranty for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering repairs during that period. The Galaxy S26 Ultra went on sale on March 11, so any defective devices must be within their warranty period.

the The Galaxy S26 Ultra received high marks in Abrar Al-Hiti’s review. A. also won CNET Lab Award For the fastest wired charging speed out of 33 other phones we reviewed in 2025 and 2026.