"Honor" smartphones are testing technology that limits the viewing angle of the screen
China's Honor company is working on implementing a new technology in its smartphones to protect users' personal data from prying eyes. Zamin.uz reported on this.
This refers to the Privacy Display function, which is expected to debut in Samsung's next flagship — the Galaxy S26 Ultra model. This technology serves to ensure screen privacy at the hardware level.
Ixbt.com reports on this. According to information provided by well-known insider Digital Chat Station, Honor is currently testing displays with this technology.
The main purpose of the Privacy Display function is to artificially limit the viewing angles of the screen. This prevents individuals other than the smartphone owner from viewing the content on the device from the side.
The advantages and problems of the new technology are currently being discussed. At present, smartphone users are forced to use various protective films to maintain privacy.
However, such solutions often degrade image quality and negatively affect screen brightness. The hardware-level solution being tested by Honor is intended to ensure security while preserving image quality.
Nevertheless, the insider notes that the image quality of these new screens produced in China remains questionable for now. Experts recommend waiting to see how much the quality indicators improve before mass production begins.
If the tests are successful, Honor may introduce this innovation in its future flagships. According to the Ixbt.com publication, Samsung also plans to supply its Privacy Display screens to other manufacturers by the end of 2028.
This indicates a high demand for personal data security among major market participants. What is expected from Honor's flagships?
So far, it has not been officially announced which specific Honor model will be the first to feature this function. It is speculated that the new technology is likely to appear in the brand's highest-tier device — the Honor Magic 9 Pro model.
This aligns with Samsung's strategy of implementing this function only in the Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship. As a reminder, Honor recently introduced its affordable Honor X80 Pro Max model.
This device attracted much attention for having a massive 11,000 mAh battery and IP69K-level protection, all at a price of 290 dollars. Now, the company is focusing its attention on the high-tech flagship segment.
Digital Chat Station has previously accurately predicted the specifications of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro smartphones, as well as the equipping of the Realme GT 7 Pro model with Samsung screens. Therefore, this technological competition between Honor and Samsung is expected to set new standards in the market.
