Samsung’s next flagship is poised to take a major technological leap with the introduction of the M14 panel, a new generation of OLED destined for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. According to South Korea’s ETNews, this innovation could redefine mobile display standards as early as 2025.
A technology tested on foldable devices
The S26 Ultra is expected to adopt the Color-filter-on-encapsulation (CoE) process, already used in the brand’s foldable models. This technique embeds the color filter directly into the encapsulation layer, eliminating the need for an external polarizer. The result: a slimmer profile that could enable a thinner design than the S25 Ultra, without sacrificing durability.
Unprecedented brightness performance
With a 6.89-inch diagonal, the M14 display promises brightness levels surpassing even the already impressive S25 Ultra. Users could enjoy optimal readability in full sunlight and an even more immersive HDR experience. Unlike typical upgrades, this improvement comes with lower power consumption, which could mean longer battery life than previous generations.
The panel’s longevity is also enhanced by the use of deuterium for all three primary colors (red, green and blue) instead of just two in current models. Another strategic addition is the Private Display feature, inspired by the iPhone, which automatically hides content when the user is not looking directly at the screen.
A deliberate differentiation
If the S26 Ultra is set to benefit exclusively from the M14 display, the S26 Pro and S26 Edge models would apparently retain the M13 generation. Samsung is thus betting on a clear technological distinction between its high-end models, a strategy already seen with Snapdragon and Exynos chips.
