Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Claims You Won't Need A Screen Protector

For most of us who buy a new phone, one of the first rituals of ownership is the application of a screen protector and/or privacy film. However, according to prolific leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will debut a new Corning Gorilla Glass that eliminate the added cost, building even further on the company's Gorilla Armor 2 found on the S25 series. This new ultra-high strength material is reportedly designed to be so resilient to micro-scratches and impact that the added trouble of a applying, say, a tempered glass layer becomes functionally redundant. 


Ice Universe further hints that the new glass is rumored to utilize "Color Filter on Encapsulation" (COE), which eliminates the need for a traditional external polarizer, allowing the display to be thinner, more power-efficient, and significantly less reflective. Combined with the refined anti-reflective coatings seen on previous Ultra models, COE ensures the screen remains legible under direct sunlight, removing the need for matte or anti-glare films.