- Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S26 series does not include a flicker-reduction or DC-like dimming option, potentially making the display on the phones uncomfortable for users with PWM sensitivity.
- The company said that the display’s flicker behavior remains unchanged from previous flagships, and the new Privacy Display does not affect the dimming method.
- The phones are expected to use a low 480Hz PWM rate, lagging behind rivals like HONOR that offer much higher, more eye-friendly PWM frequencies.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series may once again be a tough phone to use for people with PWM sensitivity, based on comments Samsung shared during a recent media roundtable. The company confirmed that there is no accessibility option on the new phones to reduce or disable display flicker, and that the panel’s underlying dimming behavior remains unchanged compared to previous flagships.
Samsung said the Galaxy S26 lineup does not include any flicker-reduction option like the one found on some Motorola Edge phones that allows users to switch off PWM dimming in favor of DC-like dimming. Such options are often recommended for users who experience eye strain, headaches, or discomfort when using phones with aggressive PWM dimming at lower brightness levels.
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