Rumors circulating on social media suggest Xiaomi is developing a “Privacy Display”‑style feature, but unlike Samsung’s hardware solution, the Chinese maker plans to implement it entirely in software. Tipster Yogesh Brar says the functionality could land with HyperOS 4, the upcoming Android 17‑based update slated for later this year. If true, the feature would arrive via a system‑level patch rather than a new panel.

Samsung’s Privacy Display debuted on the Galaxy S26 series, earning praise for shielding on‑screen content from side‑glances. Early leak reports after that launch listed Xiaomi and Honor as possible imitators, initially assuming a hardware overlay. Brar’s latest claim flips that expectation, suggesting a software‑only approach may impose limits on dimming precision and battery impact compared with Samsung’s dedicated sensor.

Should the software version materialize, Xiaomi users could toggle privacy mode without purchasing accessories, but the trade‑off may be reduced screen brightness and less consistent obscuring across angles. Competitors watching the rollout will gauge whether a code‑based solution satisfies privacy concerns or forces a return to hardware tweaks. Either way, Privacy Display‑style functionality is set to become a standard privacy expectation on flagship Android phones.