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Samsung makes a big show of its displays every chance it gets. At MWC 2026, we got to experience the latest display demos from the Korean tech giant. This included Samsung's Privacy Display tech from the S26 Ultra, LEAD 2.0 with barely discernible bezels, as well as slidable screens.
While these are not consumer products, businesses can purchase the EMDX series. This prompts us to ask a very important question: Will we see consumer products from Samsung with color E Ink displays in the near future?
Article continues belowThe color E Ink market is incredibly diverse
Color E Ink has been around for years, but the first round of widely available consumer products with these displays didn't hit the market until just a few years ago. The PocketBook Color was the first e-paper tablet to debut with the colored E Ink Kaleido display in July 2020, followed by several Onyx Boox devices and others in the E Ink tablet industry.
Currently, you can easily purchase a color E Ink device in the form of Kindle e-readers, Android tablets from Onyx Boox and others, smart frames from the likes of SwitchBot, and even smartphones from companies like Bigme. It's a growing market where brands are experimenting with different form factors and applications.
The debut of a Samsung Galaxy e-reader feels like the natural evolution of Samsung's Color E-Paper signage. It would shock no one if Samsung were to enter the E Ink arena and throw its hat in the ring, too.
Samsung's Color E-Paper looks really promising
In the brand's own words, the e-paper screens on the EMDX series are "ultra-light and ultra-thin". The 32-inch variant has a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and costs $1,350, whereas the 13-inch variant has a 1,200 x 1,600 resolution and is priced at $725.
The colorful e-paper displays look really good in promotional videos and materials.
Samsung uses something called a Color Imaging Algorithm on its color e-paper panels to deliver a printed paper-like feel and color accuracy.
"The EMDX series leverages an advanced color imaging algorithm to optimize content for paper-like visibility. Its reduced contour, smooth gradation, and enhanced colors can replace standard printouts like posters and point-of-purchase displays."
Samsung EMDX displays are equipped with wireless connectivity, long battery life, and robust app support. The foundation for making a potential Samsung Galaxy e-reader is already there.
A potential game-changer in the e-reader space
Although I have not seen the EMDX signage in person, the color quality and the glare-free, paper-like appearance appear to be quite excellent. I wouldn't be surprised if it were on par with the E Ink Kaleido 3.
I reached out to Samsung to ask about its future plans for e-paper displays and a possible Galaxy e-reader, but received no response.
We have no leaks to go off on either, but the possibility of Samsung entering the E Ink tablet market seems very real. If a Galaxy e-reader were to enter the fray, it could be a game-changer and a welcome addition to a market that is currently dominated by a handful of brands.
