This Samsung display tech offers a glimpse into what a Galaxy e-reader could look like

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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.

Unexpectedly, Samsung has not made a splash about its color E Ink screens, but the tech exists, and so do purchasable products featuring this display tech. The Color E-Paper EMDX series from Samsung was launched in the Korean market in June 2025. Samsung quietly released 32-inch and 13-inch versions of its e-paper signage in the U.S. in March 2026.

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?

The 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.