Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266U 128 GB Smartphone - 6.7" Super AMOLED Full HD Plus 1080 x 2340 - Octa-core (Cortex - Onyx Black (Unlocked)
Average customer rating
4.5
(994 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 994 reviews
5 Stars
673
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
23
1 Star
15
79%of customers recommend this product.
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37 out of
47)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy A26 5G SM-A266U 128 GB Smartphone - 6.7" Super AMOLED Full HD Plus 1080 x 2340 - Octa-core (Cortex - Onyx Black (Unlocked)
Customer Rating
5
THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: KevMar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Galaxy A26 for a mix of school, daily work tasks, and streaming entertainment, and it has easily met all my expectations. The One UI operating system is incredibly smooth, intuitive, and handles multitasking between apps without any lag.
The inclusion of Galaxy AI features on this device is a massive plus. Tools like Circle to Search make looking up information or identifying songs incredibly seamless while browsing, and the AI Object Eraser in the camera app is perfect for quickly cleaning up photos. The 120Hz Super AMOLED display is sharp and vivid, making it great for streaming videos or watching movies after a long day.
Battery life is another major highlight. The large capacity easily gets me through a full day of heavy mixed use without needing to hunt for a charger.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Very Entry Level
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Keepingitreal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Phone struggles to multi task and you have to watch location services as it sucks the battery dry. The Galaxy AI works decently
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, May 27, 2026
Hey there Keepingitreal,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Galaxy A26 5G. We appreciate you sharing how the device has been fitting into your daily routine. Your feedback is always valuable.
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Thanks for taking the time to review your Galaxy A26 5G. We appreciate you sharing how the device has been fitting into your daily routine. Your feedback is always valuable.
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Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Doxielove2
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone for the things that I do. Easy to use and learn. Galaxy a1 is the best on this phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great phone. Works great.
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Zazoo47
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Device been working great. I dropped it many times and it's still in tact. I like how easy it us to unlock with just a print. Very easy and useful for all needs.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Budget Phone That gets the basics right
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Dannyboy1st
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy A26 feels like the kind of phone made for people who just want something reliable without spending flagship money. It handles everyday tasks like texting, social media, YouTube, web browsing, and music streaming smoothly enough, while still giving you Samsung’s familiar One UI software experience and solid battery life. The display is bright and colorful for the price range, and Samsung’s software support is usually one of the stronger points compared to many other budget Android phones.
That said, the Galaxy A26 is more of a practical phone than an exciting one. Performance can slow down during heavier multitasking or gaming, and the cameras are decent in good lighting but not especially impressive overall. If your priority is affordability, battery life, and a dependable day-to-day experience, it’s a solid budget choice. But if you care a lot about speed, premium cameras, or long-term performance, you may eventually feel limited by it.
That said, the Galaxy A26 is more of a practical phone than an exciting one. Performance can slow down during heavier multitasking or gaming, and the cameras are decent in good lighting but not especially impressive overall. If your priority is affordability, battery life, and a dependable day-to-day experience, it’s a solid budget choice. But if you care a lot about speed, premium cameras, or long-term performance, you may eventually feel limited by it.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This android phone has great features on it
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Like2Travel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like my Galaxy AI phone a lot! I use it for phone calls, messaging, listening to music, all social media, watching videos and writing grocery lists.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Decent phone for the price.
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Dave12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely a better battery life than my previous brand name phone
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
It's great but the lagging is horrible
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: smartypants
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Everything on the phone works smoothly and all. Sadly if you put the phone on battery saving setting the phone gets persistent lag spikes that are unbearable and even with the setting off the phone gets lag spikes from time to time
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, May 27, 2026
Good day smartypants,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Galaxy A26 5G. We're glad to hear everything is working smoothly for you. If you notice your phone is lagging after some time, please use the Quick Optimization feature. This tool enhances your device’s performance by identifying apps that drain battery life. It efficiently removes unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes apps running in the background.
Optimizing your phone is quick and easy. To do this, go to Settings, swipe to Device care, tap Optimize now, then select Done. For more information, please see the online article linked below. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
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Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Galaxy A26 5G. We're glad to hear everything is working smoothly for you. If you notice your phone is lagging after some time, please use the Quick Optimization feature. This tool enhances your device’s performance by identifying apps that drain battery life. It efficiently removes unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes apps running in the background.
Optimizing your phone is quick and easy. To do this, go to Settings, swipe to Device care, tap Optimize now, then select Done. For more information, please see the online article linked below. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US