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
(995 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 995 reviews
5 Stars
673
4 Stars
217
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
I love my A16 5g it's dependable and reliable
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: Hempychick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I find Ai Google most helpful on a daily basis i use it for advice and other learning experiences
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Affordable and functional
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Samsunguser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first thing I noticed was the screen. It’s big, bright, and surprisingly smooth when you’re scrolling through apps or watching videos. For a budget phone, it actually feels pretty premium in that sense.
Battery life is another win. I can get through a full day without stressing about charging, even with regular use like YouTube, social media, and messaging. That alone makes it super practical.
The main camera is also decent. In good lighting, photos come out sharp and colorful—perfectly fine for Instagram or just everyday memories. It’s not mind-blowing, but I wasn’t expecting it to be.
Performance-wise, it handles normal stuff just fine. Apps open without much delay, and switching between them is mostly smooth. Plus, having 5G at this price is a nice bonus—it makes the phone feel a bit more future-proof.
It’s not a powerhouse. If you’re into heavy gaming or really demanding apps, you’ll probably notice some lag here and there.
Also, the extra cameras feel kind of “just there.” I didn’t find myself using them much because the quality drops compared to the main lens.
Charging speed is okay, but nothing special. You’ll still be waiting a while for a full charge.
Overall, the Galaxy A26 5G is just a solid, no-drama phone. It’s not trying to compete with expensive flagships, but it nails the basics—good screen, long battery life, and reliable everyday performance.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Everything I Need
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Lokimomandmawmaw
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my phone! I've had crappy phones forever and I'm finally able to buy a new phone. I use it for almost everything. I play games, shop, look up things, etc. The Ai feature is available but I'm still learning how to use it. My children and grandchildren help me but they also laugh at me because I don't know how to do it. Great phone for me!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This phone fantastic
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Lovetomakeknives
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone for calls streaming and online slots as well as email
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 9, 2026
Hi there Lovetomakeknives,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. The Galaxy A26 5G is designed to provide a reliable everyday experience. It supports daily apps, communication, and entertainment seamlessly. We're pleased to hear that it fits well into your routine and that your experience has been positive. We appreciate your choice of Samsung.
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. The Galaxy A26 5G is designed to provide a reliable everyday experience. It supports daily apps, communication, and entertainment seamlessly. We're pleased to hear that it fits well into your routine and that your experience has been positive. We appreciate your choice of Samsung.
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Customer Rating
4
This product has a great feature and i love it .
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Principe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gaming movie and much much it love it, I recommend this product to anyone has a great feature.
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 9, 2026
Hi Principe,
Thank you for letting us know how your Galaxy A Series device is working for you. Galaxy A Series devices are designed to support the features customers use most every day. Galaxy AI features help simplify everyday routines in practical ways. We're glad to hear it's making communication and entertainment more enjoyable. It's always great to hear when Galaxy features are making a difference in daily life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Thank you for letting us know how your Galaxy A Series device is working for you. Galaxy A Series devices are designed to support the features customers use most every day. Galaxy AI features help simplify everyday routines in practical ways. We're glad to hear it's making communication and entertainment more enjoyable. It's always great to hear when Galaxy features are making a difference in daily life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Customer Rating
4
This samsung is very amazing for its affordable pr
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Tnuge6
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think it could work a little better for gaming but it's still very good at it, runs quickly, better than my last Galaxy which was an A16
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I'm in my 60' easy to use and great on my eyes
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: buzzy1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great features ai is good easy to use very informative and handy to use phone for a lot of calling easy to make and receive calls play alot of games easy to download and play phone has good safety features that are easy to use
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
It's the not greatest...
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: WCxz
from New York, NY
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The phone slows up and loses a lot of battery within a few short weeks. Very disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
2
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 6, 2026
Hello there WCxz,
Thank you for your feedback. The Galaxy A26 5G is designed for everyday use, and making small adjustments; such as managing background activity and keeping your device updated; can enhance performance and extend battery life over time.
To monitor your device's performance, you can use the Device Care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. This feature also allows you to automatically optimize your phone or tablet for improved performance. The Quick Optimization option identifies apps that consume excessive battery power, clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes background apps.
Optimizing your phone is quick and simple. Just go to Settings, swipe to find and tap Device Care, then tap Optimize Now and select Done.
For more information, please check out the online article linked below. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and thank you for being a Samsung customer!
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Thank you for your feedback. The Galaxy A26 5G is designed for everyday use, and making small adjustments; such as managing background activity and keeping your device updated; can enhance performance and extend battery life over time.
To monitor your device's performance, you can use the Device Care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. This feature also allows you to automatically optimize your phone or tablet for improved performance. The Quick Optimization option identifies apps that consume excessive battery power, clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes background apps.
Optimizing your phone is quick and simple. Just go to Settings, swipe to find and tap Device Care, then tap Optimize Now and select Done.
For more information, please check out the online article linked below. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and thank you for being a Samsung customer!
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US