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Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(12,248 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12,248 reviews
5 Stars
10,747
4 Stars
1,213
3 Stars
181
2 Stars
42
1 Star
65
66%of customers recommend this product.
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80 out of
121)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
4
S26 ultra newest phone
on June 12, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone no complaints camera is off the hook the ai is great and pretty accurate
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 12, 2026
Hi there Cropy23, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We are happy to hear that you have no complaints about your new device, and that you are finding Galaxy AI and the camera standout features during your usage. We have provided a link to the full manual to help you with additional features like the Privacy Display. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have any questions as you continue using your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
I love these phone
on June 12, 2026
Posted by: S26ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone is fast, powerful, and packed with amazing features. One of my favorite features is the built-in Privacy Display, which helps protect my personal information from people looking at my screen from the side. This gives me extra peace of mind when using my phone in public places such as airports, coffee shops, or waiting areas.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
1
The camera bump is a accident waiting to happen.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: 2disappointted
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have not had much of a chance to use the S26 Ultra, as the camera bump and trying to find a case that will properly protect it is proving to be elusive.
Making the phone thin is great. But that slight extra thinness creates a bigger problem with the Ultra's huge camera bump.
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 19, 2026
Hello there, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We know how important it is to feel confident in the durability of your device. We do have a range of case options available to help minimize this worry with the camera lenses of your device. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions about the available options prior to your selection. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
Samsung Galaxy S26 ultra! Next Level
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: MirandaD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung made it even brighter, smoother and fantastic useful! First of all Galaxy AI feels like having a personal assistant built right into your phone, genuinely helpful in everyday use, real time translations rocks!
The phone is fast, multitasking is effortless, my games runs like I always dreamed.
Camera is just another level, the AI enhancement actually make a difference without overdoing it.
Definitely recomended.
The phone is fast, multitasking is effortless, my games runs like I always dreamed.
Camera is just another level, the AI enhancement actually make a difference without overdoing it.
Definitely recomended.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 18, 2026
Hi there MirandaD, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We couldn't be happier to hear that you are loving the usage and capabilities of your new device, and that you are finding so many amazing features with Galaxy AI and your camera. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if questions come up as you continue using your new device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
1
Mediocre Device
on April 2, 2026
Posted by: Lundy1980
from Ormond Beach FL
Cameras are the same as the last 4 years. The Display is not as color accurate as previous years due to the new "privacy Display feature" that makes the colors more washed out and Grey, battery life is a little better then previous years not by much, performance is a little better then the last 4 years of phones in the s series lineup, they did make the cooling chamber a bit bigger then last year's which helps with overheating but it can still be a problem at times especially while gaming or doing something intensive, the durability is about the same as 2 years ago except the screen is a little tougher they downgraded the frame of the device to the one used 2 years ago, otherwise its the same exact phone as the last 4 years so "upgrade" at your discretion
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 3, 2026
Hi there Lundy1980, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We understand how important it is to feel that you've made a good investment in a new device that you enjoy using every day for a range of tasks. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the temperature of your device during your prolonged usage. We have also shared a link to the complete manual to help you adjust the Privacy Display to only enable with specific apps or notifications to help you have the brightness you may be seeking with your normal usage, and make use of the privacy when desired. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions about the differences between the titanium and armor aluminum for peace of mind with the durability of your device while continuing to lighten the design for comfort in your hand. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
2
Dont buy it yet!
on April 3, 2026
Posted by: Nathan
I have owned Samsung phones for over 10 years. And have always enjoyed them. But this release has been non stop issues with software and the Google RCS messages that has replaced Samsung messages. With all of the newer AI features that if you aren't paying attention will cause various bugs and glitches. I personally believe this model should have went through more testing before they released it. My phone has been replaced once already and it was only 14 days old. I wouldn't recommend this phone to my family or friends at this time. Samsung needs to reevaluate this phone and provide some patch updates to stabilize the over all user experience.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 6, 2026
Hey Nathan, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We understand how frustrating it can be when your device is not operating as intended or expected. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the messaging errors you mention experiencing. We have also provided a link to an article to help you if your device is freezing or crashing during your usage. We have also provided a link to the complete manual for your device to help you adjust any settings for Galaxy AI or additional features to align to your preferences. We have lastly, provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if any additional frustrations occur during your usage. We appreciate youbeing a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
3
Could use more tweaking
on April 15, 2026
Posted by: Artie
The Galaxy S26 Ultra was great at first and worked beautifully, but since it's recent update has run slower or basically doesn't open apps at all. There are clearly a lot of bugs they thought they fixed with this update, but it literally slowed down the processing power. Also I basically ignore or turn off the AI features because I am anti-AI
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 16, 2026
Hi Artie, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We understand how frustrating it can be when your device is not operating as expected or intended. We have provided links to resources to help you troubleshoot this experience at your convenience. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to offer additional assistance if this experience continues with your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
1
BUYER'S REGRET. Wish I'd kept my S24 Ultra.
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: Jbre
Phone is ok.
Got this to replace my S24 Ultra.
Definitely feels like a downgrade.
Got this to replace my S24 Ultra.
Definitely feels like a downgrade.
Camera is a lateral move at best.. I hate that the lenses stick out so far from the back of the phone.
Spen is a definite downgrade. Why bother if it's just a stylus? Really miss the camera shutter control on my S24 spen.
Also why did Samsung Messages go away? I HATE Google Messages. I really loved being able to pin favorite conversations to the top. And why is half the screen used up as a "Google Messages" title? We already know whose terrible app we're using, don't need the constant reminder.
Spen is a definite downgrade. Why bother if it's just a stylus? Really miss the camera shutter control on my S24 spen.
Also why did Samsung Messages go away? I HATE Google Messages. I really loved being able to pin favorite conversations to the top. And why is half the screen used up as a "Google Messages" title? We already know whose terrible app we're using, don't need the constant reminder.
Why is it shaped like the other phones (brand name is being "moderated") again? If I wanted a generic looking phone, I'd have gotten the other phone (brand name is being "moderated") or Google phone.
Sad that my two-year-old phone feels so much better than the brand new one.
Overall, I really regret buying this phone.
Overall, I really regret buying this phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 19, 2026
Hi Jbre, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We know that upgrading to a new device can come with a bit of a learning curve as you adjust to the new and changed features on your device. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the redesigned S Pen features to help you use this accessory to its full potential. We have also provided a link to the complete manual to help you discover all of the new features like the privacy display, Galaxy AI, and remote controls you can use with your camera as well as adjust the settings to align to your preferences in your messages and other apps. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to offer additional assistance if you continue to experience frustrations, have questions about accessories to help you with the camera lenses or additional features of your new device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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