Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(12,475 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12,475 reviews
5 Stars
10,917
4 Stars
1,249
3 Stars
185
2 Stars
50
1 Star
74
66%of customers recommend this product.
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82 out of
124)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Ultra is Ultra Premium
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: cyntod
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Now I will say I am still learning on the new features, but this phone is a powerhouse with battery life, display, camera, memory, and Galaxy AI. This phone will be hard to top because the processing speed is unbelievable with the chipset and the new screen that hides your information from a person looking over your shoulder is just a simple but a great step in security.
I can't wait to find out more, but this is a 10.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Personal Assistant x10
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: LooLoo368
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't think that the Galaxy AI would change my use of my phone, but it did. In a good way. I do use my phone more, but I'm getting things done now. I'm becoming more organized, getting to appointments on time or closer to on time. Scheduling Dr appointments is easier too. When I need to schedule an appointment my schedule is just there where I need it & I don't have to search around for it. I can now fix photos I've been trying to fix with a whole bunch of other apps that barely worked or cost too much. The camera takes amazing photos as well & the zoom is crazy. I was able to take a picture of a sign on the other side of a store & read it. I get a lot of scam calls and solicitors, but they've been less & less. This phone is so much faster for everything. Downloading, uploading, transferring, sending & receiving, updates, & it's always updating to make sure I have the resent version of everything on my phone. A lot of space & haven't had any problems with battery running out or phone heating up. The battery can last me from around 5am-9pm and still have a decent charge left. Best phone I've had so far
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Privacy Display and 100x Zoom!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: SubieGuru1991
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this phone because 1, great deal. I also would say that after watching the Galaxy release the privacy display got me. Getting a screen protector with that feature costs a lot and is always on. Now I can turn it on and off with a single button. I had the s23 ultra before this. Was a great phone. The AI 100x zoom has improved 100x since that phone. Being able to zoom and the Ai making the picture clearer is so nice.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra: Epitome of performance
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: StoneKingBrooke
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far my experience has been flawless with this decice. As with many Galaxy devices, the S26 Ultra has many features packed into a large frame phone, while still being sized to be useful with only one hand.
Having the S-Pen makes note taking and list making seamless as I don't even need to unlock my phone to create one.
Battery life is outstanding when compared to my previous phone, and even better so if you chose a slightly lower resolution and use battery saver. Good to have options.
As expected the camera module is incredible. Going all the way up to 100x digital zoom is pretty nuts. The front facing camera picking up my pores in my face is wild to see.
Privacy display is a very clever feature, being able to turn it on for only certain app, and for notification pop ups is genius. I implemented this almost immediately.
Overall I am very happy with my upgrade. Another win by Samsung.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Best Smartphone I've Ever Owned
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: SFDeeBmore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung has always had a reputation for bloating its software, but One UI 8.5 on Android 16 feels more refined and intentional than any previous version. Galaxy AI touches are woven throughout without feeling intrusive — quick access to generative editing in the gallery, AI-assisted call screening, and Now Brief pulling together your schedule and messages into genuinely useful daily summaries. The camera UI lets you rearrange and remove shooting modes, and Camera Assistant from the Galaxy Store adds pro-level controls like audio monitoring via Bluetooth headphones (GSMArena) — a thoughtful addition for video creators. The S Pen is still here, still the best stylus experience on a smartphone, and still the thing that makes this phone irreplaceable for anyone who annotates documents or sketches ideas on the go. Seven years of OS and security updates (Engadget) round out the picture, offering something that feels like a long-term relationship rather than an annual throwaway.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't a revolutionary phone — it's an evolutionary one done exceptionally well. The design is refined, the Privacy Display is a feature I now can't imagine living without, and the camera system is the most versatile I've ever carried in my pocket. If you're coming from an S23 Ultra or older, this will feel like a significant leap. If you're coming from an S25 Ultra, the camera improvements and Privacy Display alone may be enough to pull you across. For me, it's simply the best
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't a revolutionary phone — it's an evolutionary one done exceptionally well. The design is refined, the Privacy Display is a feature I now can't imagine living without, and the camera system is the most versatile I've ever carried in my pocket. If you're coming from an S23 Ultra or older, this will feel like a significant leap. If you're coming from an S25 Ultra, the camera improvements and Privacy Display alone may be enough to pull you across. For me, it's simply the best
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Cell!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: ElCaminoSixtySix
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxie AI been around for a while, kind of pushy! Love the features, camera, speed! This is my second Ultra, had 22 Ultra. Service is second to none!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Are under kidding?
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: artyyyy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is thee best smart phone ever!u should buy it. They are worth it!!!!!!!!!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Significant improvement
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: ronbad
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So I havebeen using my S26 ultra for about a month now and I can say that i'm very satisfied with it. Everything is crisp..Everything operates in much snappier way and the Galaxy A.I. integration is great. I would highly recommend that if you're ready for a new phone that you should consider the S26 ultra.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US