Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,643 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,643 reviews
5 Stars
1,313
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
15
1 Star
9
75%of customers recommend this product.
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9 out of
12)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Excellent - Galaxy S26 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
5
What an upgrade!
on August 9, 2026
Posted by: Ayashi
from Homewood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Coming from an s9 I've been using for over a decade. The s26 is absurdly fast, Like this thing is POWER. And the battery life is incredible. Having 60fps up from 30 is a world of difference with the camera options, as well as dishes usage on the display, especially with animated wallpapers and apps utilizing phone optimization. The color fidelity on this phone is on point, I can't believe how far we've come.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome battery life!
on August 9, 2026
Posted by: Me4workandplay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung S26 it seems to have it all! The battery life is phenomenal. I haven't even been close to wearing it out yet.
I chose this phone because of the advanced AI features and it has delivered! I still get excited every time I go to use it.
Thank you, Samsung you have delivered a great piece of equipment to me. Helping make my day a lot faster and a lot
more fun!
Sincerely,
Me
I chose this phone because of the advanced AI features and it has delivered! I still get excited every time I go to use it.
Thank you, Samsung you have delivered a great piece of equipment to me. Helping make my day a lot faster and a lot
more fun!
Sincerely,
Me
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent phone!
on August 8, 2026
Posted by: Huckleberry
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 sets a new standard by pairing refined hardware with helpful artificial intelligence. It delivers meaningful upgrades in processing efficiency, screen brightness, and camera performance.
Design and Display
Samsung keeps its premium aesthetic with a tough aluminum frame and a matte glass back. The 6.2-inch AMOLED screen is incredibly bright, making it easy to read under direct sunlight. It smoothly shifts up to 120Hz to save battery while keeping animations fluid. The slim bezels offer a beautiful edge-to-edge look.
Samsung keeps its premium aesthetic with a tough aluminum frame and a matte glass back. The 6.2-inch AMOLED screen is incredibly bright, making it easy to read under direct sunlight. It smoothly shifts up to 120Hz to save battery while keeping animations fluid. The slim bezels offer a beautiful edge-to-edge look.
Performance and AI
Powered by the newest Snapdragon chip, the phone handles heavy multitasking and gaming without getting hot. The standout feature is on-device AI. It translates speech and transcribes audio instantly without relying on cloud data, protecting your privacy. Everything feels completely instant and secure.
Powered by the newest Snapdragon chip, the phone handles heavy multitasking and gaming without getting hot. The standout feature is on-device AI. It translates speech and transcribes audio instantly without relying on cloud data, protecting your privacy. Everything feels completely instant and secure.
Camera Capabilities
The main camera captures vivid detail, but the real upgrade is in low-light shooting. Night mode uses AI to clear up image noise without making photos look fake. I chose this standard model because it packs this pro-grade camera into a compact body. The optical zoom is also incredibly sharp.
The main camera captures vivid detail, but the real upgrade is in low-light shooting. Night mode uses AI to clear up image noise without making photos look fake. I chose this standard model because it packs this pro-grade camera into a compact body. The optical zoom is also incredibly sharp.
Battery and Verdict
The optimized battery comfortably lasts a full day of heavy use. Charging is fast and reliable. The Samsung Galaxy S26 avoids flashiness to focus entirely on what matters: speed, long battery life, and excellent cameras. It is a truly fantastic, pocket-sized powerhouse for your daily life today..
The optimized battery comfortably lasts a full day of heavy use. Charging is fast and reliable. The Samsung Galaxy S26 avoids flashiness to focus entirely on what matters: speed, long battery life, and excellent cameras. It is a truly fantastic, pocket-sized powerhouse for your daily life today..
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is amazing!
on August 8, 2026
Posted by: akramesh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this phone for everyday tasks like receiving calls, email, for navigation, for photos and videos, for banking and for contact less payment.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is a godsend
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: Dwilli
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this device for its compact size and durability
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy S26 Review
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: Tasselhoff
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had a Samsung Galaxy for as long as I can remember. I chose the S26 on my recent upgrade and again it does not disappoint. My phone usage goes along the lines of calls, texts, photos, games and videos. In each category I have not had a single complaint. My favorite part is taking photos. In my job as an aircraft mechanic I constantly take photos of what I am doing to show coworkers what I am seeing. The clarity of the photos combined with the zoom in ability has helped me on a few occasions to be able to find cracks that I had not noticed with the naked eye. Gaming is a pleasure, the graphics of the games I play come out super clear and run super smooth. I have ALWAYS had a Samsung Galaxy, this new S26 only proves to me that its quality is has no equal!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Great for collage student
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: LuciferLies
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose galaxy Samsung because they have the best device replacement plans. This device s26 could use a better longer lasting battery and a better charging option it takes 4 hours to charge the phone from complete dead and 30 minutes for every 10 percent
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 10, 2026
Hello there, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 with us. We are happy to hear that you are overall pleased with the usage of your device, and the ways you can use this device for your education. We have provided links to articles to help you maximize the battery life of your device at your convenience. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further if this experience continues with your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
Galaxy S26 is sleek and fast
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: NCShoppingNana
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had been holding on to a Galaxy Note S20 for years but it was slow, heavy and just couldn't keep up with everything I needed my phone to do. After a little research and contemplation, I chose the Galaxy S26. It is sleek, elegant, light and fast. It is beautiful and the performance is outstanding. I love this phone.
Value
5
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