Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Refurbished Good - Galaxy S26 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,961 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,961 reviews
5 Stars
1,559
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
18
1 Star
11
71%of customers recommend this product.
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10 out of
14)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Refurbished Good - Galaxy S26 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: JohnPnut
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used to be a full hearted Motorola customer then this last year I decided to try out a Galaxy. I was at first lost with it, but after a few weeks I fell in love. The camera 30× zoom is amazing at moon pictures and used like a microscope it rocks. The phone is mildly water restored and I verify it definitely is. The accessibility and features powered by Samsung are just amazing. Gained a lifelong customer here.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Honest Review
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: themediblechick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this phone because I had a previous Galaxy phone the s23 Ultra, then I got a s25 and the storage wasn't enough so I decided to upgrade to this s26. I love this phone, the size is perfect for my hands and it works great. I also got more memory to take pictures. Best phone so far!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has great pictures
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: Dany615
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this device to steam movies and shows and I chose this device because I liked the features in the description.I also use to monitor my blood sugar readings.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Phone That Helped Me Heal Through Memories
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: ADAVID
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Samsung GalaxyS26 is meaning way more to me than I ever expected. When I first chose to use it honestly didn’t understand what all the hype was supposed to be about. It felt like just another phone. But during that first week, bouncing between apps, messages, photos, streaming everything I realized how fast this thing really is. It didn’t slow down or fight me, it just moved with me, almost like it understood the pace my life’s been at latley. A few days later we had a small family gathering. The house was warm, loud, full of laughter. I chose to use S26 to take a few pictures,not thinking much of it. But the camera caught everything the shine in someone’s eyes, the way sunlight slid across the porch, the tiny details in a smile. Colors looked deeper, more alive. People kept asking how my photos looked so clear..I didn’t even have an answer.Then came the moment that changed everything. After losing my amazing mother, I found myself late at night scrolling through old pictures of her. Some were faded, grainy, almost disappearing. I tried the editing tools on the S26, not expecting much, but it honestly meant alot. Her face came back into focus, clearer than I’d seen in years. It felt like she stepped out of the blur and back into the room with me, even if just for a moment. Seeing her smile again hit me harder than I thought it would. Now I keep thinking about my wife. She has old family photos she cherishes. The S26 became something that helped me hold onto moments.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has some pretty good features
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: Joaynn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Samsung S26 after detailed research and was extremely pleased with its features. The camera is great! I love the emojis in Messages. The design of the phone is outstanding, with the exception the rear camera lenses should have been placed across the back instead of down.
I had my Samsung S10 phone for a very long time and was very reluctant to change phones. I'm glad I made the upgrade to the S26. So far, so good. I hope my experience gets better and better the more I use the phone. Thank you.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing phone
on October 18, 2026
Posted by: Prda111
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone does the best at everything. I chose to go with Samsung because they are very reliable with the galaxy series and the s26 hold up to that standard.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Galaxy S26
on October 17, 2026
Posted by: Lovemyplants
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the galaxy S26 over any other phone. I have had many models throughout the years. This one is considered the bottom of the line but I am completely satisfied with this one. This phone is super fast, and gives me not issues. There's even a app on here that tells you how to talk care of it. Not sure if this is a new add as IV never noticed it before with past versions. My S26 is my computer. I use it for game playing, banking, social media, literally everything. This version has by far the best battery so far. I'm impressed. For example, sometimes I scroll Instagram reels for hours, and it has little impact on my battery. There's only one reason for my 4/5 stars . I expected the camera to be much better as far as zooming. My S20 would hoan in on the moon. This phone will not. Everything else about the camera is pretty good. With the added AI, there are many alterations you can make to photos. One of the coolest options is you can delete unwanted images from your photos. The camera takes really nice photos in low light, and you don't need to select anything special for that like the last phone. The Galaxy S26 has everything I need, easy to use and understand, and it's pretty slim. It's everything I thought it would be, plus more.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Call me old school
on October 17, 2026
Posted by: NarNarz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I don't see any fancy or anything to rave about with my s26. I choose Samsung because of my experience with other phones being chaotic. I'm familiar with Samsung and think they're great phones as far as signal and speed . Not my favorite camera but know there's a few better options. Just expected more for such an expensive product. Maybe I just don't know how to use it.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 19, 2026
Hi NarNarz, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 with us. We know upgrading to a new device can come with a learning curve, that can cause some frustation as you work to fully discover the enhanced capabilities and adjust the settings to your preferences. We have provided links to resources to help you with the camera, and additional features of your device at your convenience. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further if you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US