Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(4,656 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,656 reviews
5 Stars
4,110
4 Stars
446
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
12
1 Star
27
67%of customers recommend this product.
(
30 out of
45)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Game changer device
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Reviewer19
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung s26 ultra is a really light phone with a great potential for any endeavor.
I've had this phone for two days and I had noticed the screen resolution and improvements that you would expect on a high end piece of technology
I would highly recommend buyers that if they're interest in a customizable experience they should try it because the Performance in every single area is outstanding
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I like how fast and responsive the screen is.
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: riverofsouls
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So easy to transfer files from older device.. everything went smoothly and fast.. the phone itself it's very fast and easy to use
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Moving after 3 years of flip phone
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Flipphonegetbettersoon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse that marks a significant shift in my mobile experience. After three generations of Flip phones, returning to a traditional slab felt like a risk, but the S26 Ultra justifies its footprint immediately.
The most striking improvement is the battery life. While the Flip series often required a mid-day top-up, the S26 Ultra easily cruises through a full day of heavy use. The camera system is equally transformative; the zoom capabilities are unparalleled, capturing crisp details at distances that were previously just blurry pixels. Transitioning between devices was surprisingly seamless—the setup process was fast and intuitive, though I encountered a hurdle once the hardware was ready.
The most frustrating aspect remains the app login process. While the system moves your data, banking and healthcare apps require tedious manual setup and multi-factor authentication for each one. It’s a necessary security hurdle, but it dampens the "new phone" excitement when you have to manually re-verify your entire digital life.
On a brighter note, the audio quality is a sleeper hit. The speakers provide a much fuller, richer sound profile than the thinner Flip models. Overall, despite the manual effort required for app logins, the S26 Ultra is a massive upgrade
The most striking improvement is the battery life. While the Flip series often required a mid-day top-up, the S26 Ultra easily cruises through a full day of heavy use. The camera system is equally transformative; the zoom capabilities are unparalleled, capturing crisp details at distances that were previously just blurry pixels. Transitioning between devices was surprisingly seamless—the setup process was fast and intuitive, though I encountered a hurdle once the hardware was ready.
The most frustrating aspect remains the app login process. While the system moves your data, banking and healthcare apps require tedious manual setup and multi-factor authentication for each one. It’s a necessary security hurdle, but it dampens the "new phone" excitement when you have to manually re-verify your entire digital life.
On a brighter note, the audio quality is a sleeper hit. The speakers provide a much fuller, richer sound profile than the thinner Flip models. Overall, despite the manual effort required for app logins, the S26 Ultra is a massive upgrade
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Overall Design
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Darwin121225
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My last phone Galaxy s24 ultra was fast and allowed me to multitask.
This phone is even better.
Thinner and lighter.
Very happy overall.
This phone is even better.
Thinner and lighter.
Very happy overall.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Ek3030
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Phone has been solid so far. Fast, smooth and the new ai features are great.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Ultra yet...
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: SonnyW
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the S26 ultra for a few days now and I can already tell, this is the best Ultra I've ever used. The Galaxy AI integration in the phone is seamless and provides so many awesome uses, like editing your photos, screening suspicious calls, transcribing your voicemail messages automatically to name a few. The new built in privacy display is such a cool feature as well and I was genuinely impressed when I first saw it in action . I opted for the online exclusive silver shadow color and I'm so glad I did, it's got this matte finish to it so there's barely any fingerprints . I had the S25 ultra before this and I love the fact that with the S26 ultra they made it even slimmer. I still meet great battery, with my use. My phones about 40% when I go to bed at night, and when I do have to charge it I can take advantage to the fastest ever charging available on a Samsung phone at 60W. Talking about the cameras, I thought the S25 ultra cameras were good but the S26 takes the camera quality a bit further. I feel like they take in more light compared to the S25 ultra so the photos look way better, especially at night. I've been having a great time with this device and I totally recommend it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Next Gen Flagship Galaxy
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Nash19
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm very impressed with the latest entry of S26 galaxy series. I've had the S24+ for a couple years so it was time for an upgrade. I don't usually get the Ultra since it's bigger than I prefer but this time the added features were too hard to pass up. I was surprised that the Ultra isn't that much different in size though than the Plus especially after you put on a case. The additional Galaxy AI features are a bonus especially for photos and video!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 ultra battery
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Paulocarpu
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was impressed with the battery of the device, it lasts very long and also the speed which it processes ai questions it's great
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US